Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 510: Deane VS Benandonner
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Packer is predictable there
and Kish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kish steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kish scores with a jab. Packer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kish avoids a kick to the body.
Packer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Kish had a free shot at his head there.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Kish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kish throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
Kish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Packer with a body shot.
Packer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Kish counters with a stiff right hand.
Kish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Packer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Packer tries to clinch up but Kish circles away and keeps his distance.
Kish throws a shot to the body.
Packer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Kish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Packer misses with a double jab
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kish lands an overhand right.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Packer. That snapped Kish's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kish.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kish tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kish has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Kish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Packer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kish.
A countering left hand to the body from Kish misses.
Kish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kish darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Packer misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Packer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer swings widly with a right hand
and Kish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer throws a combination. Kish tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kish throws a series of strikes that have Packer backpedaling.
Packer 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.
Packer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Packer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kish's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Packer misses with a combination
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Packer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer misses with a combination
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kish circles away.
And Kish responds with a good body kick, but Packer manages to step out the way in time.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer misses with a double jab
letting Kish counter with a right hand.
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Kish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer misses with a shot to the body
and Kish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kish has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kish blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Kish dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ford Kish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Packer throws a combination that misses
and Kish counters with a nice body shot.
Kish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kish blocks a head kick by Packer.
Kish keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kish scores with a hook.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kish scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Packer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kish lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Kish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Packer.
Kish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kish is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Packer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kish's head backwards.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Kish counters with a right hand to the body.
Kish scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kish scores with a body shot.
Kish has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kish lands a head shot.
Kish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Packer doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer tries to land a body kick
and Kish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Packer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kish works over Packer's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Packer throws a head kick that misses
and Kish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer tries to clinch but Kish moves away
and Kish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kish cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Packer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Packer misses with a kick to the body
and Kish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kish tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Packer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Kish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.
Packer misses with a right hand
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
Packer misses with an uppercut
letting Kish counter with a right hand.
Kish moves out of range of the strikes.
Kish follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kish lands a glancing blow to the side of Packer's head.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Packer has time to react.
Packer misses with a body shot
and Kish counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Kish lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer tries to clinch up
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Kish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Kish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Packer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kish counters with a body kick that stops Packer in his tracks momentarily.
Kish scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Kish. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Kish showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Packer throws a lazy head kick
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford Kish is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Packer misses with a double jab
and Kish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Packer tries to clinch
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer misses with a body punch
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Packer throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kish counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kish thuds a left hand into Packer's body.#T1#
Kish staying out of range there.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kish counters with a right hand to the body.
Packer misses with a jab to the body
and Kish counters with a right hand to the body.
Packer throws a lazy head kick
letting Kish counter with a right hand.
Packer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab.
Kish cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Kish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Packer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Kish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Kish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Packer looks to land a body kick but Kish moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kish.
Kish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Packer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Packer misses with a jab to the body
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kish swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
A countering left hand to the body from Kish misses.#T3#
Packer leaves Kish with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer misses with a lunging right hand
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kish counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kish counters with a nice body shot.
Kish scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kish connects with a leg kick.
Kish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Kish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Kish lets loose with a powerful body kick. Packer will feel that in the morning.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kish checks it well.
Kish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Kish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kish counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Packer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ford Kish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kish 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ford Kish!
An intense looking Ford Kish took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I wanna take this moment, to tell all these beautiful fans in the crowd... Look at the person next to you and realize they would kill you for your food if their life depended on it. So dont have me next to you.'.

Event: GC 506: Sanchez VS Galgo
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coooie Cobber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Packer swats away the attempt to clinch by Coooie Cobber.
Packer is looking to counter punch.
Packer misses with a right hand
and Coooie Cobber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Packer.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coooie Cobber is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Packer with a body shot.
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coooie Cobber thuds his right hand into Packer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coooie Cobber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coooie Cobber throws a series of punches but Packer avoids them all with ease.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Coooie Cobber misses with a combination
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer takes one on the button.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber rushes Packer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Packer misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Coooie Cobber gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Coooie Cobber.
Packer digs a right hand underneath Coooie Cobber's ribcage. Coooie Cobber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Coooie Cobber scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Coooie Cobber lands a right hand.
Coooie Cobber tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Packer. #T2#
Packer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Coooie Cobber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer working aggressively here.
Coooie Cobber scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coooie Cobber slips a jab from Packer.
Coooie Cobber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer misses with the combination.
Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Packer.
Packer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Coooie Cobber cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the body from Packer misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Coooie Cobber feints a jab promting Packer to slip. Coooie Cobber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Packer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Coooie Cobber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coooie Cobber.
Packer is breathing heavily.
Coooie Cobber scores with a one two! Packer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Coooie Cobber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut
and Coooie Cobber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coooie Cobber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Packer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coooie Cobber is out of range.
Coooie Cobber tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coooie Cobber lands with a hook. Packer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Packer looks for the body kick but Coooie Cobber saw that one coming.
Coooie Cobber jabs Packer right on the nose. Packer blinks but takes it well.
Coooie Cobber is looking to clinch.
Coooie Cobber is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Packer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Coooie Cobber lands a nice hook to Packer's body. Packer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coooie Cobber is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Coooie Cobber scores with a jab.
Packer is looking to clinch but Coooie Cobber is avoiding it.
Coooie Cobber appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coooie Cobber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coooie Cobber works the jab nicely.
Packer throws a combination that misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a left to the body.
Coooie Cobber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coooie Cobber scores with a hook to the body. Packer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Coooie Cobber.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coooie Cobber works the jab nicely.
Coooie Cobber moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coooie Cobber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer tries to clinch there but Coooie Cobber circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Coooie Cobber 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#
Coooie Cobber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Coooie Cobber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Coooie Cobber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coooie Cobber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Coooie Cobber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andy Coooie Cobber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Packer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coooie Cobber avoids the body shot from Packer.
Packer moves to clinch but Coooie Cobber breaks away
and Coooie Cobber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer throws a combination that misses
and Coooie Cobber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coooie Cobber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer throws a lazy body kick
and Coooie Cobber counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Coooie Cobber lands a left and a right that send Packer crashing to the mat, dazed. Coooie Cobber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Packer is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Coooie Cobber and Packer falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Coooie Cobber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Coooie Cobber!
In his post fight interview, Andy Coooie Cobber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 491: Pereira VS Bispen
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
OConnor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Packer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer misses with the combination.
OConnor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Packer does no damage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but OConnor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Packer. #T1#
OConnor wants to stall.
OConnor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Packer walks away with a smile on his face. OConnor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Packer lands with a nice body punch.
Packer wants to clinch up but OConnor keeps it at a distance.
OConnor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Packer throws an overhand right that lands on OConnor's shoulder, as OConnor tries to avoid the shot.
And OConnor tries to counter it with a takedown but Packer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
OConnor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OConnor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor. #BC2#
OConnor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer throws a head kick that misses
letting OConnor counter with a right hand. #T2#
OConnor misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.
Packer works OConnor's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Packer is predictable there
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnor circles away.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on OConnor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Packer misses with a left hand
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Packer rushes OConnor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer blocks an elbow strike from OConnor.
Packer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William OConnor.
OConnor takes a shot to the head.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
OConnor avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but OConnor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnor misses with a knee to the head.
Packer pushes OConnor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
OConnor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer misses with some punches. #BC2#
OConnor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
OConnor gets tackled into the cage by Packer. Packer maintains the clinch.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer tries a knee to the head but OConnor blocks it.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OConnor controlling the action here for a moment.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
Packer lands a left hand.
Packer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OConnor's efforts to push away.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Packer up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OConnor. #BC2#
OConnor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer looks to land a combination but OConnor avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OConnor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
OConnor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Packer as OConnor tries to tie him up.
A short left from Packer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer 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#
Packer throws a poor cross that misses
and OConnor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OConnor staying out of range there.
Packer looks to throw the jab but OConnor is out of range.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but OConnor avoids it.
OConnor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Packer misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and OConnor moves into the clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
OConnor jumps guard but Packer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packer gets through OConnor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
OConnor breaks from the clinch.
Packer looks to land a combination but OConnor avoids it well.
OConnor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Todd Packer is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
OConnor moves out of range as Packer strikes.
OConnor is looking for the big counter here.
Packer tries to clinch up
and OConnor counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Packer misses.
Packer sets himself, and OConnor steps forward looking for the clinch! Packer avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OConnor moves away from the strike by Packer.
Packer throws a series of punches but OConnor avoids them all with ease.
OConnor wants to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch position.
Packer tries to clinch there but OConnor circles away.
OConnor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Packer misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and OConnor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packer won't be happy with that. #T2#
OConnor scoring with punches from side control.
OConnor working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
OConnor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
OConnor scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Packer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OConnor tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it.
OConnor is taking a breather. Packer 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.
Packer is looking for a sweep. OConnor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Packer is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Packer trying to control here.
OConnor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
OConnor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
OConnor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Packer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OConnor.
OConnor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
OConnor is thwarting Packer's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. OConnor connects with a nice short shot to Packer's temple.
OConnor is trying to control the action in half guard but Packer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OConnor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OConnor is pressing down on Packer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Packer is holding on for now.
Packer tries to roll over but OConnor keeps him under control.
OConnor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor misses with a head shot. Packer uses the momentum to regain guard.
Packer 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William OConnor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Packer misses the body punch
and OConnor counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
OConnor pushes Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer working aggressively here.
OConnor dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OConnor can do to turn this around?
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor avoiding damage.
OConnor has Packer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Packer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnor backwards. #T1#
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body. #TD2#
OConnor pulls guard.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but OConnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OConnor wants to sweep but no luck.
OConnor looking to control but Packer passes into half guard.
OConnor is looking to control Packer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OConnor avoid being mounted?
Packer content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Packer blocks the strikes from OConnor.
Packer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
William OConnor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
OConnor actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Packer is working away from the top position though.
OConnor is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Packer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OConnor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Packer defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Packer, as that shot connected.
OConnor avoids a punch combination nicely.
OConnor is looking for the big counter here.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.
OConnor blocks a head kick by Packer.
OConnor wants to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on OConnor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Packer lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Packer.
OConnor misses with the combination.
Packer throws a series of punches but OConnor moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from OConnor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OConnor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OConnor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Packer.
OConnor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Packer throws a left and a right that both miss
and OConnor counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at OConnor to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Packer 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: GC 480: Fritz VS Shakes
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Packer throws the left hand but Camden avoids the punch easily.
Camden misses with a kick to the body.
Camden wants to clinch up but Packer keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.#CL2#
Camden instigates a clinch.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Camden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camden.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camden.
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Camden controlling the action here for a moment.
Camden avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.#T1#
Camden lands a knee to the body.
Camden lands a left hand.
Packer avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
Camden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Camden landing knees to the body.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Camden avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer.
Camden avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Camden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camden's elbow. #T2#
Camden lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camden pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Camden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Packer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camden blocks it with crossed arms.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Camden lands with a short shot to the head.
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Packer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Camden backwards.
Camden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Camden works on Packer's body with a couple of short punches.
Camden prevents a body shot from Packer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer. #T3#
Camden's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Camden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camden avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Camden stalls.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.
Camden working Packer over with knees to the body.#T4#
Packer managing to block the knees to the body from Camden.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Packer.
Packer lands a good knee to the midsection. Camden won't want to take too many of those.
Packer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Camden in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Camden looks winded!
Packer working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camden backwards.
Packer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camden.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Camden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaco Camden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Packer circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Camden takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Packer on the inside.
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Packer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Packer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Camden has Packer pressed against the cage.
Packer misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camden.
Camden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body.
Packer connects with a knee to the head.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Packer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Camden lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Camden lands with a right to the head.
Camden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camden.
Packer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camden scores with a shoulder strike.
Camden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camden.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land. #T2#
Come on Camden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Camden presses Packer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Camden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camden is stalling here.
Camden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Packer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camden.
Camden throws an elbow but it misses.
Camden scores a nice knee to the body.
Camden blocking some punches.
Camden lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Camden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packer avoids it.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Camden uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camden prevents a body shot from Packer.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
Camden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer.
A short left from Camden. #BC2#
Camden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Packer.#T4##CL2#
Camden clinches with his opponent.
Packer working aggressively here.
Camden blocks an uppercut.
Camden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
Camden blocking some punches.
Camden lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camden lands an elbow inside.
Camden blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
Camden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Packer managing to block the knees to the body from Camden.
Packer looking to throw knees to the head but Camden is blocking nicely.
Camden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco Camden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaco Camden's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Packer pushes him off.
Camden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer lands a nice looking body kick.
Camden tries to clinch there but Packer circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.
Camden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Packer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Camden moves into range and clinches up with Packer.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Camden blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden lands a good knee to the midsection. Packer won't want to take too many of those.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Camden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camden.
Camden effectively controlling the action here.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packer avoids it.#T1##BC2#
Camden manages to break the clinch.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Camden darts in and clinches Packer up against the cage.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Camden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Camden blocks an uppercut.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body.
Camden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camden taking a breather.
Camden tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Camden throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Camden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Camden stalling in the clinch but Packer improves position.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camden scores with a hook to the body.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Camden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packer is defending well for now.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body.
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camden.
Camden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Packer or not.
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camden. #T3#
Camden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Camden obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
Camden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camden lands a shot to the body.
Packer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camden tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Camden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
A bit of stalling here from Camden.
Packer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Camden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packer is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer. #T4#
Camden blocks an uppercut.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Camden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Camden.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Camden.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camden blocks the elbow strike.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packer avoids it.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camden backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Camden stalling the fight.
Camden digs a right hand underneath Packer's ribcage. Packer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Camden to work.
Camden leaning against his opponent.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaco Camden!
Jaco Camden very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 476: Don VS Ekwall
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Maenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Packer.
Maenpaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Packer.
A jab from Packer misses.
Maenpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Packer clinches with his opponent.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
A short left from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maenpaa blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer lands an elbow just above Maenpaa 's eye. #T1##BC2#
Maenpaa breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Packer.
A punch lands to the side of Packer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maenpaa looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Maenpaa thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
A right-left combo lands from Packer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa scores with a jab to the head.
Packer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Packer moves away from the strike by Maenpaa. #T2#
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Packer walks into a stiff left hand from Maenpaa.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
Maenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Maenpaa moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maenpaa looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer misses with a hook. Maenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Maenpaa lands the left hand.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
Maenpaa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Maenpaa clinches up against the cage.
Packer lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maenpaa dips to his left and cracks Packer with an uppercut!#CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maenpaa.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Maenpaa works on Packer's body with a couple of short punches.
Maenpaa lands a body shot.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer looking to throw knees to the head but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maenpaa's defenses.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Packer.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Packer prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa works over Packer's head and body with a nice combination.
Packer misses with a looping right.
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Packer.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Maenpaa misses its intended target.
Packer slips under a jab.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer throws a big shot that misses.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maenpaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maenpaa moves away.
Maenpaa cracks Packer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Maenpaa coming out on top.
Maenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
Maenpaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Packer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Maenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer clobbers Maenpaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Maenpaa rushes Packer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.
Packer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Maenpaa blocks a body shot from Packer.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa misses with some punches. #T3#
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Packer misses with some punches.
Maenpaa cracks Packer with a nice body shot.
Maenpaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Packer.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
A right hand to the body from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
Maenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Maenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Packer prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa. #BC2#
Maenpaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Maenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maenpaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Maenpaa clinches up against the cage.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Maenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maenpaa looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Maenpaa takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Packer slips a straight right by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Maenpaa finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Packer moves out of range as Maenpaa strikes.
Maenpaa avoids the body shot from Packer. #CL2#
Packer gets tackled into the cage by Maenpaa. Maenpaa maintains the clinch.
Packer missing with knees to the body.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Maenpaa pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards. #T1#
Maenpaa blocks an elbow strike.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Maenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maenpaa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Maenpaa drives through and clinches with Packer against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa lands a left hand. #T2#
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.
A short left from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a body punch.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but Maenpaa blocks with his arms.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer misses with some punches.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa - that landed with a thud.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Packer is rocked!
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
Oh Packer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maenpaa lands a shot to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa - that landed with a thud.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa throws a big uppercut that drops Packer! More strikes from Maenpaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Packer lies dazed against the cage as Maenpaa celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa!

Event: GC 472: Rahl VS Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Dier misses with a body shot
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dier misses with a low kick.
Eric Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dier misses with a low kick.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Dier counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier misses with a leg kick
and Packer counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Packer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Packer.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Packer counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Dier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dier scores with the left hand. Packer knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Dier.
Dier moves out of range as Packer strikes.
It looked like Dier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Dier is looking to counter punch.
Packer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dier.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dier loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Dier misses its target.#T1#
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer throws a series of strikes that have Dier backpedaling.
Packer misses with the combination.
Dier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Packer looks to land a combination but Dier avoids it well.
Dier takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Dier misses with a body shot.
Packer checks a leg kick nicely.
Dier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dier.
Dier throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer. #T2##TD#
Dier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier is looking to stall here but Packer recovers full guard.
Dier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer has momentary wrist control but Dier slips an elbow through the middle.
Dier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dier trying to control the action but Packer is working from the bottom.
Dier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Packer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Dier throws a strike aimed at the side of Packer's head but Packer avoids it well.
Dier is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Packer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dier'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.
Dier wants to control but Packer is keeping him busy.
Packer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dier with the ground and pound but Packer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dier tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packer keeps working.
Well, if Dier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dier wants to advance to full mount but Packer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dier wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dier is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eric Dier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Dier's cut.
That's time! Dier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dier throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer tries to bum rush Dier with a series of wild strikes but Dier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dier.
Dier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Packer lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Packer.
Packer blocks a low kick nicely.
Packer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Packer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Packer checks the leg kick.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Dier clinches with his opponent.
Dier effectively controlling the action here.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Dier's head.
Dier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dier manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer misses with a wild combination.
Dier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Dier misses with a leg kick.
Packer tries to move into range but Dier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dier.
Dier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Packer's head.
Packer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Packer misses with a double jab.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Dier misses with a left hand
and Packer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
Dier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dier swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Dier circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier misses the jab.#T2#
Dier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Packer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dier was well out of range. Poor timing from Packer.
Dier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eric Dier is winning the standup battle so far.
Dier shoots in looking for a takedown. Packer tries to sprawl out of it but Dier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Packer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Dier backs off Packer throws a huge counter combo but Dier manages to avoid it all.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dier checks a leg kick.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer avoids the body shot from Dier.
Packer walks into a jab.
Packer checks a low kick from Dier.
Packer lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Dier has managed to clinch.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dier uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##TD#
Dier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Packer is trying to keep an underhook but Dier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dier is controlling the pace.
Dier is just content to waste time from the top position. Packer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Dier from controlling successfully.
Dier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Packer 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.#T4#
Packer trying to control the position here.
Dier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Dier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Packer looking for a sweep. Not yet Packer, not yet.
Packer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Packer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Dier from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dier throws a leg kick which misses Packer's front leg but catches the back leg as Packer tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Dier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Dier'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dier defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Dier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dier.
Dier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Packers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Packer.
Dier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Dier.
Packer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Packer just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dier. That's going to slow Packer down.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Packer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dier.
A shot to the body from Dier misses
and Packer counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dier.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Dier moves away and avoids it.
Dier lands a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Packer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dier backwards.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Dier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Dier breaks from the clinch.
Dier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Packer.
It seemed like Packer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dier throws a good cross that connects.
Dier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer throws a right hand that Dier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dier also avoids with ease.
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dier lands a nice shot that snaps Packer's head back.
Dier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Eric Dier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Dier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Packer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dier content to stall in guard here.
Dier trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Dier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dier trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Dier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eric Dier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Dier trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Packer has control of Dier's left arm, preventing Dier from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dier sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
Packer works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dier, as that shot connected.
Dier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Dier throws a leg kick
enabling Packer to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dier scoring well with a low kick there.
Dier throws a sloppy body shot
and Packer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Dier takes an elbow to the temple.
Dier blocking some punches.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Dier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dier, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Dier!
Eric Dier 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: GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bibi attempts a counter takedown but Packer avoids it well and moves away.
Chris Bibi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bibi misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bibi misses with a wild body shot.
Bibi shoots for a takedown but Packer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been told by Bibi's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bibi lands a nice shot that snaps Packer's head back.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Bibi.
Bibi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Packer counter with a right hand.
Packer throws an overhand right that lands on Bibi's shoulder, as Bibi tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bibi misses with a body punch.
Bibi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer stops a takedown attempt from Bibi.
Bibi swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer. #CUT2#It looks like Chris Bibi has been cut.
Bibi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Bibi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Bibi in his tracks for a moment.
Packer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Bibi throws a head punch that misses.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bibi backwards.
Bibi has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Bibi's head.
Bibi tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bibi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bibi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Bibi in his tracks for a moment.
Packer keeps control of Bibi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bibi backwards.
Bibi tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Bibi misses with a punch to the body.
Bibi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bibi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Bibi in his tracks for a moment.
Bibi trying to stall but Packer improves his position.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bibi takes a shot to the head.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Packer.
Packer lands a shot to the body.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Bibi is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Packer.
Oh Bibi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Packer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bibi's efforts to push away.
Bibi seems to have got his legs back now.
Packer lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Chris Bibi's cut is getting worse.
Packer lands a right hand.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bibi backwards.
Packer gets through Bibi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer lands a big knee! That's hurt Bibi! Oh, he's all over the place! Packer lands another knee that sends Bibi to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Packer!

