Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AEW 33
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Laiho throws a series of punches but Cotton moves out of range.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Cotton moves out of range. #TD#
Laiho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laiho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Laiho is looking to take a break and control but Cotton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laiho is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cotton reverses the position - he's now on top in Laiho's guard.
Cotton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laiho is keeping the position for now.
Cotton trying to control the position from guard on top but Laiho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotton with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Cotton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cotton has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho controls Cotton momentarily but Cotton frees himself. #T1#
Cotton trying to control but Laiho is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cotton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laiho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cotton has managed to get both his arms back between Laiho's legs - danger averted.
Cotton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cotton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Cotton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cotton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Laiho is proving hard to escape from.
Laiho keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cotton looking to pass the guard.
Cotton preventing the sweep.
Cotton wants to pass the guard but Laiho is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laiho is on top in guard. #REVR#
Laiho stopping the sweep attempt from Cotton.
Laiho looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cotton is looking for a triangle but Laiho pushes his legs off easily.
Laiho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laiho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laiho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laiho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cotton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cotton looking to control.
Laiho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cotton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laiho is one step ahead there.
Cotton working a defensive guard here.
Cotton trying to control the position here.
Cotton trying to keep a closed guard but Laiho is proving a slippery customer.
Laiho throwing strikes from guard but Cotton blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laiho lands a couple of elbows.
Cotton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laiho.
Laiho trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laiho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cotton 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.
Laiho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cotton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laiho postures up.
Laiho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotton is keeping the position for now.
Laiho is looking to work some ground and pound but Cotton has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cotton has his foot on Laiho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laiho works his way back into a safe position though.
Laiho lands a couple of digs.
Cotton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laiho manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexi Laiho 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#
Laiho throws a hook to the side of Cotton's head but Cotton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cotton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cotton throws a body punch but Laiho moves out of range. #TD#
Laiho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cotton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laiho is one step ahead there.
Laiho sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cotton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cotton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laiho is one step ahead there.
Laiho is looking to pass into half guard but Cotton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cotton is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Laiho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Laiho working a defensive guard here.
Laiho keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cotton is sitting in close to Laiho's body. Laiho has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cotton is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cotton is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Laiho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexi Laiho!
Alexi Laiho really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: AEW 28
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Cotton connects with a body shot.
Perera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotton.
Cotton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perera pinned against the cage. Perera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cotton throws a body punch but Perera moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cotton.
Perera is looking to get back to his feet here but Cotton is keeping cool and he's managed to take Perera's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Perera manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotton throws a series of strikes that have Perera backpedaling. #T1##CL2#
Cotton closes the distance and pushes Perera back into the cage.
Perera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotton's elbow.
Perera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cotton's elbow.
Cotton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cotton prevents a body shot from Perera.
A left hand lands to the body for Perera. #TD2#
Cotton jumps guard.
Perera wants to stand but Cotton is controlling his posture from full guard.
Perera is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym Boiks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SU#
Cotton is working an open guard so Perera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Perera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Cotton has been cut.#T2#
Cotton goes for a double leg but Perera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perera continues to drive forward.
Cotton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cotton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perera moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Cotton scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Perera scores with a jab to the body.
Cotton scores with a shot to the body.
Cotton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perera throws out the jab.
Cotton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kusal Perera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cotton.
Perera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotton throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Cotton.
Perera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Perera scores with a hook to the body. Cotton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perera rather than just go for the knockout.
Cotton shoots in and drives through. Perera sprawls well.
Cotton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perera throws a head kick but Cotton moves out of range.
Perera tries a head kick but it misses.
Perera leaves Cotton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perera is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Cotton does no damage.
Perera throwing a counter right hand but Cotton manages to avoid it.
Cotton misses with a body shot.
Cotton lands with a shot to the body.
Perera tests Cotton's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4##TD2#
Perera tries to sprawl but Cotton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Perera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cotton just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perera.
Cotton throws a series of punches but Perera avoids them all with ease.
Perera avoids the body shot from Cotton.
Cotton misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Perera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perera finds it's way round the side to connect with Cotton's head.
Perera fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Cotton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
That's time! Perera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Cotton.
Perera takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Cotton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perera sprawls well initially but Cotton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Perera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cotton keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Perera tries to work over Cotton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotton lands a nice uppercut.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perera can't find room to land a body shot as Cotton controls the action.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Perera.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cotton.
Perera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Perera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cotton.#T1#
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotton.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perera working aggressively here.
Cotton is trying to break the clinch but Perera is controlling him.
Perera lands an uppercut.
Perera tries to throw a body punch but Cotton avoids it by throwing Perera back against the cage.
Perera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cottons head.
Cotton cracks Perera with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Cotton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cotton throws a body punch but Perera moves out of range.
Perera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cotton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cotton is breathing heavily.
Cotton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nick Cotton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton looks to score with a jab to the body but Perera is just out of range.
Nick Cotton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Perera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perera.#TD2#
Cotton gets a double leg takedown into Perera's guard.#ES#
Perera manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cotton works the jab nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cotton.
Cotton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perera manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Cotton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Perera is trying to stand up here but Cotton is controlling him well. #T3##SUB2#
Cotton is working for a kimura but Perera is defending it quite comfortably.
Perera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cotton.
Perera is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cotton digs a good body shot into Perera's ribs.#TD2#
Cotton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SU2#
Cotton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Perera to stand up.
Cotton swings for the body but Perera moves out of range.
Cotton misses with a looping left.
A combination from Cotton does no damage.
Perera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Perera loads up on a big right hand but Cotton slips the punch.#CL2#
Cotton clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton tries to throw a body punch but Perera avoids it by throwing Cotton back against the cage.
Perera swings wildly with an uppercut but Cotton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perera misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Kusal Perera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Perera misses with an uppercut. Cotton saw that one coming.
Perera avoids the body shot from Cotton.
