Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Hepple vs Hooper
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Hardy misses.
And Foote tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Foote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Foote is just out of range.
Foote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hardy checks it well.
Good work by Foote as he checks the leg kick.
Foote bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardy's head.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
Hardy moves out of range as Foote strikes.
Hardy tries to clinch but Foote moves out of range.
Hardy misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Foote closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Foote.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Foote swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy gets through Foote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foote.
Foote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Foote.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Foote back against the cage.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Foote lands a left hand.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foote blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Foote unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy tries a body shot but Foote blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy lands a right hand.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Foote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Foote trying to land knees to the body.
Foote throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foote tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foote has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy. #T3#
Foote looking for a takedown.
Foote drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Foote - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Foote turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Foote manages to end up in side control.
Foote prevents Hardy from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Foote is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Foote asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working. #SUB2#
Foote is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Foote looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES#
Hardy sneaks out the side door and pushes Foote away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Foote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardy.
Hardy throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foote scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Foote shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Foote prevents Hardy from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hardy 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#
Foote ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy walks into a left hand. #CL#
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy is working Foote over against the cage.
Good body shot from Hardy.
Foote struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
Foote lands a knee to the body.
Foote misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Foote controls the action.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Foote's head.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foote can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote landing knees to the head. #T1#
Foote throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Foote.
Foote prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Foote can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Foote has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foote!
Foote swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Foote lands with a nice combination. Hardy backs away looking to recover.
Hardy throws a front kick that sends Foote stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Foote closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Foote getting side control.#ES#
Hardy pushes Foote off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foote jabs Hardy right on the nose. Hardy blinks but takes it well.
Foote connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy misses with a body kick.
Foote feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Foote with a jab.
Foote cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Foote misses the jab.
Hardy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Foote misses with a looping right.
Foote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foote tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Foote tries to work over Hardy's front leg with a kick but Hardy checks it.
Foote uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Foote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foote darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Foote into the cage.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Foote looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
A punch combination from Foote misses.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foote swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Foote has a takedown stuffed.
Jacob Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Foote swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Foote moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardy misses with a hook. Foote ducked under it nicely.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote tries to bum rush Hardy with a series of wild strikes but Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Hardy rushes Foote and presses him up against the cage.
Foote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Jacob Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands. #T4#
Foote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Foote misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy works on Foote's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Hardy gets through Foote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foote prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Foote.
Foote drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardy lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Foote feints the counter takedown.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Foote under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Foote fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foote misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Foote shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with an inside leg kick.
Foote walks into a jab.#ROC#
Foote is rocked!
Shelby Foote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy defending well as Foote loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Foote moved out of range nicely.
Hardy checks a low kick from Foote.
Hardy clobbers Foote with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Foote ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foote. #CL2#
Foote has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacob Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Foote pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardy cracks Foote with a nice body shot.
Foote misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy gets through Foote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foote swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foote.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
Foote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Foote has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hardy regains guard immediately.
Shelby Foote has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Foote trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Foote is having none of it.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Foote tries to pass.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Foote is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Hardy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Jacob Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foote closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy ducks right into an uppercut from Foote.
Foote bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Foote counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Foote.
Hardy is staying active underneath Foote, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##ES#
Hardy has one foot on Foote's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hardy cracks a nice hook into Foote's ribs.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Foote is out of range.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Foote was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.
Foote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foote misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Foote throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Foote manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardy.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote tries to land a front kick but Hardy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacob Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Foote misses.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Foote throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote throws a combination. Hardy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Foote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foote takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy looks to throw the jab but Foote is out of range.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Hardy drops Foote with a beautiful combination! Foote stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hardy is looking for the KO!
Foote is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy scores with a leg kick.
Foote goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foote.
Hardy scores with a shot to the body.
Foote fails with a takedown attempt.
Foote drops his hands momentarily. Hardy doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Foote staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Foote doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Braz vs Lambton 2
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1##TD#
Foote darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Power is looking to escape.
Foote trying to control from half guard but Power is working away. #SUB#
Foote 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. #SUB#
Foote is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power is trying to stand up here but Foote is controlling him well. #T1#
Power is looking to improve his position.
Power is trying to stand.
Foote drops an elbow to the side of Power's head.
Foote lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Power taking some punishment here, with Foote in his half guard.
Foote thows a huge punch but Power dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Foote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Power is just riding it out for now. Foote eventually gives up the hold.
Power pushes Foote off looking to stand but Foote dives back in and keeps control.
Foote 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.
Foote passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Power! #T2#
Foote unloading with bombs!
Foote lands a couple of good shots and Power has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Foote doesn't have the hooks in and Power manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
Foote has a closed guard, preventing Power from standing up.
Foote looking for a sweep. Not yet Foote, not yet.
Power wants to stand but Foote is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Power stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Foote lands with a nice combination. Power backs away looking to recover.
Foote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Foote.
Power was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Power avoids the head kick by Foote. #T3#
Foote tries for a takedown but Power sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Foote is wise to it.
Power lands a head kick. Foote smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foote fails with a takedown attempt.
Foote gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Foote or perhaps it was just good defense by Power, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelby Foote. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foote can't get the takedown.
Power on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power blocks a body shot from Foote. #T4#
Power prevents a body shot from Foote.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Foote is defending well for now.
Foote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Foote.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Foote has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Foote takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foote.
Thomas Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Foote's calf.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Foote has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Foote pushes him off.
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Power will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
That's time! Foote's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Foote defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Foote uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Foote tries to counter with a takedown but Power is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Power misses.
Shelby Foote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Foote throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.
A leg kick checked by Foote.
Power throws the left hand but Foote avoids the punch easily.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foote is defended easily by Power.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Foote moves out of range easily.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Foote pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Foote doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power prevents a body shot from Foote. #T1#
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Foote.
Power working aggressively here.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Foote lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power gets through Foote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foote swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Foote.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power blocking some punches.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
Power scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
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!
Power working aggressively here.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Power. #T2#
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Foote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Power avoids it.
Foote misses with a body punch.
Power has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Foote seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Power can turn it around.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Power as the two fighters clinch.
Power blocking some punches.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power misses with an elbow strike.
Foote blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Foote turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Power throws Foote to one side and escapes!
Foote walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Power is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foote.
Foote misses with a lunging right hand
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Foote is rocked!
Power lands with an overhand left.
Oh Foote is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foote motions for Power to come forward. Foote throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foote drops his hands momentarily and Power takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3##CL#
Foote clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Foote blocking some punches.
Power throws a big uppercut that drops Foote! More strikes from Power and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Foote lies dazed against the cage as Power celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Power!
Thomas Power spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: NSC 56:
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Foote lands a head shot.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Foote.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Foote lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Foote sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Foote scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz is not content to let Foote control the position.
Foote is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foote 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Foote lands strikes from half guard.
Foote is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foote is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB#
Foote wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foote wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nice strikes from Foote there.
Foote has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz 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.
Foote lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz trying to control but Foote postures up. #SUB#
Foote is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Foote slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Foote defends easily.
Foote trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diaz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Foote throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Foote manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diaz on his heels. He'll look to pass Diaz's guard now, I'm sure.
Foote trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Foote is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Diaz working for a triangle but Foote defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control the position. #T1#
Foote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#SUB2#
Diaz has his foot on Foote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foote works his way back into a safe position though.
Foote throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Foote's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVB#
Foote utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz won't allow Foote to sweep him here.
Diaz advances position into side control!#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Foote tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foote might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Foote is trying to work for a sweep but Diaz has mounted him!
Foote is looking to get to half guard.
Foote is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Foote is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Shelby Foote will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Foote closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diaz quickly recovers to half guard.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foote looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Foote has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foote lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz has hold of Foote's hands but Foote slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Foote moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote punishing his opponent with strikes.
Foote raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
A nice elbow there by Foote.
Foote trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Foote lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diaz hang on?#SUB#
Foote swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Foote's guard. A big mistake from Foote there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Foote is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diaz has his hands clasped together but Foote extends and breaks Diaz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Foote.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote made sure to mention his sponsor, Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: EFC Diaz vs Hawtry
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Seery misses the target.
Seery throws a hook but Foote avoids it easily.
Foote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Seery misses its intended target.
Seery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Seery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foote takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seery has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Foote is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Foote misses with a takedown
and Foote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seery moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seery misses the shot to the body.
Foote changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Foote misses with a takedown attempt - Seery sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##TD#
Foote closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Seery did well to prevent Foote getting side control.
Foote is keen to just control but Seery is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Foote is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Seery is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: EFC Whymer vs Lampton
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote throws a lazy right hand but Curran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curran scores with a decent looking hook.
Curran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foote.
Foote lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Curran backs up against the cage.
Good leg kick by Curran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Foote dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Curran. That did some damage!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Curran.
Foote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Curran. #TD#
Foote decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Foote there.
Curran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foote.
Foote seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Foote trying to pass the guard but Curran defending well.
Curran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foote. #T1#
Curran tries to roll over but Foote keeps him under control.
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curran defending well though.
Curran is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Foote is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curran sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing that Foote has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Curran manages to get to full guard.
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Curran.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Curran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Foote controls the pace.
Foote postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Foote preventing the sweep.
Curran is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foote loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Curran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Julius Gym inform us that Curran has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Curran trying to keep a closed guard but Foote is proving a slippery customer.
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Curran works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Foote preventing the sweep.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A lazy left from Foote finds it's target.
Foote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Foote shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Curran is trying to defend but Foote finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Foote trying to pass the guard but Curran defending well.
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Curran defending well though. #SUB#
Foote is trying to work for a kimura but Curran is defending well.
Foote seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Curran is looking for a sweep. Foote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foote passes into side control, despite Curran's attempt to control the position.
Curran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foote in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Foote trying to control the action but Curran is working from the bottom.
Curran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Foote's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Foote changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curran tries to avoid it but Foote manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curran to the ground. Curran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foote lands a nice looking body shot.
Foote moves away from the strike by Curran.
Foote stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curran.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foote. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curran scoring well with a low kick there.
Curran works Foote's body with a nice hook.
Foote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Foote.
Curran lands a nice looking body shot.
Curran connects with a solid leg kick.
Foote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foote avoids a kick to the body.
Foote dodges the punch combination from Curran.
Foote fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foote looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1##CL#
Foote moves into the clinch successfully.