Event: GC 461: Garcia VS McGuire
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer lands a head kick!
Packer sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Packer.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Packer scores with a jab.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Packer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Packer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Packer under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Packer works the jab nicely.
A solid body kick from Packer.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Packer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Packer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Packer defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Packer.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Packer tries to clinch up.
A big right from Smith misses.
Packer lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Packer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Packer thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2##KD2#
Packer drops Smith with a left and a right! Oh, Smith is hurt - Packer dives into side control looking to finish!
Smith is breathing heavily.
Packer taking a breather here.
Smith misses with a strike from the bottom.
Packer controls the position.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Packer keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Packer taking a breather here.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Packer happy to just control the position for now.
Smith tries to bench press Packer off him but Packer keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Packer working the head and body with strikes.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is trying to control Packer's posture but Packer avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Packer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Packer is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Packer lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Packer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Packer counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Packer to acknowledge the strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Smith.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer with a jab.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Packer gets a clinch.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Packer has managed to clinch.
Smith tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Packer tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Packer gets a clinch.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands a nice 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!
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer. #T2#
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Packer is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Packer prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #T3#
Packer misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith working aggressively here.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Packer lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Smith. #T4#
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd Packer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packer blocking some punches.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer scores with a knee to the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Packer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Packer.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Packer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Packer tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer. #T1#
A left lands for Packer.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Packer and sends Smith crashing to the mat! Packer follows him down to the mat - Smith regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Smith moves into full guard.
Packer preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Packer won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Packer wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith controls Packer momentarily but Packer frees himself.
Mike Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Packer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Packer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Packer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Packer's back!
Smith has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Packer.
Packer covering up well and avoiding damage.
Smith throws strikes from the back but Packer rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Packer.#T3#
Packer controlling the position.
Smith works over Packer with some ground and pound from guard.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Packer is controlling Smith's posture.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Packer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #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.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Packer content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Smith looking for subs off his back but Packer has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Packer 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!
Mike Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back.'.

Event: GC 459: Flair VS Galeos
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Packer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mason or perhaps it was just good defense by Packer, which made it look bad.
Mason tries a low kick but Packer avoids it.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Mason fails with the takedown
and Packer counters with a left to the body.
Mason takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Nice shot by Mason.
Mason ducks right into an uppercut from Packer. #CUT2#It looks like Jason Mason has been cut.
Packer connects with a looping right hand.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer works over Mason's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a low kick as Packer jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Mason there.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Packer stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mason wants to slow Packer down by chopping away at his legs.
Mason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Packer to score with a decent uppercut.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Packer misses.
Packer throws a one two combo.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mason scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Packer doesn't seem bothered though.
Packer throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Packer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason digs a good hook to Packer's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Mason's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Packer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
A low kick from Mason is predictable there
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Packer lands with a cross.
Packer misses with a double jab.
Mason throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.
Mason throws a good cross that connects.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mason throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Packer wants to clinch.
Packer swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mason connects with a single shot there.
Jason Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer blocks the body kick.
Mason lands with a right hand. #T3#
Mason misses with a hook
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason throws a shot to the body.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Packer lands a really nice looking cross but Mason seems unphased.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Mason lands a slapping body shot.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Packer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Packer throws out a counter right but Mason avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Packer.
Mason is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mason throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Packer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason wants to land a leg kick but Packer is out of range.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mason scores with a hook.
Mason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Packer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Packer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Packer swinging wildly here.
Mason is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Packer.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Mason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Packer throws a leg kick but Mason sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mason lands with an overhand left.
Mason is looking to chop away at Packer's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mason dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
That's time! Mason's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packer slips a jab from Mason.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Packer.
Packer avoids the body shot from Mason.
A head kick from Mason lands but Packer takes it in his stride.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason shoots in and drives through. Packer sprawls well.
Packer defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Packer defending well as Mason loads up on a big left hand.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Mason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason cracks Packer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mason stuns Packer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Packer counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Mason.#T1#
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
Packer 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.
Mason being controlled here momentarily.
Packer wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Packer is keeping the position for now.
Packer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mason controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason tries for a takedown but Packer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Packer coming out on top.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Packer staying out of range there.
Packer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Packer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Packer enables Mason to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Packer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Mason wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mason is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Packer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Packer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mason throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Packer escapes and throws Mason's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Packer keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Mason is trying to control Packer's posture but Packer avoids it.
Mason tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Packer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Packer controls the position from side control.
Packer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mason to see if he's OK.
Mason sneaks back into half guard.
Mason is controlling Packer's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Mason's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Packer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mason under the eye.#CL2#
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Mason is trying to break free.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason lands with a left to the head.
Packer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Packer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Mason.
Mason blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Packer blocking some punches.
Mason takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason tries for a takedown but Packer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Good exchange - Packer coming out on top.#CUT2#Jason Mason's cut is getting worse.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Packer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Packer counters with a big head kick but Mason shrugs it off.
Packer throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason throws a low kick but Packer avoids it.#TD#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jason Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Packer defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer is trying to control but can't.
Mason keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mason is thwarting Packer's attempts to control the position.
Packer is trying to get back to full guard.
Packer wants to control but Mason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Mason missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mason scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mason throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Packer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mason avoids the head kick by Packer.
Mason jabs Packer right on the nose. Packer blinks but takes it well.
Mason connects with a solid leg kick.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Packer but Packer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Packer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jason Mason is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Packer blocks a jab.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Packer scores with a three punch combo!
Packer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Mason!

Event: GC 452: King VS Saunders
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1##CL#
Packer pushes Mollen up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Mollen lands a right hand.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer blocking some punches.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mollen.
Mollen working aggressively here.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mollen.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Mollen lands a left hand.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
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!
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mollen on the inside. #T2#
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer pushes Mollen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen lands a hook that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Mollen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Mollen.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer blocking some punches.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Mollen lands an uppercut.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Packer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mollen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer working aggressively here.
Mollen working aggressively here.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hallis Mollen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mollen swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Packer rushes Mollen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Mollen's head.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer working aggressively here.
Mollen misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Mollen blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Mollen working aggressively here.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen misses with some punches.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer blocking some punches. #T2#
A short right from Mollen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen misses with some punches.
Mollen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mollen backwards.
Mollen working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Mollen.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mollen.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Packer lands an uppercut.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Mollen working aggressively here.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mollen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen misses with some punches.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mollen lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Still in the clinch, Mollen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
A short right from Packer.
Mollen scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hallis Mollen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mollen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Packer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hallis Mollen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mollen keeps the fight on the outside.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Packer is looking to clinch but Mollen is avoiding it.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mollen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
Packer tries to clinch but Mollen is having none of it. #CL#
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Mollen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Mollen lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mollen misses with some punches.
Packer working aggressively here.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mollen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Mollen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Mollen working aggressively here.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen blocking some punches. #T4#
Packer working aggressively here.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
A short left from Mollen.
A short right from Mollen on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mollen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Mollen on the inside.
Mollen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hallis Mollen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mollen 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
A very excited looking Hallis Mollen 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.

Event: GC 447: Case VS Hassan
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Mahogany keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Mahogany manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany thows a left - swing and a miss!
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Packer moves into range and clinches up with Mahogany.#BC2#
Mahogany manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a leg kick.
Mahogany avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahogany fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Mahogany lands a leg kick that knocks Packer off balance momentarily.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahogany throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Packer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Mahogany gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany trying to control from half guard but Packer is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Mahogany is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Packer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Packer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mahogany is trying to work for a kimura but Packer is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mahogany in particular looking to stall.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Packer punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahogany is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Packer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Packer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mahogany. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Mahogany wants to work for an arm triangle but Packer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mahogany blocks the strikes from Packer.
Packer tries to roll over but Mahogany keeps him under control.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Packer is pressing down on Mahogany's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mahogany trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahogany drops back looking for a leg! Packer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Packer manages to kick Mahogany off! Mahogany jumps back into Packer's guard.
Packer wants to sweep here but Mahogany controlling him for the moment.
Packer scores with a nice shot.#T3#
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mahogany thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mahogany controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mahogany trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mahogany drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mahogany jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Mahogany tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mahogany avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Packer moves to clinch but Mahogany breaks away
and Mahogany counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahogany feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahogany swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahogany paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer avoids the head kick by Mahogany.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Mahogany counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mahogany 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.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Packer wants to clinch up but Mahogany keeps it at a distance.
Mahogany keeps the fight on the outside.
Packer moves to clinch but Mahogany breaks away
and Mahogany counters with a good low kick that Packer was not able to check. #CL#
Packer has closed the distance and engaged Mahogany in a clinch.
Packer misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Mahogany gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer tries to strike from the bottom.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer trying to strike off his back.
Mahogany controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mahogany thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Mahogany trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahogany keeping full guard, as Packer tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mahogany working for a triangle but Packer defends it easily.
Packer throws a big elbow that misses.
Mahogany has momentary wrist control but Packer slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##SUB2#
Mahogany is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Packer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mahogany is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Packer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Packer is in close to Mahogany's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Packer defends well.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Mahogany is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Packer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Packer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahogany is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SUB2#
Mahogany has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Packer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Packer cracks Mahogany with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Mahogany escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Packer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Packer lands a couple of digs.
Mahogany avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Packer throwing strikes from guard but Mahogany blocks nicely.
Packer postures up. #SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily.
Mahogany tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mahogany is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Packer defends easily.
Mahogany is breathing heavily.#T4#
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Packer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Packer lands a nice forearm strike.
Mahogany managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Packer.
Packer scores with punches from side control.
Mahogany is trying to improve his position.
Packer throws an elbow but Mahogany slips to the side and avoids it well.
Packer grinds an elbow into Mahogany's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mahogany sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mahogany is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Packer off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Packer right now. #SUB2#
Mahogany working for a choke but Packer is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Mahogany lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.
Mahogany keeps the fight on the outside.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer is looking to clinch but Mahogany is avoiding it.
Mahogany tries a quick counter leg kick but Packer is wise to it.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Packer tries to clinch there but Mahogany circles away.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Mahogany pushes him off.
Mahogany avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Mahogany tries to counter it with a takedown but Packer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany throws a leg kick which misses Packer's front leg but catches the back leg as Packer tries to avoid it.
Mahogany has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Mahogany had a free shot at his head there.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mahogany on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahogany cracks Packer with a good jab.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahogany swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Mahogany tried to score with a low kick but Packer checks it.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Mahogany.#CL#
Packer moves into the clinch successfully.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahogany backwards. #TD2#
Mahogany manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Packer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Packer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mahogany is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Packer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mahogany takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahogany looking to control.
Mahogany avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahogany utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Packer postures up. #SUB2#
Mahogany looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Packer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Packer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mahogany has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Packer has managed to get both his arms back between Mahogany's legs - danger averted.
Rich Mahogany has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahogany bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Packer's guard. #REVB#
Mahogany preventing the sweep.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully.
Packer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Packer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Packer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Mahogany from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Mahogany drops back looking for a leg! Packer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Packer manages to kick Mahogany off! Mahogany jumps back into Packer's guard.
Packer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Packer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mahogany has momentary wrist control but Packer slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Packer defends easily. #SUB2#
Mahogany throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahogany avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Packer with a nice head shot there.
Packer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mahogany trying to keep a closed guard but Packer is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Packer is posturing up here but Mahogany has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Packer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Packer has to tap! Slick submission there by Mahogany!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 442: Enchï¿½rya VS King
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnaar. That's going to slow Packer down. #CL#
Packer darts in and clinches Ragnaar up against the cage.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer avoids the elbow strike from Ragnaar, against the cage.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packer avoids it.
Ragnaar can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Ragnaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer.
Ragnaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer. #BC2#
Ragnaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnaar cracks Packer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Packer walks into a stiff left hand from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ragnaar counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Ragnaar.#CL#
Packer clinches. #T1#
A short right from Ragnaar on the inside. #BC2#
Ragnaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnaar feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down.
Ragnaar lands a jab to the nose.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnaar circles away. #CL#
Packer darts in and clinches Ragnaar up against the cage.
Ragnaar tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Ragnaar back against the cage.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnaar blocking some punches.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnaar fails to land.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands an uppercut.
Packer blocks a body shot from Ragnaar.
Packer misses with some punches.
Ragnaar throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Ragnaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnaar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer tries to clinch up but Ragnaar circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Ragnaar scores with a three punch combo!
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Ragnaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnaar swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Ragnaar lands with a kick to the temple. Packer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Packer drives through and clinches with Ragnaar against the cage.
Ragnaar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Ragnaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar cracks Packer with a nice body shot.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is working Packer over against the cage.
Ragnaar digs a right hand underneath Packer's ribcage. Packer let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Ragnaar breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnaar scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Good leg kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that Packer semi-blocks.
Ragnaar lands the left hand.
Ragnaar connects with a single shot there.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Packer has closed the distance and engaged Ragnaar in a clinch.
Ragnaar lands a body punch.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Packer managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnaars head.
Ragnaar can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnaar tries a knee to the head but Packer blocks it.
Ragnaar trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnaar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnaar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Nice elbow from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnaar can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ragnaar.
Packer misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer blocks an elbow strike from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Ragnaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Ragnaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ragnaar scores with a hook.
Ragnaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnaar keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnaar. That's going to slow Packer down.
Ragnaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnaar. Packer shrugs it off though.
Packer tries to clinch up but Ragnaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Packer wants to clinch.
Packer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar 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.
Nice shot lands for Ragnaar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ragnaar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Packer if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Packer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Ragnaar pushes him off.
Ragnaar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Packer momentarily.
Ragnaar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ragnaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ragnaar counters with a good low kick that Packer was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Ragnaar.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ragnaar scores with a shot to the body.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packer moves to clinch but Ragnaar breaks away
and Ragnaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down. #CL#
Packer darts in and clinches Ragnaar up against the cage.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ragnaar throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer. #T2#
Ragnaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnaar blocks an uppercut.
Packer dodges an elbow strike from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ragnaar lands an elbow inside.
Ragnaar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Packer working aggressively here.
Ragnaar is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar lands a right hand.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer. #BC2#
Ragnaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnaar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packer avoids the head kick by Ragnaar.
Packer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ragnaar feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down.
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Packer. That did some damage!
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Ragnaar pushes him off.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Packer tries to move into range but Ragnaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnaar.
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Packer blocks a head kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Packer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Packer's front leg but catches the back leg as Packer tries to avoid it.
Ragnaar swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Ragnaar counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Ragnaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Packer tries to clinch up but Ragnaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnaar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ragnaar scores with a jab to the head.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Packers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Packer wants to clinch up but Ragnaar keeps it at a distance.
Ragnaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Packer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnaar circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Ragnaar - just one landing. #CL#
Packer forces Ragnaar back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ragnaar breaks the clinch.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer wants to clinch up but Ragnaar keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar 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#
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ragnaar counters with an outside leg kick.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ragnaar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnaar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ragnaar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Packer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ragnaar counters with a left to the body.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnaar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ragnaar tries a quick counter leg kick but Packer is wise to it.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Packer wants to clinch up but Ragnaar keeps it at a distance.
Ragnaar misses with a series of wild punches.
Ragnaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Packer in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Ragnaar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Packer tries to clinch up but Ragnaar circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnaar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ragnaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnaar.
Packer darts in trying to clinch
and Ragnaar counters with a left to the body.
Packer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Packer wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that Packer semi-blocks.
Ragnaar lands with a nice body kick.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick that knocks Packer off balance momentarily.#T2#
Ragnaar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Ragnaar finds it's target.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Ragnaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer wants to clinch up but Ragnaar keeps it at a distance.
Packer tries to clinch there but Ragnaar circles away.
Packer wants to clinch but Ragnaar slips to the side
and Ragnaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnaar lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Ragnaar thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ragnaar catches Packer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar with the inside leg kick.
Ragnaar with a nice calf kick.
Packer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnaar. Ragnaar obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Ragnaar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Packer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragnaar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ragnaar blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnaar.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragnaar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar lands with a right to the head.
Ragnaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnaar working Packer over with knees to the body.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnaar.
A right hand to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Ragnaar lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar - that landed with a thud.
Ragnaar digs a right hand underneath Packer's ribcage. Packer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnaar scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnaar.
Packer avoids the elbow strike from Ragnaar, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnaar obliges.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packer avoids it.
Ragnaar crunches a lovely knee into Packer's ribcage.
Ragnaar throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ragnaar.
Packer managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Ragnaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnaar 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: GC 433: Mollen VS Gonza
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Murillo jumps into guard, dragging Packer to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Packer throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Packer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Packer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murillo looking to control.
Packer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murillo's head.
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer with a nice head shot there.
Murillo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Packer throws a big elbow that misses.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Murillo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Packer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Packer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Packer connects with a couple of short punches.
Packer distracts Murillo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Packer postures up.
Packer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Packer throws a strike but Murillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Packer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Packer lands a decent punch to the body there.
Packer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Murillo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Packer.
Packer throwing strikes from guard but Murillo blocks nicely.
Murillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
Packer postures up in Murillo's guard and throws a big left but Murillo blocks it.
Murillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Packer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Packer is looking to work some ground and pound but Murillo has wrist control.
Packer cracks Murillo with a solid left hand.
Murillo is breathing heavily.
Packer throws an elbow that misses. Murillo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Packer's guard. Nice move by Murillo!#REVR#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Murillo looking to pass the guard.
Packer lands an upkick as Murillo stands over him.
Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Packer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Packer wants to sweep but no luck.
Packer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Packer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Packer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Murillo passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Murillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Packer's head. #T4#
Murillo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Packer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Packer.
Packer lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Murillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Packer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Packer scores with a nice shot.
Packer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Packer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Packer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Packer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Murillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Packer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Packer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Packer striking off his back but it's not causing Murillo any problems.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
That's time! Murillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Packer wants to clinch up but Murillo keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Packer pushes Murillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer. #TD#
Murillo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Packer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Murillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Packer is trying to get back to full guard.
Packer is refusing to be controlled, as Murillo sits in half guard.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murillo.
Packer landing small, sideways elbows.
Todd Packer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Packer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murillo.
Murillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murillo prevents Packer from improving his position.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
Packer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Murillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Murillo 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.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
Packer is looking for a sweep. Murillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Packer gets back to full guard.
Murillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Packer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Packer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Packer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Packer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Murillo landing with the ground and pound.
Packer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Packer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Murillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Packer trying to strike off his back.
Murillo postures up in Packer's guard and throws a big left but Packer blocks it.
Murillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Packer's head.
Packer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Packer throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Packer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Murillo won't allow Packer to sweep him here.
Murillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Packer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Packer has wrist control.
Murillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Packer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Murillo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Packer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Packer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Packer throwing shots but Murillo is blocking nicely. #T3#
Murillo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Packer.
Murillo trying to keep a closed guard but Packer is proving a slippery customer.
Murillo is adopting a defensive guard.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Packer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murillo trying to keep a closed guard but Packer is proving a slippery customer.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Packer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murillo is trying to control the position but Packer postures up.
Packer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murillo's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Packer is working Murillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Packer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Packer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Packer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murillo's guard.
Packer lands strikes from half guard.
Murillo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packer.
Packer winds up and cracks Murillo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Murillo is rocked!
Packer is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Murillo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Packer fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Murillo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Packer! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Packer!