Cotton's corner calls for a 1-2. Cotton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Cotton shoots in and gets a takedown into Perera's guard.#ES#
Perera pushes Cotton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cotton swinging wildly here.
Perera is looking to counter punch.
Cotton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cotton somewhat.
Perera slips a jab and a cross from Cotton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cotton there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Cotton fails to land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Perera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotton throws a series of punches but Perera moves out of range.
Perera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Cotton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Perera pushes Cotton away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cotton gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES#
Perera bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cotton just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Perera misses.
Perera throws a hook but Cotton avoids it easily.
Cotton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perera as he avoids it easily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Perera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kusal Perera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cotton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perera, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Cotton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Perera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Perera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cotton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Perera does it's job there.
Cotton throws a combination that misses
and Perera counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cotton badly! Perera follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cotton out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Perera finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kusal Perera!
Kusal Perera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AEW 21
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Cotton. Beautiful body shot.
Potter throws a series of punches but Cotton moves out of range.
Cotton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potter tried to counter with a leg kick but Cotton avoided it.
Potter cracks a nice hook into Cotton's ribs.
Potter misses with a hook.
Cotton lands a body shot.
Jack Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotton looks to throw the jab but Potter is out of range.
Cotton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cotton blocks the body kick.
Potter thuds his right hand into Cotton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Cotton.
Cotton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotton.
Cotton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potter defends it nicely.
Potter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Potter.
We've been told by Potter's head coaches at Jimmy Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cotton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cotton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter takes one to the chin there.
Potter tries to work over Cotton's front leg with a kick but Cotton checks it.
Cotton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cotton throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotton moves away from the strike by Potter.
Cotton throws out a powerful jab.
Jack Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Potter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter is looking to land body kicks.
Cotton swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
Potter lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
A slow jab from Cotton misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Potter misses the target.
Potter throws a shot from downtown. Cotton moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cotton misses.
Potter scores with a nice head shot.
Cotton moves out of range of the body kick.
Cotton wants to counter the offense by Potter and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the liver by Cotton. Beautiful body shot.
Cotton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Potter throws a lazy head kick
and Cotton counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Potter throws a hook but Cotton avoids it easily.
Cotton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Potter misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Potter won't be happy with that. #ES#
Potter throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Cotton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter with a hook.
Potter throws a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton lands a nice hook to Potter's body. Potter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cotton lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potter.
A jab from Potter does it's job there.
Potter thuds a left hand into Cotton's body.#T4#
Cotton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Potter throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potter connects with a body shot.
Cotton needs to keep his hands up - Potter had a free shot at his head there.
Cotton punishes Potter's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Potter.
Potter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotton.
Nice shot lands for Potter.
Cotton misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Potter misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotton moves out of range as Potter strikes.
Cotton throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Potter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cotton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter lands with a kick to the temple. Cotton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Nick Cotton has been cut.
Potter throws a hook but Cotton blocks it.
Potter pushes Cotton away with a front kick.
Potter tries to land a leg kick but Cotton saw it coming and moves away.
Cotton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cotton looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton throws a series of punches but Potter avoids them all with ease.
Potter swings widly with a right hand
and Cotton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potter.
Potter misses with an uppercut. Cotton saw that one coming.#T1#
Cotton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Cotton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Potter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotton counters with a left to the body.
Cotton connects with a body shot that sends Potter's belly button to the back.
Cotton throws a big shot that misses.
Cotton moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotton misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Potter misses with a body punch
and Cotton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Potter misses with a hook. Cotton ducked under it nicely.
Potter misses with an uppercut
and Cotton counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Cotton stuns Potter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cotton is looking to clinch.
Potter is looking to counter with a shot 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!
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotton.
Cotton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potter to score with a decent uppercut.
Potter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotton.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cotton throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Cotton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Potter looks to throw a body kick
enabling Cotton to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotton tries for a takedown but Potter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Potter throws a leg kick which misses Cotton's front leg but catches the back leg as Cotton tries to avoid it.
Potter scores with a jab to the body.
Cotton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cotton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cotton lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Cotton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Potter's guard.
Cotton is standing up over Potter. Potter looks to escape but Cotton dives into side control. #REVR#
Potter sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotton stalling away here and it's allowed Potter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cotton tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Potter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cotton's guard. #REVR#
Cotton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cotton trying to keep a closed guard but Potter is proving a slippery customer.
Cotton is pulling down on Potter's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cotton looking for a sweep. Not yet Cotton, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Cotton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton'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!
#R3#
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter throws a lazy body kick
and Cotton counters with a stiff right hand.
Cotton tries to clinch up but Potter circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cotton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Potter misses with a hook
and Cotton counters with a stiff right hand.
Cotton cracks Potter with an open hand slap.
Cotton feints a jab promting Potter to slip. Cotton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Potter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cotton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotton.
Cotton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Potter rather than just go for the knockout.
Cotton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.#T1#
Cotton looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
Potter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cotton misses with a shot to the body
and Potter counters with a leg kick.
Cotton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potter throws a series of punches but Cotton avoids them all with ease.
Potter misses with a lunging right hand
and Cotton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Potter misses the jab.
Cotton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potter.
Potter misses with a hook.#T2#
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotton was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Cotton throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Potter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Potter connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter misses with a looping left.
Cotton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Potter defends it well.
Cotton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotton throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Cotton looks to land a combination but Potter avoids it well.
Cotton avoids a kick to the body.
Cotton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cotton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potter at a distance. #T3#
Good work by Cotton as he checks the leg kick.
Potter sets himself, and Cotton steps forward looking for the clinch! Potter avoids it this time.
Cotton scores with a hook to the body. Potter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Cotton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Potter throws out a loose jab but Cotton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotton's sensitive parts.
Potter takes a swing at Cotton's ribcage but misses.
Potter misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Potter won't be happy with that.
Potter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cotton.
Cotton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Potter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Cotton lands some shots froms side control.
Potter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cotton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Potter is trying to stand.