Curran working aggressively here. #TD2#
Curran decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Foote looking to improve position, pressing down on Curran's thigh with his hand. Curran seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Foote paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Foote's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Curran picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Curran!
In his post fight interview, Mario Curran started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC DeSilva vs Page
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Curran staying out of range there.#TD2#
Foote throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Curran was covering up waiting for the punch and Foote finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Foote lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foote wants to pass the guard but Curran is keeping the position.#SUB#
Curran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foote forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Curran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Curran.#SUB#
Curran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Foote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Curran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foote throws a big right hand that misses.
Foote is working Curran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Curran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Foote moves into full guard.
Curran advances to half guard. #SUB#
Curran is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Foote is just riding it out for now. Curran eventually gives up the hold.
Foote regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Curran is looking to advance position but Foote has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Curran is in a horrible position here. Foote smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Foote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curran is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Curran manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Foote is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Curran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foote must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Curran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foote is one step ahead there.
Foote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Curran is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foote off and has taken his back!
Curran lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Foote hold on?!
Curran seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Curran controlling well, preventing Foote from escaping the position.
Curran lands punches and elbows.
Curran keeps control of the position as Foote tries to break free.
Foote covers up after that shot from Curran. #T4#
Foote tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Foote takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foote keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Foote keeps trying to improve his position.
Foote wants to hold on but Curran pushes him away.
Curran raining down hammerfists from mount.
Curran lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Curran controlling the pace for now.
Foote in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Foote is rocked!
Curran lands with some strikes.
Foote is still in real trouble! Can Curran finish him?
Foote really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Foote seems to have recovered his senses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Curran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Curran scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Shelby Foote's cut even more.
Curran ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Foote shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Curran eats them both and turns towards Foote to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foote. #TD2#
Foote drives through with a takedown into Curran's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Foote is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Curran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foote working his ground and pound in the gym.
Foote working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Curran's head.
Foote scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foote trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curran manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curran distracts Foote with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foote looking for a sweep. Not yet Foote, not yet. #T1#
Foote keeping moving, preventing Curran from controlling successfully.
Foote is trying to control the position but Curran postures up.
Curran won't allow Foote to sweep him here.
Curran looking to pass the guard.
Curran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curran manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Foote got a little sloppy there for a moment and Curran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foote has managed to get both his arms back between Curran's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Curran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Curran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mario Curran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Curran wants to sweep here but Foote controlling him for the moment.
Foote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curran swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Curran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foote is aware though and is defending well.
Curran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foote is one step ahead there.
Curran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Curran 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 fighters are battling for position here. Foote manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Curran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Foote wants to sweep but no luck.
Curran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Curran is chipping away with strikes.
Foote manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curran's best efforts.
Foote tries to roll over but Curran keeps him under control.
Curran trying to mount his opponent but Foote defends it. #SUB#
Curran is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Curran 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.
Curran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Foote trying to control here.
Foote makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Foote.
Curran scoring with punches to the head and body.
Foote can't keep his opponent in guard - Curran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foote is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Curran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Curran's back!
Foote punches Curran on the ear. #SUB2#
Foote is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Curran has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Curran rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shelby Foote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Foote looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Foote moves into full mount! Curran won't be happy about that!
Curran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foote tries to control but Curran wriggling away.
Curran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foote.
Curran wants to improve his position but Foote is controlling well.
Curran is working hard here to advance position.
Curran gets back to full guard. #T1#
Foote postures up in Curran's guard and throws a big left but Curran blocks it.
Foote wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foote accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Curran has his foot on Foote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foote works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Curran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foote defends well.
Curran 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.
Foote pushes down on Curran's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Foote trying to pass the guard but Curran defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Foote 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.
Curran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Foote scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Foote's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Curran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Curran lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Curran trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote trying to keep a closed guard but Curran is proving a slippery customer.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foote controls Curran momentarily but Curran frees himself.
Curran advances to half guard.
Curran works his way into side control.
Foote wants to control but Curran postures up.
Foote is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Foote sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Curran 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. #SUB#
Curran is looking for a kimura here.
Curran drops an elbow to the side of Foote's head. #SUB2#
Foote looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foote manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Curran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foote's guard.

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 Mario Curran.
I think Curran 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: EFC Sobota vs Matusov
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Foote connects with a crisp jab.
Puno just misses with a punch to the body.
Foote takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foote.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Puno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Foote struggling a bit here.
Foote defending against the ground and pound.
Puno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote sneaks back into half guard.
Puno wants to pass to mount but Foote is defending the position.
Puno lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Foote 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.
Puno landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Foote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puno doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puno manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Puno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foote tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foote utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foote is keeping the position for now.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foote's head.
Foote looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puno is one step ahead there.
Foote throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Puno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Foote tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Foote's head.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
Puno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foote striking off his back but it's not causing Puno any problems.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
Foote 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#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foote in particular looking to stall.
Puno is staying active underneath Foote, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Foote wants to pass to mount but Puno is defending the position.
Foote landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Foote landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Puno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Foote is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puno sees it coming and defends easily.
Puno keeping control of the position.
Foote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Foote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Puno is defending against the submission attempts here by Foote.
Puno wants to control the action here but instead Foote manages to pass to full mount!
Foote working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Foote's attempts to control the action.
Foote looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foote sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puno really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Tyaf Daeland Puno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Puno with a jab.
Puno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foote's waist but Foote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puno off to one side.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Foote moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Foote misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Foote scores with a hook to the body. Puno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Puno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puno lands in his opponent's guard.
Puno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Foote's head.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Foote has wrist control.
Foote thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Foote is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tyaf Daeland Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foote slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Foote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foote thows a huge punch but Puno dodges it nicely.
Foote lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Foote 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.
Puno trying to control here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno tries to roll over but Foote keeps him under control.
Foote has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foote drops an elbow to the side of Puno's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Foote is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Foote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno moves into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foote working his ground and pound in the gym.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet. #SUB#
Puno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foote's guard. #REVR#
Foote keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno preventing the sweep.
Foote bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puno's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Foote content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Puno has locked up a guillotine! Puno's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Foote is holding on here and Puno must be using up a lot of energy. Foote has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Puno gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyaf Daeland Puno!

Event: EFC Mir vs D Ippolito
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Foote shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agnarsson defends it nicely.
We've been informed that Agnarsson 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.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
Foote attempts a counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it well and moves away.
Foote scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Foote drives through with a takedown into Agnarsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Foote landing some decent shots from guard.
Foote being controlled here momentarily.
Foote scoring with some ground and pound.
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson trying to control the position.
Foote being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agnarsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Foote wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
Foote postures up in Agnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Agnarsson blocks it.
Agnarsson pulls Foote in to control the position.
Foote cracks Agnarsson with a solid left hand.
Agnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Foote is proving a slippery customer.
Agnarsson has control of Foote's left arm, preventing Foote from doing any damage.
Foote postures up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Agnarsson keeping full guard, as Foote tries to pass.
Foote trying to control but Agnarsson is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Agnarsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foote to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foote advances position into side control!
Agnarsson is looking to reverse the position.
Agnarsson wants to control but Foote postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Foote 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.
Agnarsson is trying to control Foote's posture but Foote avoids it.
Agnarsson is not content to let Foote control the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Agnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Foote.
Foote scoring with punches from side control.
Foote working away.
Foote scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Agnarsson to see if he's OK.
Foote wants to control but Agnarsson is keeping him busy.
Agnarsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foote wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Foote connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Agnarsson some visible discomfort.
Agnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Foote's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4#
Foote looking to control but instead Agnarsson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Agnarsson is positioning himself well to prevent Foote advancing to mount.
Foote wants to control but Agnarsson is keeping him busy.
Foote works his way into side control.
Foote landing strikes.
We've been hearing that Foote has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Foote lands a nice forearm strike.
Foote wants to control but Agnarsson is keeping him busy.
Foote working the ground and pound.
Foote lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Agnarsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Agnarsson keeps Foote under control for a moment.#SUB#
Foote wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Agnarsson, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Foote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson moves away from the strike by Foote.
Agnarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Foote with a body shot.
Agnarsson clobbers Foote with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Foote lands the left hand.#CL2#
Agnarsson clinches.
Agnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Foote.
Foote throws a punch but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Foote can't find room to land a body shot as Agnarsson controls the action.
Foote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agnarsson.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foote makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Foote fails to land.
Foote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Agnarsson is defending well for now.
Foote misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Agnarsson avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Foote misses with a body punch.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agnarsson.
Foote tries to throw a body punch but Agnarsson avoids it by throwing Foote back against the cage.
Foote putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Agnarsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Agnarsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Agnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Agnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Foote lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grimur Agnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Foote working aggressively here.
Foote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Agnarsson avoids it.
Agnarsson lands an uppercut.
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Foote controls the action.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Foote.
Foote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agnarsson can do to turn this around?
Agnarsson prevents a body shot from Foote.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foote creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson lands an uppercut.#T2#
Agnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Agnarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson lands an uppercut.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote throws a head punch that misses.
Foote gets through Agnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foote.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Foote misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with the head strike.
Agnarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Agnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agnarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Foote. #T3#
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Foote avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Foote throws a head punch that misses.
Foote lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foote misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Agnarsson.
A left hand lands to the body for Agnarsson.
Agnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Foote.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Foote avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Agnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foote swings wildly with an uppercut but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson blocking some punches.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foote working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Agnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Agnarsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Agnarsson.#T4#
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Foote.
Foote is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Agnarsson is defending well for now.
Agnarsson stalling.
Agnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Agnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Foote's head.
Agnarsson avoiding damage as Foote throws knees to the body.
Foote lands a left hand that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Foote.
Foote lands a left hand.
Agnarsson has Foote pushed against the cage.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Agnarsson tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Foote misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Grimur Agnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Foote gets a double leg takedown into Agnarsson's guard.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Foote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Agnarsson keeping hold of Foote's head, controlling as best he can.
Agnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Agnarsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foote scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote slips a nice elbow through Agnarsson's hands, connecting with Agnarsson's forehead.
Shelby Foote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote thows a huge punch but Agnarsson dodges it nicely.
Foote seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Agnarsson is looking to control Foote's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Agnarsson avoid being mounted?
Agnarsson is refusing to be controlled, as Foote sits in half guard. #T1#
Agnarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Foote is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Foote there.
Agnarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foote.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agnarsson keeps working.
