Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2018

#R1##CL#
Rob has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tipton scores with a shot to the side of Rob's head.
Rob blocks an uppercut.
Rob prevents a body shot from Tipton. #BC2#
Tipton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rob scores with a jab.
Tipton drops his hands momentarily and Rob takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tipton slips under a jab from Rob.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tipton! But no joy.
Tipton needs to keep his hands up - Rob had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Rob misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tipton! But no joy.
Rob scores with a hook.
Rob is looking to score with low kicks.
Tipton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Rob tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Tipton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Rob closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tipton did well to prevent Rob getting side control.#SUB2#
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rob seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rob is trying to work for a kimura but Tipton is defending well. #SUB2#
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rob pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Rob seems to be working for a kimura but Tipton defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rob content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tipton is refusing to be controlled, as Rob sits in half guard.
Rob lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Rob is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rob pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Tipton is defending against the submission attempts here by Rob. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rob seems to be working for a kimura but Tipton defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rob pulls his head out easily.
Tipton punching from the bottom.
Tipton is refusing to be controlled, as Rob sits in half guard. #SUB#
Rob is working for a kimura but Tipton is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Tipton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rob pulls his head out easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tipton actively working from the bottom here.
Rob is looking to take a break and control but Tipton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rob scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rob frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rob unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Rob looking for a guillotine from mount but Tipton is having none of it.
Tipton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rob dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Tipton is rocked!
Tipton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rob scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tipton is still in real trouble! Can Rob finish him?
Rob blocks Tipton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Rob dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tipton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rob connects with a nice cross there... Tipton is looking wobbly and Rob recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tipton to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rob jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Byron Tipton was interviewed post fight and said 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: DUEL#173 Kenway vs Lester
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Monroe with a jab.
Monroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tipton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monroe throws a body punch but Tipton moves out of range.
Monroe connects with the punch.
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tipton staying out of range there.
It seemed like Tipton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tipton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monroe misses with a left hand
enabling Tipton to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Monroe.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tipton manages to avoid it.
Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Tipton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiptons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1##CL#
Monroe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tipton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tipton working hard to break the clinch.
Monroe keeps control of Tipton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tipton is looking to break free of the clinch but Monroe has double underhooks.
Monroe works on Tipton's body with a couple of short punches.
Tipton is trying to break the clinch but Monroe is controlling him.
Tipton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Monroe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Tipton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monroe connects with a jab.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Tipton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Tipton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Tipton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monroe to score with a decent uppercut.
Monroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tipton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Tipton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tipton's hands.
A shot to the liver by Monroe. Beautiful body shot.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tipton was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tipton under the eye.
Monroe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Tipton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3##CL#
Tipton gets tackled into the cage by Monroe. Monroe maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tipton - that landed with a thud.
Tipton lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tipton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe takes a shot to the head.
Tipton lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Tipton manages to break the clinch.
Monroe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Monroe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipton slips under a jab.
It seemed like Tipton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Monroe tries to bum rush Tipton with a series of wild strikes but Tipton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tipton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Tipton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Tipton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Tipton counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Monroe has been cut.
Monroe throws a nice looking combination but Tipton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Tipton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Tipton throws a fast counter high kick but Monroe manages to duck under it in time.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tipton! But no joy.
Tipton drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Monroe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Monroe lands a slapping body shot.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
Tipton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tipton moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe throws a poor cross that misses
and Tipton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Tipton moved out of range.
Monroe backing away here, and Tipton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Tipton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe 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.
Monroe takes a swing at Tipton's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Tipton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Monroe lunges at Tipton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tipton's hand.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tipton can do to turn this around?
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tipton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tipton moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
It seemed like Tipton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tipton was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
It seemed like Tipton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tipton on the side of the head.
Monroe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Monroe scores with the left hand. Tipton knows he should have avoided that one.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Tipton ducks down to avoid it.
Tipton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Monroe scores with a jab. Tipton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monroe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe misses with a combination
and Tipton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Monroe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tipton.
Monroe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tipton in his tracks.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe, as that shot connected.
Monroe stalks Tipton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tipton's face. Tipton staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Tipton is rocked!
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Tipton is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?#T3#
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tipton.
Monroe lunges at Tipton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tipton's hand.
Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of Tipton's head.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Monroe! Tipton is backing up but he can't get away as Monroe lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Tipton and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Monroe!
A victorious Ricky Monroe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Byron Tipton was interviewed post fight and said 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: DUEL#166 Andersson vs Bang
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Tipton avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
A head kick by Monroe misses
and Tipton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monroe.
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tipton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Tipton moves out of range.
Tipton is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Monroe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tipton sprawls well initially but Monroe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipton tries to get to full guard but Monroe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe working over Tipton with some ground and pound. Tipton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tipton is not content to let Monroe control the position.
Tipton is looking to improve his position.
Monroe is taking a breather. Tipton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Monroe uses his free foot to push down on Tipton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tipton.
Monroe tries to control but Tipton wriggling away.
Tipton taking shots to the head.
Monroe controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tipton working to try and regain half guard.
Monroe wants to stand but Tipton is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tipton is looking to get to half guard.
Tipton gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Tipton actively working from the bottom here.
Monroe drops an elbow to the side of Tipton's head.
Tipton is refusing to be controlled, as Monroe sits in half guard. #SUB#
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Monroe decides to stand up. #TD2#
Monroe dives in and scores a takedown into Tipton's guard.#SUB#
Tipton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Monroe stacks Tipton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Monroe!
Monroe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Tipton is looking for a sweep.
Tipton is working hard here to advance position.
Tipton is letting Monroe control him for a moment.
Tipton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Monroe drops an elbow to the side of Tipton's head.
Tipton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Tipton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton'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#
Monroe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tipton counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Monroe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Monroe lands in his opponent's guard.
Ricky Monroe has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tipton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.#SUB#
Tipton looking for subs off his back but Monroe has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Monroe trying to control from half guard but Tipton is working away.
Tipton tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
Monroe wants to free his trapped foot but Tipton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Monroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tipton is staying active underneath Monroe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tipton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monroe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monroe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Monroe winds up and cracks Tipton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monroe slows the pace down in half guard.
Monroe tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Monroe passes to side control.
Monroe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tipton wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T3#
Monroe wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Monroe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monroe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tipton gets back to half guard.
Tipton is looking for a sweep. Monroe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Monroe seems content to control.
Monroe is nestled in close to Tipton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tipton tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monroe lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Monroe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.
Monroe slips a nice elbow through Tipton's hands, connecting with Tipton's forehead.
Monroe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tipton.
Monroe controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tipton is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Monroe rushes Tipton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tipton misses with some punches. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Monroe has closed the distance and engaged Tipton in a clinch.
Tipton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Monroe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monroe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Monroe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton trying to control but Monroe is working from the bottom.
Monroe has Tipton pulled in close to control his posture. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Monroe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Monroe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monroe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Monroe is controlling Tipton's posture.
Tipton landing with the ground and pound.
Tipton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Monroe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tipton is one step ahead there.
Monroe pulls Tipton in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tipton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monroe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tipton has Monroe in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Monroe is stalling in the full guard.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tipton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monroe is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Tipton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Tipton is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Monroe passes Tipton's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Monroe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tipton is just riding it out for now. Monroe eventually gives up the hold.
Monroe working Tipton over with strikes.
Tipton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tipton.#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monroe passes into side control.
Byron Tipton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe landing a few strikes. #T4#
Monroe working the ground and pound from side control.
Monroe trying to control the action but Tipton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monroe is trying to get an arm triangle but Tipton is defending well.
Monroe lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tipton tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Monroe slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Tipton.
Tipton is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Monroe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monroe 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Byron Tipton was interviewed post fight and said 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1#
Bae swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tipton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bae throws a right hand that Tipton ducks under and follows up with a left that Tipton also avoids with ease.
Tipton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bae could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bae falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tipton counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Soo Bae has been cut.
Bae shoots for a takedown but Tipton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bae misses with the body kick
and Bae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Bae is rocked!
Bae falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tipton counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Bae is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bae is breathing heavily.
Bae swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tipton counters with a big left hand that crumples Bae! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Byron Tipton!
Post fight, Byron Tipton took to the microphone: 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.