Cotton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
Cotton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Potter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cotton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cotton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Cotton.
I think Cotton 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AEW 13
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Cotton throws a sloppy body shot
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clay moves away.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotton.
Clay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Clay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cotton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay loads up on a big right hand but Cotton slips the punch.
Clay tried to score with a low kick but Cotton checks it.#T1#
Clay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cotton with a poor takedown
and Clay counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Clay tries to move into range but Cotton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cotton misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Clay lands a big uppercut and Cotton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cotton looks OK. Clay waves Cotton back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Cotton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotton jabs Clay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cotton scores with a shot to the body.
Clay misses with a straight right. #T2#
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotton avoids the body shot from Clay.
An inside leg kick lands from Clay.
Cotton takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcellus Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Cotton. Those never looked like landing.
Cotton blocks a jab.
Cotton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clay swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Clay misses with a hook
and Cotton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Cotton misses
and Clay counters with an outside leg kick.
Clay misses with a wild body shot.
Clay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Cotton feints and as Clay raises his hands in defense, Cotton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cotton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
Cotton 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.
Cotton throws a strike but Clay rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Cotton 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cotton.
Cotton controlling the action here.
Clay has a hand on Cotton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cotton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Clay tries to hold on but Cotton pushes him away.
Clay wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cotton.
Clay is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
That's time! Cotton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big left from Cotton misses.
Cotton walks into a straight right hand from Clay.
Clay throws a lazy right hand but Cotton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clay takes one to the chin there.
Cotton misses with a jab to the body
and Clay counters with a straight right hand.
Cotton shoots in but Clay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Cotton misses
and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Cotton darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from Clay.
Cotton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Cotton pulls guard successfully.
Clay tries to stand but Cotton is controlling from the bottom.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clay preventing the sweep.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cotton pulls Clay in close to his closed guard and prevents Clay from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotton moves away.
Cotton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cotton somewhat.#T3#
Cotton avoids the body shot from Clay.
Cotton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clay throws out the jab.
Cotton connects with a body shot.
Clay connects with a solid leg kick.
Cotton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clay looks to land a body kick but Cotton moved away.
Nice shot lands for Clay.#T4#
Clay throws a leg kick but Cotton moved away.
A quick step to the side and Cotton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotton tries to bum rush Clay with a series of wild strikes but Clay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cotton tries to clinch up but Clay circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Cotton. Beautiful body shot.
Cotton is looking to wear down Clay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cotton moves out of range as Clay strikes.
Clay looks to land a left hand but Cotton moved out of range nicely.
Cotton tries to counter by clinching up but Clay breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cotton looks to score with a jab to the body but Clay is just out of range.
Clay is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cotton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cotton walks into a straight right hand from Clay.#KD2#
Clay lands a big right hand that sends Cotton crashing to the mat! Clay stays standing though and waves Cotton back to his feet!
Cotton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cotton tries to counter with a takedown but Clay is quick to defend against it.
Clay cracks Cotton with a good jab.
Cotton slips under a jab.
Cotton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Clay misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clay.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Cotton clinches up against the cage.
Clay blocks a body shot from Cotton. #T1#
Cotton prevents a body shot from Clay.
Cotton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Cotton controls the action.
Clay is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cotton or not.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Cotton controls the action.
Clay cracks Cotton with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clay tries to throw a body punch but Cotton avoids it by throwing Clay back against the cage.
Clay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clay lands a right hand.
Clay misses with a punch to the body.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Cotton controls the action.
Cotton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Clay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cotton.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Nick Cotton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cotton misses with a lunging right hand
and Clay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotton clobbers Clay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clay throws a big shot that misses.
Cotton feinted with a counter takedown.
Clay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotton moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotton slips under a jab.#T3#
Cotton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Clay lands a left and a right that send Cotton crashing to the mat, dazed. Clay thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Cotton is rocked!
Cotton walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Clay! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Clay!
A very excited looking Marcellus Clay made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 76 Alzheimer vs Jorma
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Cotton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy throws a nice looking combination but Cotton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cotton avoids it.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Cotton moved out of range.
Brophy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cotton.
Cotton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy is looking to clinch but Cotton is avoiding it.
Cotton tries to clinch up.
Brophy throws a push kick but Cotton slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotton throws out the jab.
And Brophy counters with a quick kick to the body but Cotton blocks it.
Brophy slips a jab from Cotton.
Cotton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cotton throws out a powerful jab.
Cotton lands a glancing blow to the side of Brophy's head.
Cotton takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Cotton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Cotton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brophy doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Cotton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brophy defends well and Cotton ends up having to push Brophy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brophy scores with a spinning back kick!
Brophy with a jab.
Brophy throws a hook but Cotton avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Brophy.
Brophy thuds a left hand into Cotton's body.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target. #T3#
Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cotton. #TD2#
Cotton drives through with a takedown into Brophy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brophy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cotton's guard. #REVR#
Cotton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brophy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cotton on the ground.
Brophy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cotton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brophy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotton throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Cotton wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
Cotton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brophy looking for a sweep. Not yet Brophy, not yet.
Cotton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brophy is keeping the position for now.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
Brophy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cotton's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Red Brophy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Brophy throws a sloppy body shot
and Cotton counters with a straight right hand.
Cotton misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Brophy lands with a good body shot.
Cotton moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
Cotton throws out a counter right but Brophy avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cotton works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotton.
Red Brophy is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Cotton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Decent striking displayed by Brophy there.
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Cotton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cotton stands and throws Brophy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cotton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cotton trying to control the position but Brophy is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Cotton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brophy keeps working. #T2#
Cotton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Cotton crashes against the mat.
Cotton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Cotton has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Brophy is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cotton yanks on the arm and Brophy is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cotton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Cotton!
Nick Cotton is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nick Cotton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 71 Alzheimer vs Grande
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Cotton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent John stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decent striking displayed by Cotton there.
John misses the jab.
John tries to land a body kick
letting Cotton counter with a right hand.
