Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: D48 Barrientos v Lopez
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Birmbaum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Birmbaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGuire sprawls and moves away.
Birmbaum connects with a body shot.
McGuire stuns Birmbaum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Birmbaum darts in and clinches McGuire up against the cage.
Birmbaum wants a takedown.
Birmbaum blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birmbaum attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
Birmbaum fails with the takedown
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum misses the body punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Birmbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Birmbaum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Birmbaum checks it well.
Birmbaum lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Birmbaum works the jab nicely.
Birmbaum is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire clobbers Birmbaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Birmbaum thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Birmbaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Birmbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Birmbaum swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Birmbaum misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birmbaum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birmbaum throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it. #TD#
McGuire gets caught flat footed, as Birmbaum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Birmbaum throwing strikes from guard but McGuire blocks nicely.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Birmbaum from controlling successfully.
Birmbaum won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
Birmbaum landing some decent shots from guard.
Birmbaum is looking to pass into half guard but McGuire pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGuire is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birmbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Birmbaum, not yet.
Birmbaum working a defensive guard but McGuire manages to pass into side control anyway.
McGuire controlling the position. #T3#
Birmbaum misses with a strike from the bottom.
Birmbaum is looking to reverse the position.
Birmbaum is working hard here to advance position.
Birmbaum is trying to work for a sweep but McGuire has mounted him!
Birmbaum is desperately trying to improve his position but McGuire has a good base and remains in mount.
McGuire looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Birmbaum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGuire controlling the position easily from mount.
Birmbaum is looking to improve his position but McGuire isn't that keen on the idea.
Birmbaum wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
Birmbaum is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Birmbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Birmbaum is looking to clinch.
Birmbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Birmbaum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Birmbaum misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Birmbaum moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Birmbaum saw it coming and moves away.
Birmbaum slips a straight right by McGuire.
Birmbaum throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Birmbaum misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birmbaum darts in trying to clinch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Birmbaum misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birmbaum throws out the jab.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birmbaum throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a nice body shot.
Birmbaum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Birmbaum tries to clinch but McGuire moves away
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
McGuire cracks Birmbaum with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Birmbaum looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGuire finish him? #ROC2#
Birmbaum is rocked!
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmbaum misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dougal McGuire!
A very excited looking Dougal McGuire 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: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 31
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Com throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Com doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Birmbaum misses the body punch
and Com counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Com.
Com digs a good hook to Birmbaum's body.
Birmbaum checks the leg kick.
Com takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Com's jab looks to have found its range, popping Birmbaum under the eye.
Com throws a nice looking combination but Birmbaum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birmbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Birmbaum.#TD2#
Birmbaum shoots in and gets a takedown into Com's guard.
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!
Com working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Birmbaum.
Com pulls Birmbaum in close to prevent any damage.
Com looking for a sweep. Not yet Com, not yet.
Birmbaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Com working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Birmbaum.
Com pulls Birmbaum in to control the position.
Birmbaum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Birmbaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Com has wrist control.
Com wants to sweep but no luck.
Com is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Birmbaum throwing strikes but missing.
Com trying to control the position here.
Birmbaum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Com slips a jab from Birmbaum.#CL#
Com moves into the clinch.
Birmbaum works on Com's body with a couple of short punches.
Birmbaum controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Birmbaum pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Birmbaum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Com doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Com manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birmbaum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Com controls the pace.
Birmbaum 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.#SUB2#
Birmbaum is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Com passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Com throws a strike aimed at the side of Birmbaum's head but Birmbaum avoids it well.
Birmbaum is looking to regain half guard here but Com keeps moving and retains side control.
Com in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Birmbaum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Com wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Com fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Birmbaum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Birmbaum is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Birmbaum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Com pulls his head out easily.
Birmbaum works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Com wants to control from the top but Birmbaum keeps moving.
Com is really struggling to control Birmbaum but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Birmbaum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Com doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Com manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Birmbaum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Com wants to control from the top but Birmbaum keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Birmbaum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chance Birmbaum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Com's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Com checks a leg kick.
Birmbaum throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Com holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Birmbaum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Com misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Com manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Com gets a clinch.
Com tries a body shot but Birmbaum blocks it.
Com misses with a punch to the body.
Com working aggressively here.
Birmbaum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Com lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birmbaum backwards.
Birmbaum scores with a shoulder strike.
Birmbaum has Com pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Com manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Com creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Birmbaum jumps guard but Com turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Birmbaum.
Com working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Birmbaum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Com can't fight it off and eventually Birmbaum manages to take the fight to the floor. Com looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chance Birmbaum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Com manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Birmbaum manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Com sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Birmbaum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Com gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Com has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Birmbaum controls Com momentarily but Com frees himself.
Com wants to control from the top but Birmbaum keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Birmbaum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Com doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Com manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birmbaum is trying to keep Com in close. #SUB2#
Com avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Com won't allow Birmbaum to sweep him here.
Birmbaum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Com's guard. #REVB##T3#
Birmbaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Com has wrist control.
Birmbaum wants to control from the top but Com keeps moving.
Birmbaum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Com controlling Birmbaum's posture.
Birmbaum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Com has Birmbaum pulled in close to control his posture.
Com utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Com pulls Birmbaum in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Com connects with a looping right hand.
Birmbaum lands a right hook to the body.
Birmbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomb Com is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birmbaum throws a jab when Com was well out of range.#CL#
Com rushes Birmbaum and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Com's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Com looks to land a right hand but Birmbaum moved out of range.
Birmbaum works Com's body with a nice hook.
Com misses with a series of wild punches.
Birmbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Com was well out of range. Poor timing from Birmbaum.
Com thuds his shin into the meat of Birmbaum's side.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
Com throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birmbaum lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Com dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Com connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Com throws out a leg kick but Birmbaum moves out of range and Com only half commits.
Com throws a lazy right hand but Birmbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Birmbaum has closed the distance and engaged Com in a clinch.