Foote tries to pass to full mount but Agnarsson defends it.
Foote is looking to take a break and control but Agnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Agnarsson trying to control here.
Foote is trying to control. Agnarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Agnarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foote.
Agnarsson wants to control but Foote is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foote landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Agnarsson taking some punishment here, with Foote in his half guard.
Foote winds up and cracks Agnarsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foote scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Agnarsson is positioning himself well to prevent Foote advancing to mount. #SUB#
Foote is trying to work for a kimura but Agnarsson is defending well.
Foote lands with a punch from half guard.
Agnarsson is looking to control Foote's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Agnarsson avoid being mounted?
Agnarsson has his hands clasped together around Foote's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Foote is nestled in close to Agnarsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Foote wants to control but Agnarsson is keeping him busy.
Foote takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Agnarsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Agnarsson.
Foote distracts Agnarsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foote in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Agnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Foote is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Agnarsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Agnarsson is looking for a triangle but Foote pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Foote postures up in Agnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Agnarsson blocks it.
Agnarsson is trying to keep Foote in close. #SUB2#
Agnarsson working for a triangle but Foote defends it easily. #SUB2#
Foote avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agnarsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foote 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
An out of breath and clearly excited Shelby Foote thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AFC #31
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Tonon moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tonon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foote uses from the top position.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Foote tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foote advances to half guard.
Foote trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Foote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Foote has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Foote thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Foote winds up and cracks Tonon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonon keeps working.
Foote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foote throwing shots but Tonon is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Tonon actively working from the bottom here.
Foote not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonon defending well though. #T2#
Foote looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tonon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Foote thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Foote thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Foote trying to control from Tonon's half guard. Tonon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Foote wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that Tonon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Foote throws a strike but Tonon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Foote looking for a sweep. Not yet Foote, not yet.
Foote seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tonon advances to half guard. #T3#
Foote manages to get to full guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Foote is keeping the position.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon 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.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Foote keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Foote manages to get to full guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tonon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foote 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.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Foote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foote can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonon controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Foote gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
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 Shelby Foote will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Foote back into the cage.
Foote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonon wants a takedown.
Foote pushes Tonon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonon jumps guard but Foote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tonon has Foote pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foote manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Foote manages to get underhooks.
Foote using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Tonon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tonon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foote keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tonon's head.
Foote connects with a couple of short punches.
Foote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foote stands up over Tonon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throwing strikes but missing.
Foote postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Foote distracts Tonon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foote looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Foote is trying to keep Tonon in close.
Foote wants to sweep but no luck.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonon slips nicely into half guard.
Foote wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foote does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foote trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control the action but Foote is working from the bottom.
Foote is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Foote trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot by Foote.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foote but Foote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foote throws a one two combo. #TD#
Foote manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tonon on his heels. He'll look to pass Tonon's guard now, I'm sure.
Foote content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Foote controlling from the top position.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Foote controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foote looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Shelby Foote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tonon has his foot on Foote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foote works his way back into a safe position though.
Foote wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Foote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Foote gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Foote.
Tonon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Foote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonon.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Foote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonon is defending well for now.
Tonon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tonon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foote smiles and moves away.
Foote scores with a hook to the body. Tonon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Foote changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tonon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Foote controlling the position from side mount.
Foote working the strikes but Tonon uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Foote uses his free foot to push down on Tonon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonon.
Foote looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foote connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Foote trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Foote throwing strikes but Tonon recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Tonon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foote lands a couple of elbows.
Foote has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foote is one step ahead there.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foote scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Foote sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Foote throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Foote lands a couple of digs.
Foote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Foote looking to pass the guard.
Tonon 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.
Foote slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foote with a nice head shot there.
Foote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foote lands a couple of elbows.
Foote content to stall in guard here.
Tonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tonon tries to clinch up but Foote circles away and keeps his distance.
Foote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Foote rushes Tonon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon managing to block the knees to the body from Foote.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Tonon jumps guard but Foote stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foote landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foote walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gary Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonon misses with a few strikes there.
Foote connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foote 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
After the big win, Shelby Foote made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Organic Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: AFC #26
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Manuel misses with a two punch combination.
Foote misses with a few strikes there.
Foote pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foote misses with a head kick.
Foote missing with a left hand there. Manuel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Foote ducks down to avoid it.
Manuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote feints the counter takedown.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Foote.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foote.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Foote has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Foote tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Manuel defends well and Foote ends up having to push Manuel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Foote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manuel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foote has a takedown stuffed.
Foote fails with the takedown.
Peter Manuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Foote blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foote connects with a solid leg kick.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jab, jab by Manuel - just one landing.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manuel checks a leg kick.
Manuel lands a really nice looking cross but Foote seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Foote gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Manuel pushes Foote off and gets back to his feet.
Manuel tries to work over Foote's front leg with a kick but Foote checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote with a jab.
Foote connects with a looping right hand.
Foote lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manuel circles away quickly and effectively.
Foote's corner calls for a 1-2. Foote obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manuel throws a leg kick but Foote checks it.
Foote moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Foote throws a low kick but Manuel avoids it.
Manuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manuel moves out of range as Foote strikes.#T2#
Manuel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foote.
Foote misses with a looping right.
Foote tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Manuel throws a head kick that half lands.
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foote.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manuel keeps working.
Manuel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Foote.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foote working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Manuel is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Foote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Manuel struggling a bit here.
Manuel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Foote is trying to control the action in half guard but Manuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Foote drops an elbow to the side of Manuel's head. #SUB2#
Foote is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manuel defends it well.
Foote trying to control the action but Manuel is working from the bottom.
Manuel gets back to full guard.
Foote is in close to Manuel's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Manuel.#SUB#
Manuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foote loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manuel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Manuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manuel is not content to let Foote control the position.
Foote is trying to ground and pound but Manuel uses the momentary lack of control by Foote to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel 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#
Foote doesn't manage to clinch there - Manuel circles away.
Foote is looking to land body kicks.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manuel throws a lazy right hand but Foote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foote cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Manuel is looking to counter punch.
Foote shoots in looking for a takedown but Manuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foote's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foote pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Manuel back to the cage. Foote follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel throws a hook but Foote blocks it.
Foote scoring well with a low kick there.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Foote slips the punch.
Foote with the counter takedown but Manuel avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Manuel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foote - the referee stops the clock and Manuel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foote. Manuel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foote with the counter takedown but Manuel avoids it easily.
Manuel lands a jab to the head.
Foote throws a leg kick that misses.
Manuel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foote cracks Manuel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Foote looks to throw the jab but Manuel is out of range. #T1#
Foote scores with a jab. Manuel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Foote takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Foote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manuel as he avoids it easily.
Peter Manuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foote thuds his right hand into Manuel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Foote closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Manuel's guard.
Foote working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Foote stays in close to Manuel's body and controls the position.
Foote tries to free his leg and advance position but Manuel is retaining full guard.
Foote landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Manuel working for a triangle but Foote defends it easily. #T2##SUB#
Manuel looking for a guillotine here but Foote defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foote looking to sit in guard and control but Manuel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Foote has his hands on Manuel's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Foote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manuel defends well.
Foote looking for a sweep. Not yet Foote, not yet.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Foote is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foote wants to sweep but no luck.
Foote is still trying to improve position.
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Manuel gets to his feet - Foote follows without any prompting.
Foote moves in looking to clinch but Manuel pushes him off.
Manuel swings for the body but Foote moves out of range.
Peter Manuel is winning the standup battle so far.
Foote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foote swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Manuel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Foote misses with a wild body shot.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Foote tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manuel swivels and escapes.
Peter Manuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foote.
Foote misses with a leg kick
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Manuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manuel.
Foote blocks a jab.
Foote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manuel sprawls well. Manuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foote gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shelby Foote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manuel slips a straight right by Foote.
Manuel cracks a nice hook into Foote's ribs.
Manuel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foote's sensitive parts.
Manuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
And Foote tries to counter it with a takedown but Manuel pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Foote scores with a takedown into Manuel's guard.#SUB#
Manuel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Manuel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foote loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB#
Manuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foote defends well.#SUB#
Foote sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Manuel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Foote paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Manuel - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Manuel!
A victorious Peter Manuel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AFC #21
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Foote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siegel throws a big shot that misses.
Foote misses with a two punch combination.
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Siegel misses the target.
Foote scores with a hook.
Siegel ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Siegel throwing a counter right hand but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote fails to land with a series of punches.
Siegel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Siegel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foote to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Siegel keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Foote is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foote accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foote lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Foote working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Siegel wants to stand but Foote is controlling the position.
Foote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siegel wants to get back to his feet but Foote is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Foote with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siegel being controlled here, momentarily.
Foote won't allow Siegel to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foote accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foote won't allow Siegel to get back to his feet.
Foote content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foote throws a big shot that misses.
Foote scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Foote lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foote.
Foote wants to clinch.
Siegel tests Foote's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Foote closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foote lands in his opponent's guard.
Foote stands up over Siegel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote passes Siegel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Foote missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Foote thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siegel's head.
Siegel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Siegel.
Foote trying to control but Siegel is working from the bottom.
Foote looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foote landing with the ground and pound.
Siegel trying to keep a closed guard but Foote is proving a slippery customer.
Foote looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siegel is looking to stand up but Foote isn't so interested in that idea.
Siegel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote throws a big elbow that misses.
Siegel is looking to stand up but Foote isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foote throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siegel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foote shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Siegel sprawls well. Siegel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foote gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siegel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Foote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote 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#
Foote throws a combination that misses
and Siegel counters with a stiff right hand.
Foote misses with an uppercut.
Foote lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Foote fails to land with a series of punches.
Siegel throws a jab but it's blocked by Foote.
Foote shoots for a double leg takedown but Siegel sprawls well. He's pushed Foote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Siegel scoring well with a low kick there.
Foote throws a push kick but Siegel slaps the foot to one side.
Foote misses with a few strikes there.
Siegel scores with a sloppy right hand. Foote should have avoided that one.
Foote has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foote throws a shot from downtown. Siegel moves away and avoids it.
Siegel swats away the attempt to clinch by Foote.
Shelby Foote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foote throws a lazy right hand but Siegel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siegel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Siegel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siegel staying out of range there.
Foote lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Foote works over Siegel's head and body with a nice combination.
Foote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siegel.
Foote tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Foote lands a nice hook to Siegel's body. Siegel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foote works over Siegel's head and body with a nice combination.