Cotton lands a jab to John's midsection.
John throws a front kick aimed at Cotton's knee but Cotton avoids it well.
John throws a low kick but Cotton avoids it.
Cotton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John 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.
Cotton connects with a body shot.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John throws a shot to the body.
John throws the kick towards the body but Cotton avoids it.
John scores with a leg kick. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Cotton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cotton.
Cotton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Cotton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John thows a leg kick but Cotton checks it
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John tries to land a body kick
and Cotton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cotton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cotton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotton lands a slapping body shot.
Cotton misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cotton.
John jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Cotton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John throws a leg kick that misses.
John lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
John tries to sprawl but Cotton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
John is trying to maintain the position but Cotton is very close to passing his half guard.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cotton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cotton slips a nice elbow through John's hands, connecting with John's forehead.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cotton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Cotton wants to pass the guard but John is defending well.
Cotton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cotton wants to work for an arm triangle but John is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
John is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cotton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cotton's back!
A lull in the action here.
Cotton turns into John and is now in his guard. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cotton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cotton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cotton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. John swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cotton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cotton wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
John wants to stand up but Cotton is controlling him.
Cotton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John trying to control the position.
Cotton tries to free his leg and advance position but John is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Cotton dominated that round.
That's time! Cotton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cotton avoids the head kick by John.
Cotton avoids the head kick by John.
Cotton moves out of range of the body kick from John.
Cotton is looking to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch.
Cotton tries to score a power double leg takedown but John sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cotton somewhat.
Cotton swings for the body but John moves out of range.
A low kick from John is predictable there
and Cotton counters with a three punch combo that has John backing up. John nods at Cotton to acknowledge the strikes.
John lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from John misses its intended target.
Cotton lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Cotton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
John fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cotton on the side of the head.
John connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Cotton misses
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from John misses.
John throws a body kick that misses.
John tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cotton is able to avoid easily.
Cotton tries to counter by clinching up but John breaks away and moves out of range.
John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotton manages to avoid it.
Cotton takes a swing at John's ribcage but misses.
John has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
John is looking to chop away at Cotton's legs.
Cotton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John swings for the body but Cotton moves out of range.
Cotton feinted with a counter takedown.
Cotton blocks a head kick by John. #T2#
John throws a hook but Cotton avoids it easily.
Cotton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cotton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Cotton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John controls Cotton momentarily but Cotton frees himself.
Cotton won't allow John to sweep him here.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
Cotton works over John with some ground and pound from guard.
Cotton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
John keeping full guard, as Cotton tries to pass.
Cotton wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
John wants to improve his position but instead Cotton has moved into half guard.
Cotton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cotton working over John with some ground and pound. John looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cotton scores with a couple of nice shots.
John is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cotton scores with a couple of nice shots.
John wants to get back to his feet.
Cotton stalling. #T4#
John is trying to stand.
Cotton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. John defending well though.
John trying to control from the bottom.
John has hold of Cotton's hands but Cotton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
John taking some punishment here, with Cotton in his half guard.
Cotton wants to take a breather but John is having none of it. #SUB#
Cotton seems to be working for a kimura but John defends the submission attempt.
John blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cotton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Cotton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
John lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
John motions for Cotton to come forward. John throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
John throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotton feinted with a counter takedown.
Cotton is looking to wear down John with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotton.
Cotton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Cotton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotton. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott John 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.#TD#
Cotton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. John is trying to defend but Cotton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
John pushes Cotton off looking to stand but Cotton dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Cotton is pressing down on John's thigh, looking to free his foot. John is holding on for now.
Cotton prevents John from improving his position.
John regains full guard. Nicely done.
John wants to stand up but Cotton is controlling him.
Cotton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
John is looking to stand up but Cotton isn't so interested in that idea.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cotton is in close to John's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cotton trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotton won't allow John to sweep him here.
Cotton lands a couple of elbows.
John keeping moving, preventing Cotton from controlling successfully.
Cotton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cotton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
John throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cotton preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cotton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cotton feints a jab promting John to slip. Cotton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. John slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
John throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nick Cotton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cotton just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotton misses with a straight left.
Cotton defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John looks to land a body kick but Cotton moved away.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotton misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
John looks to land a left hand but Cotton moved out of range nicely.
John throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Cotton counters with a nice double leg into side control. John won't be happy with that. #ES2#
John sneaks out the side door and pushes Cotton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cotton is out of range.
John misses with a head kick.
It looked like Cotton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cotton is out of range and John settles back down.
Cotton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has John pinned against the cage. John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John throws out a counter right but Cotton avoids it with no problem.
Cotton throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
Scott John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cotton scores with a jab to the jaw.
John throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott John.
I think Cotton 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 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nick Cotton!
A very excited looking Nick Cotton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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

#R1#
Cotton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daniel Dimitrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Dimitrov closes the distance and clinches.
Cotton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotton misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dimitrov.
Cotton is struggling to control the position.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cotton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dimitrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimitrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cotton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dimitrov throws a series of punches but Cotton avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Dimitrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cotton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimitrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dimitrov misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Cotton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dimitrov quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimitrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cotton.
Cotton 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.
Dimitrov is looking to control Cotton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dimitrov avoid being mounted?
Cotton prevents Dimitrov from improving his position.
Dimitrov wants to get back to his feet.
Cotton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dimitrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimitrov wants to get back to full guard.
Dimitrov 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.
Cotton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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!
Dimitrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Cotton is trying to control. Dimitrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cotton working the head and body with strikes.
Cotton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dimitrov defending well though.
Cotton wants to pass to mount but Dimitrov is defending the position.
Dimitrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cotton is working away from the top position though.
Cotton working Dimitrov over with strikes.
Cotton passes into side control, despite Dimitrov's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Cotton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Dimitrov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Cotton!