Birmbaum stalling in the clinch but Com improves position.
Birmbaum blocks an uppercut.
Com lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Com breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Birmbaum forces Com back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Com.
Com tries a body shot but Birmbaum blocks it.
Com misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Com escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Birmbaum blocks a jab.
Birmbaum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Com.
Birmbaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Com. #CL#
Com has Birmbaum up against the cage in a clinch.
Birmbaum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Com lands a hook that snaps the head of Birmbaum backwards.
A right hand to the body from Com.
A right hook to the body lands for Com.
Birmbaum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Com after a bit of a struggle.
Com lands a right hand.
Birmbaum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Com walks away with a smile on his face. Birmbaum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Com scores with a nice right hand.
Com swings for the body but Birmbaum moves out of range.
Birmbaum throws a poor cross that misses
and Com counters with a nice body kick.
Birmbaum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Com rather than just go for the knockout.
Birmbaum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Com takes the fight into the clinch.
Com lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birmbaum or not.
Birmbaum working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Com.
Com lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Com.
Birmbaum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Com is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Birmbaum.#T2##BC#
Com breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Com, right into the meat.
Com lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Com blocks a jab.
Com connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Birmbaum throws a lazy head kick
and Com counters with a straight right hand.
Com tests Birmbaum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Birmbaum fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Com.
Com scores with a punch to the head.
Birmbaum is looking to clinch.
Com scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Com is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birmbaum can do to turn this around?
Com lands a big head kick that sends Birmbaum to the canvas! Com follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bomb Com!
Bomb Com tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Just Bleed 25.5
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Birmbaum throws a low kick, looking for Gore's leg but Gore calmly moves out of range.
Gore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Birmbaum has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gore is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gore. Birmbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Birmbaum with the counter takedown but Gore avoids it easily.
Birmbaum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Birmbaum tries to land a leg kick but Gore saw it coming and moves away.
Gore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Birmbaum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Birmbaum slips under a jab.
Gore misses with a hook #TD2#
and Birmbaum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Birmbaum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Birmbaum throwing strikes from guard but Gore blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Birmbaum stops Gore from standing up.
Birmbaum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Birmbaum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gore pushes Birmbaum away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Birmbaum gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Birmbaum.
Gore tries to escape but Birmbaum is in control.
Gore taking a bit of punishment here - Birmbaum scoring with strikes.
Birmbaum advances nicely into full mount.
Birmbaum wants to control the action but instead Gore gets a body lock and reverses into Birmbaum's guard! Nice work!
Birmbaum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gore is one step ahead there.
Birmbaum trying to control the position.
Gore stays in close to Birmbaum's body and controls the position. #T3#
Gore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gore wants to get up but he can't break Birmbaum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Birmbaum trying to keep a closed guard but Gore is proving a slippery customer.
Gore stopping the sweep attempt from Birmbaum.#SU#
Gore gets to his feet - Birmbaum follows without any prompting.
A leg kick checked by Gore.
Gore gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Birmbaum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Gore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Birmbaum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Birmbaum just misses with a punch to the body.
Gore tries to close the distance and clinch but Birmbaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birmbaum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gore scores with the left hand. Birmbaum knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Gore swings for the body but Birmbaum moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gore scores with a jab.
Gore cracks Birmbaum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gore misses with a body kick.
Birmbaum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gore pinned against the cage. Gore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gore throws a shot to the body.
Gore throws a hook but Birmbaum blocks it.
Birmbaum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gore looks to score with a jab to the body but Birmbaum is just out of range.
Birmbaum is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Gore has closed the distance and engaged Birmbaum in a clinch.
Gore lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Gore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gore thuds his right hand into Birmbaum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gore tries to clinch up.
Gore scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Birmbaum's head.
Birmbaum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Birmbaum.
Birmbaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Birmbaum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Birmbaum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gore.
Birmbaum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gore - that will leave a mark!
Birmbaum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Birmbaum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ivan Gore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birmbaum misses with a body shot
and Gore counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chance Birmbaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Birmbaum.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birmbaums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Birmbaum.
Birmbaum throws a low kick, looking for Gore's leg but Gore calmly moves out of range.
Birmbaum has his takedown stuffed
and Gore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gore cracks a nice hook into Birmbaum's ribs.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Gore.
Birmbaum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Birmbaum's head.
Birmbaum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gore throws a push kick but Birmbaum slaps the foot to one side.
Birmbaum misses with a low kick.
Gore just misses with a punch to the body.
Birmbaum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab by Gore.
Gore moves out of range of the body kick from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gore was well out of range. Poor timing from Birmbaum.
Gore scores with a head kick. Birmbaum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Birmbaum looking to score a takedown here. Gore is defending well but Birmbaum drives through and ends up in Gore's guard.
Gore keeping moving, preventing Birmbaum from controlling successfully. #T3#
Birmbaum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birmbaum stops Gore from standing up.
Birmbaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Gore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birmbaum looking to sit in guard and control but Gore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gore stays in close to Birmbaum's body and controls the position. #SU#
Gore stands and steps away. Birmbaum gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gore throws a hook but Birmbaum blocks it.#T4#
Birmbaum steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gore. That one must have hurt.
Birmbaum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gore as he jumps to the side.
Ivan Gore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Birmbaum.
Gore throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Birmbaum counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Birmbaum is trying to control. Gore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Birmbaum is working for a kimura but Gore is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Gore dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Birmbaum shoots for a double leg takedown but Gore sprawls well. He's pushed Birmbaum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Birmbaum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gore manages to avoid it.
And Gore counters with a quick kick to the body but Birmbaum blocks it.
Gore avoids the body shot from Birmbaum.
Gore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gore throws a hook to the side of Birmbaum's head but Birmbaum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Birmbaum throws a one two combo.
Birmbaum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Birmbaum blocks a jab.
Gore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Birmbaum gets tackled into the cage by Gore. Gore maintains the clinch.
Gore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Gore taking a breather.