Event: DARE 45
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Lovig tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tipton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lovig.
Tipton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovig.
Lovig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lovig misses with a double jab
and Tipton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Lovig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig tests Tipton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Lovig. #T1#
Lovig scores with the left hand. Tipton knows he should have avoided that one.
Lovig connects with a jab.
Lovig loads up on a big right hand but Tipton slips the punch.
Lovig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Lovig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tipton is looking for a sweep.
Lovig advances to mount.
Tipton is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Tipton is working hard here to advance position.
Lovig controlling from the full mount.
Tipton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lovig sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tipton is in a horrible position here. Lovig smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tipton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lovig controlling from mount. #T3#
Tipton is looking to get to half guard.
Lovig lands a couple of good shots and Tipton has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lovig lands a shot to the head.
Lovig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
What can Tipton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tipton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lovig biding his time, controlling Tipton.
Lovig is hanging on to Tipton's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
I would not like to be Tipton right now.
Tipton breaks Lovig's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lovig keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lovig looking for a guillotine here but Tipton defends easily. #SUB#
Tipton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lovig manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tipton has Lovig in his guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovig postures up and lands a big shot to Tipton's brow. #SUB#
Lovig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tipton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lovig has managed to get both his arms back between Tipton's legs - danger averted.
Lovig slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tor Lovig dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by Lovig.
A swing and a miss from Lovig.
Tipton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tipton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig is looking to clinch but Tipton is avoiding it.
Tipton feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Lovig. #T1#
Lovig works the jab nicely.
Lovig punishes Tipton's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tipton on the side of the head.#TD2#
Lovig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lovig not doing much here.
Tipton is refusing to be controlled, as Lovig sits in half guard.
Lovig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lovig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Lovig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lovig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tor Lovig has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Lovig there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovig is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lovig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Lovig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lovig's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lovig trying to mount his opponent but Tipton defends it.
Lovig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lovig trying to control the action but Tipton is working from the bottom.
Lovig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tipton defending well though.
Lovig takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lovig wants to take a breather but Tipton is having none of it.
Lovig lands with a punch from half guard.
Lovig perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lovig scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lovig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tipton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tipton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lovig is pulling down on Tipton's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tipton throws a sloppy strike and Lovig has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Tipton is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lovig!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tor Lovig!
An out of breath Tor Lovig thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Byron Tipton was interviewed post fight and said 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: DUEL#139 Skrumbo vs Eirikson
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Tipton counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Penn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tipton's elbow.
Penn works on Tipton's body with a couple of short punches.
Tipton takes a shot to the head.
Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Tipton has double underhooks.
Penn misses with some punches.
Penn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiptons head.
Tipton misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to work over Tipton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penn blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tipton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Penn throws a right and a left that Tipton avoids nicely.
A left lands for Penn.#CUT#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penn with a jab.#T2#
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tipton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Tipton's head back.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Tipton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipton avoids the body shot from Penn.
Tipton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tipton moves out of range as Penn strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tipton! But no joy.#T3#
Penn swings for the body but Tipton moves out of range.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Penn misses its intended target.
Tipton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Tipton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Tipton moved out of range nicely.
Penn with a hook.
Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tipton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn catches Tipton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tipton manages to avoid it.
Tipton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Penn misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Tipton counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Tipton throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tipton on the ground.#SUB2#
Tipton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tipton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tipton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tipton postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Tipton trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Tipton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Penn is controlling Tipton's posture.
Tipton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tipton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tipton lands a couple of digs.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tipton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Tipton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tipton wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tipton trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. #T2#
Tipton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tipton stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Tipton postures up.
Tipton throwing strikes but missing.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tipton can do to turn this around?
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Tipton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tipton is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.#SUB2#
Tipton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tipton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn has his hands on Tipton's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn is pulling down on Tipton's head. It's preventing any offense from Tipton, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tipton looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tipton drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Tipton off! Tipton jumps back into Penn's guard. #SUB2#
Tipton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tipton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn wanted to stand there but Tipton had control of the position. #T4##SUB2#
Tipton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Tipton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tipton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn swings for the body but Tipton moves out of range.
Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Tipton off the cage and back into range.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Tipton counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn throws a hook but Tipton blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn with a jab.#T1#
Jab by Penn.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Tipton tries to move into range but Penn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tipton slips a straight right by Penn.#T2#
Tipton takes one on the button.
Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tipton counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tipton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Tipton with the counter takedown but Penn avoids it easily.
Tipton walks into a jab.#ROC#
Tipton is rocked!
Penn dips to his left and cracks Tipton with an uppercut!
Tipton is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipton gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Penn gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tipton is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
A very excited looking BJ Penn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Byron Tipton had this to say: 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: DUEL#132 Stenberg vs Picker
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Badger, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Badger.
Tipton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Badger.
Badger throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Badger.
Badger throws a leg kick but Tipton checks it.
Badger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger misses with a wild body shot.
Badger misses the shot to the body.
Tipton feints the counter takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Tipton 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Tipton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Tipton slips under a jab.
Tipton with the counter takedown but Badger avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Tipton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Badger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tipton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Badger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Badger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tipton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tipton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Tipton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tipton moves away from the strike by Badger.
A little jabbing left from Tipton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Badger swings for the body but Tipton moves out of range. #T2#
Badger throws a leg kick which misses Tipton's front leg but catches the back leg as Tipton tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Badger. Those never looked like landing.
Badger lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Badger misses.
Tipton wants to counter the offense by Badger and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot lands for Badger.
Badger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tipton's sensitive parts.
Badger is looking to land body kicks.
Tipton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Badger defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Badger lands with an uppercut that bounces Tipton off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Badger throws a low kick but Tipton moves out of range easily.
Tipton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Badger defends it well.
Tipton blocks the body kick.
Tipton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Badger scores with a push kick.
Badger swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tipton counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Tipton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Badger sees it coming and defends easily.
Badger is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Badger looking for submissions off his back.
Tipton slips a nice elbow through Badger's hands, connecting with Badger's forehead.#T4##SUB2#
Tipton is looking for a kimura here.
Tipton thows a huge punch but Badger dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Tipton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Badger makes his way to full guard, as Tipton worked for a kimura. #SUB2#
Tipton has gone for a leg lock! Badger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tipton's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Tipton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Badger has picked Tipton up and slammed him! Tipton can't keep hold of the triangle and Badger manages to pass to side control!
Tipton tries to buck Badger off but Badger is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haywood Badger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tipton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tipton blocks a low kick nicely.
Badger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tipton feints the counter takedown.
Badger throws out a leg kick but Tipton moves out of range and Badger only half commits.
Badger scores with a jab. Tipton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Badger tries to bum rush Tipton with a series of wild strikes but Tipton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger lands with a straight right. Tipton didn't see that one coming.
Haywood Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Badger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Badger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tipton was well out of range. Poor timing from Badger.
Tipton throws out a counter right but Badger avoids it with no problem.
Badger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tipton feints the counter takedown.
Badger lands with a nice body punch.
Badger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Badger throws a leg kick but Tipton moved away.
Badger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A slow jab from Badger misses its intended target.
Tipton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haywood Badger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badger throws a low kick, looking for Tipton's leg but Tipton calmly moves out of range.
Badger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Badger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tipton can do to turn this around?
Badger scores with a hook.
Badger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tipton ducks under a wild hook from Badger.
Badger fakes the leg kick and cracks Tipton in the body.
Badger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Badger thumps Tipton with a low kick.
Badger just misses with a punch to the body.
Tipton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Badger lunges at Tipton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tipton's hand.
Tipton walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Badger.
Badger cracks a nice hook into Tipton's ribs.
Badger looks to throw the jab but Tipton is out of range.
Tipton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tipton takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Badger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Badger throws the left hand but Tipton avoids the punch easily.
And Tipton tries to counter it with a takedown but Badger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tipton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Badger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Tipton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badger throws a low kick but Tipton avoids it.
Badger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Badger misses with an uppercut. Tipton saw that one coming.
Tipton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badger.
It seemed like Tipton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haywood Badger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Badger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Badger misses with a straight left.
Badger lands the left hand.
Badger misses with a low kick.
Tipton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tipton staying out of range there.
Tipton blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Badger.#T1#
Badger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tipton 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.
Tipton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tipton checks a leg kick.
Tipton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Badger defends it well.
Badger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tipton.
Badger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tipton.
Tipton checks a leg kick nicely.
Badger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tipton is out of range and Badger settles back down. #T2#
Badger throws a chopping leg kick but Tipton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tipton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Badger defends it well.
Badger connects with a solid leg kick.
Badger scores with a nice body kick.
Haywood Badger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tipton 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.
Badger thumps Tipton with a low kick.
Haywood Badger is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Badger.
Badger cracks the inside of Tipton's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Badger. #T3#
Tipton moves away from the strike by Badger.
Tipton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tipton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badger.
Badger misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tipton blocks the leg kick.
Badger throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Badger misses.
Tipton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Badger misses with a low kick.
Byron Tipton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Badger throws out a loose jab but Tipton uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tipton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Badger - the referee stops the clock and Tipton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Badger. Tipton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Badger. Tipton does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tipton! But no joy.
Badger lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Badger finds it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Badger throws a body kick that misses.
Tipton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Badger.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haywood Badger!
Haywood Badger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Byron Tipton had this to say: 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: DUEL#123 Scarface vs Sigit
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
Obama moves into the clinch.
Obama lands a left hand.
Tipton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Tipton.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tipton's elbow.
Tipton takes a shot to the head.
Tipton prevents a body shot from Obama. #BC2#
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Obama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tipton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obama tries to free his leg and advance position but Tipton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tipton is looking for a triangle here but Obama uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tipton is not content to let Obama control the position. #T1#
Tipton tries to bench press Obama off him but Obama keeps the position. #SUB#
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tipton, who protects the arm well.
Tipton is looking to regain half guard here but Obama keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Obama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Obama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Obama trying to control the position but Tipton is working away. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obama is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tipton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Obama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tipton tries to bench press Obama off him but Obama keeps the position. #SUB#
Obama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tipton is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Obama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Obama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tipton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Obama but great work by Tipton.#T3##SUB2#
Tipton tries for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tipton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Obama is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Tipton is tapping! Great win for Obama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barack Obama!
Barack Obama made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.
The defeated Byron Tipton had this to say: 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: DUEL#118 Stenberg vs Fagaro
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Tipton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tipton prevents a body shot from Santos.
Tipton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tipton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tipton misses with the head strike.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Tipton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tipton throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipton thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Tipton looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well. #T1##CL#
Tipton rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Santos is pushing Tipton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Tipton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tipton is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Tipton backs away looking to recover.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tipton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tipton throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Tipton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tipton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos tries to clinch but Tipton moves out of range.
Tipton moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Tipton connects with the punch.#CL#
Tipton closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Tipton working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Tipton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tipton misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Tipton gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Byron Tipton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.
Tipton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Tipton and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Santos forces Tipton back against the cage and clinches.
Tipton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Tipton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Tipton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.
Tipton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch. #BC#
Tipton manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Tipton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Tipton tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Tipton lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos stalling the fight.
Tipton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tipton can't break the clinch.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Tipton counters with a left and a right that stings Santos.
Tipton tries to clinch
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Tipton.
Tipton misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos slips under a jab.#CL#
Tipton forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Tipton wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos tries to work over Tipton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Tipton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tipton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Tipton lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Tipton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Tipton misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Tipton forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Santos has Tipton pressed against the cage, preventing Tipton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tipton breaks from the clinch.
Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tipton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Tipton.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Tipton moved out of range nicely.
Tipton fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipton doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tipton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tipton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?#T3##CL2#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tipton, pushing him back against the cage.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Tipton tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Tipton wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tipton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tipton.
Tipton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Santos clinches.
Tipton can't break the clinch. #T4#
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Tipton is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Tipton manages to break the clinch.
Tipton throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Byron Tipton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Santos rushes Tipton and presses him up against the cage.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Tipton controls the action. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch.
Tipton feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Tipton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Santos darts in and clinches Tipton up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tipton tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that second round.
That's time! Tipton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tipton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos. #BC#
Tipton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santos throws a hook but Tipton blocks it.
Tipton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tipton duly obliges.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Tipton.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Tipton drops his hands momentarily and Santos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Byron Tipton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tipton misses with a series of wild punches.
Tipton misses with a jab to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Byron Tipton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Santos pushes Tipton up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Tipton avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Tipton tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos stalls. #T2#
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Tipton has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Tipton can't break the clinch.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Tipton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tipton avoids the body shot from Santos. #CL2#
Santos clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch. #T3#
Santos misses with a straight left.
Tipton keeps the fight on the outside.
Tipton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tipton tries to clinch up.
Byron Tipton is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tipton.
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos wants to clinch up but Tipton keeps it at a distance.
Byron Tipton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Tipton gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Tipton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiptons head. #T4#
Tipton is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Tipton.
Santos is pushing Tipton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tipton is trying to break free.
Gustavo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tipton 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.