Nick Cotton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 60 Reich vs Com*
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Cotton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peukalo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peukalo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cotton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peukalo with a body shot.#TD2#
Cotton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Peukalo on his heels. He'll look to pass Peukalo's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Peukalo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cotton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Peukalo lands a left hand.
Peukalo blocking some punches.
Cotton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peukalo misses with a punch to the body.
Peukalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cotton scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peukalo taking a breather.
Peukalo digs a right hand underneath Cotton's ribcage. Cotton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peukalo throws a head punch that misses.
Peukalo leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cotton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Peukalo tries to work over Cotton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotton jumps guard but Peukalo stands there with Cotton around his waist. Cotton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cotton.
I was talking to Peukalo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cotton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cotton.
Cotton throws a punch but it's blocked by Peukalo.
Cotton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peukalo walks away with a smile on his face. Cotton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cotton misses with a looping right.
Peukalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cotton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Cotton 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.#ES#
Peukalo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cotton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Peukalo on the inside.
Cotton tries to work over Peukalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Peukalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peukalo is looking to clinch but Cotton is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Cotton.#T2#
Peukalo misses with a right hand
and Cotton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peukalo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cotton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peukalo defends well and Cotton ends up having to push Peukalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Poro Peukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Cotton.
Peukalo scores with a shot to the body.
Peukalo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cotton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peukalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotton throws out the jab.
Peukalo looks to land a combination but Cotton avoids it well.
Cotton catches Peukalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cotton throws a looping overhand right but Peukalo ducks down to avoid it.
Cotton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peukalo at a distance.
Peukalo tries to clinch but Cotton is having none of it.
Peukalo lands an overhand right.
Cotton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peukalo throws a right hand that misses
and Cotton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Peukalo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cotton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotton lands a body shot. #CL#
Peukalo rushes Cotton and presses him up against the cage.
Cotton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peukalo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cotton up against the cage.
Cotton blocks an elbow strike.
Cotton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cotton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peukalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Peukalo.
Cotton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peukalo has had enough of the clinch but Cotton keeps him there for the moment.
Cotton lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Peukalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peukalo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Peukalo works Cotton's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peukalo scores with a nice right hand.
Peukalo works over Cotton's head and body with a nice combination.
Cotton cracks Peukalo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peukalo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Peukalo both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Cotton has been cut.
Cotton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peukalo ducks under a wild hook from Cotton.
Peukalo avoids the body shot from Cotton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cotton misses the jab.
Cotton 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.
Peukalo scores with a nice strike.
Peukalo misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Cotton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Cotton's cut.
That's time! Peukalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Peukalo misses.
Cotton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peukalo swings for the body but Cotton moves out of range.
Peukalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peukalo there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Peukalo rushes Cotton and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cotton.
Peukalo lands a nice uppercut.
Peukalo throws an elbow that misses.
Peukalo misses with a punch to the body.
Peukalo tries a body shot but Cotton blocks it.
Cotton scores with a shoulder strike.
Cotton is trying to pull guard but Peukalo has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cotton lands a nice uppercut.
Cotton misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotton scores with a shot to the side of Peukalo's head.
Peukalo taking a breather.
Cotton scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Cotton tries to work over Peukalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotton.
Peukalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cotton blocks a body shot from Peukalo.
Still in the clinch, Cotton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peukalo can't find room to land a body shot as Cotton controls the action.
Cotton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cotton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cotton presses Peukalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cotton scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cotton.
Cotton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cotton lands a shoulder strike.
Cotton pushes Peukalo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cotton.
Cotton blocks the elbow strike.
Peukalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotton. #T2#
Cotton throws a head punch that misses.
Cotton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Cotton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cotton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peukalo blocks an uppercut.
Cotton lands a body shot.
Cotton unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Peukalo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cotton is unloading with more strikes now! Peukalo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Cotton!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Cotton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 56 Rock vs Miletich
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
Boone throws a big shot that misses.
Cotton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boone.
Despite the aggression on Cotton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cotton cracks Boone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boone throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotton.
Cotton connects with a body shot that sends Boone's belly button to the back.
Cotton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boone.
Boone tests Cotton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
Cotton connects with a single shot there.
Boone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cotton. Cotton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boone throws an overhand right that lands on Cotton's shoulder, as Cotton tries to avoid the shot.
Boone scores with a body shot.
Boone leaves Cotton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Boone.#T1#
Cotton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cotton stuns Boone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robert Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotton tries for a takedown but Boone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Boone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cotton.
A slow jab from Cotton misses its intended target.
Boone looks to land a right hand but Cotton moved out of range.
Boone misses with a hook
letting Cotton counter with a right hand. #CL#
Boone instigates a clinch.
Boone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotton lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Cotton.
Cotton throws a punch but it's blocked by Boone.
Cotton blocking some punches.
Cotton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cotton blocking some punches.
Boone misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Boone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do 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!
Boone lands a right hand.
Boone is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cotton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cotton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cotton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotton.
Cotton keeps control of Boone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cotton misses with a punch to the body.
Cotton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cotton swings wildly with an uppercut but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Cotton jumps guard.
Boone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cotton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cotton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boone trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cotton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cotton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Cotton has an active guard here but Boone has managed to pass into half guard.
Cotton is trying to get back to full guard.
Boone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cotton's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cotton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boone. #T4##SUB2#
Cotton looking for submissions off his back.
Boone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cotton's head.
Cotton is pressing down on Boone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boone throwing strikes from guard but Cotton blocks nicely.
Cotton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cotton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cotton has his foot on Boone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boone works his way back into a safe position though.
Cotton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cotton has his foot on Boone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boone works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Boone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cotton ducks under a wild hook from Boone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Cotton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cotton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boone.
Boone misses with a head kick.
Cotton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cotton shoots in looking for a takedown but Boone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cotton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boone misses with a left hand
and Cotton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robert Boone is winning the standup battle so far.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Cotton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boone connects with a right hand. Cotton shakes it off.
Boone misses with a hook
and Cotton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boone takes a swing at Cotton's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone swings widly with a right hand
and Cotton counters with a stiff right hand.