Event: GC 425: Garrett VS Sailcirc
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Gonza rushes Packer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonza.
Gonza blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Gonza has picked Packer up - he's going for a ride! Gonza dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gonza blocks the strikes from Packer.
Gonza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gonza tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it. #SU2#
Gonza stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gonza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Packer walks into a straight right hand from Gonza.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Packer gets tackled into the cage by Gonza. Gonza maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gonza manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gonza. #TD2#
Gonza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Packer on his heels. He'll look to pass Packer's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonza content to stall in guard here.
Packer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
Gonza controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Packer throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SU2#
Gonza stands up and waves to Packer to follow him.
Gonza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Packer on the side of the head.
Gonza swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer tries to clinch but Gonza is having none of it.
Packer takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD2#
Gonza feints and as Packer raises his hands in defense, Gonza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Packer keeping full guard, as Gonza tries to pass. #SU2#
Gonza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Gonza has managed to clinch.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Gonza. #T2#
Gonza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Gonza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Packer wants to clinch.
Packer tries to clinch there but Gonza circles away.
Gonza throws a leg kick which misses Packer's front leg but catches the back leg as Packer tries to avoid it.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Gonza.
Gonza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gonza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Packer moves into range and clinches up with Gonza.
Gonza lands an uppercut.#T3#
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonza.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Gonza pulls guard successfully.
Gonza wants to stand but Packer is controlling the position.
Packer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packer throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Gonza has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Packer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gonza scores with a jab. Packer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer moves out of range as Gonza strikes.#CL2#
Gonza pushes Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer. #BC2#
Gonza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Gonza with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Gonza pushes Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonza controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Gonza manages to pull guard.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Gonza pushes Packer off and gets back to his feet.
Gonza throws out a powerful jab.
Packer wants to clinch up but Gonza keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Gonza both land. Nice combination.
Gonza lands a nice looking body shot.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Gonza to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Gonza clinches up with Packer and pushes him back against the cage.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Gonza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Gonza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Gonza pushes him off.
Packer takes one to the side of the head.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer tries to clinch there but Gonza circles away.
Gonza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Packer closes the distance but Gonza moves to the side
and Gonza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Gonza scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonza trying to control from half guard but Packer is working away.
Packer is trying to get back to full guard.
Packer punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Packer tries to reverse the position but Gonza maintains control.
Gonza looking to control but Packer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonza working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T1#
Packer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gonza in particular looking to stall.
Packer is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Packer is squirming around, avoiding Gonza's attempts to control the action.
Captain Gonza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gonza controlling his opponent.
Packer can't escape the position.
Packer 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.
Gonza wants to control the pace but Packer is squirming around nicely.
Packer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Gonza blocks Packer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Packer is trying desperately to improve position.
Packer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gonza has control of Packer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Packer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gonza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Packer is squirming around, avoiding Gonza's attempts to control the action.
Gonza controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Packer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gonza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Packer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gonza controlling from mount.
Packer is looking to improve his position but Gonza isn't that keen on the idea.
Packer gets back to half guard.#T4#
Gonza is looking to advance position but Packer won't allow it.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Packer is not content to let Gonza control the position.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gonza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Packer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Packer punching from the bottom.
Gonza working Packer over with strikes.
Gonza is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Packer is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Gonza postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Packer to stand up.
Packer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Gonza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Packer is looking to clinch but Gonza is avoiding it.
Packer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Gonza shoots in and bounces Packer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Gonza gets to his feet. Packer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gonza is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Packer can't fight it off and eventually Gonza manages to take the fight to the floor. Packer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Packer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Packer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Packer striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Packer striking off his back but it's not causing Gonza any problems.
Gonza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gonza wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Packer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T1#
Gonza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonza working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gonza passes into half guard.
Packer is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Packer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Packer working to try and regain half guard.
Packer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Gonza looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Packer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gonza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonza is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Gonza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Packer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonza. What's that going to do exactly?
Packer is looking to get to half guard.
Gonza controlling the position easily from mount.
Packer is squirming around, avoiding Gonza's attempts to control the action.
Packer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gonza controlling from mount.
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gonza content just to control the position here. #T3#
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gonza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Captain Gonza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonza blocks Packer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Packer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gonza blocks Packer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Packer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gonza landing strikes from the mount and Packer is in trouble!
Packer is looking to get to half guard.
Gonza lands with some strikes.
Gonza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonza controlling from mount.
Packer working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Packer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gonza. What's that going to do exactly?
Gonza controlling from mount.
Packer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Packer is trying to escape the mount.
Gonza sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gonza looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Packer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gonza trying to control but Packer is having none of it.
Packer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Captain Gonza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonza 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Â© Trap House logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Coooie Cobber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coooie Cobber swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer wants to clinch.
Coooie Cobber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coooie Cobber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coooie Cobber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coooie Cobber counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at Coooie Cobber to acknowledge the strikes.
Packer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer moves to clinch but Coooie Cobber breaks away
and Coooie Cobber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking. #CL#
Packer rushes Coooie Cobber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coooie Cobber fails to land.
Coooie Cobber lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch.
Coooie Cobber cracks Packer with an open hand slap.
Packer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Packer wants to clinch.
Coooie Cobber looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Coooie Cobber pushes him off.
Coooie Cobber throws out a powerful jab.
Packer wants to clinch
and Coooie Cobber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer tries to clinch but Coooie Cobber is having none of it.
It seemed like Coooie Cobber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coooie Cobber swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.#CL2#
Packer tries to keep at a distance but Coooie Cobber has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coooie Cobber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Packer's brow.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Coooie Cobber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Packer throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber forces Packer back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber lands a hook that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coooie Cobber scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Coooie Cobber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Coooie Cobber takes a shot to the head.
Coooie Cobber doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Packer clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Coooie Cobber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Packer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coooie Cobber counters with a two punch combo.
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for a 1-2. Coooie Cobber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coooie Cobber lands a head kick!
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber scoring well with a low kick there.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Coooie Cobber circles away.
Coooie Cobber thinks about the counter body kick.
Coooie Cobber jabs Packer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Coooie Cobber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer tries to clinch but Coooie Cobber is having none of it.
Packer tries to clinch but Coooie Cobber moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Packer tries to clinch
and Coooie Cobber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coooie Cobber's coach down at New York Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coooie Cobber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coooie Cobber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coooie Cobber thuds his shin into the meat of Packer's side.#CL#
Packer clinches with his opponent.
Coooie Cobber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coooie Cobber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coooie Cobber works Packer's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber closes the distance and pushes Packer back into the cage.
Coooie Cobber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Coooie Cobber.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Packer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Coooie Cobber as he connects with a hook.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coooie Cobber throws a series of strikes that have Packer backpedaling.
Coooie Cobber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coooie Cobber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Packer eats them both and turns towards Coooie Cobber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Coooie Cobber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Coooie Cobber swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.#CL#
Packer forces Coooie Cobber back against the cage and clinches.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Packer rushes Coooie Cobber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer pushes Coooie Cobber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coooie Cobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coooie Cobber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Packer has Coooie Cobber up against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber forces Packer back against the cage and clinches.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coooie Cobber fails to land.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Coooie Cobber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coooie Cobber thuds his right hand into Packer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Packer is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber rushes Packer and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Andy Coooie Cobber seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber rushes Packer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Coooie Cobber throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coooie Cobber.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber throws an elbow that misses.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Packer misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Coooie Cobber blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Coooie Cobber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber working aggressively here.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Packer working aggressively here.
Coooie Cobber misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Coooie Cobber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer lands a right hand. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber has closed the distance and engaged Packer in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber blocks an uppercut.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber misses with some punches.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coooie Cobber tries a knee to the head but Packer blocks it.
Andy Coooie Cobber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coooie Cobber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coooie Cobber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coooie Cobber struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Coooie Cobber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Coooie Cobber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber clinches up with Packer and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber has managed to clinch.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coooie Cobber obliges.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Coooie Cobber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coooie Cobber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coooie Cobber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Coooie Cobber. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Coooie Cobber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coooie Cobber lands with a left to the head.
Coooie Cobber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Coooie Cobber avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Coooie Cobber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coooie Cobber tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Coooie Cobber lands an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber blocks an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber blocks an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Coooie Cobber lands with a light punch inside.
Packer working aggressively here.
Coooie Cobber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber misses with the head strike.
Coooie Cobber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch.
Andy Coooie Cobber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Coooie Cobber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Packer back to the cage. Coooie Cobber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coooie Cobber is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Coooie Cobber circles away.
Packer wants to clinch
and Coooie Cobber counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Packer moves to clinch but Coooie Cobber breaks away
and Coooie Cobber counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Danga de danga de dang - Coooie Cobber scores with a four punch combination!
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Coooie Cobber pushes him off.
Coooie Cobber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Packer clinches.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coooie Cobber working aggressively here.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Coooie Cobber lands a right hand. #T3#
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer pushes Coooie Cobber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Packer working aggressively here.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches. #BC2#
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Packer wants to clinch but Coooie Cobber slips to the side
and Coooie Cobber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber is looking to slow Packer down with leg kicks.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Coooie Cobber clinches up with Packer and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Coooie Cobber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coooie Cobber 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Coooie Cobber!
Andy Coooie Cobber 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: GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer wants to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Packer's head.
Packer tries to clinch but King moves out of range. #CL2#
Packer pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King blocks an uppercut. #TD#
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Packer uses from the top position.
Packer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King wants to sweep here but Packer controlling him for the moment.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King controls Packer momentarily but Packer frees himself. #T1#
Packer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Packer throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
King looking for a guillotine here but Packer defends easily.
Packer lands a couple of digs.
Packer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Packer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
King working a defensive guard here.
Packer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Packer with a nice head shot there.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
Packer preventing the sweep. #SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Packer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Packer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Packer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#King is rocked!
Packer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! King covers up, he's hurt! Packer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Packer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Packer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Packer!

Event: GC 409 Pellegrini vs. Wobble
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##CL#
Packer gets a clinch.
Horvat lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Horvat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Horvat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horvat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Packer is out of range and Horvat settles back down.
Horvat misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packer wants to clinch.
Horvat throws a big shot that misses.
Packer tries to clinch but Horvat moves out of range.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Horvat pushes him off.
Packer tries to clinch up but Horvat circles away and keeps his distance.
Horvat misses with a straight left.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horvat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horvat! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horvat with a nice calf kick.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horvat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Packer on the side of the head.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horvat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Horvat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packer is looking to clinch but Horvat is avoiding it. #TD2#
Horvat shoots in and bounces Packer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Horvat with a nice head shot there.
Horvat advances position into side control!
Packer taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB2#
Horvat tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Packer tries to buck Horvat off but Horvat is having none of it.
Packer misses with a strike from the bottom.
Packer regains half guard.
Horvat working Packer over with strikes.
Horvat 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. #SUB2#
Horvat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T2#
Packer is looking for a sweep. Horvat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Horvat lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horvat lands strikes from half guard.
Horvat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horvat is nestled in close to Packer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Horvat prevents Packer from improving his position.
Packer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horvat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Horvat winds up and cracks Packer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Horvat is looking to advance position but Packer won't allow it. #T3#
Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Horvat seems to be working for a kimura but Packer defends the submission attempt.
Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Horvat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Horvat is trying to control. Packer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Packer landing a few short strikes.
Packer punching from the bottom.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
Packer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horvat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Packer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Horvat is nestled in close to Packer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Horvat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horvat connects with a nice short shot to Packer's temple.
Horvat blocks the strikes from Packer.
Horvat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Packer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
Horvat winds up and cracks Packer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horvat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horvat 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.
Packer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horvat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Packer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Horvat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Packer punching from the bottom.
Horvat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horvat is nestled in close to Packer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Packer is rocked!
Horvat lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Packer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Packer landing strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packer has hold of Horvat's hands but Horvat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horvat trying to control from half guard but Packer is working away.
Horvat lands with a punch from half guard.
Packer is looking for a sweep. Horvat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Horvat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Packer'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#
Horvat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Packer was well out of range. Poor timing from Horvat.
Packer seems to have got his legs back now.
Horvat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Horvat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Packer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Horvat wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Packer tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Horvat landing a few strikes.
Packer sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Horvat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Horvat working the head and body with strikes.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
Horvat lands strikes from half guard.
Packer moves into full guard.
Horvat wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Horvat working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Horvat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Packer is striking off his back. Horvat thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Packer lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Horvat wants to pass to mount but Packer is defending the position.
Packer wants to get back to full guard.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Horvat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packer keeps working.
Horvat is pressing down on Packer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Packer is holding on for now.
Horvat trying to control the action but Packer is working from the bottom.
Horvat working over Packer with some ground and pound. Packer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Packer is looking to improve his position.
Horvat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Horvat scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Horvat slips a nice elbow through Packer's hands, connecting with Packer's forehead.
Packer is looking for a sweep. Horvat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horvat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Packer is looking for a sweep. Horvat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Packer won't allow Horvat to pass to mount.
Horvat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horvat trying to mount his opponent but Packer defends it. #SUB2#
Horvat wants to work for an arm triangle but Packer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Packer taking some punishment here, with Horvat in his half guard.
Packer punching from the bottom.
Horvat wants to free his trapped foot but Packer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horvat lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer has hold of Horvat's hands but Horvat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Packer taking some punishment here, with Horvat in his half guard. #ROC2#Packer is rocked!#T3#
Horvat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Packer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horvat slips a nice elbow through Packer's hands, connecting with Packer's forehead.
Horvat is trying to control. Packer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Horvat lands a big elbow - Packer is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Horvat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Horvat!
After the fight, Jack Horvat 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: GC 404
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potatohauler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potatohauler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Packer defends it well.
Potatohauler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Potatohauler drives through with a takedown into Packer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Potatohauler is pushing down on Packer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Packer is fighting to maintain full guard but Potatohauler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Packer wants to sweep but Potatohauler has passed to side control!
Packer misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Packer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer is not content to let Potatohauler control the position.
Packer misses with a strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Packer is looking for a sweep.
Potatohauler blocks the strikes from Packer. #T1#
Potatohauler blocks the strikes from Packer.
Potatohauler gets to mount! Packer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Packer punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Packer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Packer is bucking up trying to escape but Potatohauler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Packer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potatohauler landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Potatohauler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Packer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Packer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Potatohauler. What's that going to do exactly?
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Potatohauler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Potatohauler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Potatohauler lands a big shot there that rocks Packer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Potatohauler trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Packer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Packer is working to get back to half guard.
Packer is in a horrible position here. Potatohauler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Potatohauler landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Potatohauler landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Packer is rocked!
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Potatohauler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Packer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Packer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Packer seems to have got his legs back now.
Packer regains half guard.
Potatohauler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Potatohauler connects with a nice short shot to Packer's temple.
Potatohauler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Potatohauler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Packer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Potatohauler tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it.
Packer tries to roll over but Potatohauler keeps him under control.
Potatohauler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Potatohauler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
Packer regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Potatohauler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Potatohauler stands up and waves to Packer to follow him.
Potatohauler swinging wildly here.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Potatohauler pushes him off.
Potatohauler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Packer dodges the punch combination from Potatohauler. #TD2#
Potatohauler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Packer was covering up waiting for the punch and Potatohauler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Packer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Packer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Packer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Packer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Packer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU2#
Potatohauler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Packer, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bob Potatohauler 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##TD2#
Potatohauler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Potatohauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potatohauler controlling the pace.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Packer is looking for a sweep. Potatohauler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Potatohauler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Packer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Packer is not content to let Potatohauler control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potatohauler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Potatohauler blocks the strikes from Packer.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Packer gets back to full guard.
Packer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Packer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Packer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Potatohauler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Packer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potatohauler throws out the jab. #CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler tries to stall but Packer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer managing to block the knees to the body from Potatohauler. #BC2#
Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Potatohauler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Packer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potatohauler paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Packer takes the fight into the clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Potatohauler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Packer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Packer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potatohauler is one step ahead there.
Potatohauler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Packer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Packer looking for a sweep. Not yet Packer, not yet.
Packer is striking but Potatohauler is not phased and passes to half guard.#T4#
Packer wants to get back to full guard.
Packer striking from half guard on the bottom.
Packer punching from the bottom. #SU2#
Potatohauler stands up from half guard.
Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potatohauler thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Potatohauler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Packer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Potatohauler is in Packer's guard.
Packer striking off his back but it's not causing Potatohauler any problems.
Potatohauler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potatohauler pushing down on Packer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer is refusing to be controlled, as Potatohauler sits in half guard.
Packer landing small, sideways elbows.
Potatohauler is pressing down on Packer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Packer is holding on for now.
Potatohauler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Bob Potatohauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potatohauler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Packer wants to clinch.#TD2#
Potatohauler 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.
Packer lands an upkick as Potatohauler stands over him.
Potatohauler preventing the sweep.
Potatohauler working some strikes from top position.
Potatohauler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Packer's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Potatohauler trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Potatohauler passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Packer striking from half guard on the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Potatohauler connects with a nice short shot to Packer's temple.
Potatohauler trying to pass the guard but Packer defending well.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Packer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Packer punching from the bottom.
Potatohauler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Potatohauler blocks the strikes from Packer.
Potatohauler moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Packer.
Packer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potatohauler off and has taken his back!#T2#
Potatohauler avoids the strikes from Packer.
Potatohauler is trying to stand back up.
Potatohauler can't escape the position.
Potatohauler just trying to survive but Packer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Packer is hanging on to Potatohauler's back as he tries to escape.
Potatohauler trying to control the action but Packer just sinks the hooks in.
Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Potatohauler is trying to remain composed but Packer is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Packer cracks Potatohauler with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Potatohauler from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Packer misses with a punch to the head.
Potatohauler turns into Packer and is now in his guard.
Packer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Potatohauler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Packer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potatohauler's guard. #REVR#
Packer won't allow Potatohauler to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Packer postures up.
Potatohauler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Packer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Packer won't allow Potatohauler to sweep him here. #T4#
Potatohauler is still trying to improve position.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Packer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Packer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Potatohauler's head.#ES2#
Potatohauler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Packer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potatohauler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler. #BC2#
Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potatohauler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potatohauler misses with a wild body shot.
Packer tries to clinch up but Potatohauler circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Potatohauler misses. #CL#
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potatohauler delivers a nice body kick.
Joey Bob Potatohauler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Potatohauler fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Bob Potatohauler.
I've got Potatohauler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#902 Clark v Kodjia
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Packer wants to clinch but Reich slips to the side
and Reich counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Reich tries to keep at a distance but Packer has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reich.
Reich is trying to maintain a safe position but Packer gets an underhook and turns Reich into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Reich slows down the pace here.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer misses with some punches.
Reich misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reich moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Packer closes the distance and pushes Reich back into the cage.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reich lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Reich breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Reich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Packer rushes Reich and presses him up against the cage.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Reich.
A short right from Reich on the inside.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Reich circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reich! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reich.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Reich counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer darts in trying to clinch
and Reich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer wants to clinch but Reich slips to the side
letting Reich counter with a right hand.
Reich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reich throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Reich throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Packer rushes Reich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Packer working aggressively here. #BC2#
Reich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Reich breaks from the clinch.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Reich manages to break the clinch.
Packer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer wants to clinch.#T3#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Reich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packer is looking to clinch but Reich is avoiding it.
Reich throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reich lunges at Packer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Packer's hand. #CL#
Packer closes the distance and pushes Reich back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Reich scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Reich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Reich counter with a right hand.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Reich lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Packer pushes Reich up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reich stalling in the clinch but Packer improves position.
Reich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reich tries to stall but Packer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
Packer avoiding damage as Reich throws knees to the body.
A short right from Packer on the inside. #BC2#
Reich breaks the clinch.
Reich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reich unleashes a big counter combination but Packer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reich counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Reich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Packer rushes Reich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Reich blocking some punches.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reich tries to stall but Packer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Reich.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Reich has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Reich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reich tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Reich back against the cage.
Reich pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer lands a right hand.
Reich blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Reich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reich keeps the fight on the outside.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reich keeps the fight on the outside.
Reich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reich! But no joy.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer darts in trying to clinch
enabling Reich to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Packer tries to clinch up
and Reich counters with a low kick, right behind Packer 's knee.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Reich scores with a one two! Packer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reich circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reich! But no joy.
Packer wants to clinch but Reich slips to the side
and Reich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Packer is rocked!
Reich connects with the punch.
Oh Packer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarred Reich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Packer wants to clinch#KD2#
and Reich counters with a crisp right hand that drops Packer! Reich lets Packer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Packer moves to clinch but Reich breaks away
and Reich counters with a crisp right that sends Packer to the canvas! Reich follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarred Reich!

Event: GAMMA#897 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Packer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McStafferson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
McStafferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Packer uses from the top position.
Packer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Packer stopping the sweep attempt from McStafferson.
Packer stands up over McStafferson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McStafferson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Packer.
Packer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
McStafferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Packer scoring with some ground and pound.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Packer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson looking for a sweep. Not yet McStafferson, not yet.
Packer scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
McStafferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Packer defends it easily.#SUB#
McStafferson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Packer defends it easily.#T1#
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Packer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McStafferson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Packer tries to strike from the bottom.
Packer 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.
Packer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McStafferson passes Packer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McStafferson is trying to control. Packer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Packer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McStafferson trying to control from half guard but Packer is working away. #SUB#
McStafferson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB#
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Packer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Packer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McStafferson 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.
McStafferson is keen to just control but Packer is a slippery customer.#T3#
Packer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
McStafferson seems to be looking for submissions.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
McStafferson is working for a submission of some sort.
Packer tries to get to full guard but McStafferson has control of the leg.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McStafferson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Packer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Packer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Packer missing with punches from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
McStafferson is working for a submission of some sort.
McStafferson blocks the strikes from Packer. #SUB#
McStafferson is trying for a kimura here. Packer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McStafferson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaz McStafferson!

Event: GAMMA#893 Falcone v Dambullah
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Packer - that will leave a mark!
We've been hearing reports that Andreev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andreev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andreev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andreev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Alexey Andreev has been cut.
Andreev shoots for a double leg takedown but Packer sprawls well. He's pushed Andreev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andreev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Andreev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andreev tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packer just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andreev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Packer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andreev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Packer has time to react.
Packer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Andreev misses with an uppercut. #T1##CL2#
Packer forces Andreev back against the cage and clinches.
Packer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Packer pushes Andreev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andreev prevents a body shot from Packer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Packer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andreev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Packer is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer lands a good knee to the midsection. Andreev won't want to take too many of those.
Andreev is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Packer.
Packer lands a right hand.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer lands an elbow just above Andreev 's eye. #CUT2#Alexey Andreev's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer scores with a hook to the body.
Packer landing knees to the body.
Andreev avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Andreev dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Andreev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Packer prevents it.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andreev's defenses.
Andreev dodges an elbow strike from Packer. #T2#
Packer lands an elbow inside that Andreev shrugs off. #CUT2#Alexey Andreev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andreev misses with the head strike.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Andreev blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Alexey Andreev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Packer gets underhooks to prevent Andreev's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer. #ROC2#Andreev is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Todd Packer!