Foote uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siegel.
Foote misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siegel.
Siegel takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin Siegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siegel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Siegel misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Foote is defended easily by Siegel.
Foote throws a leg kick but Siegel checks it.
Siegel takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Siegel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foote's sensitive parts. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Siegel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foote was well out of range. Poor timing from Siegel.
Nice uppercut there from Foote.
Foote takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Siegel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Footes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Siegel misses with a body shot.
Siegel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Foote. #ES#
Siegel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Good exchange - Siegel coming out on top.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foote.
Benjamin Siegel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Siegel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siegel throws a head kick but Foote moves out of range.
Foote feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Foote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siegel.
Siegel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Siegel tries a low kick but Foote avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Siegel.
Foote feints the counter takedown.
Siegel jabs Foote right on the nose. Foote blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Foote, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Siegel throws a jab but it's blocked by Foote. #CL2#
Foote moves into the clinch successfully.
Foote blocking some punches.
Foote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siegel is defending well for now.
Foote lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siegel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Foote lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siegel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Foote utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Foote working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foote lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siegel backwards. #T4#
Foote lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Siegel misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Siegel avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Siegel breaks from the clinch.
Siegel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siegel walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Foote moves into range and clinches up with Siegel.
Foote unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Foote softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Siegel.
Siegel misses with a punch on the inside.
Foote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Foote working aggressively here.
Foote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siegel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foote is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Siegel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siegel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shelby Foote seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Siegel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shelby Foote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Foote throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foote throws out a loose jab but Siegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote jabs at Siegel's body.
Foote tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Foote missing with a left hand there. Siegel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foote wants to clinch.
Siegel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Siegel slips a straight right by Foote.
Some wild striking there from Foote.
Foote looks to throw the jab but Siegel is out of range. #T1#
Foote takes a swing at Siegel's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Siegel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Siegel throws a front kick aimed at Foote's knee but Foote avoids it well.
Siegel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Foote tries to counter it with a takedown but Siegel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Siegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foote moves away.
Siegel cracks a nice hook into Foote's ribs.
Foote throws out a loose jab but Siegel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foote wants to clinch up but Siegel keeps it at a distance.
Foote fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siegel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Foote fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siegel, pushing him back against the cage.
Foote working aggressively here.
Siegel lands with a short shot to the head.
Foote lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siegel backwards.
Siegel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siegel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow. #T2#
Foote has a couple of punches blocked by Siegel.
Siegel swings wildly with an uppercut but Foote uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siegel misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Foote fails to land.
Siegel throws a head punch that misses.
Foote lands a body punch in the clinch.
Siegel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Siegel.
Foote blocks a body shot from Siegel.
Foote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siegel lands with a short shot to the head.
Foote lands a knee to the body.
Foote blocks a body shot from Siegel.
Siegel misses with some punches.
Siegel managing to block the knees to the body from Foote.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foote.
Siegel can't find room to land a body shot as Foote controls the action.
Siegel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Siegel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Foote working aggressively here.
Siegel throws a punch but it's blocked by Foote.
Siegel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siegel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siegel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foote.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siegel.
Siegel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siegel lands with a short shot to the head.
Siegel has a couple of punches blocked by Foote.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Siegel avoids the damage to the body.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
Foote misses with the head strike.
Siegel misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Siegel fails to land.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Siegel.
Foote takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siegel misses with some punches.
Siegel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siegel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foote.
Siegel blocking some punches.
Siegel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siegel tries to throw a body punch but Foote avoids it by throwing Siegel back against the cage.
Foote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benjamin Siegel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siegel throws a punch but it's blocked by Foote.
Siegel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Foote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siegel's elbow.
Foote misses with a body punch.
Siegel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Foote utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
Siegel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siegel gets through Foote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foote.

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 Benjamin Siegel.
Well Foote has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #2
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Foote takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Volkov darts in and clinches Foote up against the cage.
Foote misses with some punches.
Foote tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck for Volkov with that takedown attempt.
Foote bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Foote throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Foote down.
Foote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foote scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Foote ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Volkov lands with a nice body kick.
Foote misses with a combination #TD#
and Volkov counters with a shoot takedown. Foote fights it but they end up in guard.
Foote being controlled here, momentarily.
Volkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov wants to stand but Foote is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Foote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.
Volkov stopping the sweep attempt from Foote.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Foote keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Foote 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.
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkov controlling from the top position.
Foote seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Volkov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Foote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volkov defends well.#SUB2#
Foote is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Foote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Volkov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Foote sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
Foote trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Foote controlling from the top position.
Volkov is pulling down on Foote's head to control his posture.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov is trying to keep Foote in close.
Foote throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
Volkov trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Volkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Foote is trying to defend but Volkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Volkov passes to full mount!
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 Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Foote moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkov tries to counter by clinching up but Foote breaks away and moves out of range.
Foote lands with a thumping leg kick.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shelby Foote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Foote throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Foote scores with a leg kick.
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Foote shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote shoots in and drives through. Volkov sprawls well.#TD2#
Foote shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Volkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working. #T1#
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foote wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov regains half guard.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Foote is very close to passing his half guard.
Foote throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Foote is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foote is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foote throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Foote has control of the leg.
Foote controlling the action here.
Foote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Foote.
Volkov is concentrating on defense, preventing Foote from advancing position.
Foote is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov tries to roll over but Foote keeps him under control.#T3#
Foote passes to full mount!
Volkov is looking to improve his position but Foote isn't that keen on the idea.
Volkov is working hard here to advance position.
Volkov is trying to stand.
Foote working Volkov over with strikes here.
Volkov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Foote tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
You get the feeling that Volkov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Foote misses with a head shot.
Foote scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
Shelby Foote has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Foote.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Volkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foote scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Volkov?
Volkov is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Foote working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Volkov is in a horrible position here. Foote smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foote looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foote tries to control but Volkov wriggling away.
Foote lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Volkov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Foote.
Foote raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foote.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow.
Foote tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Foote misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
Foote wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Foote circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Foote back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Foote lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards. #BC#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Foote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Volkov.
Foote darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Foote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkov as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Foote pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foote fails with the takedown.#CL#
Volkov closes the distance and pushes Foote back into the cage.
Volkov avoiding damage as Foote throws knees to the body.
Volkov is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foote's brow. #BC#
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkov swings for the body but Foote moves out of range.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foote throws a quick inside leg kick.
Foote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Foote.
Foote throws a body kick that misses.
Foote works over Volkov's head and body with a nice combination.
Volkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foote manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Foote tries to clinch but Volkov is having none of it.
Foote throws a low kick but Volkov moves out of range easily.
Foote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Mstislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Foote sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Foote scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Foote lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Foote is controlling well.
Foote is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Foote.
Foote wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foote in particular looking to stall.
Volkov tries to roll over but Foote keeps him under control.
Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Foote.
Volkov pushes Foote off looking to stand but Foote dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Volkov missing with punches from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Foote there.
Volkov trying to control but Foote postures up.
Volkov is not content to let Foote control the position.
Foote takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Foote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foote lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foote thows a huge punch but Volkov dodges it nicely.
Foote wants to free his trapped foot but Volkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foote 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Ruslan Mstislav Volkov had this to say: 'Feck it'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Foote lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Foote gets the takedown into side control.
Foote trying to control the action but Boranbayev is working from the bottom.
Foote taking a breather here.
Foote connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boranbayev some visible discomfort.
Boranbayev is not content to let Foote control the position.
You can see the frustration on Boranbayev's face as Foote controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boranbayev is looking to regain half guard here but Foote keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote trying to control the position but Boranbayev is working away.
Foote sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boranbayev is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
An elbow from Foote crashes against the mat.
Boranbayev is not content to let Foote control the position.
Boranbayev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boranbayev trying to remain calm as Foote controls from the top position.
Foote scores with a couple of short elbows.
Foote cracks Boranbayev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boranbayev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foote on the ground.#SUB2#
Foote is working to tighten his grip on Boranbayev's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Boranbayev has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Foote is really squeezing tight and eventually Boranbayev passes out! Foote breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018

#R1#
Foote throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Foote throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foote.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Foote's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Foote jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Foote lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Foote.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Foote.
Foote lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodriguez at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Foote as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foote.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Foote.
Foote misses with a double jab.
Foote avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Nice body punch from Foote.
Foote throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Rodriguez is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab lands there for Foote.
Shelby Foote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foote scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Foote displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Foote.
Foote throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Foote scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Foote misses the target.
Foote thuds a left hand into Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Foote.
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Foote avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foote continues to drive forward.#T2#
Foote scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a front kick aimed at Foote's knee but Foote avoids it well.
Foote with a nice cross.
Foote pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Foote lands with a cross.
Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foote connects with a right hand. Rodriguez shakes it off.
Foote misses with a wild combination.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Foote circles away and keeps his distance.
Foote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foote lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
Foote connects with the punch.
Foote pushes Rodriguez away with a front kick.
Foote connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Foote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Foote thuds his right hand into Rodriguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Foote.
Foote scores with a three punch combo!
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foote tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodriguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foote connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote lands a leg kick that knocks Rodriguez off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Foote.
A shot to the liver by Foote. Beautiful body shot.
Foote is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Foote.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foote connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Foote bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodriguez's head backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Foote.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Foote can pounce on him.
Foote fakes the leg kick and cracks Rodriguez in the body.
Foote throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Foote moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foote!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foote lands with a straight right. Rodriguez didn't see that one coming.
Rodriguez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Foote throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote 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#
Foote lands with a right hand.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Foote lands a jab.
Foote stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Foote is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Foote stuffs the takedown.
Foote lands a jab to the nose.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foote pinned against the cage. Foote gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foote darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Foote stuffs the takedown.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foote tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foote to the ground. Foote escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Foote lands with an uppercut that bounces Rodriguez off the cage and back into range.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Foote sprawls well.
Foote throws a leg kick which misses Rodriguez's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodriguez tries to avoid it.
Foote lands a jab to the nose.
Corey Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Foote lands a jab to Rodriguez's midsection.
Foote thuds his right hand into Rodriguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foote ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foote scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Foote. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Foote.
Foote lands with a cross.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Foote sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foote explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Foote.
Shelby Foote is winning the standup battle so far.
Foote lands with a slapping head kick.
Foote cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foote lands with a thumping leg kick.