Event: DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Tipton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pouko.
Sloppy strikes from Pouko. Those never looked like landing.
Tipton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pouko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tipton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tipton.
Pouko misses with a few strikes there.
Tipton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pouko.#TD2#
Tipton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pouko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pouko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pouko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Pouko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tipton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pouko tries to roll over but Tipton keeps him under control.
Pouko keeping hold of Tipton's head, controlling as best he can.
Pouko tries to roll over but Tipton keeps him under control.
Pouko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pouko 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#
Tipton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pouko working Tipton over with strikes.
Tipton is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tipton avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pouko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tipton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Pouko controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tipton is looking to improve his position.
Tipton wants to get back to full guard but Pouko has mounted him!
Tipton is looking to get to half guard.
Pouko controlling from mount.
Pouko landing shots from mount.
Tipton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Pouko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tipton is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
Pouko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Tipton keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tipton is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton looking to control.
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 Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pouko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tipton fails to land with a series of punches.
Pouko throws a body punch but Tipton moves out of range.
Pouko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pouko wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Tipton gets the takedown into side control.
Pouko is looking to regain half guard here but Tipton keeps moving and retains side control.
Tipton wants to control but Pouko is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pouko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tipton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Pouko tries to lock up and control but Tipton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tipton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pouko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tipton lands a couple of good shots and Pouko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pouko grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tipton lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T2##SUB2#
Tipton looking to break Pouko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pouko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tipton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tipton throwing sloppy strikes.
Tipton is hanging on to Pouko's back as he tries to escape.
Pouko trying to control but not successfully.
Pouko rolls, trying to escape but Tipton keeps control of the position.
Pouko turns into Tipton and is now in his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pouko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pouko landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Tipton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouko is one step ahead there.
Pouko is stalling in the full guard.
Tipton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pouko is controlling him.
Pouko trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tipton is trying to control the position but Pouko postures up. #SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pouko lying in Tipton's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tipton decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Pouko taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Byron Tipton!
Post fight, an emotional Byron Tipton said 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.

Event: DUEL#108 Stenberg vs Fagaro
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Obama. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Obama throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Tipton colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Obama as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Tipton is left battered and dazed whilst Obama and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obama!
Barack Obama really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Byron Tipton was interviewed post fight and said 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: DFN#27 Bryant vs Muller
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Tipton's head but Tipton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Tipton's defenses.
Tipton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tipton.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Tipton moved out of range nicely.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Tipton is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Jackson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tipton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tipton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tipton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Tipton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oshan Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Tipton.
Tipton scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Tipton moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tiptons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Tipton counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Tipton moves away and avoids it.
Tipton shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tipton tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tipton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Tipton's body. Tipton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Jackson lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tipton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Tipton avoids them all with ease.
Tipton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipton is looking for the big counter here.
Jackson tries to bum rush Tipton with a series of wild strikes but Tipton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a combination #CL2#
and Tipton moves into the clinch.
Tipton tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tipton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tipton slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Tipton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Tipton is rocked!
Jackson cracks Tipton with a nice body shot.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Tipton is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson gets through Tipton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tipton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson pushes Tipton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson has Tipton pressed against the cage.
Tipton working aggressively here. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson dips a shoulder and cracks Tipton with a mighty uppercut! Tipton falls back against the cage and Jackson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tipton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jackson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oshan Jackson!
A very excited looking Oshan Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Byron Tipton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: DUEL#103 Stenberg vs The Sigit
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Tipton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tipton looks for a takedown but Badger sprawls well.
Badger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Badger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Badger misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Badger misses the target.
Tipton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Badger defends it nicely.
Badger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tipton has been working on his balance at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Badger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tipton dives in and scores a takedown into Badger's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Badger is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Badger trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badger won't allow Tipton to sweep him here.
Badger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Badger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Badger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tipton regains half guard, as Badger was trying to land strikes. #T2#
Badger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tipton defending well though.
Badger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Badger trying to pass the guard but Tipton defending well.
Badger content to control rather than advance.
Tipton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Badger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tipton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Badger.
Badger controlling the pace.
Tipton taking some punishment here, with Badger in his half guard.
Badger works his way into full mount! #T4#
Badger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tipton is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Badger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tipton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tipton!
Badger trying to keep a closed guard but Tipton is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Badger has his feet on Tipton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haywood Badger dominated that round.
That's time! Tipton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Badger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badger lands with a cross. #TD#
Tipton shoots in and gets a takedown into Badger's guard.#SUB2#
Badger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tipton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Badger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tipton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tipton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Badger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tipton is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Tipton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Badger has his foot on Tipton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tipton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Badger has his foot on Tipton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tipton works his way back into a safe position though.
Badger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tipton's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Badger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Badger wants to sweep here but Tipton controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Badger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton works over Badger with some ground and pound from guard.
Badger pulls Tipton in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Badger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tipton defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tipton postures up. #T3#
Badger is looking to sweep but instead, Tipton has passed into half guard.
Badger gets back to full guard.
Tipton wants to control from the top but Badger keeps moving.
Badger wants to sweep here but Tipton controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Badger looks to throw the jab but Tipton is out of range.
Tipton appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Badger.
Tipton checks a low kick from Badger.
A little feinted left hand from Tipton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tipton.
Badger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tipton.
Badger throws a front kick aimed at Tipton's knee but Tipton avoids it well. #CL#
Badger tries to keep at a distance but Tipton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice left hand lands by Badger.
Tipton managing to block the knees to the body from Badger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haywood Badger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Tipton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badger.#CL#
Tipton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tipton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Badger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tipton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tipton tries to pull guard but Badger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badger scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Badger walks away with a smile on his face. Tipton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Badger throws a push kick but Tipton slaps the foot to one side.
Badger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Badger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tipton.
Badger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tipton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Badger counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A cross from Badger lands.
Badger tries a low kick but Tipton avoids it.
Badger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tipton has time to react.
Byron Tipton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Badger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tipton slips a jab and a cross from Badger.
Badger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badger.
Badger lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Badger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Tipton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Badger checks a leg kick.
Oh Tipton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tipton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tipton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Badger plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Tipton swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Tipton face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Haywood Badger!
A very excited looking Haywood Badger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Byron Tipton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I know I am only 24, but I am retiring. Obviously I dont have what it takes to become a champion, there is no reason to put my body at harm for something that I suck at.'.

Event: DFN#21 Bang vs Fanning
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Nice cross by Duncan.
Duncan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Duncan misses with a low kick.
Tipton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tipton.
Duncan misses with a wild combination.
Tipton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Tipton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duncan did well to prevent Tipton getting side control.
Duncan has hold of Tipton's hands but Tipton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tipton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Duncan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Tipton scoring with strikes but Duncan is staying in there. #ROC#
Duncan is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tipton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Duncan is still in real trouble! Can Tipton finish him?
A big strike lands for Tipton! That's really hurt Duncan and he's turned his back - Tipton keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tipton jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton took some time post fight to say the following; 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.
Siggy Duncan was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew this was going to be a tough fight. But you gotta fight the best, to be the best. I'll be back. '.

Event: DFN#18 Dementia vs Fanning
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Tipton is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
Tipton tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tipton circles away.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ramirez tries to keep at a distance but Tipton has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Tipton moves out of range.
Oliver Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Tipton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Tipton grinds an elbow into Ramirez's temple.
Tipton throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tipton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramirez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tipton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB2#
Tipton has hold of Ramirez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ramirez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Ramirez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tipton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tipton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ramirez is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ramirez is in a horrible position here. Tipton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tipton won't let Ramirez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tipton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Tipton landing strikes from the mount and Ramirez is in trouble!
Ramirez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tipton.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tipton misses with a head shot.#T4##SUB2#
Ramirez tries to improve his position but Tipton has taken his back! Tipton has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ramirez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tipton pushes Ramirez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Byron Tipton!
An intense looking Byron Tipton took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.

Event: DFN#14 Eirikson vs Business
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Tipton. #CL2#
Cucumber tries to keep at a distance but Tipton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tipton lands with a short shot to the head.
Cucumber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tipton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Tipton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cucumber can't fight it off and eventually Tipton manages to take the fight to the floor. Cucumber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tipton cracks Cucumber with a solid left hand.
Cucumber is striking but Tipton is not phased and passes to half guard.
Tipton blocks the strikes from Cucumber.
Cucumber is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cucumber trying to control from the bottom.
Cucumber is trying to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Tipton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cucumber is just riding it out for now. Tipton eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Tipton is trying to work for a kimura but Cucumber is defending well.
Cucumber trying to control from the bottom.
Tipton is nestled in close to Cucumber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tipton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cucumber sees it coming and defends easily.
Tipton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Tipton lands with some strikes.
Tipton lands with some strikes.
Cucumber throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tipton drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cucumber! More shots from Tipton and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton took some time post fight to say the following; 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.

Event: DFN#11 Bomba vs Miller
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1##TD#
Tipton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tipton showed some decent athleticism there.
Kissell is looking to control Tipton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kissell avoid being mounted?
Tipton is trying to control. Kissell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kissell has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tipton wants to pass to mount but Kissell is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kissell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tipton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tipton's back!#SUB2#
Kissell sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tipton taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyman Kissell!
Lyman Kissell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DFN#10 Bang vs Batista
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Tipton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Von Ketler!
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep.
Tipton landing a few strikes.
Von Ketler tries to buck Tipton off but Tipton is having none of it.
Tipton trying to control the position but Von Ketler is working away.
Tipton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Von Ketler's legs.
Von Ketler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Tipton passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.
Tipton won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Tipton throwing strikes from guard but Von Ketler blocks nicely.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet.
Tipton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tipton looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Von Ketler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Ketler is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Tipton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Ketler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tipton looking for a sweep. Not yet Tipton, not yet.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Tipton keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Tipton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Von Ketler has picked Tipton up and slammed him! Tipton can't keep hold of the triangle and Von Ketler manages to pass to side control!
Tipton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Ketler's best efforts.
Tipton is looking for a sweep. Von Ketler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tipton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler moves nicely into side control.
Von Ketler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
The strikes coming from Von Ketler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tipton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tipton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tipton keeps working.
Tipton is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler trying to control from half guard but Tipton is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tipton to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eksem Von Ketler 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#
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tipton.
Tipton goes for a double leg but Von Ketler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Ketler continues to drive forward.#TD#
Tipton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tipton showed some decent athleticism there.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Tipton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tipton stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton is pushing down on Von Ketler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ketler is fighting to maintain full guard but Tipton has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tipton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Ketler is looking to escape. #SUB#
Tipton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Von Ketler turns into him and now he's in Tipton's guard. #T1#
Von Ketler looking to sit in guard and control but Tipton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tipton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tipton is working Von Ketler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tipton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Ketler is trying to keep Tipton in close. #T2#
Tipton won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tipton defends well.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle here but Tipton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tipton tries for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending well.
Von Ketler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Tipton is thwarting Von Ketler's attempts to control the position.
Tipton 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.
Tipton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Ketler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tipton is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tipton won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Tipton trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Tipton passes Von Ketler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Tipton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Ketler gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton preventing the sweep.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Tipton postures up. #SUB2#
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tipton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tipton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Ketler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Ketler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ketler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tipton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Von Ketler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tipton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with an uppercut that bounces Tipton off the cage and back into range.
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Von Ketler tries to get set, Tipton tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Ketler manages to avoid the attempt.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Tipton's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler leaves Tipton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tipton misses with a takedown attempt - Von Ketler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Ketler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tipton on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Von Ketler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tipton has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and 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!
Von Ketler throwing shots but Tipton is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tipton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Ketler.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Tipton's head. #T1#
Von Ketler is pressing down on Tipton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tipton is holding on for now.
Tipton is trying to control but can't.
Von Ketler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tipton moves into full guard.
Von Ketler preventing the sweep.
Tipton being controlled here, momentarily. #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.#SUB#
Tipton is looking for a triangle here but Von Ketler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Von Ketler trying to control the position but Tipton is working away.
Von Ketler lands a nice forearm strike.
Tipton is trying to escape the position but Von Ketler is controlling the position.
Von Ketler lands a nice forearm strike.
Von Ketler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ketler wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.
Tipton taking a bit of punishment here - Von Ketler scoring with strikes. #T3#
Von Ketler looks up at the clock and then as Tipton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Ketler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler working the body and head with strikes.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Von Ketler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tipton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tipton is not content to let Von Ketler control the position. #T4#
Tipton sneaks back into half guard.
Von Ketler prevents Tipton from improving his position.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Ketler 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Post fight, an emotional Eksem Von Ketler said 'How many times do you want me to victimize Tipton, gimme some freakin competition would ya, anybody, anytime, anywhere.......I gotta bounce..'.