Birmbaum throws a punch but it's blocked by Gore.
A short body shot lands from Gore as the two fighters clinch.
Birmbaum looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Gore fails to land.
Birmbaum stalling in the clinch but Gore improves position.
Gore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Birmbaum backwards.
Birmbaum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Birmbaum is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ivan Gore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Birmbaum.
Birmbaum is pushing Gore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birmbaum backwards.
Gore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birmbaum throws an elbow but it misses.
Birmbaum takes a shot to the head.
Chance Birmbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gore lands with a light punch inside.
Birmbaum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivan Gore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gore is trying to maintain a safe position but Birmbaum gets an underhook and turns Gore into the cage.
Gore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gore fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gore. #ROC#
Birmbaum is rocked!
Gore lands an uppercut.
Birmbaum is still on wobbly legs! Can Gore finish him?
Gore works on Birmbaum's body with a couple of short punches.
Birmbaum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birmbaum is trying to drag Gore to the mat but Gore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gore dips a shoulder and cracks Birmbaum with a mighty uppercut! Birmbaum falls back against the cage and Gore unloads with a barrage of strikes! Birmbaum is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gore screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Gore!

Event: Just Bleed 22
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Here tries to clinch but Birmbaum is having none of it.
Birmbaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Here sprawls and moves away.
Birmbaum fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Here is out of range.
Birmbaum takes one on the button.
Here scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Birmbaum avoids the body shot from Here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Here darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Birmbaum takes a swing at Here's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Here has closed the distance and engaged Birmbaum in a clinch.
Here is trying to break the clinch but Birmbaum has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Here breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Birmbaum doesn't seem bothered though.
Here connects with a single shot there.
Here tries to close the distance and clinch but Birmbaum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birmbaum tried to counter with a leg kick but Here avoided it.#CL2#
Here forces Birmbaum back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Here breaks the clinch. #T1#
Birmbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Birmbaum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Birmbaum shoots in and gets a takedown into Here's guard.
Birmbaum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Birmbaum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Here's head.
Birmbaum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Here is keeping the position for now.
Birmbaum trying to move into half guard but instead Here has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Birmbaum trying to keep a closed guard but Here is proving a slippery customer.
Birmbaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Here slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Birmbaum is trying to hold Here in close to prevent damage but Here has managed to pass into half guard.
Here tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Birmbaum.
Birmbaum moves into full guard. #SUB#
Birmbaum working for submissions but it's allowed Here to get to half guard.
Here wants to stand but Birmbaum has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Birmbaum manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Birmbaum throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Here escapes and throws Birmbaum's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Birmbaum is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Here slows the pace down.
Birmbaum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Here's best efforts.
Here prevents Birmbaum from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Here performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Your Name Here dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Here scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Birmbaum. Here does a little dance to reset his feet.
Birmbaum thuds a left hand into Here's body.
Birmbaum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Here.
Here moves out of range of the body kick from Birmbaum.
Here swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Here tries to land a front kick but Birmbaum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here blocks a jab.
Birmbaum shoots in but Here avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Here wants to counter with a clinch but Birmbaum pushes him away.
Birmbaum cracks Here with a right hand to the side of the head.
Your Name Here seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Birmbaum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Here is looking to clinch but Birmbaum is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Birmbaum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birmbaum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Here.
Birmbaum is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Birmbaum misses with a body kick.
Birmbaum gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Here counters with a single leg into guard. Birmbaum didn't expect that.
Birmbaum being controlled here, momentarily.
Here won't allow Birmbaum to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Birmbaum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Here defends it easily.
Here sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Birmbaum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Your Name Here seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Here takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Here moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Here breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Birmbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Birmbaum as Here shoots in.
Birmbaum drops down looking for a counter takedown but Here sprawls and moves away.
Here lands with a right hand.
Here fails with an attempt to clinch.
Here misses with the combination.
Birmbaum lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Here lands with a straight right. Birmbaum didn't see that one coming.
Birmbaum misses the shot to the body.
Here throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Birmbaum counters with a takedown into side control.
Birmbaum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Here!
Your Name Here has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Here is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Birmbaum looking to control but Here is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Here bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Birmbaum being controlled here, momentarily.
Here preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Your Name Here will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Birmbaum works Here's body with a nice hook.
Birmbaum misses with an uppercut.
Here now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Birmbaum.
Here checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Here. Birmbaum shrugs it off though.
Birmbaum takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Birmbaum scores with a takedown into Here's guard.
Here is pulling down on Birmbaum's head. It's preventing any offense from Birmbaum, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum is pushing down on Here's leg trying to pass to half guard. Here is fighting to maintain full guard but Birmbaum has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Here wants to get back to full guard.
Birmbaum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Birmbaum tries to pass to full mount but Here defends it.
Birmbaum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Here's head.
We've been hearing that Birmbaum has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Birmbaum is keen to just control but Here is a slippery customer.
Here is doing well to control the position and prevent Birmbaum from advancing to side control.
Birmbaum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chance Birmbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Birmbaum working Here over with strikes.
Birmbaum trying to pass the guard but Here defending well.
Birmbaum slips a nice elbow through Here's hands, connecting with Here's forehead.
Birmbaum is thwarting Here's attempts to control the position.
Birmbaum working Here over with strikes.
Birmbaum is trying to control. Here wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Birmbaum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Here felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Birmbaum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Birmbaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Birmbaum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Here defending well though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Birmbaum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Birmbaum ducks under a wild hook from Here.
Your Name Here is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Birmbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birmbaum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birmbaum fails to land the takedown.
And Here tries to counter it with a takedown but Birmbaum pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Here forces Birmbaum back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Birmbaum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Birmbaum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chance Birmbaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Birmbaum misses
letting Here counter with a right hand.
Birmbaum is looking to wear down Here with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Here connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Birmbaum gets a double leg takedown into Here's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birmbaum looking to sit in guard and control but Here gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Birmbaum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Here doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Here manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Here pushing down on Birmbaum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chance Birmbaum.