Foote lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left and a right from Foote both land. Nice combination.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Foote moved away.
Foote throws a one two combo.
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Foote.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foote.
Foote buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Foote.
Foote lands a nice looking body shot.
Foote scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Foote's head back.
Foote misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Foote tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foote swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodriguez.
Foote scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Foote is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rodriguez.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Foote.
Foote looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Foote is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Foote cracks Rodriguez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foote!
Foote lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foote's waist but Foote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Foote moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foote dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Foote.
Foote connects with a solid leg kick.
Foote connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foote keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Foote tenderised Rodriguez's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Foote throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Foote.
Foote lands an overhand right.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foote connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodriguez's hands.
Foote lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Foote stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foote sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Foote moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Foote throws a nice inside leg kick.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Foote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Foote lands a nice shot that snaps Rodriguez's head back.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Foote.
Foote catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rodriguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foote connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foote.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foote defends well and Rodriguez ends up having to push Foote into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foote misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Foote. Rodriguez shrugs it off though.
Jab, jab by Foote - just one landing.
Foote scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Foote lands with a hook. Rodriguez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Foote.
Foote misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodriguez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Foote manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Foote feints and then cracks Rodriguez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foote comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Foote counters with a three punch combo that has Rodriguez backing up. Rodriguez nods at Foote to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Foote cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Foote moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foote connects with a looping right hand.
Foote connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodriguez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foote - the referee stops the clock and Rodriguez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foote. Rodriguez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foote stuns Rodriguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Foote lands a nice shot to the body.
Foote cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foote scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Foote keeps it at a distance.
Foote comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foote chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Foote lands with an overhand left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Foote.
Foote lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Rodriguez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Foote.
Foote swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy left from Foote finds it's target.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Foote lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Foote.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foote wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foote scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
Rodriguez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Foote with a nice cross.
Foote misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foote cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foote connects with a jab.
Foote lands with a right hand.
Foote throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodriguez on the side of the head.
Foote lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foote.
Foote scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Foote jabs Rodriguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Foote throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corey Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foote throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foote 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 229
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Foote misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Avery. Beautiful body shot.
Avery gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Foote thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foote.
Foote slips a jab from Avery.#TD#
Avery scores with a takedown into Foote's guard.
Avery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foote not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avery is fighting to break Foote's control of his arms but Foote is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Foote trying to keep a closed guard but Avery is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote 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##T1#
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Avery defending well though.
Avery is looking to improve his position.
Foote landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Avery looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Foote seems to be looking for submissions.
Foote works his way into side control.
Foote controls the position.
Avery can't do much from the bottom here.
Avery sneaks back into half guard.
Foote seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Avery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ground and pound from Foote.
Avery wants to improve his position but Foote is controlling well.
Foote misses with a head shot. Avery uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Avery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Foote defends it easily.
Foote postures up in Avery's guard and throws a big left but Avery blocks it. #SUB#
Avery has his foot on Foote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foote works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Avery looking for a guillotine here but Foote defends easily. #SUB#
Avery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foote can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Avery utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foote with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foote wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Foote lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Avery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Avery is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Foote wants to control but Avery is keeping busy.
Foote tries to get to full guard but Avery has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foote manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Avery looking to pass the guard.
Avery postures up.
Foote is pulling down on Avery's head to control his posture.
Foote throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Avery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avery is in close to Foote's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Foote escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foote looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Avery haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Foote told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Avery wants to control from the top but Foote keeps moving.
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 Tyson Avery will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Foote will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foote misses with a straight left.
Avery throwing a counter right hand but Foote manages to avoid it.#TD#
Avery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foote on his heels. He'll look to pass Foote's guard now, I'm sure.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Avery tries to free his leg and advance position but Foote is retaining full guard.
Avery passes into half guard.
Foote works his way to full guard. Good work.
Avery looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Foote controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Avery drops back looking for a leg! Foote is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Foote manages to kick Avery off! Avery jumps back into Foote's guard. #SUB2#
Foote escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Avery gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Avery looking to pass the guard.
Avery stopping the sweep attempt from Foote.
Foote throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB2#
Foote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
Avery wants to pass the guard but Foote is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Avery wants to control from the top but Foote keeps moving.
Avery postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avery throws out the jab.
Avery moves away from the strike by Foote.
A shot to the body from Foote misses #TD#
and Avery counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Foote! #SUB#
Avery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Foote, who protects the arm well.
Avery is looking to take a break and control but Foote is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foote prevents Avery from moving into mount. #T3#
Foote is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Avery off and has taken his back!
Avery tries to roll but Foote sticks to his back.
Avery manages to reverse the position and now he's in Foote's guard. Nice work there by Avery. #SUB2#
Foote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foote looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avery is one step ahead there.
Foote controlling Avery's posture.
Foote looking to control.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery stays in close to Foote's body and controls the position. #T4#
Foote working a defensive guard here.
Avery won't allow Foote to sweep him here.
Avery wants to pass the guard but Foote is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Foote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avery is aware though and is defending well.
Avery is pushing down on Foote's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foote is fighting to maintain full guard but Avery has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foote won't allow Avery to pass to mount. #SUB#
Avery is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Foote defends it well.
Foote wants to improve his position but Avery is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote has hold of Avery's hands but Avery slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Avery is trying to control the action in half guard but Foote is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Avery dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Avery digs a good body shot into Foote's ribs.
Avery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avery misses with a double jab.
Foote connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foote.
Avery thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foote goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Avery has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Foote.
Avery takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Avery.
Foote throws a head kick but Avery moves out of range.
Avery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foote's waist but Foote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avery off to one side.
Foote's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avery under the eye.
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!
Avery lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Foote.
Foote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Avery counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Foote misses with a wild combination.
Foote scores with a shot to the body.
Foote misses with a hook.
Foote throws a hook but Avery avoids it easily.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avery staying out of range there.
Foote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avery.
Foote tries to bum rush Avery with a series of wild strikes but Avery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avery cracks Foote with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Foote lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shelby Foote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foote lands a nice hook to Avery's body. Avery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avery throws a shot to the body.
Foote scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Foote, as that shot connected.
Avery digs a good body shot into Foote's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foote swings widly with a right hand
and Avery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avery misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Foote.
Foote looks to score with a jab to the body but Avery is just out of range.
Foote takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Avery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foote sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Avery somewhat.
Foote sizes up Avery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shelby Foote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foote swinging wildly here. #T3#
Avery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Foote, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Avery lands a right hook to the body.
Avery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Avery scores with a sloppy right hand. Foote should have avoided that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Foote.
Foote throws a jab but it's blocked by Avery.
Foote jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Foote misses with a body shot.
Avery ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Avery misses with a body shot
letting Foote counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foote misses with a straight right.
It looked like Avery wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Avery shoots in for a takedown but Foote shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foote looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Avery there.
Avery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Foote to score with a decent uppercut.
Avery looks to throw the jab but Foote is out of range.
Avery walks into a stiff left hand from Foote.
Foote throws a nice looking combination but Avery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foote was well out of range. Poor timing from Avery.
Avery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foote.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avery crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foote - the referee stops the clock and Avery gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foote. Avery manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avery throws out the jab.
Avery slips under a jab from Foote.
Foote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shelby Foote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Foote.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Avery 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Avery!

Event: GC 223
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Ho thuds a left hand into Foote's body.
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foote.
A combination from Foote does no damage.
Ho blocks a jab.
Ho digs a good hook to Foote's body.
The crowd cheers as Foote lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ho doesn't seem phased though.
Foote looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foote misses with a wild combination.
Ho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Foote throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho blocks a head kick by Foote.
Ho wants to counter with a clinch but Foote pushes him away.
Foote avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho managing to block the knees to the body from Foote.
Ho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho lands an uppercut.#T1#
Foote blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Foote misses with the head strike.
Ho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ho working aggressively here.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Foote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ho on the inside.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Foote avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Foote lands with a light punch inside.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on Ho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Ho.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Foote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Ho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Foote.
Ho presses Foote against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foote misses with some punches.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Foote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ho avoids it.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
Foote working aggressively here.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Foote.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow.
Foote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foote or not.
A short body shot lands from Ho as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Foote trying to land knees to the body.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Foote.
Foote throws a head punch that misses.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Foote seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ho can turn it around.
Ho misses with some punches.
Ho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Foote up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foote.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foote blocking some punches.
Foote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho is defending well for now.
Ho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Foote misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Foote fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot.
Foote lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ho takes a step back to recover.
Ho lands a jab to Foote's midsection.
Ho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foote throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foote's hands.
Foote steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho.
The crowd cheers as Ho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foote doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Foote misses its intended target.
Foote just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Foote with a body shot.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick and Ho moves out of range easily.
Ho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foote.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Foote's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 12 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ho misses with a hook.#T1#
Foote lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Foote slips under a jab.
Foote lands a lovely overhand right.
Foote lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho staying out of range there.
Foote misses with a straight left.
Ho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from Ho.
Foote fails to land with a series of punches.
Foote has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ho throws a leg kick but Foote checks it.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Foote saw that one coming.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foote.
Foote thinks about countering with a head kick.
Foote walks into a stiff left hand from Ho.
Foote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Foote misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Ho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Foote swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a good low kick that Foote was not able to check.
A head kick from Ho lands but Foote takes it in his stride.
Foote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Foote.#T2#
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foote misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a body kick.
Ho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho lands with a straight right. Foote didn't see that one coming.
Foote connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foote.
A lazy left from Ho finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Foote throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Foote throws a chopping leg kick but Ho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Foote looks to land a right hand but Ho moved out of range.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foote moves away.
Ho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foote throws a series of punches but Ho moves out of range.
Ho throws a jab when Foote was well out of range.
Foote takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Ho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Foote.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Ho.
Foote jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foote tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Foote tries to keep at a distance but Ho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foote misses with the head strike.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho avoiding damage as Foote throws knees to the body.
Ho misses with some punches.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Ho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foote lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ho scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foote lands a shoulder strike.
Ho misses with some punches.
Ho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ho on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ho.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho lands a high kick!
Foote lands a leg kick that knocks Ho off balance momentarily.
Foote takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foote moves forwards but Ho connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Foote is rocked!
Ho fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Foote out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Phat Ho!
Phat Ho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 215
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Douchebag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Douchebag.