Event: GAMMA#889 Manowaru v Grabber
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Packer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Packer.
A slapping body kick lands there for Packer.
Ekstrovertti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Packer on the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti misses with a straight left.
Ekstrovertti lands with a right hand.
Ekstrovertti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Packer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekstrovertti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer 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.
Jab from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the body.
Packer throws a head kick but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti avoids a kick to the body.
Packer misses with a looping right.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti thuds his right hand into Packer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Ekstrovertti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ekstrovertti.#T1#
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekstrovertti throws out the jab.
Packer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Packer throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Ekstrovertti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Packer's guard.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully.
Ekstrovertti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Packer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ekstrovertti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Ekstrovertti from controlling successfully.
Ekstrovertti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packer trying to control the position. #T2#
Ekstrovertti works over Packer with some ground and pound from guard.
Packer wants to stand but Ekstrovertti is controlling the position.
Ekstrovertti wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Ekstrovertti slips nicely into half guard.
Packer wants to control but Ekstrovertti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ekstrovertti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ekstrovertti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Ekstrovertti tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it.
Ekstrovertti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ekstrovertti is thwarting Packer's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ekstrovertti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Packer!
Packer tries to buck Ekstrovertti off but Ekstrovertti is having none of it.
Ekstrovertti scores with punches from side control.
Ekstrovertti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Ekstrovertti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Packer struggling a bit here.#T4##SUB2#
Ekstrovertti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Packer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ekstrovertti but great work by Packer.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a sweep.
Ekstrovertti can't do much from the bottom here.
Packer tries to move to mount but Ekstrovertti blocks the move with his legs. #SU#
Packer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ekstrovertti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Packer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A left and a right from Packer both land. Nice combination.
Ekstrovertti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Packer throws a right hand that Ekstrovertti ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekstrovertti also avoids with ease.
As Packer backs off Ekstrovertti throws a huge counter combo but Packer manages to avoid it all.
Packer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer jabs at Ekstrovertti's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Packer 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 Ekstrovertti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ekstrovertti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch combination from Packer misses.
And Ekstrovertti tries to counter it with a takedown but Packer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ekstrovertti misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a head shot.
Ekstrovertti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Packer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Packer misses with an uppercut. Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
Packer lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Packer lands with a straight right. Ekstrovertti didn't see that one coming.
Ekstrovertti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ekstrovertti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer wants to land a leg kick but Ekstrovertti is out of range.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Ekstrovertti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekstrovertti leaning against his opponent.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ekstrovertti's defenses.
Ekstrovertti blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body punch.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Packer landing knees to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti trying to control the position but instead, Packer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Packer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekstrovertti's elbow.
Packer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekstrovertti or not.
Packer missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ekstrovertti's brow.
Ekstrovertti looking to slow down the pace here.
Packer working aggressively here.
Ekstrovertti avoiding damage as Packer throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Ekstrovertti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Ekstrovertti tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Ekstrovertti back against the cage.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekstrovertti backwards.
Ekstrovertti avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Ekstrovertti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ekstrovertti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekstrovertti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ekstrovertti lands with a light punch inside.
Ekstrovertti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Packer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekstrovertti can turn it around.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ekstrovertti is stalling here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ekstrovertti's brow.
Packer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Ekstrovertti trying to stall but Packer improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Ekstrovertti blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Ekstrovertti digs a right hand into Packer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Packer's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer being controlled against the cage.
Ekstrovertti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ekstrovertti wants to stall.
Packer lands a body punch.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the head.
Ekstrovertti wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
Ekstrovertti misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti blocks the elbow strike.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Packer looks for the body kick but Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
Ekstrovertti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekstrovertti shoots in and drives through. Packer sprawls well.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti tries to clinch there but Packer circles away.
Ekstrovertti moves in looking to clinch but Packer pushes him off.
Ekstrovertti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Packer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Ekstrovertti closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ekstrovertti is looking to take a break and control but Packer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Packer tries to bench press Ekstrovertti off him but Ekstrovertti keeps the position.
Ekstrovertti laying and praying for a moment but Packer takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Packer keeping hold of Ekstrovertti's head, controlling as best he can.
Ekstrovertti controlling the pace.
Ekstrovertti wants to take a breather but Packer is having none of it.
Packer is looking for a sweep. Ekstrovertti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ekstrovertti is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Packer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti 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: GAMMA#885 Manowaru v Horse
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
A good leg kick by Chen Lo.
Packer slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Danga de danga de dang - Packer scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Chen Lo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Packer with a nice calf kick.
A low kick lands for Packer.
Chen Lo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Packer.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chen Lo counter with a right hand.
Packer throws a series of punches but Chen Lo moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chen Lo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chen Lo avoids the head kick by Packer.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Packer looks to land a combination but Chen Lo avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Packer.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Packer tries to land a body kick
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Packer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Packer wants to land a leg kick but Chen Lo is out of range.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen Lo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Packer takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Packer checks it.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Chen Lo misses its target.
Chen Lo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chen Lo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Packer.
Packer misses with a combination
and Chen Lo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chen Lo.
A punch combination from Chen Lo misses.
Packer misses with a kick to the body
and Chen Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Chen Lo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Packer back to the cage. Chen Lo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer lands with a cross.
Packer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Chen Lo finds it's way through Packer's defenses. #ROC#Packer is rocked!
Good leg kick by Packer.
Packer walks into a left hand.
Packer is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen Lo finish him?
Packer throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
Packer seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen Lo connects with an inside leg kick.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Chen Lo moves out of range easily.
Packer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Packer misses with an uppercut.
Chen Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Packer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chen Lo connects with an inside leg kick.
Packer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chen Lo.
Packer looks to land a combination but Chen Lo avoids it well.
Chen Lo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chen Lo swinging wildly here.
Chen Lo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Packer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chen Lo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Packer throws a low kick, looking for Chen Lo's leg but Chen Lo calmly moves out of range. #KD#
Chen Lo catches Packer napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Packer to the canvas!
Packer pulls Chen Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Chen Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Chen Lo wants to get back to his feet but Packer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Packer looking to sit in guard and control but Chen Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen Lo landing with the ground and pound.
Chen Lo advances position into side control!
Chen Lo is looking to take a break and control but Packer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chen Lo slows the pace down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timiko Chen Lo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Packer misses.
Chen Lo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Packer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a stiff right hand.
Chen Lo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Packer. Chen Lo shrugs it off though.
Chen Lo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chen Lo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Chen Lo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chen Lo.
Chen Lo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Packer if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chen Lo.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Chen Lo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Packer lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer checks a leg kick.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chen Lo jabs Packer right on the nose. Packer blinks but takes it well.
Packer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chen Lo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Packer scrambles back to his feet.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen Lo. #T1#
A left lands for Packer.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Chen Lo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Packer 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.
It looked like Chen Lo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chen Lo scores with a jab.
Packer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chen Lo counters with a leg kick.
Timiko Chen Lo is winning the standup battle so far.
Chen Lo avoids a kick to the body.
Packer misses with a double jab
letting Chen Lo counter with a right hand.
Chen Lo scoring well with a low kick there.
Packer lands a jab to the head.
Packer cracks Chen Lo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick which misses Packer's front leg but catches the back leg as Packer tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Packer.
Chen Lo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chen Lo, as that shot connected.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot that sends Packer's belly button to the back.
Chen Lo with the inside leg kick.
Packer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Packer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Packer is breathing heavily.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chen Lo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen Lo tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Packer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chen Lo tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
Packer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo jabs Packer right on the nose. Packer blinks but takes it well.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Chen Lo sees coming a mile off.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Packer misses.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot.
Packer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Packer looks to land a body kick but Chen Lo moved away.
Packer misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Chen Lo misses.
Chen Lo is looking to slow Packer down with leg kicks.
Packer throws a series of punches but Chen Lo avoids them all with ease.
Packer throws a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.
Chen Lo moves out of range of the leg kick from Packer.
Chen Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen Lo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chen Lo thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chen Lo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chen Lo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Chen Lo's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
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!
Chen Lo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Packer.
Packer avoids the body shot from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?#T4#
Packer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Packer.
Chen Lo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Packer throws a right and a left that Chen Lo avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chen Lo.
Packer thows a leg kick but Chen Lo checks it
and Chen Lo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chen Lo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Packer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chen Lo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Packer's knee momentarily.
Chen Lo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chen Lo stuns Packer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chen Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Packer. That did some damage!
Chen Lo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chen Lo connects with a solid leg kick.
You can see that Packer has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo with a nice calf kick.
Chen Lo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chen Lo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chen Lo. Chen Lo obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timiko Chen Lo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Packer misses with a low kick.
Packer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chen Lo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Packer scrambles back to his feet.
Packer misses with a right hand
and Chen Lo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chen Lo.
Packer misses with a body kick.
It looked like Chen Lo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chen Lo dodges the punch combination from Packer.
Chen Lo misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.
Chen Lo cracks Packer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chen Lo slips a jab from Packer.
Chen Lo looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer tries to land a front kick but Chen Lo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Packer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Packer throws the left hand but Chen Lo avoids the punch easily.
Packer scores with a push kick.
Packer checks a low kick from Chen Lo.
Packer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chen Lo counters with a good low kick that Packer was not able to check.
Packer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Chen Lo - just one landing.
Packer misses with a straight right.
Chen Lo punishes Packer's body with a nice straight punch.
Packer lunges at Chen Lo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chen Lo's hand.
Nice jab there from Chen Lo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen Lo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Packer.
Packer swinging wildly here.
Packer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chen Lo with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Packer.
Timiko Chen Lo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Packer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chen Lo is looking to slow Packer down with leg kicks.
Chen Lo connects with an inside leg kick.
Packer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chen Lo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Chen Lo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.
Packer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chen Lo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Packer misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down.
Chen Lo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Packer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Jab by Chen Lo.
Nice shot by Chen Lo.
Some wild striking there from Packer. #T3#
Packer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chen Lo throws a head kick that half lands.
Packer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chen Lo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Chen Lo blocks the low kick.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Chen Lo avoids it.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chen Lo. Chen Lo obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chen Lo thumps Packer with a low kick.
Chen Lo moves out of range as Packer throws a body kick.
Chen Lo connects with a jab.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chen Lo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Chen Lo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Packer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Packer misses.
Chen Lo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chen Lo lands a right hook to the body.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chen Lo lands an overhand right.
Chen Lo cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Chen Lo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chen Lo moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer throws a front kick aimed at Chen Lo's knee but Chen Lo avoids it well.
Chen Lo throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Packer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Packer misses with the combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timiko Chen Lo!
Timiko Chen Lo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#881 Horse v Hiro
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Packer's corner calls for a 1-2. Packer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Jake The Dog has been cut.
Packer jabs The Dog right on the nose. The Dog blinks but takes it well.
Packer lands with a nice body punch.
Packer throws a leg kick which misses The Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as The Dog tries to avoid it.
Packer scores with a jab.
The Dog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Packer scores with a shot to the body.
The Dog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Packer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Dog throws out the jab.
Packer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Dog blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer lands a body shot.
Nice body kick from Packer.
Packer throws a series of punches but The Dog moves out of range.
The Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Packer.
Packer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Packer.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and The Dog moves out of range easily.
Packer lands a glancing blow to the side of The Dog's head.#ROC2#The Dog is rocked!#T1#
The Dog misses with a hook.
Oh The Dog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Dog is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Packer doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! The Dog crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in The Dog's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Packer!

Event: GAMMA#877 Joosep v Phoenix
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Packer misses with a wild combination.
Packer throws a solid leg kick but McStafferson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Packer.
McStafferson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McStafferson fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McStafferson.
McStafferson ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
McStafferson with a poor takedown
and Packer counters with a left and a right that stings McStafferson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStafferson with a poor takedown
and Packer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer throws a leg kick which misses McStafferson's front leg but catches the back leg as McStafferson tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Packer.
McStafferson has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer. #TD#
McStafferson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Packer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Packer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McStafferson tries to free his leg and advance position but Packer is retaining full guard.
McStafferson pushing down on Packer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
McStafferson seems to be looking for submissions.
McStafferson passes to full mount! #SUB#
McStafferson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Packer is now in McStafferson's guard. A big mistake from McStafferson there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Packer lands a couple of digs.
Packer trying to control but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
Packer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
McStafferson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Packer rolls with it to try and escape but McStafferson cranks on the arm and Packer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaz McStafferson!

Event: GAMMA#873 San Pedro v Storm
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Packer cracks a nice hook into Linewood's ribs.
Linewood takes one to the chin there.
Linewood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Packer punishes Linewood's body with a nice straight punch.
Packer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Linewood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Packer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Packer lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer throws a series of punches but Linewood moves out of range.
Packer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Packer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Packer misses with a body shot.
Linewood scores with a jab. Packer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Packer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Packer connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Linewood has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Packer misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Linewood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Linewood.
Linewood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Packer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#Linewood is rocked!
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer connects with a single shot there.#T2#
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linewood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Packer.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Linewood wants to slow Packer down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Linewood misses.
Packer connects with a leg kick.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
Linewood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
It looks like Packer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Linewood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Packer connects with a leg kick.
Packer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linewood keeps Packer at a distance using the push kick.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Linewood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Packer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Linewood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Linewood scores with a punch to the head.
Packer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Linewood walks into a jab.
Packer throws a lazy head kick
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Packer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Linewood's head.
Linewood is still on wobbly legs! Can Packer finish him?
Packer lands a brutal head kick. Linewood looks out on his feet and Packer throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Todd Packer!

Event: GAMMA#870 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Jab by Packer.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Packer. #BC2#
Raffington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raffington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raffington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Raffington circles away.
Raffington blocks a head kick by Packer.
It seemed like Raffington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Packer coming out on top.
Packer tries to clinch up but Raffington circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Raffington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raffington.#CL#
Packer pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raffington blocks an uppercut.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Raffington can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raffington working aggressively here. #T1#
Raffington is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raffington.
Packer lands a nice knee to the body.
Packer blocking some punches.
Raffington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raffington.
Raffington managing to block the knees to the body from Packer.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Raffington avoids it by throwing Packer back against the cage.
Raffington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raffington tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer. #BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raffington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer looks to throw a body kick
letting Raffington counter with a right hand.
Packer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raffington lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Packer lands a glancing blow to the side of Raffington's head.
Packer misses with the body kick
and Raffington counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer wants to land a leg kick but Raffington is out of range. #CL#
Packer has Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Raffington lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Packer is breathing heavily.
Packer digs a right hand into Raffington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raffington's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raffington.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raffington pushes Packer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer misses with some punches.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer. #T3#
Packer prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Raffington lands a shoulder strike.
Raffington prevents a body shot from Packer.
Raffington blocks an elbow strike.
Raffington has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Raffington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
A right hand to the body from Raffington.
Raffington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Raffington tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Raffington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Raffington tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Raffington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raffington pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Raffington tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Raffington digs a right hand underneath Packer's ribcage. Packer let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Raffington.
Raffington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raffington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raffington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raffington tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Raffington back against the cage.
Raffington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington scores with a shoulder strike.
Raffington lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Packer is rocked!
Raffington lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Packer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raffington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raffington struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Raffington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raffington lands a body punch.
Raffington creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Packer with a big uppercut! Packer tries to clinch up but Raffington pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Packer to the mat! Packer covers up and Raffington unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shane Raffington!
A less than humble Shane Raffington misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer scores with a nice body kick.
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Packer is looking to chop away at Punchsky's legs. #CL#
Packer takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Punchsky fails to land.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Punchsky shrugs off.
Punchsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Punchsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer presses Punchsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Packer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Punchsky breaks the clinch.
Packer throws a leg kick but Punchsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Punchsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punchsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Packer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Punchsky misses with a looping left.
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchsky manages to avoid it.
Packer slips a straight right by Punchsky.
Punchsky misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Punchsky.
Punchsky misses with a straight left.
Packer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Packer looks to land a body kick but Punchsky moved away.
Punchsky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Packer.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punchsky throws out the jab.
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchsky tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Punchsky slips a straight right by Packer.
Punchsky misses the jab.
Packer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Punchsky.#T2##CL#
Packer drives through and clinches with Punchsky against the cage.
Punchsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchsky dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Packer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Packer.
Punchsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Punchsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Packer prevents a body shot from Punchsky.
Punchsky tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Punchsky back against the cage.
Packer keeps control of Punchsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Packer gets through Punchsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Punchsky avoids the damage to the body.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Punchsky's brow.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Punchsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Punchsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Punchsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Punchsky wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Punchsky avoids the damage to the body.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Punchsky prevents a body shot from Packer.
Punchsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Packer won't allow it.
Punchsky is trying to break the clinch but Packer is controlling him.#T4#
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Vladimir Punchsky has been cut.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer lands a good knee to the midsection. Punchsky won't want to take too many of those.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer tries a body shot but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Punchsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Packer. #BC2#
Punchsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Punchsky throws a wild body kick that Packer sees coming a mile off.
Punchsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Packer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punchsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Packer avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
Punchsky misses the shot to the body.
Punchsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Punchsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Punchsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Punchsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Packer.
Punchsky moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Packer.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punchsky.
Packer thumps Punchsky with a low kick.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Packer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Punchsky cracks Packer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.#CL#
Packer darts in and clinches Punchsky up against the cage.
Packer misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Punchsky takes an elbow to the temple.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchsky controls his hands.
Packer prevents a body shot from Punchsky.
Punchsky throws a head punch that misses.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Punchsky dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer lands an elbow just above Punchsky 's eye.
Packer is working Punchsky over against the cage.
Punchsky avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Punchsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer landing knees to the body.
Packer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Packer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punchsky can do to turn this around?
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punchsky's defenses. #T2#
Punchsky is trying to break free.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Punchsky manages to break the clinch.
Punchsky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punchsky lands an overhand right.
Packer is looking to wear down Punchsky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Packer misses the jab.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Punchsky pushes him off.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Punchsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Punchsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchsky moves away.
A little jabbing left from Punchsky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchsky scores with a jab.
Punchsky throws a series of punches but Packer moves out of range.
Packer dips to his left and cracks Punchsky with an uppercut!#T3#
Punchsky swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Punchsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punchsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Punchsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packer.
Packer throws a quick counter head kick but Punchsky was just out of range.
Punchsky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Packer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Punchsky throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer connects with a solid leg kick.
Packer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punchsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Packer.
It seemed like Punchsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Packer throws a right hand that misses
enabling Punchsky to counter with a crisp jab.
Punchsky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Packer misses the jab.
Packer dodges the punch combination from Punchsky.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punchsky. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Punchsky circles away.
Packer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Punchsky releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick
and Punchsky counters with a straight right hand.
Packer tests Punchsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Packer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Packer has closed the distance and engaged Punchsky in a clinch.
Punchsky misses with some punches.
Punchsky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Punchsky in his tracks for a moment.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchsky blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Packer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punchsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
A frustrated look appears on Punchsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer walks into a straight right hand from Punchsky.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punchsky.
Packer tries to clinch
and Punchsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Punchsky pushes him off.
Punchsky takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Punchsky blocks a head kick by Packer.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
Packer is looking to clinch but Punchsky is avoiding it.
Punchsky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Punchsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer looks to throw the jab but Punchsky is out of range. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punchsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Punchsky throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Packer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punchsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer.
Packer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Punchsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Punchsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Packer throws a push kick but Punchsky slaps the foot to one side.
Punchsky tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punchsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Punchsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Packer.
Vladimir Punchsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good exchange - Punchsky coming out on top.
Packer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Punchsky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.
Punchsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer misses with a looping right.
Packer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punchsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Punchsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punchsky just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Packer darts in and clinches Punchsky up against the cage.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Punchsky breaks from the clinch.
Packer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Punchsky.#T3#
Packer throws a head kick that misses
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer lands with a kick to the temple. Punchsky shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Punchsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchsky feints a jab promting Packer to slip. Punchsky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Packer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Punchsky sees coming a mile off.
Punchsky tries to move into range but Packer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Punchsky misses.#CL#
Packer takes the fight into the clinch.
Packer misses with a body punch.
Packer presses Punchsky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Punchsky dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Punchsky blocks the elbow strike.
Punchsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Packer won't allow it. #T4#
A hook to the body from Packer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Packer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packer has Punchsky pressed against the cage, preventing Punchsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Punchsky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Packer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punchsky blocks it with crossed arms.
Punchsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punchsky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Punchsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Packer won't allow it.
Punchsky tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.
Punchsky avoiding damage as Packer throws knees to the body.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Punchsky blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Punchsky's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Punchsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Punchsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Todd Packer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Packer, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: GAMMA#859 Baba v Rones
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer throws a low kick but Guns avoids it.
Guns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Guns misses with a wild combination.
Packer moves away from the strike by Guns.
Guns avoids the head kick by Packer.
Guns is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Packer with a body shot.#CL2#
Guns has managed to clinch.
Guns wants to get back to striking at distance but Packer won't allow it.
Guns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns is stalling here. #BC2#
Guns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Packer drives through and clinches with Guns against the cage. #BC2#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Guns looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Guns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Guns moves out of range easily.
Packer looks to clinch
and Guns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Packer misses with a kick to the body
and Guns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Packer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guns avoids it really well and circles away.
Guns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Packer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Packer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Packer lands the left hand.#CL2#
Guns moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Guns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Guns backwards.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Guns.
Guns pushes off an throws an elbow but Packer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Packer missing with knees to the body.
Guns avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Guns avoids the damage to the body.
Packer digs a right hand underneath Guns's ribcage. Guns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Guns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Packer has managed to clinch.
Guns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer tries to work over Guns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guns taking a breather. #T3#
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guns backwards.
Guns takes a knee to the side of the body.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guns.
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer blocks an elbow strike.
Guns avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Packer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guns blocks the elbow strike.
Packer misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Guns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packer misses with a kick to the body.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Packer. #CL2#
Guns clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Guns has a couple of punches blocked by Packer. #T4#
Guns takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guns looks winded!
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands an elbow just above Guns 's eye.
Packer lands a body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guns misses with a punch to the body.
Packer lands an elbow just above Guns 's eye.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guns wants to get back to striking at distance but Packer won't allow it.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer lands an elbow just above Guns 's eye.
Packer misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Packer.
Packer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guns is defending well for now.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Guns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Packer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Packer lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Big Guns has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Guns's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Guns keeps the fight on the outside.
Guns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Guns! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Packer.
Packer's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guns. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guns avoids the head kick by Packer.
Guns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer is looking to clinch but Guns is avoiding it.
A low kick from Packer is predictable there
and Guns counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good leg kick by Packer.
Packer takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid body kick from Packer.
Packer throws a head kick but Guns moves out of range.
Guns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Guns cracks Packer with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Guns throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Guns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Guns throws out a leg kick but Packer moves out of range and Guns only half commits.
Packer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guns at a distance.
Guns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Guns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Packer counters with a two punch combo.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Packer clinches up against the cage.
Guns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Guns manages to break the clinch.
Packer throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Guns misses.
Packer cracks a nice hook into Guns's ribs.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Packer lands an elbow just above Guns 's eye.
Packer tries a body shot but Guns blocks it.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Guns's ribcage.
Guns is breathing heavily.
Packer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guns or not.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Guns can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Guns tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guns has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guns can do to turn this around?
Guns avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Packer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guns misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Guns avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Packer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Guns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guns misses the shot to the body.
Packer throws a counter high kick but Guns was just alert enough to avoid it.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Todd Packer is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Packer slams his shin into Guns's torso.
Packer scores with a spinning back kick!
Packer lands an overhand right.
Guns throws a lazy uppercut
and Packer counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.#T4#
Guns working aggressively here.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Guns avoids it by throwing Packer back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Packer.
Guns misses with an elbow over the top.
Guns blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Packer.
Guns avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Guns is trying to force a seperation but Packer has the dominant position.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guns throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Guns blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Packer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Packer as Guns tries to tie him up.
Guns takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns managing to block the knees to the body from Packer.
Guns blocks an elbow strike.
Guns pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Guns breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Big Guns's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Packer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer slips a jab from Guns.
Guns looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guns.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guns throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Packer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Packer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guns avoids it.
Guns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Guns avoids it by throwing Packer back against the cage.
Guns avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Guns controls his hands.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guns tries to break free but Packer pushes him back against the cage.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Packer managing to block the knees to the body from Guns.
Guns blocks the elbow strike.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Guns's ribcage.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guns backwards.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guns backwards.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
Guns takes a knee to the side of the body.
Guns blocks the elbow strike.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Packer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Packer. #T2#
Packer keeps control of Guns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Guns shrugs off.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Guns's head.
Packer scores with a knee to the head.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Packer managing to block the knees to the body from Guns.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guns's defenses. #ROC#Guns is rocked!
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Guns is still on wobbly legs! Can Packer finish him?
Guns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guns seems to have recovered his senses.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Packer's brow.
Guns tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Packer.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Guns.
Packer blocks a body shot from Guns. #T3#
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer misses with a knee strike.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Guns blocks an elbow strike from Packer. #BC2#
Guns manages to break the clinch.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Guns avoids it.
Guns blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Guns circles away.
Guns throws a chopping leg kick but Packer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guns throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Guns circles away.
Packer closes the distance but Guns moves to the side
and Guns counters with a stiff right hand.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##CL2#
Guns closes the distance and pushes Packer back into the cage.
Packer tries a body shot but Guns blocks it.
Packer lands a good knee to the midsection. Guns won't want to take too many of those.
Guns tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Guns back against the cage.
Guns tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Packer.
Guns tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Guns back against the cage.
Packer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Guns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guns blocks the elbow strike.
Packer avoiding damage as Guns throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Guns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Packer slips under a jab from Guns.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: GC 360 Sideman vs Merel
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer is looking to clinch.
Cage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer blocks a head kick by Cage.
Packer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Packer defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Cage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Cage.
Cage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Packer. That one must have hurt.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cage works over Packer's head and body with a nice combination.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage misses with a double jab.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Packer sees coming a mile off.
Cage misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Packer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body. #T1##CL2#
Packer instigates a clinch.
Packer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Packer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cage is trying to force a seperation but Packer has the dominant position.
Cage avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Cage is trying to push Packer away but Packer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cage working hard to break the clinch.
Packer lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Tyler Cage has been cut.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cage's defenses.
Packer keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cage tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.
Packer scores with a hook to the body.
Packer lands a nice knee to the body.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Cage in his tracks for a moment.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cage takes an elbow to the forehead.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Knees to the body from Packer.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
A body shot lands from Packer.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Cage takes an elbow to the forehead.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Cage in his tracks for a moment.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Cage shrugs off.
Cage dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands. #BC#
Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Packers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Cage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Cage tries to keep at a distance but Packer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Packer obliges.
Cage pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Packer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Tyler Cage's cut is getting worse.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Packer is controlling the position.
Packer gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Cage shrugs off.
Packer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but Packer has double underhooks.
Packer working Cage over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Packer lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Tyler Cage's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cage.
Cage blocks an elbow strike.
Cage tries to break free but Packer pushes him back against the cage.
Cage fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Cage breaks from the clinch.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Cage.
A jab from Cage misses.
A jab from Packer misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Packer closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Packer won't allow it.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Cage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Packer drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Todd Packer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cage avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer lands a body punch. #BC#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer blocks a jab.
Packer counters with a body kick.
Cage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Packer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cage avoids the head kick by Packer.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Packer. Those never looked like landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Packer blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Packer moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Cage in his tracks for a moment.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer lands a left hand.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Cage shrugs off. #BC#
Cage breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Cage - just one landing.
Packer throws a leg kick but Cage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Packer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Packer thumps Cage with a low kick.
Packer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Cage - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Packer can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Cage.
Cage swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Cage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Packer works the jab nicely.#T2#
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Packer lands with a kick to the temple. Cage shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Packer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Packer misses with the combination.
Packer defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Cage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Packer misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Nice cross by Packer.
Packer slips a jab from Cage.#T3#
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick.
Packer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Packer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Packer! But no joy.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cage at a distance.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage throws a push kick but Packer slaps the foot to one side.
Packer misses with a left hand
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer is looking for the big counter here.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Packer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Packer tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Cage's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Cage manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Packer misses with a body punch.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cage avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Cage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cage blocks an elbow strike.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cage's defenses.
Cage managing to block the knees to the body from Packer.
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Cage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cage in his tracks.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Packer thumps Cage with a low kick.#CL2#
Packer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cage, pushing him back against the cage.
Packer keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Packer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer throws a low kick but Cage moves out of range easily.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Cage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Packer avoids the body shot from Cage.
Packer with a hook.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer delivers a nice body kick.
A jab from Cage misses.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage 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.
A jab from Packer finds it's way through Cage's defenses.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Packer connects with a jab.
Cage misses with a head kick.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage throws an off balance right hand
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer lands a high kick! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Packer slips a straight right by Cage.
Cage slips a jab and a cross from Packer.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer avoids the body shot from Cage.
Packer tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
Cage lands a really nice looking cross but Packer seems unphased.
Nice cross by Cage.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Packer cracks Cage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
Cage lands a jab to the nose.
Packer wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.
Packer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cage.
Packer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer blocks a jab.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Packer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Packer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Packer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer lands a slapping body shot.
Cage lands a glancing blow to the side of Packer's head.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage with a nice cross.
Packer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer has Cage pressed against the cage, preventing Cage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Packer blocks the elbow strike.
Cage tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Cage throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Packer tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Cage misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyler Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Packer darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but Cage blocks with his arms. #BC#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage throws a push kick but Packer slaps the foot to one side.
Cage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer staying out of range there.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
Packer connects with a looping right hand.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cage misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Packer.
I've got Packer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Packer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Packer misses with a body shot.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Packer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer wants to clinch but Sideman slips to the side
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sideman counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a head kick that misses
and Sideman counters with a straight right hand.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer avoids the head kick by Sideman.
Packer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sideman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sideman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Packer is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Sideman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Sideman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Packer fails to land with a series of punches.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Sideman just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer closes the distance but Sideman moves to the side
and Sideman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sideman misses the jab.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Sideman avoids the damage to the body.
Sideman throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Sideman shrugs off.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch. #T2#
Packer lands a head kick. Sideman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sideman swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Packer with a nice calf kick.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Packer stuns Sideman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Sideman throws out a counter right but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Packer throws a head kick that Sideman semi-blocks.
Jab from Packer.
Sideman throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Packer is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sideman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Sideman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Packer.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman scores with a jab to the body.
Packer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Sideman moved out of range.
Packer throws a leg kick
and Sideman counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
As Packer backs off Sideman throws a huge counter combo but Packer manages to avoid it all.#KD2#
Sideman drops Packer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Packer looks back up at him and smiles so Sideman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sideman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Packer has Sideman up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Sideman blocks the elbow strike.
Sideman can't get the takedown.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sideman backwards. #BC2#
Sideman breaks the clinch.
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sideman! But no joy.
Packer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Packer catches Sideman right on the button with a cross.
Sideman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sideman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Packer counters with a straight right hand.
Sideman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Packer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Sideman.
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Sideman misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Todd Packer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sideman throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Denny Sideman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sideman throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sideman tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Sideman back against the cage.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sideman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sideman misses with a body punch.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sideman.
A right handed body shot lands from Sideman.
Sideman misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sideman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sideman lands with a straight right. Packer didn't see that one coming.
Packer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Sideman counters with a single leg into guard. Packer didn't expect that.
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!
Sideman trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sideman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Sideman from controlling successfully.
Sideman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sideman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Packer is keeping the position for now.
Packer looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sideman is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Sideman tries to free his leg and advance position but Packer is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Packer tries to clinch but Sideman moves away #TD2#
and Sideman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Packer won't be happy with that.
Sideman taking a breather here.
Packer is not content to let Sideman control the position. #SUB2#
Sideman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sideman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Packer keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Packer tries to buck Sideman off but Sideman is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sideman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Packer manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sideman is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Packer to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Sideman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Packer 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#
Packer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sideman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sideman is not content to let Packer control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sideman gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denny Sideman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Todd Packer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sideman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer moves to clinch but Sideman breaks away
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Sideman throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sideman.
Packer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Packer wants to clinch.
Sideman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sideman manages to avoid it.
Packer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Sideman misses the target.
Packer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Sideman had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Packer lands a nice hook to Sideman's body. Sideman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sideman misses with a looping left.
Packer throws a head kick but Sideman moves out of range.
Sideman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer misses with a hook
and Sideman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer scores with a head kick. Sideman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sideman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Packer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sideman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Packer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Sideman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sideman slips under a jab from Packer.
Packer scores with a nice strike.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Packer
and Sideman counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer moves away from the strike by Sideman.
Packer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sideman circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sideman to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Packer throws a hook to the side of Sideman's head but Sideman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sideman misses with a hook.
Packer jabs at Sideman's body.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sideman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer looks to throw a body kick
and Sideman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Packer takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman takes one to the chin there.
Sideman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sideman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Packer misses with a low kick. #T4#
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sideman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Packer throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Sideman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sideman is working for a submission of some sort.
Packer is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sideman trying to pass the guard but Packer defending well.
Sideman wants to take a breather but Packer is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denny Sideman.
I've got Sideman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Denny Sideman!
Denny Sideman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 354 Ruas vs Giant
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Mollen moves out of range easily.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mollen tries a quick counter leg kick but Packer is wise to it.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer is looking to chop away at Mollen's legs.
Mollen drops his hands momentarily and Packer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Mollen clinches up with Packer and pushes him back against the cage.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Mollen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Packer's defenses.
Packer lands a body shot.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Mollen shrugs off.
Mollen avoiding damage as Packer throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mollen's brow.
Packer avoids the elbow strike from Mollen, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mollen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Packer's brow.
Mollen misses with a body punch.
Packer takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mollen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Mollen misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer lands a knee to the body.
Packer working Mollen over with knees to the body.
Packer throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Mollen is looking to control Packer's arms but Packer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mollen has his back to the cage.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Packer.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mollen throws an elbow but misses.
Packer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mollen avoids it.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that Packer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Mollen prevents a body shot from Packer.
Mollen throws an elbow that misses.
Mollen struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Packer prevents a body shot from Mollen.
Mollen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Packer.
Mollen misses with a punch to the body.
Mollen lands a right hand.
Packer is working Mollen over against the cage.
Mollen tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mollen prevents a body shot from Packer.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Packer. #T2#
Mollen working aggressively here.
Mollen misses with an elbow over the top.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mollen.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen blocks an elbow strike.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mollen digs a right hand underneath Packer's ribcage. Packer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Mollen struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Mollen working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Mollen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mollen throws an elbow but it misses.
Packer avoids a wild elbow strike from Mollen.
Mollen presses Packer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Packer blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer lands a shot to the body.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mollen throws an elbow but it misses.
Mollen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Mollen lands an elbow inside that Packer shrugs off.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Mollen avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Mollen is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mollen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Packer misses with a knee strike.
Mollen lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Mollen trying to stall but Packer improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Mollen pushes off an throws an elbow but Packer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mollen dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mollen avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Mollen controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer missing with knees to the body.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Mollen's ribcage.
Mollen looks winded!
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mollen's defenses.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Mollen tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Packer looking to throw knees to the head but Mollen is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Mollen shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Packer.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Mollen to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Packer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Packer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mollen throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Packer moves into range and clinches up with Mollen.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mollen's defenses.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Mollen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mollen lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mollen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mollen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Packer's brow.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mollen can do to turn this around?
Packer scores with a hook to the body.
Packer lands an elbow just above Mollen 's eye.
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mollen.
Packer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mollen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Mollen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mollen throws an elbow that misses.
Mollen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Mollen in his tracks for a moment.
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Packer throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Packer lands an elbow just above Mollen 's eye.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mollen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer pushes Mollen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mollen avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Packer lands a nice knee to the body.
Mollen is breathing heavily.
Mollen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Packer lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Mollen is rocked!
Packer blocking some punches.
Mollen is still on wobbly legs! Can Packer finish him?
Mollen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mollen seems to have recovered his senses.
Mollen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mollen throws an elbow that misses.
Packer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer landing knees to the body.
Mollen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mollen dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Packer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T2#
Packer dodges an elbow strike from Mollen.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Mollen in his tracks for a moment.
Mollen takes a shot to the head.
Packer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mollen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mollen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mollen backwards.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Mollen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mollen looking to stall.
A short right from Packer.
Clinched against the cage, Packer lands a big elbow that drops Mollen! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mollen is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Packer!