Event: DUEL#71 Ibaka vs Complex
Date: May 28, 2017

#R1#
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tipton. Tipton obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tipton.
Von Ketler lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Von Ketler moves into the clinch successfully.
Von Ketler lands with a light punch inside.
Tipton has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Tipton pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Ketler managing to block the knees to the body from Tipton.
Von Ketler throws a head punch that misses.
Tipton misses with a body punch. #BC#
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tipton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Ketler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Tipton gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Ketler is trying to maintain the position but Tipton is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Ketler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Ketler trying to control the position.
Von Ketler has his hands on Tipton's head, controlling the position.
Von Ketler wants to sweep here but Tipton controlling him for the moment. #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.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Von Ketler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tipton trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Tipton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Von Ketler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tipton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tipton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Ketler is looking to sweep but instead, Tipton has passed into half guard. #T3#
Von Ketler taking some punishment here, with Tipton in his half guard.
Von Ketler wants to get back to his feet.
Tipton 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.
Tipton trying to control the action but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler taking some punishment here, with Tipton in his half guard.
Tipton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Von Ketler is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Von Ketler is squirming around, avoiding Tipton's attempts to control the action.
Von Ketler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler is looking for a sweep. Tipton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton trying to control the action but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton 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#
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Tipton moves out of range.
Tipton has a takedown stuffed.
Von Ketler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Von Ketler catches Tipton right on the button with a cross.
Tipton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ketler.
Tipton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tipton shoots for a double leg takedown but Von Ketler sprawls well. He's pushed Tipton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tipton dives in and grabs Von Ketler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Ketler pushes down on Tipton's head and hops out.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Tipton.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tipton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tipton feints the counter takedown.
Tipton shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Ketler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tipton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tipton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Ketler's waist but Von Ketler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tipton off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler lands a jab to the nose.
Von Ketler slaps away a takedown attempt from Tipton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Von Ketler lands with an overhand left.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Ketler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1##TD#
Tipton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tipton wants to hit a switch here but Von Ketler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tipton there!
Byron Tipton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Ketler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tipton is looking to escape.
Tipton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Von Ketler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Von Ketler landing strikes from the mount and Tipton is in trouble!
Tipton taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tipton wants to hold on but Von Ketler pushes him away.#T2#
Von Ketler is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tipton is looking to get to half guard.
Von Ketler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#
Tipton is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Von Ketler.
Tipton is still in real trouble! Can Von Ketler finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Ketler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tipton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Von Ketler is working for a guillotine from mount but Tipton frees his head quite easily.
Von Ketler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Tipton bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Von Ketler and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
After the big win, Eksem Von Ketler made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonas Putin and Byron Tipton. Putin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Byron Tipton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

166 cm
38 yrs
159 lbs

165 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

Putin

Tipton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jonas Putin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Byron Tipton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tipton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Putin defends it nicely.
Tipton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Putin counters by clinching up.

Putin decides to pull guard.
Putin keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.
Putin seems keen to control Tipton's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Putin is keeping the position for now.
Putin has Tipton pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Putin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Putin controlling the position.
Tipton wants to control from the top but Putin keeps moving.
Putin keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin 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.
Tipton trying to move into half guard but instead Putin has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Putin (2) vs (0) Tipton
Putin advances to half guard.
Tipton wants to control but Putin is keeping busy.
Tipton wants to improve his position but Putin is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tipton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tipton is trying to keep Putin in close.
Putin stopping the sweep attempt from Tipton.
Putin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Putin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Putin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Putin wants to pass the guard but Tipton is keeping the position.
Putin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Tipton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Putin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tipton.
Score +3 for passing guard: Putin (5) vs (0) Tipton
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tipton is looking to reverse the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tipton is still trying to improve position.
Tipton 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.
Tipton keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Tipton is looking to reverse the position.
Putin taking a breather here.
Tipton is looking for a sweep.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putin takes a little break here. Tipton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tipton tries to bench press Putin off him but Putin keeps the position.
Tipton can't do much from the bottom here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tipton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Putin taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Tipton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tipton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Putin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tipton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tipton gets back to half guard.
Tipton tries to get to full guard but Putin has control of the leg.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tipton manages to get to full guard.
Tipton wants to improve his position but instead Putin has moved into half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Putin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tipton tries to get to full guard but Putin has control of the leg.
Putin is looking to advance position but Tipton won't allow it.
Tipton wants to get back to full guard.
Putin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tipton wants to get back to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tipton!
Score +3 for passing guard: Putin (8) vs (0) Tipton
Tipton can't escape the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tipton wants to hold on but Putin pushes him away.
Tipton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Putin (11) vs (0) Tipton
Putin avoiding Tipton 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tipton is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Putin takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Jonas Putin 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: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lyman Kissell and Byron Tipton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

160 cm
25 yrs
141 lbs

165 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

Kissell

Tipton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lyman Kissell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Byron Tipton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tipton leaves Kissell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kissell darts in and clinches Tipton up against the cage.
Kissell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tipton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kissell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tipton defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tipton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kissell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kissell (0) vs (4) Tipton
Tipton looking to control but instead Kissell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kissell gets full guard.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kissell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kissell has his foot on Tipton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tipton works his way back into a safe position though.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kissell looking for a guillotine here but Tipton defends easily.
Tipton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kissell wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton trying to control from Kissell's half guard. Kissell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tipton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tipton defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tipton is one step ahead there.

Kissell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tipton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tipton pushing down on Kissell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tipton is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kissell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Kissell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tipton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.
Tipton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kissell is retaining full guard.
Kissell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tipton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kissell is looking for a sweep. Tipton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tipton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kissell wants to improve his position but Tipton is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tipton wants to control from the top but Kissell keeps moving.
Kissell is trying to keep Tipton in close.

Kissell is looking for a triangle but Tipton pushes his legs off easily.
Tipton won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Kissell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kissell is keeping the position for now.
Tipton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tipton won't allow Kissell to sweep him here.
Kissell wants to hit a switch here but Tipton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kissell there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (0) vs (7) Tipton
Tipton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kissell regains half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Tipton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kissell is just riding it out for now. Tipton eventually gives up the hold.

Kissell with the active half guard here but Tipton passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (0) vs (10) Tipton

Tipton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kissell looking for a sweep but Tipton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (0) vs (12) Tipton

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tipton wants to control the pace but Kissell is squirming around nicely.
Kissell working to try and regain half guard.
Kissell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (0) vs (15) Tipton
I really don't envy Kissell right now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kissell prevents Tipton from getting a body triangle.
Kissell breaks Tipton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (2) vs (15) Tipton
Tipton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Tipton has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Tipton is looking for a triangle but Kissell pushes his legs off easily.
Tipton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kissell's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (2) vs (17) Tipton
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kissell swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kissell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tipton defends well.
Kissell looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tipton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tipton not doing much here.
Tipton works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (2) vs (20) Tipton

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kissell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kissell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tipton is working away from the top position though.
Kissell is pressing down on Tipton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Tipton controlling him for the moment.
Kissell is trying to control the position but Tipton postures up.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.

Kissell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tipton looking to pass the guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tipton is still trying to improve position.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tipton is one step ahead there.
Kissell keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.

Kissell has his foot on Tipton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tipton works his way back into a safe position though.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.

Kissell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tipton has picked Kissell up and slammed him! Kissell can't keep hold of the triangle and Tipton manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (2) vs (23) Tipton

Tipton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kissell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Tipton is trying to get an arm triangle but Kissell is defending well.
Kissell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kissell moves into full guard.
Kissell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kissell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (4) vs (23) Tipton

Kissell 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.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Kissell seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tipton has recovered full guard.

Tipton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kissell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kissell advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kissell (7) vs (23) Tipton

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kissell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kissell (9) vs (23) Tipton
Tipton is looking to improve his position but Kissell isn't that keen on the idea.
Kissell moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Kissell (12) vs (23) Tipton

Kissell working for a choke but Tipton reverses nicely into Kissell 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kissell (12) vs (25) Tipton
Tipton looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tipton wants to control from the top but Kissell keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tipton wins on points by 25 to 12.
Byron Tipton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake and Byron Tipton. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

175 cm
22 yrs
144 lbs

165 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

Pancake

Tipton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Byron Tipton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Tipton darts in and clinches Pancake up against the cage.
Tipton is working for takedown but Pancake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tipton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pancake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Pancake pulls Tipton into guard.
Pancake can't keep his opponent in guard - Tipton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Tipton is working for a kimura but Pancake is defending it quite comfortably.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tipton is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tipton defends well.
Pancake 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.
Tipton being controlled here momentarily.

Pancake is looking for a triangle but Tipton pushes his legs off easily.
Pancake has control of Tipton's left arm, preventing Tipton from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipton looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Tipton
Pancake wants to control from the top but Tipton keeps moving.