Foote scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Foote moves away from the strike by Douchebag.
Foote cracks Douchebag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foote stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Foote as he jumps to the side.
Foote throws out a counter right but Douchebag avoids it with no problem.
Foote swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douchebag seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Foote feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Douchebag's calf.
Douchebag misses with a takedown attempt
letting Foote counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foote misses with a body kick.
Foote fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douchebag has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Douchebag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foote lets loose with a powerful body kick. Douchebag will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douchebag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douchebag throws out the jab.
Douchebag fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douchebag fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Foote avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Foote was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Douchebag misses with a double jab. #TD#
Douchebag manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Foote on his heels. He'll look to pass Foote's guard now, I'm sure.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Foote pushes a forearm under Douchebag's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Douchebag is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shelby Foote!
Shelby Foote very nearly forgot to thank Organic Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Foote lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Foote moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foote! But no joy.
Magomedov throws a jab when Foote was well out of range.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foote connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Foote looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Foote sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Foote bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Magomedov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Foote circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foote swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Foote, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Foote against the cage but Foote circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Halid Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Foote lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov misses with the combination.
Foote lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Foote.#T1#
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Foote to score with a decent uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Foote.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Foote.
Foote cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Foote counters with a nice uppercut.
Foote might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foote manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Foote.
Foote's corner calls for a 1-2. Foote obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice cross by Foote.
Foote blocks the body kick.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foote's half guard.#SUB2#
Foote is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Magomedov is tapping! Great win for Foote!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shelby Foote!
A victorious Shelby Foote thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018

#R1##CL#
Foote gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foote has a couple of punches blocked by Avery.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foote gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Avery.
Avery tries to pull guard but Foote won't allow it.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foote.
Avery looking for a takedown.
Avery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foote fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Foote has closed the distance and engaged Avery in a clinch.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foote with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tyson Avery has been cut.#T1#
Foote tries to throw a body punch but Avery avoids it by throwing Foote back against the cage.
Foote will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Avery up against the cage.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Avery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avery tries to pull guard but Foote forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Avery has Foote pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Avery pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foote tumbling to the mat - Avery dives into Foote's guard.
Avery trying to control but Foote is working from the bottom.
Foote keeping full guard, as Avery tries to pass.
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Avery stands and throws Foote's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Avery crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Foote is looking to reverse the position.
Avery in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Avery.
Foote sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Avery trying to control from half guard but Foote is working away.
Avery prevents Foote from improving his position.#SUB2#
Foote is defending against the submission attempts here by Avery.
Avery passes the guard and advances to mount!
Foote holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Avery tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
Avery breaks from Foote's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Foote is working to get back to half guard.
Foote is working hard here to advance position.
Avery landing shots from mount.
Avery wants to control the pace but Foote is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery throws a wild left hand from mount and Foote manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Avery will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Avery's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Foote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Avery misses the target.
Avery swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Foote forces Avery back against the cage and clinches.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
Foote misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foote.
Avery blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Foote landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Foote prevents the takedown attempt.
Foote makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Foote displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avery up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foote gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery is trying to drag Foote to the mat but Foote just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Foote stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shelby Foote has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Avery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foote lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avery.
Avery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foote just stands there and leans against the cage.
Foote landing knees to the body.
Avery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foote crunches a lovely knee into Avery's ribcage.
Foote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avery can do to turn this around?
Avery fails to pull guard.
Foote stalling in the clinch. #TD2#
Avery gets control of Foote's arms and successfully pulls guard. Avery will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Foote passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyson Avery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Avery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Avery tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
Foote wants to control the pace but Avery is squirming around nicely.
Foote controlling the pace for now.
Foote looking to control but Avery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Avery is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Avery wants to control but Foote is having none of it.
Avery is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Foote controlling from mount. #T4#
Foote trying to control but Avery is having none of it.
Avery is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Foote can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Avery is looking to escape.
Avery is trying desperately to improve position.
Avery tries to hold on but Foote postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avery just holding on.
Avery working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Avery's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Foote moves into the clinch.
Foote content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Avery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Avery tries to pull guard but Foote holds him up against the cage and eventually Avery drops back down to his feet.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Avery.
Avery has Foote pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foote manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Foote lands a shoulder strike.
Foote tries to work over Avery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avery is trying to pull guard but Foote turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Foote gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Avery tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Foote just stands there and leans against the cage.
Avery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foote is defending well.
Avery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Foote throws an elbow but misses.
Foote pushes Avery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avery can't get the takedown.
Avery is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Foote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foote displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avery up against the cage.
Avery blocks an elbow strike.
Avery wants to take the fight to the mat but Foote manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Avery is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foote misses with an elbow strike.
Foote misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Avery jumps guard but Foote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Avery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Foote stops a takedown attempt from Avery.
Foote leaning his opponent against the cage.
Avery tries to stall but Foote uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Foote working Avery over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Foote.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Foote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avery's brow.
Foote is pushing Avery up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Avery is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Foote is defending well.
Foote misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Foote. #T3#
Avery is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Foote throws an elbow but misses.
Foote just leaning against Avery, taking a breather.
Foote's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Avery is working for takedown but Foote is calmly controlling the position for now.
Foote gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Avery.
Avery takes an elbow to the forehead.
Avery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foote scores with a hook to the body.
Avery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foote fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T4##CL#
Foote moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Foote obliges.
Nice body punch from Foote - that landed with a thud.
Foote throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foote can't find room to land a body shot as Avery controls the action.
Foote lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avery or not.
Avery is looking to take this one to the mat.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foote is pressed up against the cage. Avery has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Foote down to the mat. Foote avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Avery blocks a head kick by Foote. #TD2#
Avery drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote wants to stand and escape but Avery is having none of it.
Avery throws an elbow that misses. Foote uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avery's guard. Nice move by Foote!#REVR##SU#
Foote stands and steps away. Avery gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foote 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
A very excited looking Shelby Foote 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: MMAHelsinki - 147
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
Foote ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stark.
Foote shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.#CL#
Foote fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Foote wants to take the fight to the mat but Stark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Foote is working for takedown but Stark is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shelby Foote. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foote fails to land with a series of punches.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark stuffs the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stark.#CUT2#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Stark is pawing at Foote, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Foote's nose. Foote is badly hurt! Stark pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Foote tries desperately to hold on but Stark is relentless in his assault! As Foote receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Stark away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khal Stark!
Khal Stark really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 143
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Foote loads up on a big right hand but Blues slips the punch.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blues connects with a nice looking jab.
Foote throws a head kick but Blues moves out of range.
Foote throws a head kick that misses
and Blues counters with a straight right hand.
Blues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foote was well out of range. Poor timing from Blues.
Blues misses with a hook. Foote ducked under it nicely.
Blues comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote throws a hook but Blues blocks it.
Foote avoids the body shot from Blues.
Foote now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Foote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blues.
Blues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blues jabs Foote to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blues punishes Foote's body with a nice straight punch.
Foote works over Blues's head and body with a nice combination.
Foote throws a right hand that Blues ducks under and follows up with a left that Blues also avoids with ease.
Blues takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Foote misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Blues. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blues.
Blues thuds a left hand into Foote's body.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Foote.
Blues misses with a wild combination.
Foote now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws an overhand right that lands on Foote's shoulder, as Foote tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote is trying to force a seperation but Blues has the dominant position.
Blues has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Foote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Foote misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues misses with a series of wild punches.
Foote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blues.
Blues scores with the left hand. Foote knows he should have avoided that one.
Blues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foote is out of range and Blues settles back down.
Blues takes one on the button.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blues, right into the meat.
Foote checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blues is looking to wear down Foote with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foote looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.#CL#
Blues fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Foote, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Blues.
Foote wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3##BC2#
Foote breaks from the clinch.
Foote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote throws a head kick that misses
and Blues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foote looks to score with a jab to the body but Blues is just out of range.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
A head kick by Foote misses
and Blues counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blues lands an overhand right.
Blues lands a nice hook to Foote's body. Foote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Blues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blues slips a jab from Foote.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foote misses the shot to the body.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
and Blues counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Blues clinches with his opponent.
Foote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote is trying to break the clinch but Blues is controlling him.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Foote's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blues lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Foote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blues lands with a hook. Foote tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blues lands a right hook to the body.
Foote misses with a few strikes there.
Blues fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blues lands an overhand right.
Foote throws a head kick that half lands.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote looks to land a left hand but Blues moved out of range nicely.
Blues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foote moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blues connects with a looping right hand.
Foote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blues.
Blues was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Blues closes the distance and clinches.
Foote prevents a body shot from Blues.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blues.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monday Blues dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Foote comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foote takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foote.
Foote explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
Foote on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Blues catches Foote right on the button with a cross.
Blues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blues misses the shot to the body.
Foote looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Blues looks to land a combination but Foote avoids it well.
Blues misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Blues tenderised Foote's leg. Foote is trying to keep his angry face on.
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monday Blues is winning the standup battle so far.
Blues misses with an uppercut.
Foote misses with a double jab.
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foote. #T1#
Blues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foote.
Blues slips a jab from Foote.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blues throws out the jab.
Foote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foote throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foote takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Foote. Those never looked like landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blues. That's going to slow Foote down.
Foote throws a sloppy body shot
and Blues counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Foote is breathing heavily.
Blues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blues wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Foote walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Blues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Foote.
We've been told by Blues's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foote misses with a head kick.
Blues misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Blues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blues misses with a body shot.
Foote throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Foote in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blues misses with a shot to the body
and Foote makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blues really felt that one!
Foote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Blues to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Blues.
A punch lands to the side of Foote 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Blues.
Foote getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blues takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foote takes one on the button.
Blues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foote. #T3#
Blues tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Foote throws a lazy head kick
and Blues makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Foote.
Blues avoids the body shot from Foote.
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Foote throws a body shot but no joy.
Foote keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Blues takes a swing at Foote's ribcage but misses.
Blues looks to score with a jab to the body but Foote is just out of range.
Foote misses with a body punch
and Blues counters with a right hand to the body.
Blues lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Foote does no damage. #T4#
Blues scores with a shot to the body.
Blues's corner calls for a 1-2. Blues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foote avoids the body shot from Blues.
Blues stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Foote swats away the attempt to clinch by Blues.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foote wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blues. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blues throws a body punch but Foote moves out of range.
Foote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blues.