Event: GC 351 Ruas vs Hiko
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hide avoids the body shot from Packer.
Hide 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.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Packer misses
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hide takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Packer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hide misses the target.
Packer tests Hide's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hide looks to land a combination. Packer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hide throws a series of punches but Packer avoids them all with ease.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Hide wants to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Hide closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Packer misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packer is defending well for now.
Hide blocks the elbow strike.
Hide fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Hide.
Packer lands a right hand.
Hide blocking some punches.
I was talking to Packer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Hide struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Hide using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hide swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hide trying to land knees to the body.
Hide effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Hide.
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Hide shrugs off.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Hide is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Packer wants a takedown but no success here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hide lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Hide looking for a takedown.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hide blocks a body shot from Packer.
Hide tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Hide lands a left hand.
Hide blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Hide effectively controlling the action here.
Hide misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hide's brow.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
Hide landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Hide on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hide avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Hide blocks an elbow strike.
Hide throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Packer blocks it with crossed arms.
Hide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packer is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Packer.
Hide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Packer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hide scores with a hook to the body.
Hide dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hide's brow.
Hide can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Hide lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hide scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer stops a takedown attempt from Hide.
Hide throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Packer blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Packer.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Hide shrugs off.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hide tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Packer takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hide goes for a takedown in the clinch but Packer prevents it.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Hide.
Hide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Packer avoids it.
Hide cracks Packer with a nice body shot.
Hide takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Hide scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Hide misses with a body punch.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Hide looking to stall.
Hide connects with a knee to the head.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hides head.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Hide misses with some punches.
Packer is pressed up against the cage. Hide has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Packer down to the mat. Packer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Packer thows a body kick. Hide tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hide tries to clinch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hide tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Packer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses the body punch
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
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 Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Todd Packer's cut.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Packer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hide lands a slapping body shot.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Hide steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Hide clinches with his opponent.
Hide is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packer is defending well for now.
Packer prevents a body shot from Hide.
Raphael Hide seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hide's elbow.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Hide avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hide.
A short left from Packer.
Hide blocks an elbow strike.
Packer scores with a knee to the head.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hide.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hide taking a breather.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Hide scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer lands a knee to the body.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hide's elbow.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Hide.
Hide tries a knee to the head but Packer blocks it.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hide is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hide leaning against his opponent.
Hide takes an elbow to the temple.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Hide is rocked!
Hide's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hide is still on wobbly legs! Can Packer finish him?
Packer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hide is defending well for now.
Packer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hide's brow.
Hide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hide blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Hide takes a knee to the side of the body.
Packer is leaning against Hide and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hide is breathing heavily.#T2#
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Hide in his tracks for a moment.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hide can do to turn this around?
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Hide's ribcage.
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer throws a big uppercut that drops Hide! More strikes from Packer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hide lies dazed against the cage as Packer celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Packer!