Tipton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pancake is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tipton.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Tipton
Tipton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pancake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tipton being controlled for a moment.
Tipton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to free his trapped foot but Tipton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tipton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pancake has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tipton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (5) vs (2) Tipton

Tipton seems to be working for a kimura but Pancake defends the submission attempt.
Pancake wants to control the action here but instead Tipton manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (5) Tipton
Pancake is controlling an arm, preventing Tipton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control but Tipton is having none of it.
Pancake working to try and regain half guard.
Pancake tries to hold on but Tipton pushes him away.
Pancake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancake tries to hold on but Tipton postures up.
Tipton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Tipton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tipton controlling from the full mount.
Tipton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pancake is holding on tight.
Tipton moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (5) vs (8) Tipton

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Tipton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pancake has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Tipton keeps control of the position.
Pancake trying to control the action but Tipton just sinks the hooks in.
Well, with Tipton on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pancake is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pancake tries to roll but Tipton sticks to his back.
Tipton is trying to stick to Pancake's back but Pancake is turning into Tipton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tipton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pancake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (8) Tipton
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake passes into half guard.
Tipton has his hands clasped together around Pancake's back. He's all about the action.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Pancake is looking for a kimura but Tipton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pancake to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake trying to control from Tipton's half guard. Tipton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tipton wants to sweep but no luck.
Pancake trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom.
Pancake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tipton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (10) Tipton

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Tipton passes Pancake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Tipton is controlling well.
Tipton is trying to control. Pancake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Tipton wants to work for an arm triangle but Pancake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pancake trying to control here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Tipton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tipton pushing down on Pancake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Pancake looking for submissions off his back.

Tipton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to roll over but Tipton keeps him under control.

Tipton is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Tipton is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Pancake moves into full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Pancake wants to sweep here but Tipton controlling him for the moment.
Tipton wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.

Tipton drops back looking for a leg! Pancake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pancake manages to kick Tipton off! Tipton jumps back into Pancake's guard.
Tipton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (7) vs (13) Tipton

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Tipton tries for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
Pancake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tipton off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (11) vs (13) Tipton

Pancake working for a choke but Tipton is defending well.

Pancake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tipton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tipton for a finish.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is riding his opponent, not letting Tipton buck him off.

Tipton showing good submission defense here.

Tipton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pancake.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Pancake looking to break Tipton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tipton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pancake will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tipton trying to control the position but Pancake manages to sink in the hooks.
Tipton tries to escape the position.

Tipton showing good submission defense here.

Pancake is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pancake looking for the choke from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tipton wins on points by 13 to 11.
Byron Tipton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alex Silva and Byron Tipton. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

163 cm
25 yrs
135 lbs

165 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

Silva

Tipton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Byron Tipton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

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

Tipton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tipton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Tipton
Tipton trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Tipton controlling the position from side mount.

Tipton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tipton tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Tipton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tipton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tipton off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (4) vs (4) Tipton

Tipton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silva gets his way!
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipton breaks Silva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (6) Tipton
Silva keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tipton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Tipton pushes his legs off easily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Tipton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Tipton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.

Tipton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipton trying to control from Silva's half guard. Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tipton forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tipton passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (4) vs (9) Tipton
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Tipton has a good base and remains in mount.
Tipton forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (4) vs (12) Tipton
Tipton struggling to keep hold of the position.

Silva fending off the submission attempt from Tipton.

Tipton is looking for a choke. Silva gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Silva manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (6) vs (12) Tipton

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pushing down on Tipton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tipton is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tipton won't allow Silva to pass to mount.

Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tipton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Tipton wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tipton wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Silva 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.
Tipton gets back to full guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but Tipton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (6) vs (16) Tipton
Tipton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (6) vs (19) Tipton
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tipton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tipton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tipton controlling his opponent.
Tipton is trying to take his opponent's back.

Tipton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to control Tipton's body but Tipton pushes him off. Silva squirms to his side and now Tipton has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (6) vs (22) Tipton
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Silva tries to break free.
I would not like to be Silva right now.

Tipton has got one arm under Silva's chin. This could be trouble... Silva trying to control the other hand but Tipton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Silva has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton 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: USFC 147
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Ciz throws a leg kick which misses Tipton's front leg but catches the back leg as Tipton tries to avoid it.
Tipton throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Ciz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tipton won't be happy with that.
Tipton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ciz.
Ciz in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Ciz wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.
Tipton regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tipton is defending against the submission attempts here by Ciz.
Tipton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Tipton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ciz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Ciz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ciz postures up in Tipton's guard and throws a big left but Tipton blocks it.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ciz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ciz stopping the sweep attempt from Tipton.#SUB#
Tipton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Tipton is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ciz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Ciz tries to free his leg and advance position but Tipton is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ciz working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tipton 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.
Ciz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tipton 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#
Ciz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tipton jumps into side control!#T3#
Tipton is trying to ground and pound but Ciz uses the momentary lack of control by Tipton to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ciz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tipton wants to control from the top but Ciz keeps moving.
Tipton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ciz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Tipton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ciz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tipton has managed to get both his arms back between Ciz's legs - danger averted.
Ciz is trying to keep Tipton in close.
Ciz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tipton is one step ahead there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton is really struggling to control Ciz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tipton is fighting to break Ciz's control of his arms but Ciz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ciz 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Ciz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ciz misses with a low kick as Tipton jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tipton. Ciz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tipton walks into a stiff left hand from Ciz.
Tipton throws out a loose jab but Ciz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tipton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ciz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tipton defends it well.
Tipton throws a series of punches but Ciz avoids them all with ease.
Ciz tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.
Tipton throws a right hand that Ciz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ciz also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton misses with a wild body shot.
Ciz looks for the body kick but Tipton saw that one coming.
Byron Tipton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciz dives in for a single leg takedown but Tipton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Tipton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ciz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tipton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipton throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tipton lands a jab.
Byron Tipton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Byron Tipton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Ciz.
Tipton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ciz defends it nicely.#T2#
Tipton shoots for a double leg takedown but Ciz sprawls well. He's pushed Tipton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ciz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ciz fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Tipton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tipton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciz circles away quickly and effectively.
Ciz unleashes a big counter combination but Tipton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ciz throws a head kick but Tipton moves out of range.
Tipton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ciz tries for a takedown but Tipton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ciz shoots in looking for a takedown but Tipton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ciz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tipton jabs at Ciz's body.#T3#
Tipton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciz moves away.
Ciz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ciz throws a wild body kick that Tipton sees coming a mile off.
Tipton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ciz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tipton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tipton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Tipton.
Tipton throws a leg kick that misses.
Tipton dives in and grabs Ciz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ciz pushes down on Tipton's head and hops out.
Tipton is looking to wear down Ciz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Ciz looks to land a body kick but Tipton moved away.
Tipton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ciz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ciz throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Tipton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tipton lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton looking to sit in guard and control but Ciz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tipton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciz misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tipton. Ciz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ciz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ciz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ciz throws a jab when Tipton was well out of range.
Ciz swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Tipton counters with a shoot takedown. Ciz fights it but they end up in guard.
Ciz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ciz trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Tipton is looking for a triangle but Ciz pushes his legs off easily.
Ciz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ciz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tipton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ciz has managed to get both his arms back between Tipton's legs - danger averted.
Ciz wants to pass the guard but Tipton is keeping the position.
Tipton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ciz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tipton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ciz's head.
Ciz keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully. #T2#
Tipton wants to pass the guard but Ciz is keeping the position.
Tipton trying to control but Ciz is working from the bottom.
Tipton is looking to pass into half guard but Ciz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ciz is in guard.#REVB#
Ciz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Tipton working for a triangle but Ciz defends it easily.
Ciz scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Ciz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ciz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tipton wants to sweep here but Ciz controlling him for the moment.
Ciz trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciz working some strikes from top position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ciz throws a strike but Tipton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ciz pulls Tipton in to control the position.
Tipton scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tipton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ciz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tipton, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tipton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ciz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ciz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ciz content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tipton has locked up a guillotine! Tipton's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ciz is holding on here and Tipton must be using up a lot of energy. Ciz has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tipton 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 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton 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: USFC 140
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tipton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Tipton tries a low kick but Monroe avoids it.
Tipton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Tipton.
Monroe misses with a hook. Tipton ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Tipton catches Monroe right on the button with a cross.
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Monroe stuffs the takedown attempt from Tipton. Tipton gets slowly back to his feet.
Tipton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tipton goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
Tipton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.#CUT#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tipton moves out of range as Monroe strikes.#T1#
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Tipton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tipton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Tipton is rocked!
Monroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tipton throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Monroe lands a head shot.
Tipton is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?#TD2#
Tipton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tipton seems to have recovered his senses.
Tipton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tipton is looking to advance position but Monroe won't allow it.
Tipton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monroe trying to get back to full guard but Tipton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tipton trying to control but Monroe is having none of it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Monroe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tipton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monroe has managed to get both his arms back between Tipton's legs - danger averted.
Tipton is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Monroe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monroe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Monroe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tipton wants to hit a switch here but Monroe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tipton there!
Monroe scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Tipton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Monroe landing shots from mount.
Monroe postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Tipton in real trouble here! The ref calls for Tipton to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Monroe!
A relieved looking Ricky Monroe 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: USFC 135
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Tipton misses with a double jab.
Griffin with the counter takedown but Tipton avoids it easily.#CL2#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully.
Griffin goes for a takedown attempt but Tipton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circling - Tipton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Tipton.
Tipton throws a one two combo.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tipton sprawls well. Tipton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Tipton. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Tipton is avoiding it.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Tipton gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage.
Byron Tipton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Griffin.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Tipton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tipton works the jab nicely.
Tipton misses with a few strikes there.
Tipton misses with a wild combination.
Tipton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tipton jabs at Griffin's body.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Tipton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tipton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Griffin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tipton is looking to improve his position.
Griffin passes into side control, despite Tipton's attempt to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin takes a little break here. Tipton wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
Tipton can't do much from the bottom here.
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Tipton's face as Griffin controls the position.
Tipton can't do much from the bottom here.
Tipton manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Griffin stalling.
Griffin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tipton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Griffin is thwarting Tipton's attempts to control the position.
Griffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tipton trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Griffin is taking a breather. Tipton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tipton throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Tipton punishes Griffin's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tipton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tipton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tipton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tipton misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Tipton has managed to clinch.
Tipton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Griffin lands an elbow inside. #TD2#
Griffin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tipton regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipton trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tipton closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Griffin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tipton trying to control the position.
Griffin won't allow Tipton to sweep him here.
Griffin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tipton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tipton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Griffin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tipton shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tipton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Tipton is avoiding it.
Tipton avoids a kick to the body.
Tipton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griffin sprawls and moves away.
Tipton tries for a takedown but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Tipton is avoiding it. #CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Tipton back into the cage.
Tipton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tipton has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin. #BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Tipton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Byron Tipton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tipton attempts a counter takedown but Griffin avoids it well and moves away.
Tipton 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.
Nice body kick from Griffin.
Tipton slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tipton tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Tipton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Griffin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tipton stops Griffin from passing to mount.
Tipton regains half guard.
Tipton manages to get to full guard.
Griffin passes Tipton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tipton won't allow Griffin to pass to mount.
Griffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tipton wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Chris Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tipton trying to control but Griffin postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tipton wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin trying to control the pace.
Griffin is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Griffin gets caught flat footed, as Tipton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Griffin 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#
Griffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tipton checks a leg kick.
Tipton looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Tipton as he connects with a hook.
Tipton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffin moves away.#CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and pushes Tipton back into the cage.
Tipton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tipton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tipton scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin shoots in but Tipton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tipton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt - Tipton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Byron Tipton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Griffin.#T1#
Tipton cracks Griffin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Byron Tipton is winning the standup battle so far.
Tipton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tipton is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Tipton circles away and we're back to standing.
Tipton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Tipton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griffin is trying to keep Tipton in close.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.
Griffin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Tipton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tipton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Griffin pulls Tipton in close to his closed guard and prevents Tipton from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've been hearing that Tipton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Griffin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tipton.
Tipton throws an elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tipton's guard. Nice move by Griffin!#REVB##SUB#
Tipton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Griffin has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Tipton tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Griffin is taking a breather. Tipton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tipton wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
Griffin tries to pass to full mount but Tipton defends it.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tipton is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Tipton circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tipton tries a low kick but Griffin avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Tipton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tipton 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Tipton!
After the fight, Byron Tipton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: USFC 130
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Shui throws an overhand right that lands on Tipton's shoulder, as Tipton tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Shui.
Shui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tipton manages to avoid it.
Shui defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tipton.
Shui throws the left hand but Tipton avoids the punch easily.
Shui throws the left hand but Tipton avoids the punch easily.
Shui lands with an overhand left.
Shui throws a big shot that misses.
Tipton misses with a hook. Shui ducked under it nicely.
Shui is looking to slow Tipton down with leg kicks.
Tipton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shui.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Shui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tipton avoiding damage as Shui throws knees to the body.
Tipton is looking to break free of the clinch but Shui has double underhooks.
Shui lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Shui has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tipton regains guard immediately.
Shui is working Tipton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Tipton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shui has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton is trying to control the position but Shui postures up. #SUB#
Tipton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shui has picked Tipton up and slammed him! Tipton can't keep hold of the triangle and Shui manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Tipton seems a little lost for a moment, as Shui dominates the positioning.
Shui working the ground and pound from side control.
Shui trying to control the action but Tipton is working from the bottom.
Shui is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tipton is looking for a sweep.
Shui scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tipton to see if he's OK.
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
Shui working the head with strikes. #T3#
Tipton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tipton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shui jumps into side control!
Tipton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tipton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tipton struggling a bit here.
Shui in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4##SUB2#
Shui is trying to get an arm triangle but Tipton is defending well.
Tipton struggling a bit here.
Shui working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton taking a bit of punishment here - Shui scoring with strikes.
Tipton tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lin Shui dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shui tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Shui lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tipton doesn't seem phased though.
Shui looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lin Shui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tipton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shui was well out of range. Poor timing from Tipton.
Tipton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tipton goes for a double leg but Shui avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shui continues to drive forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tipton.
Tipton swinging wildly here.
Shui misses with a hook. Tipton ducked under it nicely.
Tipton shoots in but no luck this time.
Tipton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton lands a really nice looking cross but Shui seems unphased.
Tipton throws a leg kick but Shui sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shui throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Tipton counters with a single leg into guard. Shui didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Tipton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tipton has managed to get both his arms back between Shui's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Shui looking for a guillotine here but Tipton defends easily. #T1#
Tipton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shui 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.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully.
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shui swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tipton won't allow Shui to get back to his feet.
Shui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tipton is looking to work some ground and pound but Shui has wrist control.
Shui working a defensive guard here.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shui is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tipton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Tipton catches Shui right on the button with a cross.#T3#
That kick from Shui tenderised Tipton's leg. Tipton is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Shui rushes Tipton and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shui. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Shui throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Shui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Shui as Tipton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Shui has managed to clinch.
Shui is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shui lands with a right to the head.
Shui lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tipton takes a shot to the head.
Tipton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shui gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tipton.
Tipton lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Shui pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shui keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tipton's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Shui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shui throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Tipton counters with a single leg into guard. Shui didn't expect that.
Shui lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shui stopping the sweep attempt from Tipton.
Shui is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tipton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lin Shui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shui throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tipton checks a leg kick.
Tipton has a takedown stuffed.
Tipton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shui circles away quickly and effectively.
Shui darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lin Shui seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Tipton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shui looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Shui explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tipton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD2#
Shui lands a big uppercut and Tipton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tipton looks OK. Shui waves Tipton back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tipton is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shui! Tipton is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lin Shui!
Lin Shui decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: USFC 125
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Tipton tries a low kick but Day avoids it.
Tipton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Day is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tipton misses with a wild body shot.
Tipton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tipton is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tipton loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Day throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tipton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Tipton with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Tipton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Day!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipton moves into full mount!
Day taking shots to the head. #T1#
Day regains half guard.
Tipton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Day looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Day looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Day with the active half guard here but Tipton passes nicely into side control.
Day taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Tipton works to advance to full mount. Day defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day is desperately trying to improve his position but Tipton has a good base and remains in mount.
Day manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tipton passes to full mount!
Day tries to lock up and control but Tipton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tipton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day can't escape the position. #T3#
Tipton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tipton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Day is looking to escape.
Tipton raining down shots from the mount!
Tipton avoids the attempt from Day to control.
Tipton unloading with bombs!
Tipton trying to control but Day is having none of it.
Tipton prevents Day from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Tipton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tipton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Tipton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tipton landing shots from mount.
Day is trying desperately to improve position.
Tipton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tipton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Day is rocked!
The referee warns Day that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Day is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tipton trying to mount his opponent but Day defends it.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Tipton is trying to control the action in half guard but Day 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.