Blues lands a nice hook to Foote's body. Foote takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foote lands the left hand.
Foote with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blues to score with a decent uppercut.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monday Blues dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Foote throws an overhand right that lands on Blues's shoulder, as Blues tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Blues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Blues is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blues feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Footes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blues just misses with a punch to the body.
Blues ducks under a wild hook from Foote.
Foote throws an off balance right hand
and Blues counters with a left to the body.
Blues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foote manages to avoid it.
Foote takes one to the chin there.
Blues thuds his right hand into Foote's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foote misses with a right hand
and Blues counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Foote thinking.
Foote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blues digs a good hook to Foote's body.
Foote takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blues avoids the head kick by Foote.
Blues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blues swings for the body but Foote moves out of range. #T1#
Foote misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Blues.
Blues lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foote punishes Blues's body with a nice straight punch.
Foote throws the kick towards the body but Blues avoids it.
Foote throws a sloppy head kick
and Blues counters with a good low kick that Foote was not able to check.
Blues throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foote stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foote avoids a kick to the body.
Foote throws the left hand but Blues avoids the punch easily.
Foote throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Blues finds it's way through Foote's defenses.
Blues looks to land a combination but Foote avoids it well.
Foote misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Blues tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blues misses with a hook to the body
and Foote counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Blues.
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Blues misses its target.
Monday Blues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Blues swings for the body but Foote moves out of range.
Foote throws a jab but it's blocked by Blues.
Foote throws a head kick that misses.
Foote misses with the body kick
and Blues counters with a left to the body.
Foote misses the body punch
and Blues counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Blues moves into the clinch.
Foote is trying to break free.
Foote is trying to force a seperation but Blues has the dominant position.
Foote wants to break free but Blues has control.
Blues misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blues misses with a body punch.
Foote can't break the clinch.
Foote wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foote can't break the clinch. #T3#
Foote tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.
Blues struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Blues is controlling the position.
Foote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.
Foote tries to break free but Blues pushes him back against the cage.
Blues has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foote wants to break free but Blues has control.
Blues keeps control of Foote as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blues presses Foote against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blues tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foote's elbow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blues has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Blues is controlling the position.
Blues doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Blues won't allow it.
Foote is trying to break free.
Foote wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Foote has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foote can do to turn this around?
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foote wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blues has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Foote manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Foote misses.
Shelby Foote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foote tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monday Blues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blues 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monday Blues!
A relieved looking Monday Blues 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: MMAHelsinki - 140
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Foote swings for the body but I Can moves out of range.
I Can misses the shot to the body.
I Can avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for I Can.
Foote lands a slapping body shot.
Foote lands a lovely overhand right.
Foote connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed I Can momentarily.
Foote needs to keep his hands up - I Can had a free shot at his head there.
I Can avoids the head kick by Foote.
I Can moves away from the strike by Foote.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by I Can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
I Can drops his shoulder and cracks Foote with a huge uppercut! Foote goes down! Can I Can finish him? #ROC2#
Foote is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Foote keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully.
Oh Foote is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
I Can is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Can wants to control from the top but Foote keeps moving.
I Can is looking to advance position but Foote has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Foote seems to have got his legs back now.
I Can working to try and regain half guard. #T1##SU#
Foote stands up from mount. Strange move.
I Can dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foote misses with a hook. I Can ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
I Can blocks a head kick by Foote.
I Can sizes up Foote with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
I Can pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foote throws a counter high kick but I Can was just alert enough to avoid it.
I Can drops Foote with a huge uppercut! Foote drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. I Can is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Because I Can!
Because I Can got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: MMAHelsinki - 116
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Foote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Foote lands a glancing blow to the side of Sepulveda's head.#CL#
Sepulveda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sepulveda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Foote regains guard. #ES2#
Foote kicks Sepulveda off and gets to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Foote.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Sepulveda lands a big head kick that sends Foote tumbling to the mat! Sepulveda takes a step backwards and waves Foote back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Foote is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Sepulveda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Foote swings for the body but Sepulveda moves out of range. #TD#
Sepulveda shoots in and bounces Foote off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Foote kicks Sepulveda off and gets to his feet.
Sepulveda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sepulveda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Foote finds it's target.
A big left from Foote misses.
Sepulveda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Sepulveda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Foote wants to get back to full guard.
Foote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Foote looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Sepulveda is trying to work for a kimura but Foote is defending well.
Sepulveda tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Foote trying to control from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Sepulveda seems to be working for a kimura but Foote defends the submission attempt.
Foote wants to control but Sepulveda is keeping busy.
Sepulveda prevents Foote from improving his position.
Foote has a hand on Sepulveda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sepulveda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Foote is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sepulveda tries to control but Foote wriggling away.
Sepulveda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Foote is trying to escape the mount.
Sepulveda pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sepulveda moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Foote has worked his arm free - good work by Foote! #SU#
Sepulveda stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foote connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Foote is just out of range.#CL#
Sepulveda clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sepulveda has hold of one of Foote's legs. Foote is fighting the takedown attempt but Sepulveda gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Sepulveda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
Foote trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Foote scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Sepulveda gets a double leg takedown into Foote's guard.#ES2#
Foote pushes Sepulveda off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sepulveda scores with a nice strike.
Sepulveda throws a head kick but Foote moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Sepulveda instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sepulveda gets control of Foote's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sepulveda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sepulveda has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepulveda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sepulveda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Foote slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foote trying to control the position but Sepulveda is working away.
Foote working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sepulveda struggling a bit here.
Foote wants to control but Sepulveda is keeping him busy.
Foote is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#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.
Sepulveda can't do much from the bottom here.
Shelby Foote has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foote trying to control the position but Sepulveda is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Sepulveda shoots in and bounces Foote off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Foote has his feet on Sepulveda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alejandro Sepulveda is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Foote there.#TD#
Sepulveda shoots in and gets a takedown into Foote's guard.
Sepulveda is pushing down on Foote's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foote is fighting to maintain full guard but Sepulveda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foote moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepulveda won't allow Foote to sweep him here. #T4#
Sepulveda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foote controlling Sepulveda's posture.
Foote wants to sweep but no luck.
Sepulveda won't allow Foote to get back to his feet.
Sepulveda preventing the sweep.
Foote is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Sepulveda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Foote throws a series of punches but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Foote will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Sepulveda gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sepulveda manages to pull guard.
Foote trying to control but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
Foote content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Sepulveda has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Foote doesn't defend quickly enough and Sepulveda has managed to lock this one up! Can Foote escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sepulveda on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alejandro Sepulveda!
In his post fight interview, Alejandro Sepulveda started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 73:Vane vs Grabonzo
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Foote moves into range and connects with a jab.
Foote shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azevedo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Foote throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azevedo shoots in and drives through. Foote sprawls well.
Azevedo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Foote jabs at Azevedo's body.
Foote lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Foote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azevedo slips a jab and a cross from Foote.
Azevedo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foote tries to avoid it but Azevedo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foote to the ground. Foote escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augusto Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown but Foote shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foote throws a combination. Azevedo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Foote throws a series of strikes that have Azevedo backpedaling.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Foote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azevedo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azevedo is breathing heavily.
Foote closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Foote fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foote closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A right-left combo lands from Foote.
Foote throws a right hand that Azevedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Azevedo also avoids with ease.
Azevedo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Azevedo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foote's waist but Foote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azevedo off to one side.
Azevedo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Foote throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azevedo on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foote.
Foote smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Azevedo is rocked!
Foote rushes Azevedo with punches - Azevedo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Azevedo goes down! Foote follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shelby Foote!

Event: HFC 69:Johansson vs Orban
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Foote misses with a combination
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Foote throws a combination that misses
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foote throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foote misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Foote.
Foote misses with a wild body shot.
Costa throws an overhand right that drops Foote like a sack of potatoes! Costa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Costa!
An out of breath Francisco Costa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 63:Wowie vs Bradford
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Foote takes a swing at MacAuliffe's ribcage but misses.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from MacAuliffe.
Foote's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacAuliffe under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
MacAuliffe drives through with a takedown into Foote's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Foote has momentary wrist control but MacAuliffe slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Foote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacAuliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Foote is tightening it up a little... MacAuliffe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MacAuliffe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MacAuliffe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Foote!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shelby Foote!

Event: HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Foote shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Foote showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonalez wants to stand back up but Foote manages to pass into side control.
Foote connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gonalez some visible discomfort.
Gonalez wants to control but Foote postures up.#SUB2#
Foote is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonalez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gonalez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Foote throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Foote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Foote throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Gonalez is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Foote is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonalez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Foote throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gonalez is looking to regain half guard here but Foote keeps moving and retains side control.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonalez keeps working.
Gonalez is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foote working away.
Gonalez tries to improve position but can't.
Foote working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gonalez tries to bench press Foote off him but Foote keeps the position. #SUB2#
Foote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Foote postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Foote with the ground and pound but Gonalez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Foote thows a huge punch but Gonalez dodges it nicely.
Gonalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foote. #T3#
Gonalez tries to get to full guard but Foote has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foote in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Foote is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonalez is just riding it out for now. Foote eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Foote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gonalez is trying to maintain the position but Foote is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonalez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foote controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foote throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foote throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Foote drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gonalez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foote has Gonalez in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gonalez tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Foote rushes Gonalez and presses him up against the cage.
Foote lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Foote drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Foote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foote 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.
Foote is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gonalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Foote had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonalez defends it easily.
Gonalez trying to control but Foote is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Foote is looking for a triangle but Gonalez pushes his legs off easily.
Shelby Foote has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonalez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonalez trying to control but Foote is working from the bottom.
Foote working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Foote is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Foote rushes Gonalez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonalez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foote tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gonalez misses with the head strike.
Foote has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foote jumps guard but Gonalez stands there with Foote around his waist. Foote gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gonalez's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Foote's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby Foote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Foote.
Luis Gonalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Gonalez dips to his left and cracks Foote with an uppercut!
Gonalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luis Gonalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonalez throws out the jab. #T3#
Gonalez misses with an uppercut. Foote saw that one coming.
Foote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonalez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foote somewhat.#TD2#
Foote shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonalez is trying to defend but Foote finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gonalez keeping control of the position.
Gonalez trying to hold on to Foote's head to control him but Foote postures up.