Boone misses with a shot to the body
and Cotton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Boone misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone throws a right hand that misses
and Cotton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Boone walks into a left hand.
Boone throws an off balance right hand
letting Cotton counter with a right hand.
Boone gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cotton gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Boone is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Cotton!
After winning the bout, Nick Cotton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 28 Romanow vs Darkk
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Killinger.
Monsoon looks to land a right hand but Killinger moved out of range.
Killinger throwing a counter right hand but Monsoon manages to avoid it.
Killinger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Monsoon back to the cage. Killinger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Killinger misses with a body kick.
Monsoon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killinger throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Monsoon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killinger.
Monsoon 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.
Killinger throws a jab when Monsoon was well out of range.
Monsoon throws a hook but Killinger blocks it.
Killinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monsoon misses the shot to the body.
Monsoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killinger moves away.
Monsoon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Monsoon.
Monsoon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monsoon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Killinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Monsoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killinger misses with an uppercut
enabling Monsoon to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsoon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killinger throws out the jab.
Monsoon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Killinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monsoon.
Killinger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killinger. Monsoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monsoon throws out a counter right but Killinger avoids it with no problem.
Monsoon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killinger throws out the jab.
Killinger throws a right hand that misses
and Monsoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Buster Killinger has been cut.
Killinger misses with a right hand
and Killinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killinger scores with a three punch combo!
Killinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monsoon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monsoon moves away.
Killinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buster Killinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monsoon or perhaps it was just good defense by Killinger, which made it look bad.
Killinger looks to throw the jab but Monsoon is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killinger throws a body punch but Monsoon moves out of range. #T2#
Killinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Monsoon.
Killinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Killinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
Killinger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monsoons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monsoon fails with the takedown.
Buster Killinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Monsoon.
Monsoon moves out of range of the strikes.
Killinger lands with a good body shot.
Killinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Monsoon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Killinger has hold of Monsoon's hands but Monsoon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monsoon 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.
Nice strikes from Monsoon there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsoon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killinger defending well though. #T3#
Killinger is looking for a sweep. Monsoon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Killinger trying to control from the bottom.
Monsoon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killinger defending well though.
Nice strikes from Monsoon there.
Monsoon lands strikes from half guard.
Monsoon trying to advance position but Killinger counters by regaining guard.
Monsoon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monsoon chips away with some ground and pound.
Killinger pulls Monsoon in to control the position.
Monsoon won't allow Killinger to sweep him here.
Monsoon distracts Killinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT2#
Buster Killinger's cut is getting worse.
Monsoon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Monsoon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Killinger tries to buck Monsoon off but Monsoon is having none of it.
Monsoon working the ground and pound.#CUT2#
Buster Killinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Monsoon lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#
Jeez, Buster Killinger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Buster Killinger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jimbo Monsoon!
Jimbo Monsoon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 19 Neil vs Aldo
Date: Feb 23, 2018

#R1#
Monsoon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Un under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Monsoon.
Jong Un misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jong Un missing with a left hand there. Monsoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Jong Un.
Jong Un loads up on a big right hand but Monsoon slips the punch.
Monsoon thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un misses with a body kick.
Monsoon lands with a straight right. Jong Un didn't see that one coming.
Monsoon throws a hook but Jong Un avoids it easily.
Jong Un was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Jong Un throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monsoon is looking to counter punch.
Monsoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.
Jong Un throws a push kick but Monsoon slaps the foot to one side.
Monsoon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Un is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Monsoon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monsoon is in close to Jong Un's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monsoon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monsoon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jong Un has wrist control.
Monsoon stopping the sweep attempt from Jong Un.
Monsoon 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.
Monsoon postures up and lands a big shot to Jong Un's brow.
Monsoon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jong Un bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monsoon's guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Monsoon is looking for a triangle but Jong Un pushes his legs off easily.
Jong Un sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monsoon 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jong Un working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsoon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jong Un controls the pace.#SUB#
Monsoon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jong Un got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monsoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jong Un has managed to get both his arms back between Monsoon's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Monsoon is looking for a triangle but Jong Un pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Monsoon has his foot on Jong Un's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jong Un works his way back into a safe position though.
Monsoon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jong Un controls the pace.#SUB#
Monsoon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Monsoon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jong Un uses it to pass to side control.
Monsoon is not content to let Jong Un control the 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.
Monsoon is looking to regain half guard here but Jong Un keeps moving and retains side control.
Monsoon misses with a strike from the bottom.
Monsoon is trying to get back to half guard.
Monsoon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jong Un wants to take a breather but Monsoon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jong Un. #SUB#
Monsoon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jong Un trying to control but Monsoon is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Monsoon 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#
Monsoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.
Monsoon misses with a looping left.
Jong Un is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Un.
Monsoon looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Un is just out of range.
Jimbo Monsoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Un throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Un keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monsoon.
Monsoon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monsoon misses with a hook. Jong Un ducked under it nicely.
Jong Un wants to counter with a clinch but Monsoon pushes him away.
A slow jab from Monsoon misses its intended target.
Kim Jong Un is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Monsoon cracks Jong Un with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monsoon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jong Un.
Jong Un throws the left hand but Monsoon avoids the punch easily.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jong Un sprawls well. Jong Un wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Monsoon gets slowly back to his feet.
Jong Un feints and then cracks Monsoon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monsoon down. #T2#
Monsoon lands a jab to Jong Un's midsection.
Jong Un throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Un misses the shot to the body.
Monsoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Un steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Jong Un shows good takedown defense.
Monsoon dips to his left and cracks Jong Un with an uppercut!
Monsoon throws a hook to the side of Jong Un's head but Jong Un sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monsoon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jong Un counter with a right hand.
Jong Un slips a jab from Monsoon.
Jong Un appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Jong Un looks to land a combination. Monsoon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monsoon misses with a series of wild punches.
Jong Un only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jimbo Monsoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Monsoon throws a hook but Jong Un blocks it.