Byron Tipton 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#
Tipton throws a body shot but no joy.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tipton manages to avoid it.
Day thuds his right hand into Tipton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Day misses with the combination. #TD2#
Tipton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tipton is trying to work for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Day is trying to maintain the position but Tipton is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton wants to take a breather but Day is having none of it.
Day tries to get to full guard but Tipton has control of the leg. #T1#
Day moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Day will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Day looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tipton controlling from the top position.
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tipton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Day wants to sweep here but Tipton controlling him for the moment.
Tipton works over Day with some ground and pound from guard.#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.
Day keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.
Tipton scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Day is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tipton is aware though and is defending well.
Tipton wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Tipton lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Day looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tipton cracks Day with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Day escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tipton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Tipton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Day is staying active underneath Tipton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Day actively working from the bottom here.
Tipton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day is trying to get back to full guard.
Tipton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tipton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tipton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Day with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tipton uses his free foot to push down on Day's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Day. #T4#
Tipton lands a nice shot to the head.
Tipton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tipton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Day is looking to escape.
Tipton with a couple of short strikes.
Tipton lands a big elbow.
Tipton prevents Day from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tipton raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tipton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Day turns into him and now he's in Tipton's guard.
Day stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton 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#
Tipton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
Tipton with the counter takedown but Day avoids it easily.
Tipton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tipton throws a lazy right hand but Day sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tipton throws a leg kick but Day moved away.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Day tests Tipton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Day.
Day lands a head shot.
Tipton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tipton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Tipton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Tipton tries to counter it with a takedown but Day pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Tipton clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Day. #T1#
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Tipton avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Day looking for a takedown.
Tipton throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Day fails to land.
Tipton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Day avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Tipton jumps into guard, dragging Day to the mat.
Day has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Day wants to pass the guard but Tipton is keeping the position.
Day preventing the sweep.
Tipton looking to control. #SUB2#
Tipton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Day is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tipton.#SUB#
Day is trying to get an arm triangle but Tipton is defending well.
Lucky Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byron Tipton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB#
Day tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Day has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tipton holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Day looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tipton struggling a bit here.
Tipton is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Tipton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Day wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.
Tipton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tipton 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.
Day being controlled here momentarily.
Tipton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Day's guard. #REVB#
Tipton looking to sit in guard and control but Day gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Day trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom. #T4#
Day in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tipton wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.
Tipton is trying to keep Day in close. #SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Day drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tipton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tipton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tipton! #REVB#
Day is being controlled here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Day showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tipton 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Tipton!
After the fight, Byron Tipton was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PF 18 - Darrow vs Wasa 2
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Tipton scoring well with a low kick there.
McCringe looks for a takedown but Tipton sprawls well.
McCringe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tipton's waist but Tipton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCringe off to one side.
Tipton stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tipton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCringe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tipton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCringe.
Tipton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCringe.
Tipton misses with a hook.
Tipton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McCringe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tipton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Tipton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCringe dodges the ground and pound from Tipton.
Tipton moves into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tipton looking to control but McCringe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCringe avoids a strike by Tipton and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tipton's guard! Fantastic escape! #T1#
Tipton wants to sweep here but McCringe controlling him for the moment.
McCringe cracks Tipton with a solid left hand.
Tipton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCringe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing McCringe from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tipton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCringe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
McCringe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton is trying to control the position but McCringe postures up.
McCringe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tipton is keeping the position for now.
McCringe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tipton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCringe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCringe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tipton looking for a guillotine here but McCringe defends easily. #SUB2#
Tipton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCringe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
McCringe trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom.
McCringe stays in close to Tipton's body and controls the position.
McCringe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
McCringe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tipton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tipton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tipton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Tipton pushes down on McCringe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tipton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCringe is looking to improve his position.
McCringe is looking to control Tipton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCringe avoid being mounted?
McCringe is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringe trying to hold on to Tipton's head to control him but Tipton postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tipton throws a low kick but McCringe moves out of range easily.
McCringe dives in for a single leg takedown but Tipton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Tipton. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCringe is defended easily by Tipton.
Tipton wants to counter the offense by McCringe and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCringe or perhaps it was just good defense by Tipton, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCringe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tipton.
Tipton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCringe is able to avoid easily.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tipton sprawls well. Tipton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCringe gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tipton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tipton lands in his opponent's guard.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but McCringe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tipton connects with a couple of short punches.
McCringe wants to sweep but no luck.
Tipton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCringe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCringe wants to get back to full guard.
Tipton is looking to advance position but McCringe won't allow it.
Tipton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCringe is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Tipton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tipton slows the pace down in half guard.
McCringe trying to control from the bottom.
Tipton trying to pass the guard but McCringe defending well.
Tipton throwing shots but McCringe is blocking nicely. #T3#
McCringe controlling the position well.
McCringe is trying to get back to full guard.
McCringe is working hard here to advance position.
Tipton lands with a punch from half guard.
Tipton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McCringe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tipton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tipton not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Tipton slips a nice elbow through McCringe's hands, connecting with McCringe's forehead.#SUB2#
Tipton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCringe moves into full guard.
McCringe wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tipton working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tipton wants to pass the guard but McCringe is keeping the position.
McCringe is trying to control the position but Tipton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tipton looking to pass the guard.
Tipton wants to control from the top but McCringe keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Tipton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCringe, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tipton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCringe dives in for a single leg takedown but Tipton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCringe.
McCringe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tipton swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crose McCringe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tipton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCringe's calf.
McCringe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tipton but Tipton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tipton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCringe shoots in and drives through. Tipton sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tipton's waist but Tipton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCringe off to one side.
Tipton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tipton clinches. #BC2#
Tipton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tipton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCringe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tipton is in McCringe's guard.#ES#
McCringe pushes Tipton off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Crose McCringe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tipton. #TD2#
Tipton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tipton showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
McCringe kicks off Tipton and gets to his feet.
McCringe shoots in looking for a takedown but Tipton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCringe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCringe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCringe dives in for a single leg takedown but Tipton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tipton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCringe.
Tipton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
McCringe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tipton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCringe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Byron Tipton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tipton passes McCringe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCringe tries to get to full guard but Tipton has control of the leg.
Tipton working McCringe over with strikes.
McCringe is looking for a sweep. Tipton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCringe trying to hold on to Tipton's head to control him but Tipton postures up.
Byron Tipton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tipton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tipton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCringe trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
McCringe is staying active underneath Tipton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCringe trying to control but Tipton postures up.
McCringe wants to improve his position but Tipton is controlling well.
McCringe wants to control but Tipton is keeping busy.
Tipton slows the pace down in half guard.
McCringe is trying to stand up here but Tipton is controlling him well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Tipton seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tipton throws a leg kick but McCringe checks it.
McCringe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tipton pinned against the cage. Tipton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Tipton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCringe is not content to let Tipton control the position.
The referee asks Tipton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tipton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Crose McCringe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Tipton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tipton 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui and Byron Tipton. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