Event: GC 348 ?? vs ??
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Packer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Cold misses with a straight right.
Packer throws a head kick that Cold semi-blocks.
Packer misses with a double jab
and Cold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Cold avoids it.
Packer works Cold's body with a nice hook.
Packer swings widly with a right hand
and Cold counters with a low kick, right behind Packer 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer throws a front kick that sends Cold stumbling back into the cage.
Packer slips under a jab from Cold.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Packer.
Cold throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Cold blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Cold. #T1#
Cold takes one to the side of the head.
Packer checks the leg kick.
Cold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Packer wants to clinch.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cold blocks a head kick by Packer.
Cold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cold throws a low kick but Packer moves out of range easily.
Cold throws a head kick that misses.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Packer digs a good body shot into Cold's ribs.
Cold looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Cold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Packer misses with a head kick. #T2#
Packer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Packer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold needs to keep his hands up - Packer had a free shot at his head there.
Packer throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
Packer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Cold digs a good body shot into Packer's ribs.
Jab by Packer.#CL2#
Packer forces Cold back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Cold's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cold managing to block the knees to the body from Packer.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Packer blocks a body shot from Cold. #T3#
Cold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cold.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
Cold lands a shoulder strike.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Cold misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Cold digs a right hand into Packer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Packer's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Cold fails to land.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Packer blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold lands a body shot.
Packer looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Cold.
A short right from Cold on the inside. #T4#
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer blocks a body shot from Cold.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Cold scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cold lands a left hand.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cold working aggressively here.
Cold is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold scores with a hook to the body.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer blocking some punches.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colds head.
Cold gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Cold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Cold's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cold. That's going to slow Packer down.
Cold misses with a body shot.
Cold misses with a body shot.
Cold tries a head kick but it misses.
Cold throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range.
Packer closes the distance and clinches up with Cold, looking for a takedown. Packer pushes Cold against the cage but Cold circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Packer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cold pinned against the cage. Cold gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Cold. #T1#
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cold manages to avoid it.
Packer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cold under the eye.
Packer tests Cold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Packer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cold doesn't manage to clinch there - Packer circles away. #KD#
Cold cracks Packer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Packer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cold finish him? #CUT#
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer wants to land a leg kick but Cold is out of range.
Packer throws a head kick but Cold moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cold circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Cold moves out of range easily.
Cold throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Cold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer is breathing heavily.
Packer misses with an uppercut. Cold saw that one coming.
Packer works Cold's body with a nice hook.
Cold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cold scores with a body shot.
Cold missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cold lands a leg kick that knocks Packer off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Packer.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Cold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Cold drops Packer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Packer looks back up at him and smiles so Cold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T3#
Cold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Cold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Packer, pushing him back against the cage.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Cold.
Packer missing with knees to the body.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Packer presses Cold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Packer prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer prevents a body shot from Cold.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cold's defenses.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold lands a left hand.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cold tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
Cold misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cold.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cold.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch.
Cold is working Packer over against the cage.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold cracks Packer with a nice body shot.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Steven Cold has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Packer is rocked!
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Cold dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cold lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Packer falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cold dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold 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: GC 344 Starker vs Cobb
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
Packer lands a head kick!
Packer throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Truth tries to keep at a distance but Packer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Truth wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Truth breaks the clinch.
Packer throws a sloppy body shot
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Truth at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Packer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Truth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Packer lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Truth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Packer looks to land a left hand but Truth moved out of range nicely.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Truth.#TD2#
Packer drives through with a takedown into Truth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Truth pushes Packer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Truth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Truth blocks a head kick by Packer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Packer both land. Nice combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Truth, as that shot connected.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Truth tries to keep at a distance but Packer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Truth is trying to break the clinch but Packer is controlling him.
Truth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Packer throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but Truth blocks with his arms. #BC#
Truth manages to break the clinch.
Packer scores with a punch to the head.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Truth, as that shot connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Packer!
Packer scores with a head kick.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Truth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Packer misses with a kick to the body.
Packer jabs Truth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Packer slips under a jab.
Truth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Packer throws out the jab. #CL2#
Packer closes the distance and pushes Truth back into the cage.
Packer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Truth blocks an elbow strike from Packer. #BC#
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Truth counter with a right hand.
Truth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Truth checks a leg kick.
Truth cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer wants to clinch but Truth slips to the side
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Truth misses.
Truth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Packer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Packer throws out the jab.
Truth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Packer scores with a nice strike.
Packer connects with the punch.
Packer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Truth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Packer lands a head kick. Truth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Truth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Truth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Truth.
Packer tries a quick counter leg kick but Truth is wise to it.
Truth tries to work over Packer's front leg with a kick but Packer checks it.
Packer throws a counter combo.
Packer throws a head kick but Truth moves out of range.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Truth missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Truth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Truth scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Truth misses the shot to the body.
Truth keeps the fight on the outside.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Packer! But no joy.
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Truth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Packer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Truth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth avoids the head kick by Packer.
Packer misses with a right hand
and Truth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a nice head kick!
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Truth avoids the head kick by Packer.
Truth appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Truth avoids the head kick by Packer.
Truth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Truth throws a leg kick but Packer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Packer scores with a hook to the body. Truth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Packer tries to clinch but Truth is having none of it.
Truth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Packer throws a head kick but Truth moves out of range.
Packer misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer shoots in but no luck this time.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Packer misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Packer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Truth looks to throw the jab but Packer is out of range.
Truth avoids the head kick by Packer.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Truth.#T2#
Packer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Truth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Packer slips a straight right by Truth.
Truth keeps the fight on the outside.
Truth throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Truth sees coming a mile off.
Truth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Packer is looking to clinch but Truth is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Packer misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Truth connects with the punch.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer tries to clinch up
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Packer tries to clinch up.
Truth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Packer looks to land a body kick but Truth moved away.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
Packer misses with a combination
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer looks for the body kick but Truth saw that one coming.
Truth lands a head shot.
Truth slips a jab from Packer.
A little feinted left hand from Truth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Truth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Truth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4##CL2#
Packer clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Truth breaks from the clinch.
Truth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Packer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Truth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth walks into a stiff left hand from Packer.
Truth throws an off balance right hand
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Packer tries to bum rush Truth with a series of wild strikes but Truth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Truth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Packer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Truth moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Truth. That snapped Packer's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Truth moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Truth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Packer darts in trying to clinch
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Packer lands a jab.
Truth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truth throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Truth staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Truth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Truth avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer tries to clinch
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Packer.
Packer cracks a nice hook into Truth's ribs.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
Packer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Packer scores with a head kick. Truth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Truth thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Packer clinches up against the cage.
Truth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Truth throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truth moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Packer swings for the body but Truth moves out of range.
Truth throws a shot to the body.
Truth throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Packer misses
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Packer.
Truth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Truth misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Truth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Packer throws a right hand that Truth ducks under and follows up with a left that Truth also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Packer clinches. #T3#
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Truth's brow. #BC#
Truth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Packer is looking to slow Truth down with leg kicks.
Truth takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Packer!
Packer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Packer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Truth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Packer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Truth.
Truth misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.#T4#
Packer misses with a body kick.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Truth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Truth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Packer takes one on the button.#CL2#
Packer clinches up with Truth and pushes him back against the cage.
Packer has Truth pressed against the cage, preventing Truth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Packer working aggressively here. #BC#
Truth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Truth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Packer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Packer.
I've got Packer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: GC 341 Coco vs Hiko
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Truth slips a straight right by Packer.
Packer blocks a jab.#CL2#
Packer darts in and clinches Truth up against the cage.
Packer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Packer. #BC#
Truth breaks the clinch.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
Packer wants to clinch up but Truth keeps it at a distance.
Truth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer.
Truth misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Truth misses.
Truth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Truth misses the body punch
enabling Packer to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Packer misses
and Truth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Truth just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer throws a head kick but Truth moves out of range.
Truth misses with a looping left.
Packer tests Truth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Packer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Packer throws a jab when Truth was well out of range.
Packer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Truth backs up against the cage.
Packer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Truth swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Truth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer moves away from the strike by Truth.
Truth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Packer cracks a nice hook into Truth's ribs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Truth.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Truth is looking to counter punch.
Packer misses the jab.
Packer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Truth.
Packer misses with an uppercut.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Packer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Packer throws the left hand but Truth avoids the punch easily.
Packer tries to clinch up but Truth circles away and keeps his distance.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Truth is trying to break free.
Truth can't break the clinch.
Packer tries a knee to the head but Truth blocks it. #BC#
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Truth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Packer moves into the clinch.#BC#
Truth breaks the clinch.
Truth works the jab nicely.
Packer connects with a leg kick. Truth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Packer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Truth. Truth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Truth moves out of range easily.
Truth loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Truth.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Truth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Packer avoids the body shot from Truth.
Packer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Packer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Truth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Truth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Truth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer misses with a right hand
and Truth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Truth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
Packer moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Truth throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Packer misses with a hook
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Packer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Truth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Truth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Packer misses.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Truth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Packer thuds his right hand into Truth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Truth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth's corner calls for a 1-2. Truth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Truth.
Truth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Truth circles away.
Truth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Packer.#T1#
Truth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Packer misses with a series of wild punches.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Packer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Truth moves out of range as Packer throws a body kick.
Truth tries to move into range but Packer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Truth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Truth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Packer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Packer.
Truth swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Packer tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Truth counter with a right hand.
Packer throws a head kick but Truth moves out of range.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Truth manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Packer. That snapped Truth's head back.
Packer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Packer looks for the body kick but Truth saw that one coming.
Packer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Truth misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Truth.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truth.
Packer misses with a few strikes there.
Truth is looking to score with low kicks.
Truth throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Truth misses with a looping right.#T3#
Packer clobbers Truth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Truth misses.
Packer throws a fast counter high kick but Truth manages to duck under it in time.
Packer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Packer has closed the distance and engaged Truth in a clinch.
Packer keeps control of Truth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Truth is looking to break free of the clinch but Packer has double underhooks.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Truth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Packer has him pressed against the cage.
Packer lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Truth is trying to force a seperation but Packer has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Packer. #BC#
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Packer throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Packer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer misses with a combination
enabling Truth to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Truth.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Truth.
A counter left hand to the body from Truth misses its target.
Packer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Packer scores with a jab. Truth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Packer throws the left hand but Truth avoids the punch easily.
Truth misses with a hook.
Truth avoids a kick to the body.
Truth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Truth scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer throws a leg kick which misses Truth's front leg but catches the back leg as Truth tries to avoid it.
Packer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Packer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Truth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Packer tries to clinch but Truth is having none of it.
Truth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Packer moves into the clinch.#BC#
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
Packer scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth slips a jab and a cross from Packer.
Truth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Truth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Packer misses the shot to the body.
Packer looks to land a left hand but Truth moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
Packer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Packer lands a jab to the head.
Truth 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.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Truth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Packer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Truth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Packer.
Packer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Truth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Truth defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Packer connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Truth swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Truth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Truth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Truth throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Truth counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Packer misses.
Packer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Truth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Truth lands with a shot to the body.
Truth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Packer's head backwards.
Packer throws a body kick that misses. #T3##CL2#
Packer drives through and clinches with Truth against the cage.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Truth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Todd Packer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Truth breaks from the clinch.
Packer lands a jab to Truth's midsection.
Packer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Truth's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.
Truth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Packer staying out of range there.
Packer tries a low kick but Truth avoids it.
Truth throwing a counter right hand but Packer manages to avoid it.
Packer is looking to slow Truth down with leg kicks.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truth slips a jab from Packer.
Truth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Packer lands a leg kick that knocks Truth off balance momentarily.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
Packer throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Truth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Packer just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Truth under the eye.
Packer throws out a powerful jab.
Packer looks to land a left hand but Truth moved out of range nicely.
As Packer backs away, Truth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Truth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Truth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Packer responds with a good body kick, but Truth manages to step out the way in time.
Truth circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Truth misses the target.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Packer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Packer misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Packer 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: GC 335 Starker vs Coco
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circling - Dincht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer throws a leg kick but Dincht moved away.
Packer just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dincht.
Dincht slips under a jab from Packer.
Dincht throws a shot to the body.
Packer moves forwards but Dincht connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Packer throws a head kick but Dincht moves out of range.
Packer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Dincht backs off Packer throws a huge counter combo but Dincht manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Dincht moves into the clinch successfully.
Dincht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dincht lands an uppercut.
Dincht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dincht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer tries a body shot but Dincht blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dincht misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Zell Dincht has been cut.
Dincht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dincht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Packer working aggressively here.
Dincht working aggressively here. #T1#
Dincht misses with a punch on the inside.
Dincht lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Packer.
Dincht punishes Packer's body with a nice straight punch.
Dincht uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Dincht scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Packer tries to keep at a distance but Dincht has taken the fight into the clinch.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dincht.
Dincht misses with a punch to the body.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dincht has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dincht digs a right hand underneath Packer's ribcage. Packer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dincht works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Packer has clasped his hands together around Dincht's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dincht is looking to regain half guard here but Packer keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dincht is not content to let Packer control the position.
Packer wants to take a breather but Dincht manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Packer.
Packer throws a big elbow that misses.
Packer being controlled here momentarily.
Packer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Packer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dincht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Packer controlling from the top position.
Dincht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Packer trying to control but Dincht is working from the bottom.
Packer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dincht slips under a jab.
Packer throws a head kick but Dincht moves out of range.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer lands a head kick!
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dincht manages to avoid it.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dincht. Dincht obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dincht.
Dincht fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dincht throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dincht feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Packers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Packer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dincht throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dincht scores with a hook to the body. Packer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dincht throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Packer counter with a right hand.
Packer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dincht takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dincht misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zell Dincht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zell Dincht's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dincht tries to clinch up but Packer circles away and keeps his distance.
Dincht takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dincht fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dincht swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dincht misses with a body kick.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
Dincht bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Packer's head.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Dincht.
Dincht shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dincht throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Dincht.
Dincht takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dincht with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Packer checks a leg kick.
Dincht misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dincht misses with a straight left.
Dincht scores with a crisp jab that stopped Packer in his tracks.
Dincht throws a leg kick but Packer checks it. #T1#
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dincht waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
Packer throws a push kick but Dincht slaps the foot to one side.
Dincht throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Dincht lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Packer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Dincht. That snapped Packer's head back.
Packer throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Packer misses.
Dincht avoids a kick to the body.
Dincht swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dincht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dincht takes a kick to the side of the head.
Packer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Packer looks to throw a body kick
and Packer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Dincht misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Jab, jab by Packer - just one landing.
Dincht throws a leg kick which misses Packer's front leg but catches the back leg as Packer tries to avoid it.
That kick from Dincht tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dincht throws a body shot but no joy.
Dincht lands a leg kick that knocks Packer off balance momentarily.
Dincht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Packer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dincht counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer throws a head kick but Dincht moves out of range.
Dincht with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Packer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dincht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dincht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dincht lands a front kick.
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
Packer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dincht fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.#T3#
Packer cracks Dincht with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Packer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Packer has closed the distance and engaged Dincht in a clinch.
Zell Dincht has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Dincht breaks the clinch. #CL#
Dincht closes the distance and pushes Packer back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer blocking some punches.
Dincht blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dincht swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dincht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dincht tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dincht lands the left hand.
Packer throws a jab but it's blocked by Dincht.
Packer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dincht misses the shot to the body.
Dincht avoids the body shot from Packer. #T4#
Packer connects with a looping right hand.
Dincht chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dincht, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer pushes Dincht away with a front kick.
Packer avoids the body shot from Dincht.
Packer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dincht was well out of range. Poor timing from Packer.
Dincht connects with an inside leg kick.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dincht moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dincht connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dincht moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Dincht checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with an uppercut. Dincht saw that one coming.
Dincht is looking to counter punch.
Dincht connects with a crisp jab.
Dincht connects with an inside leg kick.
Dincht slips a straight right by Packer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zell Dincht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zell Dincht's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dincht connects with a right hand. Packer shakes it off.
Dincht just misses with a punch to the body.
Dincht with a nice cross.
Zell Dincht is winning the standup battle so far.
Packer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dincht checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Packer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Dincht breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer misses with a double jab.
Dincht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer throws a lazy right hand but Dincht sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid body kick from Packer.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dincht throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Packer on the side of the head.
Dincht blocks the body kick.
A jab from Dincht does it's job there.
Dincht lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dincht lands with a hook. Packer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dincht with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Dincht missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Packer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dincht lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dincht avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Dincht.
Packer thuds his right hand into Dincht's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dincht is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Packer throws a series of punches but Dincht avoids them all with ease.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dincht throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Dincht throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Dincht - just one landing.
Packer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Dincht takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Packer walks into a straight right hand from Dincht.
Packer is looking to chop away at Dincht's legs.
Dincht looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Dincht throws a good cross that connects.
Dincht stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Packer.
Packer misses with a series of wild punches.
Dincht moves out of range of the body kick.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dincht throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dincht misses with a low kick.
Packer throws a lazy right hand but Dincht sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dincht thuds his right hand into Packer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dincht scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dincht fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Packer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dincht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Packer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Packer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dincht tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Packer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dincht moves out of range of the body kick.
Dincht circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dincht throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dincht connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Packer lands.
Packer misses with a double jab
and Dincht cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dincht misses with a looping right.
Packer throws a head kick that half lands.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
Dincht tried to counter with a leg kick but Packer avoided it.
Dincht connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Dincht lands a nice hook to Packer's body. Packer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dincht throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dincht thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Packer if he has to take too many more of those.
Dincht scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Packer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dincht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dincht stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Dincht counters with a nice uppercut.
Packer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dincht avoids a punch combination nicely.
Packer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Packer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dincht scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dincht misses with a low kick.
Dincht's jab looks to have found its range, popping Packer under the eye.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zell Dincht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dincht fires out a quick counter leg kick but Packer just manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zell Dincht showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dincht, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zell Dincht!
Zell Dincht bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GC 333 Paulin vs Cobb
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Packer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Packer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Packer misses with a double jab
and Linewood counters with a thumping low kick.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Packer tries to keep at a distance but Linewood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Linewood's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Linewood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Linewood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Linewood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Packer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Packer.
Nice shot lands for Linewood.
Linewood moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Packer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Linewood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Linewood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Packer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Linewood. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Linewood closes the distance and pushes Packer back into the cage.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Linewood jumps guard but Packer stands there with Linewood around his waist. Linewood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer with a knee to the head.
Linewood scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Packer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
Linewood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Packer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Packer scores with a hook to the body.
Linewood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Packer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
A short uppercut from Packer.
Packer with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Linewood manages to break the clinch.
Packer staying out of range there.
Linewood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linewood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Linewood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Linewood has Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Linewood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Linewood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Packer walks away with a smile on his face. Linewood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shock Linewood.
Linewood blocks a head kick by Packer. #T3#
Linewood moves out of range as Packer strikes.
Linewood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Linewood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer walks into a left hand.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Linewood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Linewood blocks the body kick.
Linewood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer misses with a straight right.
Packer misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Linewood lands.
Linewood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Linewood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Linewood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Linewood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Linewood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Packer checks a low kick from Linewood.
Packer throws a head kick but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Packer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Linewood throws a leg kick but Packer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Linewood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Packer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Packer tries to keep at a distance but Linewood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Linewood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
A short left from Linewood.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shock Linewood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Linewood scoring well with a low kick there.
Packer tries to clinch there but Linewood circles away.
That kick from Linewood tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linewood.
Packer avoids the body shot from Linewood.
A nice combination there by Packer.
Packer looks for the body kick but Linewood saw that one coming.
Linewood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Packer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Packer lands a nice hook to Linewood's body. Linewood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Linewood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linewood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Linewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.
Linewood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Linewood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Packer lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Linewood 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 Packer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Packer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Packer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Linewood counters with a stiff right hand.
Linewood defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Packer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Packer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Linewood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Packer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Linewood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer avoids the body shot from Linewood.
Linewood walks into a left hand.
Packer scores with a three punch combo!
Linewood tries to score with a low kick but Packer moves his leg out of the way.
Linewood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Packer.
Linewood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Linewood clinches.
Linewood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action. #BC2#
Linewood breaks the clinch.
Linewood misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer blocks a head kick by Linewood.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linewood.
Linewood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Packer.#CL2#
Linewood has managed to clinch.
Linewood working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Packer back against the cage.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Packer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Linewood is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Packer.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Linewood controls his hands.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Linewood avoiding damage as Packer throws knees to the body.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Linewood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Linewood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linewood lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Linewood pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer digs a right hand into Linewood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Linewood's gas tank. #TD2#
Linewood pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Linewood is keeping the position.
Linewood is controlling Packer's posture.
Linewood keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
Packer throws a strike but Linewood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
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#
Packer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Linewood eats them both and turns towards Packer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Packer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Packer.
Linewood misses with a low kick.
Linewood tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linewood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick from Packer misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Linewood misses the target.
Packer lands a head shot.
Packer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Linewood.
Linewood lands a head kick. Packer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Linewood loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Linewood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Linewood. Linewood obviously looking to wear him down.
Linewood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Packer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Packer sizes up Linewood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Linewood cracks Packer with a nice body shot.
Linewood blocks the elbow strike.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Linewood fails to land.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Linewood pushes Packer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Linewood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Linewood's face. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linewood throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Linewood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linewood blocks a body shot from Packer.
Linewood tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Linewood shrugs off.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Packer.
Linewood tries to break the clinch but Packer is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer blocking some punches.
Linewood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Packer smiles and moves away. #T3#
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linewood.
Linewood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Packer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Linewood misses with a head kick.
Packer falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Linewood to counter with a crisp jab.
Linewood throws a front kick aimed at Packer's knee but Packer avoids it well.
A low kick from Linewood misses
and Packer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Linewood dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Linewood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Packer just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Linewood drags the fight down to the ground.
Packer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Packer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Linewood is keeping the position.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Packer trying to control but Linewood is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Packer 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: GC 329 Cobb vs Megaton
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Punchsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer wants to clinch.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Packer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Packer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Punchsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Packer can pounce on him.
Packer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Packer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer tries to clinch
and Punchsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Packer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Packer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Punchsky 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.
Punchsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Punchsky is trying to force a seperation but Packer has the dominant position.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchsky can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action. #T1#
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Packer lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Punchsky has been cut.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Punchsky has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Punchsky blocks a body shot from Packer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Punchsky is trying to break the clinch but Packer has him pressed against the cage.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Punchsky in his tracks for a moment.
Punchsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
Punchsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Punchsky working aggressively here.
Packer lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Punchsky in his tracks for a moment.
Packer tries a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky tries to break free but Packer pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchsky.
Nice body punch from Punchsky.
Punchsky dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer pushes Punchsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punchsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Punchsky.
A head punch on the inside from Punchsky fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchsky.
Packer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Punchsky misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Punchsky throws out a powerful jab.
Punchsky takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchsky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Packer is looking to slow Punchsky down with leg kicks.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Packer or perhaps it was just good defense by Punchsky, which made it look bad.
Punchsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Packer digs a good body shot into Punchsky's ribs.
Packer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Punchsky is able to avoid easily.
Punchsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Punchsky is looking to counter punch.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer cracks Punchsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Packer darts in and clinches Punchsky up against the cage.
Punchsky blocking some punches.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Punchsky can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Punchsky lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchsky is looking to break free of the clinch but Packer has double underhooks. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchsky scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer misses with a body punch.
Packer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Punchsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Punchsky blocks an uppercut.
Punchsky tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Punchsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Punchsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punchskys head.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Punchsky tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Punchsky back against the cage.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Punchsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky's cut.
That's time! Punchsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Punchsky misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Packer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Punchsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Packer missing with knees to the body.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Punchsky backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchsky.
Packer has Punchsky pressed against the cage, preventing Punchsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Punchsky lands a nice uppercut.
Punchsky misses with some punches.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Punchsky lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchsky tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Punchsky back against the cage.
Punchsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer. #T1#
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Punchsky avoids it.
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchsky counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Packer gets a clinch.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Punchsky.
Punchsky throws a head punch that misses.
Packer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Punchsky avoiding damage as Packer throws knees to the body.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer tries a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Punchsky.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer slips a straight right by Punchsky.
Punchsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punchsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punchsky tries to avoid it but Packer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punchsky to the ground. Punchsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punchsky misses with a two punch combination.
Packer misses with a looping right.
Packer connects with a looping right hand.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer tries for a takedown but Punchsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Packer throws a body punch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Punchsky connects with the punch.
Packer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Punchsky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punchsky. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Packer misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Packer 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 Punchsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Punchsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Punchsky throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Punchsky.
Packer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Packer slips a straight right by Punchsky.
Punchsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Packer.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Punchsky checks a low kick from Packer.
Punchsky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Packer closes the distance and clinches.
Punchsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Punchsky can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punchsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Punchsky fails to land.
Punchsky gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Punchsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but Punchsky blocks with his arms.
Packer tries to work over Punchsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchsky.
Packer pushes Punchsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchsky.
Todd Packer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Punchsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchsky working aggressively here.
Packer lands a left hand.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Punchsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punchsky.
Nice body punch from Punchsky.
Packer is breathing heavily.
Punchsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punchsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Punchsky tries to break the clinch but Packer is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Punchsky can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Punchsky'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#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Punchsky.
Punchsky slips a straight right by Packer.#TD2#
Punchsky tries to sprawl but Packer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packer throwing shots but Punchsky is blocking nicely.
Packer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Punchsky's head.
Punchsky is trying to control but can't.
Punchsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Packer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Punchsky tries to get to full guard but Packer has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky has hold of Packer's hands but Packer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Punchsky is pressing down on Packer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Packer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punchsky trying to keep a closed guard but Packer is proving a slippery customer.
Packer trying to control but Punchsky is working from the bottom.
Packer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Punchsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Punchsky scores with a body shot.
Packer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Packer swinging wildly here.
Punchsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Packer scores with a sloppy right hand. Punchsky should have avoided that one.
Packer scores with a punch to the head.
Vladimir Punchsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Packer.
Punchsky throwing a counter right hand but Packer manages to avoid it.
Vladimir Punchsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Packer looks to land a combination but Punchsky avoids it well.
Packer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Punchsky as he jumps to the side.
Packer misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Packer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchsky.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Punchsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchsky prevents a body shot from Packer.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
Packer lands a body punch.
Punchsky has a couple of punches blocked by Packer. #BC#
Punchsky breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Punchsky gets tackled into the cage by Packer. Packer maintains the clinch. #T3#
Punchsky misses with a body punch.
Punchsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punchsky.
Punchsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Punchsky takes a shot to the head.
Punchsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Punchsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchsky is trying to break free.
A short left from Packer.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer scores a nice knee to the body.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer digs a right hand underneath Punchsky's ribcage. Punchsky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Packer cracks Punchsky with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Punchsky lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Punchsky working aggressively here.
Packer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Punchsky is defending well for now.
Punchsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Punchsky avoids it by throwing Packer back against the cage.
Punchsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer lands a left hand.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Punchsky lands a body shot.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Punchsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punchsky misses with a body punch.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Punchsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Packer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: GC 324 Steve vs Encharya
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Packer slips a straight right by Whitaker .
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker .
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker misses with a looping left.
Whitaker lands a really nice looking cross but Packer seems unphased.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Packer wants to clinch.
Packer misses the shot to the body.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whitaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer staying out of range there.
Packer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitaker slips under a jab from Packer.
Some wild striking there from Packer.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Packer throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whitaker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker as he connects with a hook.
Whitaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Packer. Packer gets slowly back to his feet.
Whitaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Packer's head.
Whitaker takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Packer takes the fight into the clinch.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Whitaker .
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitaker misses with a body punch.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Whitaker .
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whitaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Whitaker manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer 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. #T2#
Whitaker moves out of range as Packer strikes.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Packer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitaker .
Packer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whitaker if he has to take too many more of those.
Whitaker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Packer's head.
Packer wants to clinch up but Whitaker keeps it at a distance.
Whitaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Packer on the side of the head.
Whitaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Packer clinches.
Whitaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitaker digs a right hand into Packer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Packer's gas tank.
Packer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Whitaker blocks an elbow strike.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitaker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.#T3#
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Whitaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Whitaker avoids it by throwing Packer back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Packer.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Whitaker lands a shoulder strike.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Whitaker .
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Whitaker controls the action.
I was talking to Packer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Whitaker .
Packer is breathing heavily.
Packer lands an elbow just above Whitaker 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitaker gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Whitaker .
A short body shot lands from Whitaker as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Whitaker . #BC2#
Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Packer was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker .
Whitaker lands a nice shot that snaps Packer's head back.
Whitaker connects with the punch.
Whitaker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whitaker cracks Packer with a good jab.
Whitaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Packer slips under a jab.
Whitaker walks into a left hand.
Packer throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitaker .
Packer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Packer slips under a jab from Whitaker .
Packer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whitaker .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Whitaker wants to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Packer.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
It looked like Packer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Whitaker 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#
Whitaker throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Packer tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
Whitaker lands a head shot.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitaker is looking to chop away at Packer's legs.
Packer scores with a spinning back kick!
Packer swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Packer with a jab.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Packer.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Packer is looking for a counter combo.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Packer jabs Whitaker right on the nose. Whitaker blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitaker . That's going to slow Packer down.
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Packer moved away.
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Whitaker lunges at Packer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Packer's hand.
Packer throws a leg kick which misses Whitaker 's front leg but catches the back leg as Whitaker tries to avoid it.
Whitaker checks a leg kick.
Packer tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Packer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
Packer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Whitaker manages to circle out of the way.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Whitaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Packer can pounce on him.
Whitaker throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Packer to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Packer 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 Whitaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whitaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker .
Packer lands a body shot.
Whitaker throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Packer counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer lands a knee to the body.
Whitaker tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Whitaker back against the cage.
Whitaker leaning against his opponent.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whitaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.
Whitaker tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Whitaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Packer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whitaker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Packer tries to work over Whitaker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
Whitaker slips a jab and a cross from Packer.
Whitaker wants to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch position.
Roy Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Packer digs a good body shot into Whitaker 's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker as he connects with a hook.
Packer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whitaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Packer's head.
Packer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whitaker . #T3#
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Packer is out of range.
Whitaker lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Whitaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Packer fails with the takedown.
Packer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Whitaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whitaker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Packer. That one must have hurt.
Whitaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Packer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Packer counters with a quick kick to the body but Whitaker blocks it.
Whitaker clobbers Packer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Whitaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Packer finds it's way round the side to connect with Whitaker 's head.
Whitaker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Packer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Packer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Whitaker as he connects with a hook.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Packer misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Packer, right into the meat.
Packer takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Whitaker .
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.#CL#
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Whitaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Whitaker 's cut.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Whitaker has knocked Packer down with a huge combo! Whitaker steps away and waves a wobbly Packer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Whitaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whitaker checks the leg kick.
A combination from Whitaker does no damage.
Whitaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Packer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Packer throws a series of punches but Whitaker moves out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Whitaker . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer connects with a single shot there.
Packer is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Whitaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Packer wants to clinch up but Whitaker keeps it at a distance.
Packer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whitaker fakes the leg kick and cracks Packer in the body. #T1#
Whitaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Packer. That did some damage!
Whitaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Packer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Packer throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
Whitaker 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.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Packer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whitaker on his heels. He'll look to pass Whitaker 's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
Packer wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
Packer postures up in Whitaker 's guard and throws a big left but Whitaker blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Whitaker looking to control.
Packer throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer passes into half guard.
Whitaker is pressing down on Packer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Packer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Packer wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
Packer throws a big elbow that misses.
Packer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Whitaker misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3#
Whitaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Packer scoring with punches from side control.
Whitaker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Packer connects with a decent elbow.
Whitaker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Packer connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Packer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Whitaker is holding Packer down, trying to stall.
Whitaker is trying to improve his position.
Packer 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.
Packer trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Roy Whitaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Packer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Whitaker is not content to let Packer control the position.
Packer cracks Whitaker with a big elbow.
Packer scores with punches from side control.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Packer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Whitaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Packer's guard! Nice work there by Whitaker !