Foote throwing shots but Gonalez is blocking nicely. #T4#
Gonalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Foote looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonalez keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Foote in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonalez is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shelby Foote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gonalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Foote shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonalez sprawls well. He's pushed Foote's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Foote darts in and clinches Gonalez up against the cage.
Foote has Gonalez pushed against the cage.
Foote drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonalez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Foote is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luis Gonalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.#BC2#
Foote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foote wants to clinch up but Gonalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonalez attempts a counter takedown but Foote avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote tries for a takedown but Gonalez circles away easily#TD#
and Gonalez counters with a takedown into side control.
Foote has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foote is looking for a sweep.
Gonalez trying to control the position but Foote is working away.
Foote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Foote's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Foote 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.
Foote is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gonalez is staying active.
Gonalez trying to control the position but Foote is working away.
Foote tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gonalez easily slips into full mount!
Foote tries to hold on but Gonalez postures up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonalez wants to control the pace but Foote is squirming around nicely.
Foote is trying desperately to improve position.
Foote tries to improve his position but instead Gonalez has taken his back!
Foote is trying to break free.
Foote staying busy and making it hard for Gonalez to control. #T3#
Foote tries to escape the position.
Gonalez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gonalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonalez controlling well, preventing Foote from escaping the position.
Gonalez is not going to allow Foote to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Foote right now.
Luis Gonalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonalez controlling the position well here. Foote rolled but Gonalez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T4#
Will Gonalez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gonalez doesn't have the hooks in and Foote manages to turn into his guard.
Foote looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shelby Foote is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foote 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Gonalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Foote 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!

Event: HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilton. Foote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foote shoots in for a takedown but Hilton shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Hilton.
Foote blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Foote's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hilton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hilton as Foote tries to tie him up.
Foote tries to pull guard but Hilton holds him up against the cage and eventually Foote drops back down to his feet.
Hilton gets underhooks to prevent Foote's takedown attempt.
Fenton Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Hilton scores with a shot to the side of Foote's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hilton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foote.
Foote tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hilton stops a takedown attempt from Foote.
Foote is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Foote jumps guard but Hilton stands there with Foote around his waist. Foote gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hilton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hilton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hilton misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hilton as Foote tries to tie him up.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling the position.
Foote avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Foote avoids a wild elbow strike from Hilton.
We've been informed that Foote 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.
Hilton tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Foote or not.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
Hilton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hilton is pressed up against the cage. Foote has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hilton down to the mat. Hilton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL#
Hilton closes the distance and clinches.
Foote wants a takedown.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Foote dodges an elbow strike from Hilton.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hilton throws an elbow but misses.
Foote is looking to control Hilton's arms but Hilton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foote has his back to the cage. #TD2#
Foote gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilton wants to stand but Foote is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Foote drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hilton dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hilton tries to stand but Foote is controlling from the bottom.
Hilton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Foote looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Foote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hilton is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Foote is looking for a triangle but Hilton pushes his legs off easily.
Hilton wants to get up but he can't break Foote's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Foote has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Foote working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hilton has passed into half guard!
Hilton tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Foote looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hilton prevents Foote from improving his position.
Hilton tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU#
Hilton decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Hilton drives through and clinches with Foote against the cage.
Hilton misses with an elbow over the top.
Foote fails to pull guard.
Hilton can't find room to land a body shot as Foote controls the action.
Foote is trying to pull guard but Hilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Foote is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hilton lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fenton Hilton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Foote moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Foote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hilton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Hilton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hilton digs a right hand into Foote's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foote's gas tank.
Foote just leaning against Hilton, taking a breather.
Hilton has Foote pressed against the cage, preventing Foote from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hilton misses with a punch to the body.
Foote lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Foote wants to get back to striking at distance but Hilton won't allow it.
Hilton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hilton.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Foote blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Hilton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Hilton.
Fenton Hilton has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Hilton lands a shoulder strike.
Hilton throws an elbow that misses.
Hilton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hilton throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hilton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foote's brow.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Foote breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foote. #CL2#
Foote moves into the clinch successfully.
Foote avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
Foote tries to pull guard but Hilton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hilton lands a left hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hilton struggles to land a body shot inside as Foote controls his hands.
Hilton throws an elbow that misses.
Foote avoids a wild elbow strike from Hilton.
Foote is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hilton tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilton lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Shelby Foote has been cut.
Foote is looking to break free of the clinch but Hilton has double underhooks.
Hilton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hilton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foote tries to break the clinch but Hilton is controlling the position.
Foote prevents a body shot from Hilton.
Hilton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hilton fails to land.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foote manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Foote drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fenton Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Hilton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Footes head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foote.
Foote wants a takedown but no success here.
Hilton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Hilton.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
Hilton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foote tries to pull guard but Hilton won't allow it.
Hilton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hilton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foote's brow.
Foote wants to stall.
Hilton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Foote backwards. #T4#
Hilton lands an elbow that stopped Foote in his tracks for a moment.
Hilton pushes Foote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foote is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Foote tries to score a body lock takedown but Hilton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Foote is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foote fails to pull guard.
Hilton pushes Foote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton scores with a shot to the side of Foote's head.
Foote tries to score a body lock takedown but Hilton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hilton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foote can do to turn this around?
Foote looking for a takedown.
Hilton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilton tries to work over Foote's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Foote takes a shot to the head.
Hilton lands an elbow that stopped Foote in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fenton Hilton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shelby Foote's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Foote throws a right and a left that Hilton avoids nicely. #TD2#
Hilton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Foote to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hilton wants to stand but Foote is controlling the position.
Foote wants to control from the top but Hilton keeps moving.
Foote throwing strikes from guard but Hilton blocks nicely.
Foote won't allow Hilton to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hilton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hilton is looking to stand up but Foote isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hilton misses with an uppercut. Foote saw that one coming.#CL2#
Foote fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hilton, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Hilton.
Hilton scores with a hook to the body.
Hilton throws a head punch that misses.
Hilton lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hilton.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hilton lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Foote breaks from the clinch.
Fenton Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hilton defends well and Foote ends up having to push Hilton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Foote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hilton swinging wildly here. #T2#
Hilton looks to land a right hand but Foote moved out of range.
Foote throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Hilton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Foote with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Hilton drives through and clinches with Foote against the cage.
Hilton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hilton can't find room to land a body shot as Foote controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Hilton as the two fighters clinch.
Hilton lands an elbow just above Foote 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Hilton.
Hilton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Foote avoids the elbow strike from Hilton, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hilton throws an elbow but misses.
Hilton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Foote changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hilton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fenton Hilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Hilton feints a jab promting Foote to slip. Hilton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Foote slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Foote is rocked!
Hilton drops Foote with a huge uppercut! Foote drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hilton is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fenton Hilton!
Fenton Hilton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Foote shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cudi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Foote shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cudi but Cudi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foote.
Kid Cudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.#TD#
Cudi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Foote is looking for a sweep.
Cudi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Foote keeps working.
Foote tries to bench press Cudi off him but Cudi keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cudi tries to score with some ground and pound. Foote controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cudi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cudi scores with punches from side control.
Cudi taking a breather here. #T1#
Cudi wants to control but Foote is keeping him busy.
Foote manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cudi's best efforts.
Cudi working Foote over with strikes.
Foote is looking for a sweep. Cudi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cudi lands with a punch from half guard.
Cudi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cudi working over Foote with some ground and pound. Foote looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Foote is looking for a sweep. Cudi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cudi trying to mount his opponent but Foote defends it.
Foote tries to get to full guard but Cudi has control of the leg.
Cudi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foote with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Foote trying to hold on to Cudi's head to control him but Cudi postures up.
Cudi wants to control but Foote is keeping him busy.
Cudi trying to mount his opponent but Foote defends it.
Foote is trying to get back to full guard.
Foote slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cudi won't allow Foote to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Foote is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cudi defends well.
Cudi is looking to work some ground and pound but Foote has wrist control.#T3#
Cudi wants to control from the top but Foote keeps moving.
Cudi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foote wants to sweep but no luck.
Cudi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cudi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foote has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cudi has managed to get both his arms back between Foote's legs - danger averted.
Cudi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cudi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Our spies down at at Barbell Brigade - $800 inform us that Foote has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Foote seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cudi trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foote is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cudi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick from Cudi.#CL#
Cudi forces Foote back against the cage and clinches.
Foote tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cudi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foote is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foote on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Foote trying to control the position but instead, Cudi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foote into the cage.#TD#
Cudi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote trying to control from the bottom.
Cudi wants to control but Foote is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Cudi dominated that round.
That's time! Cudi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Foote fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Cudi misses its target.
Foote slips a jab and a cross from Cudi.
Foote is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Foote dives in for a single leg takedown but Cudi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Foote fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Cudi counters with a quick kick to the body but Foote blocks it.
Kid Cudi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shelby Foote.
Foote is looking to clinch.
Cudi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Foote throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foote is looking to clinch but Cudi is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cudi gets the takedown into side control.
Foote wants to control but Cudi postures up.
Cudi trying to control the position but Foote is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote regains half guard.#T1#
Foote wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cudi is looking to advance position but Foote won't allow it.
Cudi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Cudi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Foote doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cudi.
Cudi trying to control from half guard but Foote is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Foote is pressing down on Cudi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Foote is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cudi is aware though and is defending well.
Cudi wants to pass the guard but Foote is keeping the position.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cudi trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Foote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cudi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Foote working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cudi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cudi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cudi tries to free his leg and advance position but Foote is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Cudi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Foote to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cudi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Foote pulls down on the head and he's put Cudi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shelby Foote!
In defeat, Kid Cudi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck everybody up in this arena. Fuck you all.'.

Event: HFC 41:Wiremu vs Magomedov
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Pupoo stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Pupoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left and a right from Foote both land. Nice combination.
Foote takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Foote scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pupoo is trying to get back to half guard.
Foote throws a strike aimed at the side of Pupoo's head but Pupoo avoids it well.
Pupoo being controlled for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pupoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foote is looking to take a break and control but Pupoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Foote in side control, throwing shots but Pupoo defends. #T1#
Foote throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Foote's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Foote misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Foote is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pupoo dodges the ground and pound from Foote.
Pupoo tries to bench press Foote off him but Foote keeps the position. #SUB#
Foote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Foote working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Foote is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pupoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Foote happy to just control the position for now.
Pupoo is trying to get back to half guard.
Pupoo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3##SUB#
Pupoo tries to control Foote's head but Foote pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Pupoo is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Shelby Foote!

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