I think Here 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Just Bleed 15 - Bolek VS Smith
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Birmbaum tries to move into range but Stone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Birmbaum dives in for a single leg takedown but Stone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stone lands a front kick.
Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Birmbaum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Birmbaum working the ground and pound but Stone is defending the strikes.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Birmbaum wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Birmbaum seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Birmbaum trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Birmbaum takes a little break here. Stone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Birmbaum has knee on belly momentarily but Stone bucks him off and regains half guard.
Birmbaum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Birmbaum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Birmbaum wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Birmbaum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birmbaum. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Birmbaum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Birmbaum uses his free foot to push down on Stone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stone.
Stone tries to hold on but Birmbaum pushes him away.
Birmbaum throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Birmbaum controlling his opponent.
Stone blocking the ground and pound.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Birmbaum's attempts to control the action.
Stone is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Birmbaum lands a big shot there that rocks Stone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Birmbaum is landing with some decent strikes but Stone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Birmbaum misses with some ground and pound and Stone recovers position to half guard. #SUB2#
Stone is defending against the submission attempts here by Birmbaum.
Birmbaum not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Birmbaum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stone trying to control from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Birmbaum working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Birmbaum wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
Stone trying to control but Birmbaum postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmbaum slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Birmbaum 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#
Birmbaum misses the shot to the body.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Birmbaum looks for the body kick but Stone saw that one coming.
It looked like Stone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Birmbaum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Birmbaum ducks down to avoid it.
Birmbaum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone leaves Birmbaum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Birmbaum just manages to avoid it.
Stone blocks a head kick by Birmbaum.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Birmbaum throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Birmbaum throws a sloppy head kick
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jack Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Birmbaum misses with a head kick.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Birmbaum misses
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Stone digs a good hook to Birmbaum's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone throws a low kick, looking for Birmbaum's leg but Birmbaum calmly moves out of range.
Birmbaum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Birmbaum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone thumps Birmbaum with a low kick.#T3#
Birmbaum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stone is fending him off so far but Birmbaum persists. Nope, Stone circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jack Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Birmbaum.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Birmbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBirmbaum.
Birmbaum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Birmbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone blocks a head kick by Birmbaum.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chance Birmbaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone blocks a head kick by Birmbaum.
Birmbaum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Birmbaum throws an off balance right hand
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Stone blocks the leg kick.
Birmbaum throws a right hand that misses
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stone throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Birmbaum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birmbaum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Birmbaum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Birmbaum chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Stone dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
Stone lands a jab to the nose.
Birmbaum thuds his shin into the meat of Stone's side.
Stone thows a body kick. Birmbaum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Birmbaum throws a combination that misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Birmbaum down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stone defends well and Birmbaum ends up having to push Stone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Birmbaum staying out of range there.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Birmbaum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
Birmbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birmbaum throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Stone counters with a nice right hand that sends Birmbaum toppling to the canvas! Birmbaum scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stone finish him?!#ROC#
Birmbaum is rocked!
Birmbaum misses the shot to the body.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Birmbaum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Birmbaum seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Stone misses with a hook
and Birmbaum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Birmbaum slips the punch.
Birmbaum throws a head kick that misses.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Birmbaum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birmbaum misses with a head kick.
Birmbaum throws a body kick that misses
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Birmbaum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birmbaum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stone thows a leg kick but Birmbaum checks it #TD2#
and Birmbaum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Birmbaum passes into half guard. #T3##REVR#
Birmbaum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone controlling the position well.
Birmbaum trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Birmbaum in his half guard. #T4#
Stone is staying active underneath Birmbaum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Birmbaum throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
Birmbaum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birmbaum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stone's head.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmbaum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Stone clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A low kick from Stone misses #TD2#
and Birmbaum counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stone is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Birmbaum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone won't allow Birmbaum to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stone trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Birmbaum thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Birmbaum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stone defending well though. #SUB2#
Birmbaum is trying to work for a kimura but Stone is defending well.
Birmbaum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stone reverses the position - he's now on top in Birmbaum's guard.
Birmbaum wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stone is now in half guard. #T2#
Birmbaum is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stone jumps into side control!
Birmbaum is looking to regain half guard here but Stone keeps moving and retains side control.
Birmbaum is still trying to improve position.
Birmbaum is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
Birmbaum tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Birmbaum is wriggling around trying to escape. #SU#
Stone stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birmbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone avoids a kick to the body.
Birmbaum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stone momentarily. #T4#
Stone cracks a nice hook into Birmbaum's ribs.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Birmbaum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stone's guard.#ES#
Stone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Birmbaum off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Birmbaum misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone cracks Birmbaum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Birmbaum has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Stone had his way with Chance Birmbaum in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Birmbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birmbaum throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Birmbaum moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!
Birmbaum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone wants to slow Birmbaum down by chopping away at his legs.
Birmbaum misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Birmbaum manages to avoid it.
Birmbaum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone blocks the body kick.
Birmbaum takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stone throws a leg kick which misses Birmbaum's front leg but catches the back leg as Birmbaum tries to avoid it.
Birmbaum shoots in looking for a takedown but Stone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Birmbaum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birmbaum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Birmbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chance Birmbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birmbaum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Birmbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stone misses with a hook. Birmbaum ducked under it nicely.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Stone.
Stone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Birmbaum throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Stone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stone scores with a nice right hand.
Birmbaum blocks a jab.
Birmbaum on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Birmbaum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Birmbaum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Birmbaum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Birmbaum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Birmbaum throws a lazy body kick
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Birmbaum misses with a body kick.
Stone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Birmbaum throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birmbaum misses with a body kick.
Birmbaum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
Birmbaum darts in looking for a takedown but Stone gets double underhooks and turns Birmbaum into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stone!
Jack Stone is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Jack Stone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Just Bleed .
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Here tries to clinch up.
Birmbaum scores with a kick to the midsection.