Monsoon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Un fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monsoon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Un defending well as Monsoon loads up on a big left hand.
Monsoon backing away here, and Jong Un unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monsoon misses with a few strikes there.
Monsoon dodges the punch combination from Jong Un. #T4#
Monsoon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jong Un lands with a straight right. Monsoon didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Monsoon lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Un moves out of range as Monsoon strikes.
Jong Un buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jong Un!
Monsoon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Jimbo Monsoon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Monsoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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##TD#
Monsoon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Monsoon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monsoon throwing shots but Jong Un is blocking nicely.
Jong Un is looking to control Monsoon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jong Un avoid being mounted?
Jong Un wants to get back to full guard.
Monsoon throws a strike but Jong Un avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Monsoon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jong Un looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jong Un looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jong Un! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Un is chipping away with strikes.
Monsoon sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Monsoon misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Monsoon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jong Un content to control rather than advance.
Monsoon moves into full guard.
Jong Un looking to pass the guard.
Jimbo Monsoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jong Un preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jong Un is stalling in the full guard.
Monsoon 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#
Jong Un is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monsoon working the head and body with strikes.
Jong Un wants to get back to full guard.
Monsoon scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Jong Un preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jong Un manages to get to full guard.
Monsoon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jimbo Monsoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jong Un has control of Monsoon's left arm, preventing Monsoon from doing any damage.
Monsoon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jong Un looking to control.
Monsoon controlling from the top position.
Jong Un controlling the position.
Monsoon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Monsoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monsoon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Monsoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jong Un can do to turn this around?
Jong Un wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Monsoon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monsoon 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Monsoon!
A very excited looking Jimbo Monsoon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Kim Jong Un stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will have those judges take out at an airport!'.

Event: PFC 9 Cranial vs Monsoon
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Cranial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cranial has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Cranial looks to land a left hand but Monsoon moved out of range nicely.
Monsoon blocks a jab.
Monsoon looks for a takedown but Cranial sprawls well.
It looked like Cranial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cranial misses the body punch
and Monsoon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon misses with an uppercut. Cranial saw that one coming.
Cranial slips under a jab.
Cranial's corner calls for a 1-2. Cranial obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Monsoon misses with an uppercut.
Cranial lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Monsoon at a distance.
Monsoon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cranial moves away.
Monsoon fails with a takedown attempt.
Cranial fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monsoon just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Monsoon misses the target.
Cranial is looking to counter punch.
Jimbo Monsoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cranial scores with a body shot.
Monsoon swings widly with a right hand
letting Cranial counter with a right hand.
Cranial wobbles Monsoon with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Cranial dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Monsoon to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Von Cranial!
Von Cranial retains his heavyweight title!
A less than humble Von Cranial misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 2- Benign Beginnings
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
John shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Monsoon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. John sprawls well initially but Monsoon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Monsoon seems to be working for a kimura but John defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Monsoon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
John avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monsoon.
Monsoon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monsoon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
John blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monsoon.
Monsoon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monsoon tries to pass to full mount but John defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed John's head.
Monsoon is thwarting John's attempts to control the position.
John moves into full guard. #T1#
John seems keen to control Monsoon's posture.
Monsoon throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Monsoon being controlled here momentarily.
Monsoon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monsoon being controlled here momentarily.
Monsoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
John looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Monsoon postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
John preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monsoon distracts John with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Monsoon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John pulls Monsoon in close to his closed guard and prevents Monsoon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Monsoon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monsoon stands up over John, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
John controls Monsoon momentarily but Monsoon frees himself.
Monsoon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monsoon scoring with some ground and pound.
Monsoon throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Monsoon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
John trying to control the position here.
Monsoon landing some decent shots from guard.
Monsoon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Monsoon working John over with strikes.
Monsoon with the ground and pound but John uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Monsoon throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsoon postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! John covers up, he's hurt! Monsoon keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Monsoon and the ref steps in to end the fight! Monsoon can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Monsoon!
Jimbo Monsoon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pulse 95 - Santos vs Mostert
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Monsoon. Kormrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kormrok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monsoon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kormrok doesn't manage to clinch there - Monsoon circles away.
Kormrok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Von Kormrok has been cut.
Monsoon lands a slapping body shot.
Kormrok is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monsoon.#CL#
Kormrok closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Monsoon drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Monsoon looking for a guillotine here but Kormrok defends easily.
Kormrok advances position into side control!
Kormrok cracks Monsoon with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Kormrok is looking to take a break and control but Monsoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kormrok trying to control the action but Monsoon is working from the bottom.
Monsoon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kormrok working the head with strikes.
Monsoon is looking to reverse the position.
Kormrok is looking to take a break and control but Monsoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monsoon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Monsoon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kormrok off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB2#
Kormrok won't enjoy being in this position. Monsoon looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kormrok is tapping - it's over boys! Monsoon picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimbo Monsoon!
A very excited looking Jimbo Monsoon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pulse 91 - Aldo vs Malone
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Monsoon misses with a body shot.
Monsoon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monsoon lands a body shot.
Monsoon takes a swing at Cranial's ribcage but misses.
Cranial feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Cranial tries to sprawl but Monsoon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Monsoon wants to pass to mount but Cranial is defending the position. #SUB#
Monsoon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Monsoon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB#
Monsoon is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Monsoon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cranial is defending against the submission attempts here by Monsoon. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Monsoon is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Monsoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cranial defends it well.
Monsoon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Monsoon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cranial to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cranial shrugs it off. #T3##SUB#
Monsoon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cranial has worked his arm free - good work by Cranial! #SUB#
Monsoon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cranial, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Monsoon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Monsoon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cranial is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Monsoon swings around for an armbar but Cranial sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monsoon's guard.#T4##SUB#
Monsoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Cranial got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monsoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cranial has managed to get both his arms back between Monsoon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Monsoon has an active guard here but Cranial has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Monsoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Monsoon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Cranial moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Monsoon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Cranial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Monsoon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cranial takes a swing at Monsoon's ribcage but misses.