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Whitaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whitaker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Whitaker !
Roy Whitaker made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 321 Coco vs Starker
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Packer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Packer showed some decent athleticism there.
Linewood is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packer thows a huge punch but Linewood dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Linewood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood is looking for a sweep. Packer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Packer trying to control from Linewood's half guard. Linewood has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Linewood trying to control the position. #T1#
Linewood keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
Linewood looking for a sweep. Not yet Linewood, not yet.
Packer scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Linewood has his foot on Packer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Packer works his way back into a safe position though.
Linewood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Linewood working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Packer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Packer landing some decent shots from guard.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Packer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Linewood tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Linewood throws out a powerful jab.
Packer shoots in but Linewood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Linewood is looking to counter punch.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Packer looks to score with a jab to the body but Linewood is just out of range.
Linewood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Packer connects with a solid leg kick.
Packer connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Linewood counters with a straight right hand.
Shock Linewood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linewood misses with a body shot.
Linewood checks the leg kick.#T3#
Packer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Packer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Packer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Linewood jabs at Packer's body.
Packer slips under a jab.
Linewood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Packer momentarily. #CL#
Linewood moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Linewood.
Linewood misses with a punch to the body.
Linewood is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Linewood throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Linewood.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
Linewood scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Linewood is trying to maintain a safe position but Packer gets an underhook and turns Linewood into the cage.
Linewood working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Packer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Packer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Linewood misses with a punch on the inside.
Linewood avoiding damage as Packer throws knees to the body. #TD#
Linewood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Linewood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Packer is looking to work some ground and pound but Linewood has wrist control.
Packer tries to free his leg and advance position but Linewood is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Linewood is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily.
Linewood keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
Packer throwing strikes from guard but Linewood blocks nicely.
Packer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
Linewood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Shock Linewood will probably get the nod.
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#
Linewood defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Linewood. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Linewood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Linewood.
A short left from Linewood.
Linewood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Linewood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Linewood has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Packer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linewood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Packer back against the cage.
Linewood lands an uppercut.
Linewood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linewood.
Linewood tries to pull guard but Packer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Linewood jumps into guard, dragging Packer to the mat.
Todd Packer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Packer stopping the sweep attempt from Linewood.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Linewood keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
Packer landing some decent shots from guard.
Linewood can't keep his opponent in guard - Packer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Packer wants to take a breather but Linewood is having none of it.
Packer trying to pass the guard but Linewood defending well.
Packer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Packer throws a strike but Linewood avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
Packer is looking to work some ground and pound but Linewood has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer throws a strike but Linewood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Packer managing to control the position.
Packer wants to sweep but no luck.
Linewood throwing strikes from guard but Packer blocks nicely.
Linewood trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Packer keeping full guard, as Linewood tries to pass. #T3#
Linewood looking to sit in guard and control but Packer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Packer lands a couple of elbows.
Linewood keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Packer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Packer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Linewood is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily.
Linewood tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Linewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Packer distracts Linewood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Packer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Linewood can't keep his opponent in guard - Packer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Linewood tries to get to full guard but Packer has control of the leg.
Linewood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Linewood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Packer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Linewood's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Linewood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Packer.
Linewood moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Linewood throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Linewood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Packer, pushing him back against the cage.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Packer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Linewood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood avoids a wild elbow strike from Packer.
Linewood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Linewood misses with some punches.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood takes an elbow to the temple.
Linewood lands a right hand.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer misses with a body punch.
Packer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Linewood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Packer can turn it around.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Linewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Linewood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Packer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Linewood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Linewood 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.
Packer defending well as Linewood loads up on a big left hand.
Linewood throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Shock Linewood is winning the standup battle so far.
Packer wants to slow Linewood down by chopping away at his legs.
Linewood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Packer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Linewood closes the distance and clinches.
Packer lands a good knee to the midsection. Linewood won't want to take too many of those.
Linewood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Packer tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD#
Linewood pulls guard effortlessly.
Packer controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Packer wants to control from the top but Linewood keeps moving.
Packer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Linewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer throwing strikes from guard but Linewood blocks nicely.
Packer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Packer stands up over Linewood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Packer with a nice head shot there.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Linewood is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Packer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Linewood to the mat! Linewood manages to get full guard.
Packer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Linewood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Packer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Packer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Packer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Linewood tries to free his leg and advance position but Packer is retaining full guard. #T4#
Linewood stopping the sweep attempt from Packer.
Linewood throws a big elbow that misses.
Packer is trying to control the position but Linewood postures up.
Packer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Linewood looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard. #REVB#
Linewood trying to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: NSC 57:
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Bornholm throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.#CL#
Packer has Bornholm up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bornholm lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Packer or not.
A right hand to the body from Bornholm.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bornholm breaks from the clinch.
Packer takes a swing at Bornholm's ribcage but misses.
Bornholm keeps Packer at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Packer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Bornholm misses its intended target.
Bornholm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bornholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Packer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bornholm.
Bornholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Packer manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bornholm counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Packer 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.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bornholm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer misses with a body kick.#CL#
Packer rushes Bornholm and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bornholm working aggressively here.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Bornholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bornholm.
A head punch on the inside from Bornholm fails to land.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer tries a knee to the head but Bornholm blocks it.
Bornholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Bornholm has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bornholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bornholm backwards.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bornholm backwards.
Bornholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bornholm throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bornholm fails to land.
Bornholm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Packer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Packer.
Bornholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Bornholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bornholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bornholm working aggressively here.
Bornholm pushes off an throws an elbow but Packer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bornholm blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bornholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bornholm throws out the jab.
As Bornholm tries to get set, Packer tries to push him back and clinch up but Bornholm manages to avoid the attempt.
Bornholm throws a leg kick but Packer checks it.
Bornholm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Packer counters with a left and a right that stings Bornholm.
Bornholm motions for Packer to come forward. Bornholm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Packer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Packer misses the jab.
Bornholm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Packer misses with a hook.
Bornholm throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bornholm lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Bornholm
and Packer counters with a one-two to the body.
Bornholm motions for Packer to come forward. Bornholm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bornholm is looking to score with low kicks.
Packer clobbers Bornholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bornholm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Bornholm misses with a straight right. #T1#
Packer tries to clinch but Bornholm is having none of it.
Bornholm throws a big counter head kick but Packer avoids it with no problem.
Daniel Bornholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bornholm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Packer misses with the body kick
and Bornholm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bornholm throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Packer digs a good hook to Bornholm's body.
Packer sizes up Bornholm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bornholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bornholm throws a front kick aimed at Packer's knee but Packer avoids it well.
Daniel Bornholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bornholm misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely.
Packer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bornholm. Bornholm obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bornholm. #T2#
Bornholm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Packer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Bornholm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Packer pushes Bornholm up against the ropes in a clinch.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Bornholm avoids the damage to the body.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bornholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Bornholm shrugs off.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bornholm has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Packer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer gets through Bornholm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bornholm misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bornholm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bornholm. Bornholm obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bornholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bornholm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Packer thows a body kick. Bornholm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Packer scores with a head kick.
Bornholm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer throws a head kick but Bornholm moves out of range.
Bornholm throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Packer throws a combination. Bornholm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bornholm looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
As Bornholm looks to move away, Packer throws a big counter combo but Bornholm just gets out of the way.
Packer checks a low kick from Bornholm.
That kick from Bornholm tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bornholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Packer throws out the jab.
Packer tries to clinch but Bornholm is having none of it. #CL#
Packer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Bornholm in his tracks for a moment.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer misses with a body punch.
Packer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bornholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Bornholm's cut even more.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bornholm's defenses.
Bornholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Bornholm misses with some punches.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bornholm blocks it with crossed arms.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Bornholm's head.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bornholm's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bornholms head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Bornholm has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bornholm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniel Bornholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bornholm lands an elbow that stopped Packer in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Bornholm can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bornholm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bornholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Bornholm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bornholm pushes Packer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bornholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Bornholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bornholm scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Packer 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Todd Packer!

Todd Packer wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 48: Reem vs Southall
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
Ragnaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Packer clobbers Ragnaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Ragnaar sees coming a mile off.
Packer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Packer pushes Ragnaar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Packer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ragnaar avoids the damage to the body.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnaar.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnaar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Ragnaar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnaar looking to stall.
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnaar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Packer is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Ragnaar.
A shot in the inside from Ragnaar.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnaar working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Ragnaar as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar.
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnaar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ragnaar gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Ragnaar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
A hook to the body from Ragnaar.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ragnaar. #T2#
Ragnaar working Packer over with knees to the body.
Packer lands a shot to the body.
Packer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ragnaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnaar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnaar.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Ragnaar blocks a body shot from Packer.
A short left from Packer.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Ragnaar takes a shot to the head.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Packer.
Ragnaar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Packer's face.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
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#
Ragnaar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Packer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ragnaar will feel that in the morning.
Ragnaar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ragnaar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Packer misses the shot to the body.
Ragnaar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ragnaar moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.
Packer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnaar can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar avoids a kick to the body.
Packer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Packer manages to circle out of the way.
Packer clobbers Ragnaar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A punch combination from Packer misses.
Packer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Ragnaar closes the distance and clinches.
Packer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnaar prevents a body shot from Packer.
Packer is working Ragnaar over against the ropes.
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer. #CUT2#
It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer.
Ragnaar digs a right hand underneath Packer's ribcage. Packer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ragnaar has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Ragnaar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks a body shot from Packer.
Packer throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnaar.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer tries to work over Ragnaar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnaar has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Packer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ragnaar's brow.
Ragnaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ragnaar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Packer.
Nils Ragnaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick
and Packer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Packer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
Ragnaar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnaar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnaar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer gets through Ragnaar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Ragnaar avoids it by throwing Packer back against the ropes.
Packer misses with some punches.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnaar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Packer.
Ragnaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnaar takes a shot to the head.
Packer prevents a body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar blocks an uppercut.
Ragnaar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Ragnaar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Packer's face.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnaar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnaar lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ragnaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer prevents a body shot from Ragnaar.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Packer on the inside.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ragnaar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Packer prevents a body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Packer or not.
Ragnaar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Ragnaar.
Packer avoiding damage as Ragnaar throws knees to the body.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar misses with the head strike.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Packer blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Packer 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Todd Packer!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Todd Packer!

Todd Packer wins by unanimous decision!

Event: NSC 42: Wolf vs Boston
Date: Jul 23, 2019

#R1#
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Packer on the side of the head.
Silva motions for Packer to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Packer looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packer.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Packer misses with the combination.
Silva scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Packer throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Starling Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Packer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Packer takes one to the side of the head.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Packer is able to avoid easily.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva is looking to chop away at Packer's legs.
Packer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Packer throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Packer throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Packer only half commits.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Packer on the side of the head.
Silva takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Packer throws a counter combo.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Packer.
Packer misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva moves out of range as Packer strikes.
Silva moves away from the strike by Packer.
Packer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Packer looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Silva misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starling Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Packer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Packer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Packer throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Packer's knee momentarily.
Packer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Packer lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 Packer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Packer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Packer throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Packer misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Packer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Silva.
Starling Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Silva is looking to slow Packer down with leg kicks. #T1#
Packer tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva misses with a hook.
It looks like Silva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Packer blocks a jab.
Packer misses the shot to the body.
Packer scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Packer on that attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva cracks Packer with an open hand slap.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Packer scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Packer's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Packer throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Packer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Packer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Packer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Packer will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Packer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva. #CUT#
It looks like Todd Packer has been cut.
Silva blocks a body shot from Packer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Todd Packer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Packer. That one must have hurt.
Packer tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Packer throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Packer avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Packer doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands with a hook. Packer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy body kick from Packer
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
As Packer backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Packer checks a low kick from Silva.#T1#
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Packer! But no joy.
Silva tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Packer takes one to the side of the head.
Starling Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Packer scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Silva gets a clinch.
Packer pushes Silva back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Silva lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Packer blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Packer blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Silva avoiding damage as Packer throws knees to the body.
Silva misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Packer can turn it around.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva works on Packer's body with a couple of short punches.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva is stalling here.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Starling Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Starling Silva!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Starling Silva!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Starling Silva!

Starling Silva wins by unanimous decision!

Event: PSE 43
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Packer throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Arias counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Arias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Packer sees it coming and defends easily.
Packer trying to control from the bottom.
Arias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arias throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Packer to regain full guard.
Packer wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arias working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Packer's head.
Arias with a nice head shot there.
Arias loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arias has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arias won't allow Packer to sweep him here.
Arias working some strikes from top position.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from Packer.
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Packer is retaining full guard.
Arias postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arias working some strikes from top position.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Arias postures up and lands a big shot to Packer's brow.
Packer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Packer 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.
Packer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arias's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arias throwing strikes from guard but Packer blocks nicely.
Arias passes into half guard.
Packer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Arias.
Arias throwing strikes from guard but Packer blocks nicely.
Arias landing some decent shots from guard.
Arias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Arias is fighting to break Packer's control of his arms but Packer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arias throws an elbow that misses. Packer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arias's guard. Nice move by Packer!#REVR#
Arias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arias has a closed guard, preventing Packer from standing up.
Packer lands a couple of elbows.
Packer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Packer lands a couple of elbows.
Arias has his hands on Packer's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Packer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Packer being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Arias working for a triangle but Packer defends it easily.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arias is trying to control the position but Packer postures up.
Arias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Psycho’s Elites inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Arias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Arias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arias moves out of range of the strikes.
Arias takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Packer lands a leg kick that knocks Arias off balance momentarily.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Arias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arias feints the counter takedown.
Packer throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Arias counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.
Packer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arias.
Arias is trying to control. Packer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Packer is defending against the submission attempts here by Arias.
Nice strikes from Arias there.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias.
Arias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Arias is working for a kimura but Packer is defending it quite comfortably.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Arias. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Arias drops an elbow to the side of Packer's head.
Arias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arias lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arias lands a nice short elbow.
Packer is looking to improve his position.
Arias looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Packer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arias is thwarting Packer's attempts to control the position.
Arias working Packer over with strikes.
Packer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arias.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Packer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arias working Packer over with strikes.
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Arias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packer keeps working.
Arias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Packer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Packer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arias sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Packer defending well though.
Arias thows a huge punch but Packer dodges it nicely.
Arias takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Arias slips a nice elbow through Packer's hands, connecting with Packer's forehead.
Arias lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arias lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arias looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Arias lands strikes from half guard.
Packer wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
Arias working the head and body with strikes.
Arias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Packer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arias throws a strike but Packer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Packer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arias 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.

George Arias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arias counters with a straight right hand.
Packer throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Arias counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Packer controls Arias momentarily but Arias frees himself.
Arias chips away with some ground and pound.
Arias lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arias trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Packer is trying to hold Arias in close to prevent damage but Arias has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is keen to just control but Packer is a slippery customer.
Arias scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias. #T1#
Arias working the head and body with strikes.
Arias landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias.
Packer is looking to improve his position.
Packer is not content to let Arias control the position.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias. #SUB2#
Arias wants to work for an arm triangle but Packer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arias sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Packer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arias. #T2#
Arias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arias lands strikes from half guard.
Arias thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Packer's head.
Packer is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arias thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Packer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arias missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arias slips a nice elbow through Packer's hands, connecting with Packer's forehead.#T3#
Arias trying to control the action but Packer is working from the bottom.
Arias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arias throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
George Arias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arias prevents Packer from improving his position.
Arias seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Packer wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arias working Packer over with strikes.
Arias is trying to control the action in half guard but Packer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arias thows a huge punch but Packer dodges it nicely.
Arias thows a huge punch but Packer dodges it nicely. #T4#
Arias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arias lands strikes from half guard.
Arias is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arias throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Packer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arias is working away from the top position though.
Packer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Packer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Arias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arias trying to control from half guard but Packer is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Arias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arias 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Arias!
Post fight, George Arias stared into the camera and said 'Just call me champ! '.

Event: PSE 34
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Packer moves out of range as Fischer throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.
Packer misses with a straight left.
Fischer throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Fischer throws a series of punches but Packer moves out of range.
Fischer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Packer misses the jab.
Packer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fischer lands a jab to the head.
Fischer connects with a nice looking jab.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Packer throws a leg kick but Fischer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fischer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fischer throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Packer misses with a double jab.
Packer throws a series of punches but Fischer moves out of range. #T1#
Packer lands with an uppercut that bounces Fischer off the cage and back into range.
Fischer misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Packer misses.
Fischer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Packer's sensitive parts.
Packer misses with a series of wild punches.
Fischer with a nice cross.
Packer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fischer circles away quickly and effectively.
Packer throws a series of punches but Fischer moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fischer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.
Fischer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fischer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fischer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Fischer throws a low kick but Packer moves out of range easily.
Fischer jabs Packer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Fischer's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Packer lands the left hand.#T2#
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Fischer had a free shot at his head there.
Packer takes one on the button.
Fischer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fischer connects with a body shot.
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fischer.
Fischer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Packer.
Fischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Packer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Fischer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fischer throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Packer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Fischer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fischer thuds his shin into the meat of Packer's side.
A head kick misses from Fischer.
Packer unleashes a big counter combination but Fischer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Fischer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Packer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Packer throws a jab when Fischer was well out of range.
Fischer lands with an overhand left.
Packer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fischer backs up against the cage.
Fischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Packer.
Fischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fischer tries to work over Packer's front leg with a kick but Packer checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fischer.
Fischer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Packer misses with a looping right.
Fischer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Packer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fischer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Packer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fischer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Packer scrambles back to his feet.
Fischer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Packer. Those never looked like landing.
Fischer looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer. #T4#
Fischer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Packer in his tracks.
Fischer throws a low kick but Packer avoids it.
Fischer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fischer. Fischer obviously looking to wear him down.
Fischer scores with a nice head shot.
Fischer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Packer moves out of range of the body kick.
A left and a right from Packer both land. Nice combination.
Packer digs a good body shot into Fischer's ribs.
Fischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Packer counters with a left and a right that stings Fischer.
Fischer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer staying out of range there.#TD2#
Packer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fischer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Dennis Fischer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Packer throws a head kick but Fischer moves out of range.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fischer.
Fischer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Packer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fischer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Packer punishes Fischer's body with a nice straight punch.
Fischer swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Fischer. Beautiful body shot.
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fischer scores with a leg kick.
Fischer is looking to slow Packer down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fischer looks for the body kick but Packer saw that one coming.
Dennis Fischer is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fischer.
Fischer cracks Packer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A good leg kick by Fischer.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Fischer moves out of range easily.
Fischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Packer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Packer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fischer with a body shot.
Packer throws a low kick but Fischer avoids it.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
Packer is looking for the big counter here.
Packer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Packer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fischer lands with a cross.
Fischer scores with a hook to the body. Packer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fischer staying out of range there.
Fischer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fischer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fischer.
Fischer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Packer tries to land a leg kick but Fischer saw it coming and moves away.
Fischer tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
Packer throws a leg kick that misses.
Packer throws a right hand that Fischer ducks under and follows up with a left that Fischer also avoids with ease.
Packer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Packer looks to land a left hand but Fischer moved out of range nicely.
Fischer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Packer's head.
Fischer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fischer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Packer is out of range and Fischer settles back down.
Packer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fischer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Packer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Packer.
Packer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Packer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fischer lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Fischer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Fischer backs off Packer throws a huge counter combo but Fischer manages to avoid it all.
Fischer throws a push kick but Packer slaps the foot to one side.
Fischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Fischer lands a jab to Packer's midsection.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
Fischer throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fischer.
Fischer 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.
Fischer throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer.
Fischer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Packer.
Packer throws a series of punches but Fischer avoids them all with ease.
Fischer throws a wild body kick that Packer sees coming a mile off.
Packer lands with a nice body punch.
Fischer wants to land a leg kick but Packer is out of range.
Fischer connects with a jab.
Fischer wants to slow Packer down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Fischer moves away from the strike by Packer.
Fischer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Packer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Packer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fischer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fischer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Packer doesn't seem bothered though.
Packer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fischer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Packer blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Fischer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Packer just manages to avoid it.
Packer throws a body punch but Fischer moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fischer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Fischer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fischer throws a big shot that misses.
Packer misses the shot to the body.
Fischer tries to land a front kick but Packer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fischer misses with a body shot.
Packer stalks Fischer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fischer's face. Fischer staggers backwards, shaken.
Fischer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Packer on the side of the head.
Fischer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fischer takes one to the chin there.
Fischer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fischer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Packer walks into a straight right hand from Fischer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer throws out a counter right but Fischer avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fischer.
Packer throws the left hand but Fischer avoids the punch easily.
Fischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Fischer swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Packer looks to land a left hand but Fischer moved out of range nicely.
Fischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer misses with a few strikes there.
Fischer throws a leg kick that misses.
Packer looks to throw the jab but Fischer is out of range.
Fischer cracks Packer with an open hand slap.
Fischer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Packer avoids a kick to the body.
Packer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fischer works the jab nicely.
Fischer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Packer is out of range.
Fischer lands with a nice combination. Packer backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer lands a front kick.
Packer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Packer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fischer.
Fischer scores with a decent looking hook.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
A left lands for Fischer.
A punch combination from Packer misses.
Packer looks to land a combination but Fischer avoids it well.
Packer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fischer.
Fischer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Packer.
Packer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fischer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fischer.
Fischer thumps Packer with a low kick.
Fischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fischer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fischer throws a head kick that Packer semi-blocks. #T3#
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fischer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fischer misses the jab.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
Fischer throws a leg kick that misses.
Fischer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fischer misses the shot to the body.
Packer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Packer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fischer - the referee stops the clock and Packer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fischer. Packer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Packer checks a low kick from Fischer.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice defenses there by Fischer.
Fischer throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Packer misses.
Fischer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fischer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fischer scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Fischer throws a chopping leg kick but Packer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Fischer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fischer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fischer dips to his left and cracks Packer with an uppercut!
Nice body kick there by Fischer.
Fischer throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fischer throws out the jab.
Fischer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Packer's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Packer checks a leg kick.
Fischer lands a nice hook to Packer's body. Packer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Fischer moved out of range.
Fischer throws a leg kick
and Packer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fischer throws a low kick but Packer moves out of range easily.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer throws a big shot that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Fischer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fischer, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Fischer!
Dennis Fischer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PSE 29
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Germano throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Germano.
Packer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germano's hands.
Germano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packer.
Germano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Germano misses with a body shot
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer throws a jab when Germano was well out of range.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Packer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer throws out a counter right but Germano avoids it with no problem.
Packer throws a series of punches but Germano avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.#T1#
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Germano ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Packer!
Germano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Packer was well out of range. Poor timing from Germano.
Packer throws out a counter right but Germano avoids it with no problem.
Packer scores with a push kick.
Packer fails to land with a series of punches.
Germano feinted with a counter takedown.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Packer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Germano.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Germano misses.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A punch combination from Packer misses.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Germano misses with a looping left.
Germano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Packer.
Germano misses with a double jab
and Packer counters with a one-two to the body.
Germano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Packer.
Packer lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Germano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Germano blocks a jab.
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Packer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Packer slips a straight right by Germano.
Packer avoids the body shot from Germano.
Nice straight punches there by Germano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Germano.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Germano.
Packer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Germano misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Packer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Packer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Germano takes a step back to recover.
Germano dodges the punch combination from Packer.
Packer lands a nice looking body shot.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Germano.
Germano blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Germano swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Packer swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Packer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Germano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer misses with the body kick#TD#
and Germano counters with a shoot takedown. Packer fights it but they end up in guard.
Germano throwing strikes from guard but Packer blocks nicely.
Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano throws a strike but Packer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Packer wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Packer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Germano is trying to control the position but Packer postures up.
Packer preventing the sweep.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Packer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Packer looking to sit in guard and control but Germano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Packer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Packer is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Germano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Germano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Packer defends well.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Packer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Packer stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Germano 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.
Packer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Germano wants to sweep here but Packer controlling him for the moment.
Germano controlling Packer's posture.
Packer trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Packer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Packer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Germano.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germano throws out the jab.
Germano misses with a few strikes there.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Germano.
Packer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Germano under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano misses with a double jab.
Packer loads up on a big right hand but Germano slips the punch.
Packer lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rui Rodrigo Germano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Germano darts in looking for a takedown but Packer gets double underhooks and turns Germano into the cage.
Germano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Packer.
Packer works over Germano's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#
Germano is rocked!
Packer connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Germano tumbling to the canvas! Packer pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Germano was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Todd Packer!