Here fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Birmbaum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Here defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Birmbaum.#TD2#
Birmbaum gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Birmbaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Here is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Here is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Birmbaum off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Here not allowing Birmbaum to control his hands.
Birmbaum is in bad spot here. #T1#
Here really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Birmbaum.
Birmbaum trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Here biding his time, controlling Birmbaum.
Birmbaum tries to escape but Here has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #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.
Birmbaum is still trying to improve position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Here keeps control of the position as Birmbaum tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Birmbaum tries to roll but Here sticks to his back.
Birmbaum turns into Here and is now in his guard.
Birmbaum looking to pass the guard.
Here tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birmbaum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Here wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birmbaum advances to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birmbaum misses with a head shot. Here uses the momentum to regain guard.
Here looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birmbaum is one step ahead there.
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 Your Name Here will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Birmbaum throws a push kick but Here slaps the foot to one side.
Here throws an overhand right that lands on Birmbaum's shoulder, as Birmbaum tries to avoid the shot.
Here is looking to clinch but Birmbaum is avoiding it.
Here tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birmbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birmbaum throws a jab but it's blocked by Here.
Birmbaum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Here pushes Birmbaum up against the cage in a clinch.
Here putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Birmbaum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Here changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Birmbaum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Here punishes Birmbaum's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Here dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A head kick misses from Birmbaum.
Here seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Here throws a combination. Birmbaum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Your Name Here seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birmbaum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Here fails with an attempt to clinch.
Here is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birmbaum can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Here. No joy for Birmbaum on that attempt.
Birmbaum connects with a body shot.
Birmbaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Birmbaum. #TD2#
Birmbaum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Here wants to stand back up but Birmbaum manages to pass into side control. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birmbaum misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Birmbaum throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Here works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SUB2#
Birmbaum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Here defends it well.
Here wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Birmbaum is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Here reverses the position - he's now on top in Birmbaum's guard.
Here's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Birmbaum working a defensive guard here.
Birmbaum 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.
Here controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Birmbaum looking to control. #SUB2#
Birmbaum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Here can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birmbaum wants to improve his position but instead Here has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Your Name Here dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Birmbaum moves out of range of the strikes.
Here throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Birmbaum counters with a single leg into guard. Here didn't expect that.
Here utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Birmbaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Here is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Birmbaum drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Birmbaum as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Here screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Birmbaum! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chance Birmbaum!
Chance Birmbaum is the new welterweight champion!
Chance Birmbaum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Just Bleed Midweek 2
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Khan closes the distance and clinches.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Birmbaum can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action. #BC#
Birmbaum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birmbaum. #CL2#
Khan forces Birmbaum back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Birmbaum presses Khan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birmbaum or not.
Khan gets through Birmbaum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Birmbaum misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum wants a takedown. #BC#
Birmbaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Birmbaum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Birmbaum takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan 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.
Birmbaum works Khan's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Khan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Birmbaum throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
Birmbaum sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! Birmbaum avoids it this time.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Tobious Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Birmbaum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Birmbaum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khan.
Birmbaum throws a one two combo.
Birmbaum scores with a leg kick.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Birmbaum counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birmbaum shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Birmbaum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Birmbaum scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Birmbaum.
Khan lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Birmbaum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Birmbaum advances to mount.
Birmbaum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Birmbaum wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Khan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Birmbaum tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
Khan tries to hold on but Birmbaum postures up.#T3#
Birmbaum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
Khan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Birmbaum with good strikes from the mount here!
Birmbaum controlling from mount.
Khan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birmbaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birmbaum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Birmbaum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Birmbaum looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Birmbaum trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Birmbaum.
Khan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Birmbaum's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance Birmbaum!
Our winner, Chance Birmbaum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Just Bleed 6
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1##TD#
Birmbaum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Birmbaum trying to control from half guard but Harvey is working away.
Harvey is trying to maintain the position but Birmbaum is very close to passing his half guard.
Harvey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Birmbaum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harvey is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Harvey is defending against the submission attempts here by Birmbaum.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Birmbaum has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Birmbaum controlling the action here.
Birmbaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harvey keeps working.
Harvey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Birmbaum has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Birmbaum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T2#
Harvey is looking to get to half guard.
Harvey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Birmbaum throws some wild stikes that Harvey manages to avoid easily.
Birmbaum unloading with bombs!
Harvey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birmbaum lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Birmbaum.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harvey is looking to improve his position but Birmbaum isn't that keen on the idea.
Birmbaum with good strikes from the mount here!
Harvey manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Harvey tries to get to full guard but Birmbaum has control of the leg.
Harvey manages to get to full guard.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Birmbaum from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harvey is on top in guard. #REVB#
Harvey wants to control from the top but Birmbaum keeps moving. #SUB#
Birmbaum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harvey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB#
Birmbaum working for submissions but it's allowed Harvey to get to half guard.
Harvey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Harvey is looking for a kimura but Birmbaum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harvey to get the leverage.
Harvey prevents Birmbaum from improving his position.
Birmbaum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Birmbaum 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey stays in close to Birmbaum's body and controls the position.
Birmbaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Birmbaum dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Birmbaum is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harvey's half guard.
Harvey tries to roll over but Birmbaum keeps him under control.
Birmbaum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Birmbaum is pressing down on Harvey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harvey is holding on for now.
Harvey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Birmbaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harvey can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum is trying to control. Harvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Harvey is looking to improve his position.
Harvey trying to control but Birmbaum postures up.
Birmbaum is trying to control the action in half guard but Harvey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.
Harvey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harvey trying to control the position here.
Birmbaum wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Birmbaum stands and throws Harvey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Birmbaum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harvey wants to control but Birmbaum postures up.
Birmbaum cracks Harvey with a big right hand but Harvey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Birmbaum working away.
Birmbaum trying to control the position but Harvey is working away.
Birmbaum scores with punches from side control.
Harvey is looking for a sweep.
Birmbaum scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Birmbaum misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Harvey sneaks back into half guard.