Monsoon stalks Cranial and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cranial's face. Cranial staggers backwards, shaken.
Cranial lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimbo Monsoon has been cut.
Monsoon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cranial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monsoon.
Monsoon misses with a hook to the body
and Cranial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Monsoon. Cranial does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Cranial counters with a crisp right hand that drops Monsoon! Cranial lets Monsoon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cranial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Cranial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monsoon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cranial.
A little feinted left hand from Monsoon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Cranial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monsoon manages to avoid it.
Monsoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cranial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monsoon with a body shot.
Monsoon darts in looking for a takedown but Cranial gets double underhooks and turns Monsoon into the cage.
Monsoon lands a glancing blow to the side of Cranial's head.
Cranial misses with a body punch
and Monsoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cranial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimbo Monsoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monsoon misses with an uppercut
and Cranial counters with a nice body shot.
Cranial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monsoon.#T2#
Monsoon throws a looping overhand right but Cranial ducks down to avoid it.
Cranial tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Cranial coming out on top.
Monsoon misses with a looping left.
Cranial throws a body punch but Monsoon moves out of range.
Monsoon is looking to counter punch.
Monsoon throws a looping overhand right but Cranial ducks down to avoid it.
Monsoon staying out of range there.
Monsoon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cranial counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monsoon misses with a body punch
and Cranial counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monsoon with a hook.
Cranial is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monsoon rather than just go for the knockout.#T3##TD#
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cranial napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cranial is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Monsoon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monsoon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Monsoon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Monsoon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cranial knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Monsoon swings around for an armbar but Cranial sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monsoon's guard.#T4##SUB#
Monsoon looking for a guillotine here but Cranial defends easily. #SUB#
Monsoon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cranial doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cranial manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cranial won't allow Monsoon to sweep him here. #SUB#
Monsoon looking for a guillotine here but Cranial defends easily. #SU2#
Cranial decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Monsoon, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Cranial showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Monsoon'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monsoon misses the shot to the body.
Cranial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cranial there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monsoon just misses with a punch to the body.
Monsoon connects with a crisp jab.
Cranial misses with a jab to the body
and Monsoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cranial throws a combination. Monsoon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsoon shoots in looking for a takedown but Cranial manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monsoon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cranial has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Monsoon looks to throw the jab but Cranial is out of range.
Cranial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monsoon with a body shot.
A jab from Monsoon does it's job there.#T1#
The fighters circling - Cranial throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monsoon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Monsoon throws a looping overhand right but Cranial ducks down to avoid it.
Cranial cracks Monsoon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cranial throws a shot to the body.
Monsoon staying out of range there.
Cranial takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monsoon throws a right and a left that Cranial avoids nicely.
As Monsoon backs off Cranial throws a huge counter combo but Monsoon manages to avoid it all.
Cranial moves out of range of the strikes.
Monsoon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cranial sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Monsoon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cranial appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cranial misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Monsoon as he connects with a hook.
Monsoon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cranial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monsoon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monsoon tries to bum rush Cranial with a series of wild strikes but Cranial uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cranial let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monsoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cranial makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Monsoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Monsoon misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cranial counter with a right hand.
Cranial cracks Monsoon with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Monsoon misses #KD2#
and Cranial counters with a crisp right hand that drops Monsoon! Cranial lets Monsoon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Monsoon is rocked!#CUT2#
Jimbo Monsoon's cut is getting worse.
Cranial misses with a straight right.
Monsoon throws a body punch but Cranial moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cranial! But no joy.#KD2#
Cranial sends Monsoon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cranial is motioning to the referee to let Monsoon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Monsoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranial looks to land a combination but Monsoon avoids it well.
Monsoon shoots in for a takedown but Cranial shows good takedown defense.
Cranial steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monsoon.
Monsoon seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Monsoon swings widly with a right hand
and Cranial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cranial.
Monsoon misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Cranial counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cranial misses with a punch on the inside.
Cranial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monsoons head.
Monsoon is trying to pull guard but Cranial turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cranial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cranial.
Cranial lands an uppercut.
Monsoon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cranial smiles and moves away.
Monsoon slips under a jab from Cranial.
Monsoon looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cranial lands a right hand from hell, dropping Monsoon. Cranial pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Cranial!
Von Cranial spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017

#R1#
Monsoon misses with a straight left.
Monsoon swinging wildly here.
Talanoa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monsoon counters with a one-two to the body.
Monsoon sizes up Talanoa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Talanoa misses with a wild combination.
Talanoa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monsoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monsoon throws out a loose jab but Talanoa uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Monsoon cracks Talanoa with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Talanoa looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Monsoon finish him? #ROC2#
Talanoa is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Paea Talanoa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talanoa moves to clinch but Monsoon breaks away
and Monsoon rattles Talanoa with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Talanoa tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Monsoon dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Talanoa stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimbo Monsoon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2017

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monsoon, as that shot connected.
Monsoon looks to throw the jab but Gall is out of range.
Gall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monsoon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monsoon misses with a looping left.
Monsoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gall throws a sloppy body shot
and Monsoon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gall misses with the body kick
and Monsoon counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Gall is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Monsoon ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Gall clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Monsoon!
Jimbo Monsoon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1#
Monsoon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cyr's hands.
Nice shot lands for Monsoon.
Monsoon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cyr.
Cyr misses with a looping right.
Cyr misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Monsoon counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Louis Cyr has been cut.
Cyr throws out a loose jab but Monsoon uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Monsoon catches Cyr napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Cyr to the canvas! #ROC2#
Cyr is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Monsoon drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Monsoon as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cyr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Monsoon! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jimbo Monsoon!
A very excited looking Jimbo Monsoon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Monsoon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monsoon.
Monsoon connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Portis Hester has been cut.
Monsoon throws an overhand right that drops Hester like a sack of potatoes! Monsoon dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Monsoon!
An out of breath Jimbo Monsoon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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