165 cm
22 yrs
141 lbs

165 cm
21 yrs
140 lbs

Shui

Tipton

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Byron Tipton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tipton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Shui moves into the clinch.

Shui has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tipton uses from the top position.
Tipton forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton wants to pass the guard but Shui is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton slows the pace down in half guard.
Shui's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shui works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shui 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.
Shui keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully.
Shui wants to sweep but no luck.

Tipton is posturing up here but Shui has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tipton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tipton has to tap! Slick submission there by Shui!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lin Shui!
Lin Shui decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PF 9 - Beast vs Walker
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Gamboa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tipton tries to counter with a takedown but Gamboa is quick to defend against it.
Gamboa scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Gamboa misses.
Tipton feinted with a counter takedown.
Gamboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tipton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tipton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gamboa sprawls and moves away.
Gamboa moves out of range as Tipton strikes.
Gamboa slips a straight right by Tipton.
Tipton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tipton.
Gamboa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tipton throws a front kick aimed at Gamboa's knee but Gamboa avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gamboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Tipton. Tipton gets slowly back to his feet.
Byron Tipton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tipton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gamboa wants to counter with a clinch but Tipton pushes him away.#T1#
Tipton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tipton.
Gamboa tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamboa as he avoids it easily.
Tipton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamboa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tipton tries to counter with a takedown but Gamboa is quick to defend against it.
Gamboa has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Tipton with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Gamboa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gamboa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Gamboa.
Tipton is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gamboa.
Gamboa connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Gamboa stalling in the clinch.
Gamboa controlling the action here for a moment.
Gamboa lands a left hand. #T2#
Gamboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gamboa has Tipton pressed against the ropes, preventing Tipton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tipton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gamboa walks away with a smile on his face. Tipton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Gamboa drops Tipton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tipton looks back up at him and smiles so Gamboa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Tipton is rocked!
Tipton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gamboa scores with a counter punch that sends Tipton to the canvas! Gamboa smells blood - he's punishing Tipton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tipton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dermis Gamboa!
Dermis Gamboa is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dermis Gamboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PF 7 - Stewart vs Hardy 2
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Edgar is looking to slow Tipton down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edgar. That's going to slow Tipton down.
Tipton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edgar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edgar. That's going to slow Tipton down.
Edgar thumps Tipton with a low kick.
Edgar throws a big shot that misses.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tipton shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but Tipton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tipton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tipton takes the fight into the clinch.
Tipton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edgar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tipton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1##BC2#
Edgar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edgar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tipton.
Tipton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edgar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tipton drops his hands momentarily and Edgar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edgar misses the shot to the body.
Edgar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edgar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edgar scores with a one two! Tipton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edgar throws the left hand but Tipton avoids the punch easily.
As Edgar tries to get set, Tipton tries to push him back and clinch up but Edgar manages to avoid the attempt.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Tipton avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Edgar.
Edgar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tipton missing with a left hand there. Edgar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tipton blocks a jab.
Edgar misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tipton moves away.
Good shot there by Edgar.#T2#
Tipton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edgar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tipton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edgar misses with a straight right.
Edgar tests Tipton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tipton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edgar loads up on a big right hand but Tipton slips the punch.
Tipton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tipton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Tipton avoids it well.
Tipton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edgar sprawls and moves away.
Edgar misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Tipton clinches. #TD#
Tipton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tipton manages to end up in side control.#T3#
Tipton tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Edgar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tipton wants to control but Edgar is keeping him busy.
Tipton 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 ground and pound from Tipton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tipton is putting a hurting on Edgar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Edgar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Edgar wants to control but Tipton postures up.
Edgar taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Tipton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edgar has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Edgar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edgar is trying to work for a sweep but Tipton has mounted him!
Tipton avoids the attempt from Edgar to control.
Edgar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Edgar tries to hold on but Tipton pushes him away.
Tipton punishing his opponent with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edgar can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tipton lands a couple of good shots and Edgar has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Edgar is covering up but some of the strikes from Tipton are getting through and doing damage. #ROC#
Edgar is rocked!#T5#
Edgar tries to escape but Tipton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Edgar covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Edgar is still in real trouble! Can Tipton finish him?
Tipton throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Edgar seems to have recovered his senses.
Tipton trying to control momentarily.
Tipton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Edgar is holding onto Tipton's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
You can see the frustration on Edgar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tipton loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Edgar hold on? #T6#
I really don't envy Edgar right now.
Tipton is not going to allow Edgar to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Tipton looking to break Edgar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Edgar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tipton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tipton punishes Edgar with strikes from the back mount. #SUB#
Edgar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tipton gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Tipton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Edgar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Edgar for a finish.
Edgar trying to get back to his feet but Tipton is in full control for now. #T7#
Tipton is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Edgar. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Tipton is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Edgar. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tipton trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Edgar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tipton's arms. #SUB#
Tipton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tipton lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T8#
Edgar wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Tipton gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Tipton is looking for the choke from the back position but Edgar is controlling his hands well.
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.#SUB#
Tipton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Edgar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Edgar trying to get back to his feet but Tipton is in full control for now. #SUB#
Edgar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tipton. #T9##SUB#
Tipton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Edgar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Edgar for a finish.
Edgar trying to control the hands but Tipton breaks the grip.
Tipton is looking to control Edgar but Edgar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tipton has the hooks in. Edgar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Tipton manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Edgar can't escape the position.
Tipton misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Edgar drops his hands momentarily and Tipton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edgar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tipton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frankie Edgar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edgar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Edgar.
Tipton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edgar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tipton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edgar swivels and escapes.
Edgar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tipton manages to avoid it.
Edgar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar throws a front kick aimed at Tipton's knee but Tipton avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tipton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tipton is defended easily by Edgar.
Edgar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Edgar.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Edgar. #CUT2#
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Tipton 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.
Edgar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Edgar scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Tipton is rocked!
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Tipton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edgar with a jab.
Tipton wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for Tipton on that attempt.
Tipton seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tipton blocks the body kick.
Edgar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tipton if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar lands a nice hook to Tipton's body. Tipton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Tipton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tipton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edgar.
Edgar just misses with a punch to the body.
Edgar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tipton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to avoid it but Tipton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edgar to the ground. Edgar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edgar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tipton.
And Edgar responds with a good body kick, but Tipton manages to step out the way in time.
Edgar looks to score with a jab to the body but Tipton is just out of range.
Edgar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edgar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edgar blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Edgar throws a hook but Tipton avoids it easily.
Edgar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edgar connects with a body shot.
Edgar has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tipton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edgar as he avoids it easily.
Tipton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tipton fails with the takedown.
Edgar slips under a jab.
Tipton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Jab by Edgar.
Edgar lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Edgar missing with a left hand there. Tipton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tipton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edgar circles away.
Tipton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edgar's corner calls for a 1-2. Edgar 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!
Edgar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tipton.
Tipton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tipton ducks right into an uppercut from Edgar.
Edgar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tipton tries to bum rush Edgar with a series of wild strikes but Edgar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T5#
Edgar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tipton avoids the head kick by Edgar.
Tipton tries to counter with a takedown but Edgar is quick to defend against it.
Tipton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tipton drops his hands momentarily and Edgar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tipton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Edgar checks the leg kick.
Edgar connects with a right hand. Tipton shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Edgar misses the target.
Tipton tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tipton backs up against the ropes.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Tipton. That snapped Edgar's head back.
Edgar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Tipton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T6#
Tipton catches Edgar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Tipton misses.
Edgar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tipton misses with a takedown
and Edgar counters with a one-two to the body.
Tipton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tipton lands a leg kick that knocks Edgar off balance momentarily.#TD#
Tipton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edgar to the ground. Tipton is now in Edgar's guard.
Edgar has his hands on Tipton's head, controlling the position.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Tipton isn't so interested in that idea.
Byron Tipton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edgar wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edgar keeping moving, preventing Tipton from controlling successfully.
Tipton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Edgar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edgar wants to stand but Tipton is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tipton is defended easily by Edgar.#T8#
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.
Edgar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tipton on the side of the head.
Edgar scores with a punch to the head.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tipton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edgar pinned against the ropes. Edgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Edgar misses.
Edgar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tipton tries to clinch but Edgar moves out of range.
Edgar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tipton eats them both and turns towards Edgar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T9#
Tipton shoots in looking for a takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl out of it but Tipton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Edgar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgar throws a counter combo.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tipton moves away.#TD#
Tipton gets a double leg takedown into Edgar's guard.
Tipton throwing strikes but missing.
Edgar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edgar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tipton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edgar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tipton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Edgar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Byron Tipton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tipton misses with a straight left.
Edgar slips under a jab from Tipton.
Edgar swats away the attempt to clinch by Tipton.
Edgar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tipton's head backwards.
Edgar lands a right hook to the body.
Tipton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edgar pinned against the ropes. Edgar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Tipton shoots in for a double leg but Edgar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tipton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edgar.
Edgar lands a nice shot that snaps Tipton's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice shot by Edgar.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Tipton avoids nicely.
Edgar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tipton throws out a leg kick but Edgar moves out of range and Tipton only half commits.
Tipton avoids the body shot from Edgar.
Edgar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tipton looks for a takedown but Edgar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Byron Tipton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edgar blocks a leg kick.
No luck for Tipton with that takedown attempt.
Edgar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tipton.#T2#
Tipton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tipton takes one to the side of the head.
Tipton scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
Edgar connects with an inside leg kick.
Tipton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tipton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgar missing with a left hand there. Tipton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Tipton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tipton is in Edgar's guard.#ES2#
Edgar pushes Tipton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Good leg kick by Edgar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Edgar.
Edgar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edgar lands a head kick. Tipton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edgar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tipton misses with a low kick as Edgar jumps back.
Good leg kick by Edgar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tipton dives in for a single leg takedown but Edgar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Tipton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Edgar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Edgar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Edgar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tipton's guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tipton is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edgar tries to stand but Tipton is controlling from the bottom.
Edgar stopping the sweep attempt from Tipton.
Edgar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Edgar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T5#
Edgar postures up.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Tipton won't let him. #SUB#
Tipton looking for a triangle here. Edgar is fighting it but it looks tight! Tipton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Edgar is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Byron Tipton took to the microphone: 'I just beat the former champ...AGAIN! My first title defense has been a success!'.