Harvey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Birmbaum is looking to advance position but Harvey won't allow it.
Birmbaum passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harvey!
Birmbaum trying to control but Harvey is having none of it. #T4#
Harvey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harvey is still trying to improve position.
Birmbaum lands a heavy elbow.
Birmbaum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Harvey can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harvey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birmbaum pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Birmbaum connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmbaum cracks Harvey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Harvey is rocked!
Harvey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Birmbaum dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Birmbaum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harvey.
Harvey tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Birmbaum takes the fight into the clinch.
Harvey blocks an elbow strike.
Birmbaum can't find room to land a body shot as Harvey controls the action.
Birmbaum tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Birmbaum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Birmbaum clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Harvey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Birmbaum regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum keeping full guard, as Harvey tries to pass.
Harvey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harvey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Harvey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Birmbaum has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harvey has passed into side control.
Birmbaum is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Harvey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birmbaum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Who's going to make the next move?
Birmbaum is looking for a sweep.
Chance Birmbaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Birmbaum is not content to let Harvey control the position.
Birmbaum tries to buck Harvey off but Harvey is having none of it.
Harvey trying to control the action but Birmbaum is working from the bottom.
Birmbaum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Birmbaum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Birmbaum is looking for a sweep. Harvey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Harvey wants to work for an arm triangle but Birmbaum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Birmbaum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Birmbaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Birmbaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harvey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Birmbaum is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harvey.#TD#
Birmbaum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Birmbaum seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harvey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmbaum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Birmbaum trying to mount his opponent but Harvey defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chance Birmbaum.
Well Birmbaum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Birmbaum!
After winning the bout, Chance Birmbaum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Just Bleed 1
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Birmbaum clinches with his opponent.
Birmbaum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steele is defending well.
Steele looking to slow down the pace here.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Steele is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Birmbaum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steele stalling against the cage.
Birmbaum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birmbaum just leaning against Steele, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Birmbaum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Birmbaum improves position.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele is trying to pull guard but Birmbaum has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Steele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Steele manages to end up in side control.
Steele takes a little break here. Birmbaum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Birmbaum wants to control but Steele postures up.#T1#
Birmbaum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steele has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Birmbaum can't do much from the bottom here.
Birmbaum prevents Steele from moving into mount.
Birmbaum manages to get back to half guard.
Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele slips a nice elbow through Birmbaum's hands, connecting with Birmbaum's forehead.
Birmbaum is trying to maintain the position but Steele is very close to passing his half guard.
Steele is looking to take a break and control but Birmbaum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Birmbaum wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
Steele is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Birmbaum tries to hold on but Steele postures up.
Steele lands a nice shot to the head.
Steele with shots to the head and body - Birmbaum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Birmbaum is trying desperately to improve position.
Steele has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Birmbaum's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Steele landing strikes from the mount.
Birmbaum is looking to get to half guard.
Birmbaum is bucking up trying to escape but Steele cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Steele lands a nice shot to the head.
Steele is landing with some decent strikes but Birmbaum is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Steele putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Birmbaum wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Birmbaum is looking to get to half guard.
Birmbaum tries to hold on but Steele postures up.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Birmbaum in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Steele landing strikes from the mount and Birmbaum is in trouble!
Birmbaum is looking to improve his position but Steele isn't that keen on the idea.
Steele working Birmbaum over with strikes here. #ROC#
Birmbaum is rocked!
Steele lands a big shot there that rocks Birmbaum but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steele lands a big shot there that rocks Birmbaum but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Birmbaum regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Steele lands a nice short elbow.
Steele 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#
Steele 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birmbaum wants to control but Steele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brannigan Steele dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Birmbaum tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum blocking some punches.
Steele avoiding damage as Birmbaum throws knees to the body.
Steele is trying to drag Birmbaum to the mat but Birmbaum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steele has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Birmbaum after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Birmbaum wants the takedown. Steele is fighting it off but Birmbaum persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steele's guard against the cage.
Birmbaum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steele is trying to keep Birmbaum in close.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Birmbaum can do to turn this around?
Birmbaum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Birmbaum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steele managing to control the position.
Steele looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Steele is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Birmbaum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Birmbaum chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Steele gets a clinch.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Birmbaum is keeping busy.
Steele is trying to maintain a safe position but Birmbaum gets an underhook and turns Steele into the cage.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Birmbaum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Birmbaum.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Steele has Birmbaum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Steele pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Birmbaum tumbling to the mat - Steele dives into Birmbaum's guard.#T2#
Steele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steele working some strikes from top position.
Birmbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Birmbaum, not yet.
Steele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Birmbaum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birmbaum looking for a sweep. Not yet Birmbaum, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birmbaum is on top in guard. #REVB#
Birmbaum looking to pass the guard.
Birmbaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Steele looking to control. #T3#
Birmbaum is pushing down on Steele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steele is fighting to maintain full guard but Birmbaum has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steele trying to control from the bottom.
Birmbaum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Birmbaum is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Birmbaum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birmbaum tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Steele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steele.
Birmbaum looking to sit in guard and control but Steele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Birmbaum working a defensive guard here.
Birmbaum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele preventing the sweep.
Steele is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steele stopping the sweep attempt from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steele won't allow Birmbaum to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmbaum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Birmbaum's head.
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 Brannigan Steele will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Birmbaum tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Steele gets a clinch.
Steele avoids a wild elbow strike from Birmbaum.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Steele wants to stall.
Birmbaum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Birmbaum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Birmbaum is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steele misses with some punches.
Birmbaum looking to stall.
Steele managing to block the knees to the body from Birmbaum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum letting Steele take a breather here.#TD2#
Birmbaum turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Steele can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birmbaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working. #T1#
Steele sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Birmbaum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Birmbaum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birmbaum lands a nice short elbow.
Steele trying to control here.
Steele controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Birmbaum is pressing down on Steele's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steele is holding on for now.
Chance Birmbaum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brannigan Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steele moves into full guard.
Steele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Birmbaum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Birmbaum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Birmbaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Birmbaum being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Steele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
Birmbaum wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birmbaum is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Birmbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Birmbaum tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chance Birmbaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steele checks a leg kick.
Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Birmbaum misses with a body kick.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birmbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele tries to clinch up but Birmbaum circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Birmbaum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steele 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BFT-466: Sheck vs Jayne II
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Birmbaum lands with a hook. Williamson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Birmbaum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williamson was covering up waiting for the punch and Birmbaum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Birmbaum working some strikes from top position.
Birmbaum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Williamson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birmbaum controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Birmbaum from controlling successfully.
Williamson wants to sweep here but Birmbaum controlling him for the moment.
Birmbaum is pushing down on Williamson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williamson is fighting to maintain full guard but Birmbaum has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum trying to mount his opponent but Williamson defends it.
Birmbaum wants to take a breather but Williamson is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Birmbaum connects with a nice short shot to Williamson's temple. #T1#
Williamson wants to get back to full guard.
Birmbaum trying to control from half guard but Williamson is working away.
Birmbaum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Birmbaum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birmbaum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Birmbaum 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.
Birmbaum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williamson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum throwing shots but Williamson is blocking nicely.
Williamson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmbaum.
Williamson trying to control here.
Williamson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Williamson is trying to control but Birmbaum passes into side control! #T2#
Birmbaum is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williamson is looking to regain half guard here but Birmbaum keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williamson wants to control but Birmbaum postures up.
Birmbaum is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williamson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Birmbaum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Birmbaum laying and praying for a moment but Williamson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Birmbaum looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williamson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williamson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Williamson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Birmbaum throwing shots but Williamson is blocking nicely.
Williamson is pressing down on Birmbaum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williamson is trying to control the position but Birmbaum postures up.
Birmbaum is fighting to break Williamson's control of his arms but Williamson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson wants to sweep here but Birmbaum controlling him for the moment.
Birmbaum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Birmbaum chips away with some ground and pound.
Birmbaum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williamson controls Birmbaum momentarily but Birmbaum frees himself. #SUB2#
Williamson looking for subs off his back but Birmbaum has passed one foot through into half guard.
Williamson wants to improve his position but Birmbaum is controlling well. #T4#
Williamson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmbaum.
Nice strikes from Birmbaum there.
Williamson wants to control but Birmbaum passes into side.
Williamson is looking for a sweep.
Birmbaum working the head and body with strikes.
Williamson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williamson wants to control but Birmbaum postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmbaum is putting a hurting on Williamson here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Birmbaum is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williamson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birmbaum working the ground and pound but Williamson is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Birmbaum dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Birmbaum fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Williamson misses.
Birmbaum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Birmbaum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birmbaum dodges the punch combination from Williamson. #CL#
Birmbaum pushes Williamson up against the cage in a clinch.
Birmbaum wants a takedown.
Williamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Birmbaum has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson misses with a body punch.
Birmbaum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williamson is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Birmbaum has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Williamson blocks an elbow strike.
Birmbaum blocks a body shot from Williamson. #T1##BC#
Birmbaum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson managing to block the knees to the body from Birmbaum.
Williamson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Birmbaum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williamson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Birmbaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birmbaum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williamson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Birmbaum is looking to take this one to the mat.
Birmbaum tries to pull guard but Williamson holds him up against the cage and eventually Birmbaum drops back down to his feet.
Birmbaum is trying to break the clinch but Williamson has him pressed against the cage.
Birmbaum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Birmbaum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williamson's brow.
Birmbaum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williamson after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Williamson tries a body shot but Birmbaum blocks it.
Birmbaum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Birmbaum struggles to land a body shot inside as Williamson controls his hands.
Birmbaum tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williamson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Birmbaum missing with knees to the body.
Birmbaum looking to throw knees to the head but Williamson is blocking nicely.
Williamson can't find room to land a body shot as Birmbaum controls the action.
Williamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Birmbaum manages to break the clinch.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birmbaum looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Birmbaum misses.
Williamson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Birmbaum, right into the meat.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson scores with a jab. Birmbaum acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Birmbaum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williamson swivels and escapes.
Williamson throws the left hand but Birmbaum avoids the punch easily.
Birmbaum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williamson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Birmbaum instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williamson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Birmbaum's brow.
Birmbaum tries for a takedown but Williamson manages to get underhooks.
Williamson dodges an elbow strike from Birmbaum.
Williamson is pressed up against the cage. Birmbaum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williamson down to the mat. Williamson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Williamson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Birmbaum takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Birmbaum moves into the clinch.
Birmbaum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williamson.
Birmbaum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williamson is defending well for now.#T4#
Birmbaum is trying to break the clinch but Williamson is controlling him.
Birmbaum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williamson avoids it.#BC#
Birmbaum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Birmbaum misses with a takedown attempt - Williamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Birmbaum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chance Birmbaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Birmbaum in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson punishes Birmbaum's body with a nice straight punch.
Birmbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williamson was well out of range. Poor timing from Birmbaum.
Williamson throws a lazy right hand but Birmbaum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Birmbaum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chance Birmbaum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williamson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Simon Williamson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williamson lands with a nice combination. Birmbaum backs away looking to recover.
Birmbaum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williamson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Birmbaum does no damage.
Williamson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Birmbaum thows a leg kick but Williamson checks it
and Williamson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williamson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Birmbaum avoids nicely.
Birmbaum jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Birmbaum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Birmbaum wants it to stay on the feet.
Birmbaum is looking for a counter combo.
Chance Birmbaum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Birmbaum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Birmbaum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williamson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Birmbaum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Birmbaum is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Williamson lands a left hand.
Birmbaum scores with a shot to the side of Williamson's head.
Williamson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williamson misses with the head strike.
Birmbaum digs a right hand into Williamson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williamson's gas tank.
Birmbaum lands a left hand.
Williamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Birmbaum controls his hands.
Birmbaum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williamson can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmbaum.
Williamson tries a knee to the head but Birmbaum blocks it.