Event: PF5 - Huia vs Revazshvili
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Tipton throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Tipton misses.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tipton as he avoids it easily. #KD2#
Nice combo by Tipton! Oh, that's hurt him - Melendez falls to the canvas and Tipton follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Melendez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipton moves into full mount!
Oh Melendez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melendez seems to have got his legs back now.
Tipton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tipton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tipton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Tipton throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tipton looking to finish with strikes here!
Melendez tries to reverse the position but Tipton maintains control.
Tipton with shots to the head and body - Melendez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tipton lands a heavy elbow.
Melendez wants to control but Tipton is having none of it.
Melendez tries to reverse the position but Tipton maintains control.#T2#
Melendez tries to hold on but Tipton pushes him away.
Melendez holds on to Tipton around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Melendez tries to lock up and control but Tipton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melendez can't escape the position.
Melendez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tipton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tipton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Melendez is looking to get to half guard.
Melendez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Tipton lands a big shot there that rocks Melendez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tipton wants to control the pace but Melendez is squirming around nicely.
Melendez wants to hold on but Tipton pushes him away.
Melendez can't escape the position.
Melendez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tipton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Melendez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tipton.
Tipton wants to control the pace but Melendez is squirming around nicely.
Melendez tries to hold on but Tipton pushes him away. #T4#
Melendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melendez wants to control but Tipton is having none of it.
Tipton wants to control the action but instead Melendez gets a body lock and reverses into Tipton's guard! Nice work!
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Tipton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melendez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T5#
Tipton stands up over Melendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melendez's guard.
Melendez is trying to get back to full guard.
Tipton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Melendez trying to control here.
Tipton prevents Melendez from improving his position.#T6#
Tipton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Melendez tries to hold on but Tipton pushes him away.
Melendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tipton working Melendez over with strikes here.
Tipton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Melendez hang on?
Melendez tries to hold on but Tipton pushes him away. #T7#
Melendez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tipton avoids the attempt from Melendez to control.
Tipton landing punches.
Melendez tries to lock up and control but Tipton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melendez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tipton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Melendez hang on?
Tipton loads up with a big shot that hurts Melendez! He's pulled Tipton in close but Tipton has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Melendez survive? More strikes from Tipton and Melendez is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton is the new bantamweight champion!
An intense looking Byron Tipton took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I just beat the former champ...AGAIN! My first title defense has been a success!'.

Event: PF2 - Hate vs Huia
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Tipton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Melendez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tipton lands a left hand.
Melendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tipton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but Tipton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Melendez with that takedown attempt.
Melendez closes the distance but Tipton moves to the side
and Tipton counters with a stiff right hand.
Melendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tipton is fending him off so far but Melendez persists. Nope, Tipton circles away and we're back to standing.
Tipton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez shoots for a takedown but Tipton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tipton throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Tipton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tipton showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Tipton wants to free his trapped foot but Melendez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tipton trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Tipton prevents Melendez from improving his position.
Tipton is looking to advance position but Melendez won't allow it. #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.
Melendez wants to control but Tipton is keeping busy.
Melendez won't allow Tipton to pass to mount. #SUB#
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tipton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tipton wants to control but Melendez is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Melendez wants to control but Tipton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Melendez with a poor takedown
and Tipton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Tipton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melendez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tipton with the ground and pound but Melendez regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
Melendez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melendez looking to control.
Melendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tipton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melendez defends it easily.
Melendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Melendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Tipton working for a triangle but Melendez defends it easily. #SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tipton is trying to control the position but Melendez postures up.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tipton has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Melendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton controls Melendez momentarily but Melendez frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Melendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but Tipton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tipton jabs at Melendez's body.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but Tipton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tipton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Melendez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tipton to the mat! Tipton manages to get full guard.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tipton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melendez slips nicely into half guard.
Melendez working over Tipton with some ground and pound. Tipton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Melendez drops an elbow to the side of Tipton's head.
Tipton wants to sweep but Melendez has passed to side control!#T7#
Melendez wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.
Tipton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tipton gets back to half guard.
Tipton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melendez with a nice head shot there.#T8#
Melendez looking to sit in guard and control but Tipton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Melendez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tipton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tipton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tipton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Melendez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tipton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tipton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tipton advances to mount. #T9#
Tipton prevents Melendez from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tipton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Melendez is desperately trying to improve his position but Tipton has a good base and remains in mount.
Tipton unloads with some shots from mount but Melendez bucks and avoids them well.
Tipton throws some wild stikes that Melendez manages to avoid easily.
Melendez is squirming around, avoiding Tipton's attempts to control the action.
Melendez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melendez wants to control but Tipton is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Melendez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melendez has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Tipton pushes Melendez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Melendez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tipton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tipton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Tipton breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tipton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tipton is nestled in close to Melendez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Melendez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tipton.
Melendez is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Tipton trying to mount his opponent but Melendez defends it. #SUB#
Melendez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melendez is looking to control Tipton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melendez avoid being mounted?
Tipton passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Tipton.
Melendez controls the position.#T2#
Tipton lands a nice shot to the head.
Tipton with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Tipton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tipton cracks Melendez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tipton is landing with some decent strikes but Melendez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Melendez is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melendez wants to hold on but Tipton pushes him away.
Oh Melendez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Tipton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Melendez is on top in guard.
Melendez seems to have got his legs back now.
Melendez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Tipton wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
Melendez trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom.
Byron Tipton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melendez content to stall in guard here.
Tipton looking for a sweep. Not yet Tipton, not yet.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tipton is looking for a triangle but Melendez pushes his legs off easily.
Tipton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tipton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tipton is breathing heavily.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Tipton is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Tipton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Melendez stacks Tipton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Melendez!
Melendez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Melendez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tipton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melendez's best efforts.
Tipton is trying to get back to full guard.
Melendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Tipton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tipton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tipton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tipton keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Melendez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tipton. #TD2#
Tipton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Melendez's guard.
Melendez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Melendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tipton preventing the sweep.
Tipton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melendez is keeping the position for now.
Melendez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tipton's guard. #REVR##T8#
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tipton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melendez with a nice head shot there.
Melendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Melendez pushing down on Tipton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Tipton is not content to let Melendez control the position.
Melendez is nestled in close to Tipton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Melendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Melendez slows the pace down in half guard.
Melendez stalling away here and it's allowed Tipton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tipton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melendez is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Tipton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tipton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Tipton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melendez was covering up waiting for the punch and Tipton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Melendez wants to sweep here but Tipton controlling him for the moment.
Melendez is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton postures up in Melendez's guard and throws a big left but Melendez blocks it.
Melendez keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.
Melendez looking to control. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Melendez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tipton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Melendez looks for a takedown but Tipton sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Tipton closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Tipton.
Melendez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tipton after a bit of a struggle. #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.
Tipton is working Melendez over against the ropes.
Melendez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tipton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tipton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Melendez with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Tipton moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tipton has clasped his hands together around Melendez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tipton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Melendez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tipton connects with a decent elbow.
Tipton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Tipton working the strikes but Melendez uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T3#
Melendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melendez is refusing to be controlled, as Tipton sits in half guard.
Melendez is pressing down on Tipton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tipton postures up.
Tipton wants to control from the top but Melendez keeps moving.
Melendez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tipton thuds a left hand into Melendez's body.#CL2#
Tipton rushes Melendez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Tipton pushes Melendez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tipton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Tipton manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tipton closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tipton.
Melendez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tipton is defending well.#T5#
Tipton prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Tipton as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tipton. #TD2#
Tipton has picked Melendez up - he's going for a ride! Tipton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Melendez tries to roll over but Tipton keeps him under control.
Melendez trying to control from the bottom.
Melendez is looking to improve his position.
Tipton wants to pass the guard but Melendez is defending well. #T6#
Melendez is trying to control but Tipton passes into side control!
Melendez stops Tipton from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Tipton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tipton working away.
Byron Tipton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Tipton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Melendez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melendez wants to control but Tipton is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Tipton there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tipton trying to control but Melendez is having none of it. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Melendez regains half guard.
Melendez is trying to control but can't.
Melendez is not content to let Tipton control the position.
Melendez is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tipton passes to full mount! #T9#
Tipton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tipton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Melendez hang on?
Melendez tries to reverse the position but Tipton maintains control.
Tipton unloads with some shots from mount but Melendez bucks and avoids them well.
Tipton lands a couple of good shots and Melendez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tipton has Melendez flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton tries to get the hooks in deep but Melendez pushed the leg off.
Anthony Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tipton punches the canvas rather than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Tipton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tipton 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Byron Tipton!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Byron Tipton!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Byron Tipton!

Byron Tipton wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Byron Tipton stared into the camera and said 'I just beat the champ. This means I AM the champ!'.

Event: PF1 - Champions Born
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Weber slips under a jab.
Weber tries to clinch up but Tipton circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Tipton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Weber gets a clinch.
Tipton avoids a wild elbow strike from Weber.
Tipton can't find room to land a body shot as Weber controls the action.
Tipton blocks an elbow strike.
Tipton dodges an elbow strike from Weber.
Tipton tries to work over Weber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Tipton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tipton or perhaps it was just good defense by Weber, which made it look bad.
Weber tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tipton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton connects with a body shot that sends Weber's belly button to the back.
Tipton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weber blocks a jab.
Weber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tipton avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Weber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tipton.
Tipton throws a right hand that Weber ducks under and follows up with a left that Weber also avoids with ease.#TD#
Tipton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Weber!#SUB#
Tipton has an Americana. Weber didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tipton is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tipton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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