Nice elbow from Birmbaum.
Chance Birmbaum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williamson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Birmbaum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williamson backwards.
Williamson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2##BC2#
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
Birmbaum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Birmbaum is predictable there
and Williamson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williamson!
Birmbaum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Birmbaum forces Williamson back against the cage and clinches.
Williamson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Birmbaum.
Williamson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Birmbaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williamson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Birmbaum's brow.
Birmbaum wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birmbaum throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Birmbaum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williamson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Birmbaum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Birmbaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williamson lands with a short shot to the head.
Williamson is looking to break free of the clinch but Birmbaum has double underhooks.
Birmbaum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williamson fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Williamson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Birmbaum is trying to defend but Williamson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Williamson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williamson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williamson wants to pass to mount but Birmbaum is defending the position.
Williamson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williamson is stalling here. Birmbaum is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williamson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Birmbaum has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birmbaum scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williamson to see if he's OK.
Birmbaum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williamson keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williamson 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Williamson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Williamson made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: BFT-456
Date: Jun 04, 2016

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Birmbaum. Those never looked like landing.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith wants to clinch up but Birmbaum keeps it at a distance.
As Smith tries to get set, Birmbaum tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Chance Birmbaum has been cut.
Birmbaum slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Birmbaum is looking to counter punch.
Birmbaum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Birmbaum and pushes him back against the cage.
Birmbaum scores with a hook to the body.
Birmbaum blocks a body shot from Smith. #T1#
Birmbaum is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Birmbaum missing with knees to the body.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Birmbaum controls the action.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Birmbaum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birmbaum takes one on the button.
Birmbaum misses with a straight right.
Rangi Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith tries to bum rush Birmbaum with a series of wild strikes but Birmbaum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Birmbaum shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Smith is staying active underneath Birmbaum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Birmbaum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Birmbaum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Birmbaum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Birmbaum.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Birmbaum from advancing to side control.#T3#
Birmbaum wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Birmbaum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birmbaum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith tries to roll over but Birmbaum keeps him under control.
Birmbaum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith is controlling Birmbaum's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Birmbaum misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Birmbaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Birmbaum throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Birmbaum backing up. Birmbaum nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Birmbaum lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birmbaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Birmbaum shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rangi Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chance Birmbaum's cut.
That's time! Birmbaum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Birmbaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Birmbaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Birmbaum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Birmbaum.
Smith is trying to control Birmbaum's posture but Birmbaum avoids it. #SUB#
Birmbaum tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Birmbaum.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith is not content to let Birmbaum control the position.
Smith tries to bench press Birmbaum off him but Birmbaum keeps the position. #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.
Smith stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Birmbaum.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Birmbaum working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith keeps Birmbaum under control for a moment.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Birmbaum working away.
Birmbaum scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Birmbaum in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Birmbaum working the ground and pound.
Birmbaum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith holds on to Birmbaum's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Birmbaum 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.
Birmbaum 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.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum is just content to waste time from the top position. Smith takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Birmbaum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chance Birmbaum'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#
Smith misses with a double jab.
Birmbaum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith misses with the combination. #TD#
Birmbaum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmbaum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Birmbaum cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith keeping full guard, as Birmbaum tries to pass. #T1#
Birmbaum throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Birmbaum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birmbaum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Birmbaum manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Birmbaum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Birmbaum trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Birmbaum tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith thows a huge punch but Birmbaum dodges it nicely. #T3#
Birmbaum tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Birmbaum!
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Birmbaum gets back to half guard.
Birmbaum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Chance Birmbaum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Birmbaum has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Birmbaum trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Birmbaum seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Smith's chin but Smith turns very nicely into Birmbaum's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Smith.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birmbaum is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rangi Smith.
I think Smith 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: HFC 38:Tripple vs Yamamoto
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Birmbaum tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Birmbaum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Birmbaum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Birmbaum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Birmbaum breaks the clinch.
Ruiz is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by Birmbaum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ruiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Birmbaum lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Birmbaum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Birmbaum as the two fighters clinch.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Birmbaum has him pressed against the cage.
Chance Birmbaum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Ruiz.
Birmbaum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but Birmbaum blocks with his arms.
Birmbaum slowing the pace effectively.
Ruiz working aggressively here.
Birmbaum avoiding damage.
Ruiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Birmbaum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruiz is looking to control Birmbaum's arms but Birmbaum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ruiz has his back to the cage.
Ruiz is trying to maintain a safe position but Birmbaum gets an underhook and turns Ruiz into the cage.
Ruiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Birmbaum smiles and moves away.
Oliver Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz tries to clinch there but Birmbaum circles away.
Birmbaum circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Birmbaum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Birmbaum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Birmbaum slips nicely into half guard.
Ruiz wants to control but Birmbaum is keeping busy.
Ruiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmbaum.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birmbaum not doing much here.
Birmbaum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing 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!
Birmbaum missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Birmbaum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruiz is trying to stand up here but Birmbaum is controlling him well.
Ruiz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Birmbaum trying to mount his opponent but Ruiz defends it.
Ruiz is looking to improve his position.
Birmbaum is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruiz fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Birmbaum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruiz did well to prevent Birmbaum getting side control.#T4##SUB#
Birmbaum is trying to work for a kimura but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birmbaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruiz wants to control but Birmbaum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer.
Birmbaum 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.
Ruiz is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmbaum is looking to take a break and control but Ruiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Birmbaum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Birmbaum avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Birmbaum drives through and clinches with Ruiz against the cage.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Birmbaum won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Birmbaum.
Birmbaum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards.
Birmbaum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chance Birmbaum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Birmbaum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Birmbaum has clasped his hands together around Ruiz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Birmbaum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birmbaum works to advance to full mount. Ruiz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Birmbaum punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Ruiz is rocked!#T1#
Birmbaum lands a big elbow - Ruiz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ruiz is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chance Birmbaum!
Our winner, Chance Birmbaum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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