Event: PSE 25
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
McKenna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Packer avoids it really well and circles away.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Packer looks to land a body kick but McKenna moved away.
Packer lands the left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McKenna has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Packer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenna at a distance.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
McKenna shoots in and bounces Packer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Packer keeping full guard, as McKenna tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Packer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
McKenna has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Packer keeping moving, preventing McKenna from controlling successfully.
McKenna slips nicely into half guard.
McKenna keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McKenna trying to mount his opponent but Packer defends it.
Packer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McKenna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Packer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKenna thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McKenna wants to free his trapped foot but Packer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Packer controlling the position for now.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKenna stalling away here and it's allowed Packer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Packer keeping full guard, as McKenna tries to pass.
McKenna throws a big elbow that misses.
Packer 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#
McKenna is looking to improve his position.
Packer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McKenna to regain full guard.
McKenna has Packer pulled in close to control his posture.
Packer is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Packer looking to sit in guard and control but McKenna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McKenna trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Packer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKenna won't allow Packer to sweep him here.
McKenna wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
McKenna passes Packer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McKenna throwing shots but Packer is blocking nicely. #T4#
Packer is trying is best to control the position here.
McKenna looks to land a strike but Packer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Packer looking for a sweep. Not yet Packer, not yet.
Packer is trying to keep McKenna in close.
McKenna postures up in Packer's guard and throws a big left but Packer blocks it.
McKenna is looking to advance position but Packer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Packer unloads with some shots from mount but McKenna bucks and avoids them well.
Packer thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Packer misses with some ground and pound and McKenna recovers position to half guard.
Packer lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
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#
Packer circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Packer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Packer thows a leg kick but McKenna checks it #TD2#
and McKenna counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McKenna sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKenna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKenna advances position into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by McKenna.
McKenna throws a strike aimed at the side of Packer's head but Packer avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna is looking to take a break and control but Packer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Packer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McKenna scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Packer to see if he's OK.#T1#
An elbow from McKenna crashes against the mat.
McKenna scoring with punches and elbows.
McKenna lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Packer manages to get back to half guard.
Packer is trying to control but can't.
McKenna content to control rather than advance.
McKenna wants to pass to mount but Packer is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Packer is controlling McKenna's trapped leg to prevent McKenna from advancing to side control.
McKenna wants to control but Packer is keeping him busy.
McKenna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
McKenna sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Packer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Packer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch but Packer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Packer.
Packer cracks a nice hook into McKenna's ribs.
Packer is looking to wear down McKenna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McKenna sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Packer fails to land with a series of punches.
McKenna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McKenna tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt - Packer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert McKenna.
Packer connects with a body shot that sends McKenna's belly button to the back.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Packer but Packer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Packer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McKenna tries to clinch but Packer is having none of it.
McKenna tries to clinch up but Packer circles away and keeps his distance.
Robert McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Packer throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
Packer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenna.#T4##TD2#
McKenna shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Packer is trying to defend but McKenna finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Packer kicks McKenna off and gets back to his feet.
Robert McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.
McKenna wants to clinch but Packer slips to the side
and Packer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKenna wants to clinch.
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Packer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
McKenna has Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna'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#
McKenna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Packer. No joy for McKenna on that attempt.
Packer misses with a two punch combination.
Packer misses with a body kick. #CL2#
McKenna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Packer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna tries to clinch but Packer is having none of it.
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Packer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
McKenna manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Packer on his heels. He'll look to pass Packer's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKenna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McKenna is looking to work some ground and pound but Packer has wrist control.#T1#
Packer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKenna advances to half guard.
Packer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKenna scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, McKenna seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer wants to get back to full guard but McKenna has passed into side control.
McKenna tries to move to mount but Packer blocks the move with his legs.
McKenna landing strikes. #T2#
Packer is looking to regain half guard here but McKenna keeps moving and retains side control.
McKenna lands a few punches from side control.
Packer is trying to get back to half guard.
McKenna misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packer keeps working.
Packer prevents McKenna from improving position.
McKenna taking a break here but Packer is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
McKenna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Packer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McKenna works his way into full mount!
Packer tries to reverse the position but McKenna maintains control.
McKenna scoring with strikes but Packer is staying in there.
McKenna unloading with bombs!
McKenna postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Packer looks a forlorn figure.
Packer wants to control but McKenna is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McKenna landing strikes from the mount.
Packer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKenna working the ground and pound effectively.
McKenna lands a couple of good shots and Packer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McKenna throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Robert McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenna 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.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Packer is rocked!
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#
Packer showing good submission defense here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Packer 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: New Years Blast Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2019

#R1#
Packer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Packer jabs Stern to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Stern has Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Packer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stern's efforts to push away.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Stern scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Stern's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stern throws a head kick that misses.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Packer moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern with a nice cross.#CL#
Stern gets tackled into the cage by Packer. Packer maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Packer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stern.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stern tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Packer avoids a wild elbow strike from Stern.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Packer is working Stern over against the cage.#T1#
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Stern gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Packer regains guard.
Packer seems keen to control Stern's posture.
Packer controls Stern momentarily but Stern frees himself.
Stern trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Stern throws an elbow that misses. Packer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by Packer!#REVR#
Packer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stern has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stern is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Packer is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Stern is looking for a triangle but Packer pushes his legs off easily.
Stern wants to sweep here but Packer controlling him for the moment.
Packer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Packer postures up and lands a big shot to Stern's brow.
Packer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Stern has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stern trying to control the position.
Packer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stern is trying to keep Packer in close.
Packer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stern keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Packer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Packer is one step ahead there.
Packer is in close to Stern's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Packer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stern has Packer pulled in close to control his posture.
Packer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stern pulls Packer in to control the position.
Packer content to stall in guard here.
Packer lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Packer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
Stern wants to stand up but Packer is controlling him.
Stern wants to sweep but no luck.
Packer wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern wants to sweep but no luck.
Packer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stern looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Packer wants to control from the top but Stern keeps moving.
Stern tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Packer darts in looking for a takedown but Stern gets double underhooks and turns Packer into the cage.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Stern misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Packer misses its target.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Packer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stern really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Packer.
Stern throws a hook but Packer blocks it.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws out a leg kick but Packer moves out of range and Stern only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Stern. Those never looked like landing.
Stern misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Packer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Packer misses. #CL2#
Stern forces Packer back against the cage and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Packer obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Stern takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stern is breathing heavily.
Packer digs a right hand into Stern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stern's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Packer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer presses Stern against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Packer.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Stern's head.
Packer gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Stern controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Packer.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Packer lands a knee to the body.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Packer gets through Stern's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stern's defenses.
A short uppercut from Packer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Packer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stern fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stern takes one on the button.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Packer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern is trying hard to land a takedown here. Packer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Packer digs a good hook to Stern's body.
Stern connects with an inside leg kick.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Packer thows a body kick. Stern tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Packer.
Packer misses with a series of wild punches.
Packer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Packer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Packer misses the target.
Stern misses with a straight left.
Packer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stern staying out of range there.#T4#
Packer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Stern misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely.
Packer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stern is looking to land body kicks.
Packer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stern sprawls and moves away.
Stern misses with a hook
and Packer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but Packer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Packer tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Packer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer scores with a knee to the head.
Packer tries for a takedown but Stern manages to get underhooks.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer tries to land knees in the clinch but Stern avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Packer staying out of range there.
Stern defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Packer blocks a jab.#CL2#
Stern moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Stern makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stern is looking to break free of the clinch but Packer has double underhooks.
Packer digs a right hand into Stern's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stern's gas tank.
Stern looking for a takedown.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Packer.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Packer lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern trying to control the position but instead, Packer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stern into the cage.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Packer.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Packer lands a good knee to the midsection. Stern won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Packer.
Stern takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Packer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Packer landing knees to the body.
Stern has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
A short uppercut from Packer.
Packer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Packer.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Packer.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Stern in his tracks for a moment.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Packer.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Stern shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stern.
Packer is leaning against Stern and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Packer lands a right hand.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stern misses with some punches.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Stern's ribcage.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern working aggressively here.
Packer tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Stern working aggressively here.
A short right from Packer.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Packer cracks Stern with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
Packer lands with a left to the head.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Stern's ribcage.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Stern's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterns head.
Packer scores a nice knee to the body.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer is working Stern over against the cage.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Stern shrugs off.
Packer works on Stern's body with a couple of short punches.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stern is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stern jumps guard but Packer stands there with Stern around his waist. Stern gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Packer. #T4#
Packer cracks Stern with a nice body shot.
Packer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
Packer tries a body shot but Stern blocks it.
Packer pushes Stern back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Good body shot from Packer.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Packer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Packer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Packer prevents Stern from improving his position.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Stern is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: PSE 18
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Packer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tapaus lands a slapping body shot.
Tapaus lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
Tapaus throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Packer lands a front kick.
A punch lands to the side of Packer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Tapaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Tapaus scores with a sloppy right hand. Packer should have avoided that one.
Tapaus swinging wildly here.
Tapaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Tapaus moves away from the strike by Packer.
Packer slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Packer is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Packer tries to clinch up.
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tapaus keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Packer has time to react.
Tapaus 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.
Packer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Tapaus lands the left hand.
Packer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tapaus but Tapaus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Tapaus throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Packer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Packer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Tapaus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Packer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Packer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tapaus doesn't seem bothered though.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Tapaus misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Tapaus catches Packer right on the button with a cross.
Keijo Tapaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer's corner calls for a 1-2. Packer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Tapaus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Packer in his tracks.
Packer loads up on a big right hand but Tapaus slips the punch.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Packer scores with a head kick.
Tapaus throws out a powerful jab.
Packer with a nice cross.
Packer lands a jab to Tapaus's midsection.
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tapaus in his tracks. #T3#
Tapaus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer moves away from the strike by Tapaus.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Packer closes the distance but Tapaus moves to the side
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Tapaus does no damage.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tapaus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Packer is defended easily by Tapaus.
Tapaus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.#T4#
Packer misses with a double jab.
Tapaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Packer.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapaus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Packer.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Tapaus throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tapaus.
Tapaus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapaus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tapaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer staying out of range there.
Tapaus throws a body shot but no joy.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Packer defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
Packer defending well as Tapaus loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Tapaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tapaus takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tapaus tries to sprawl out of it but Packer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tapaus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Packer throws a low kick but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tapaus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut
and Packer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus misses with a double jab.
Tapaus lands with a straight right. Packer didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tapaus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Packer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tapaus misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Packer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapaus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Packer 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.
Tapaus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tapaus connects with a crisp jab.
Tapaus throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tapaus circles away.
Packer tries to clinch but Tapaus is having none of it.
Packer wants to clinch.
Tapaus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range. #T2#
Tapaus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tapaus backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Tapaus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Packer doesn't seem phased though.
Packer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tapaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Packer with a body shot.
Packer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tapaus.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer throws a front kick that sends Tapaus stumbling back into the cage.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Tapaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tapaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Packer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Tapaus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Packer counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Tapaus misses.
Packer tries to clinch up.#T3#
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus throws out a loose jab but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Packer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Tapaus sees coming a mile off.
Packer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Packer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tapaus cracks Packer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Packer slips a straight right by Tapaus.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapaus looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Tapaus misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Tapaus.
Tapaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer lands a front kick.
Tapaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Packer.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Tapaus avoids it.
Tapaus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Tapaus finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Tapaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tapaus throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Tapaus throws a jab when Packer was well out of range.
Tapaus swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Tapaus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Packer at a distance.
Tapaus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Tapaus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Packer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tapaus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tapaus.
Packer throws a sloppy head kick and Tapaus moves out of range easily.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keijo Tapaus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Packer.#CL#
Packer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Tapaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tapaus thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer lands an overhand right.
Packer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Packer backs off Tapaus throws a huge counter combo but Packer manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus avoids it really well and circles away.
Tapaus moves out of range of the body kick from Packer. #CL#
Packer pushes Tapaus up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Tapaus in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Tapaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Packer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tapaus dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Tapaus lands a nice uppercut.
Packer misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Tapaus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tapaus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Packer is looking to clinch but Tapaus is avoiding it.
Tapaus connects with a jab.
Packer scores with a jab.
Tapaus throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Tapaus looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Tapaus throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer tries to counter with a takedown but Tapaus is quick to defend against it.
Packer connects with a crisp jab.
Packer looks to throw the jab but Tapaus is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tapaus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tapaus. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tapaus scores with a body shot.
Tapaus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Packer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapaus cracks a nice hook into Packer's ribs.
Tapaus avoids the head kick by Packer.
Tapaus misses with a straight left.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Tapaus pushes him off.
Tapaus tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Packer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Packer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tapaus.
Packer looks to land a combination. Tapaus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tapaus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Packer counters with a series of strikes. Tapaus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tapaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Tapaus misses with a looping right.#T3#
A big left from Tapaus misses.
Tapaus throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Packer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Packer scores with a head kick. Tapaus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Tapaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Packer moves away.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
As Tapaus backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tapaus misses with a straight right.
Packer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Packer throws a leg kick but Tapaus checks it.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tapaus misses with a combination
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Tapaus misses with a hook.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tapaus loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Packer.
Packer scores with a kick to the body.
Tapaus avoids a kick to the body.
Tapaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Tapaus finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Tapaus throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer slips under a jab.
As Tapaus backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Packer misses with a straight right.
Packer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Tapaus throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keijo Tapaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Tapaus.
I've got Tapaus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PSE 15
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Norman tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Packer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Packer. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Norman lands.
Packer misses with a series of wild punches.
Packer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Norman feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down.
Packer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norman.
Norman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Packer throws a head kick that misses
and Norman counters with a left and a right that stings Packer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer throws a sloppy body shot
and Norman counters with a nice body kick.
Norman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Packer. That did some damage!
Norman lands a jab to the head.
Norman moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Packer misses with a body kick.#T1#
Packer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Norman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norman walks into a straight right hand from Packer.
Norman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Packer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norman can pounce on him.
Norman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Norman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Norman looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norman misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Norman misses.
Greg Norman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Packer rushes Norman and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Norman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Norman controls his hands.
Norman misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Norman.
Packer cracks Norman with a nice body shot.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Norman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer cracks Norman with a nice body shot.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Norman.
A head punch on the inside from Norman fails to land.
Norman working aggressively here.
Norman tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Norman back against the cage.
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Norman misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Norman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Packer's brow.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Norman's ribcage.
Packer lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Packer.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Norman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Norman blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Norman misses with an elbow strike.
Norman lands with a light punch inside.
Norman lands with a light punch inside.
Packer lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Packer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Norman controls his hands.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norman obliges.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Norman.
Norman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norman throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norman.
Norman blocking some punches.
Norman throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norman misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norman.
Norman blocks a body shot from Packer.
Norman working aggressively here.
Norman throws a head punch that misses.
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 Greg Norman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Packer. Norman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norman throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Packer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Norman managing to control the position.
Packer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Packer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Packer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Packer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Norman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Packer wants to control from the top but Norman keeps moving.
Norman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Packer.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Packer fails to land with a series of punches.
Norman staying out of range there.
Packer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Packer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Norman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Packer.
Norman avoids a kick to the body.
Packer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norman has time to react.
Norman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Packer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Packer to score with a decent uppercut.
Packer tests Norman's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Packer works Norman's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Norman finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Packer throws a body punch but Norman moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Packer.
Norman tried to counter with a leg kick but Packer avoided it.
Norman staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer misses with a takedown attempt - Norman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Packer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norman scores with the left hand. Packer knows he should have avoided that one.
Norman lands with a right hand.
Packer throws the kick towards the body but Norman avoids it.
Norman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norman throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norman.
Norman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Norman looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer moves out of range of the body kick from Norman.
Packer throws a looping overhand right but Norman ducks down to avoid it.
Packer throws a wild body kick that Norman sees coming a mile off.
Packer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norman looks to throw the jab but Packer is out of range.
Packer misses with a kick to the body.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Norman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Packer just manages to avoid it.
Norman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Norman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Packer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norman backs up against the cage.
Packer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norman checks a leg kick.
Packer throws an overhand right that lands on Norman's shoulder, as Norman tries to avoid the shot.
Greg Norman is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Packer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Packer responds with a good body kick, but Norman manages to step out the way in time.
Packer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Packer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norman blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer moves out of range as Norman strikes.
Nice jab there from Norman.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Norman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Packer has taken the fight to the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Packer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Norman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Packer pushes Norman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd Packer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Norman controls the action.
Norman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Norman controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Norman's corner calls for a 1-2. Norman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norman.
Norman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Norman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer moves out of range of the leg kick from Norman.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
Norman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Norman misses the target.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Norman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norman throws a series of strikes that have Packer backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer throws a lazy right hand but Norman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
Packer is looking to slow Norman down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Norman is looking to score with low kicks.
Packer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Norman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norman throwing a counter right hand but Packer manages to avoid it.
Packer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norman can pounce on him.
Packer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norman but Norman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norman moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Packer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Packer lands a leg kick that knocks Norman off balance momentarily.
Norman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer throws a lazy head kick
and Norman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Norman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norman 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. #T2#
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norman.
Norman throws a leg kick but Packer moved away.
Packer throws a fast counter high kick but Norman manages to duck under it in time.
Norman loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Norman throws a lazy uppercut
and Packer counters with a good, hard body kick but Norman shrugs it off.
Norman throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer throws out a counter right but Norman avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Packer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norman is trying to defend but Packer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Packer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Norman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Packer thows a huge punch but Norman dodges it nicely.
Packer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Packer thows a huge punch but Norman dodges it nicely.
Norman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Packer throws a hook but Norman avoids it easily.
Norman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Packer walks into a left hand.
Norman lands a nice shot to the body.
Norman misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Packer rushes Norman and presses him up against the cage.
Norman avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Norman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Packer misses with a punch to the body.
Packer blocks a body shot from Norman.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norman digs a right hand into Packer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Packer's gas tank.
Norman working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norman throws an elbow but misses.
Norman avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Packer.
I think Packer 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Todd Packer!

Event: Battle of the BC championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Packer fails with a takedown attempt.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer tries a low kick but Benn Jr avoids it.
Packer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benn Jr 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.
Packer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benn Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
Packer lands an overhand right.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Packer circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab.
Benn Jr misses with a straight right.
Benn Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Benn Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown. Benn Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Packer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benn Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benn Jr jabs at Packer's body.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benn Jr moves away.
Benn Jr blocks a head kick by Packer.
Benn Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Packer.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benn Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Packer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that Packer avoids nicely. #T2#
Packer connects with an inside leg kick.
Benn Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Packer counters with an outside leg kick.
Benn Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Benn Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Packer checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Packer - that will leave a mark!
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!
Benn Jr looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Benn Jr walks into a straight right hand from Packer.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benn Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benn Jr throws a combination. Packer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benn Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Packer throws a hook to the side of Benn Jr's head but Benn Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Benn Jr counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Packer misses with the combination.
Benn Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good exchange - Benn Jr coming out on top.#CL2#
Packer moves into the clinch successfully.
Benn Jr tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Benn Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Benn Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Benn Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.
Packer working aggressively here. #T4#
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Benn Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benn Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benn Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Benn Jr wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Packer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benn Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Benn Jr throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Packer counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Benn Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Benn Jr misses its target.
Packer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer is looking to clinch but Benn Jr is avoiding it.
Benn Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benn Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Packer can pounce on him.
Benn Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benn Jr blocks a head kick by Packer.
Benn Jr feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Packer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benn Jr's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer stopping the sweep attempt from Benn Jr.#T1##SUB#
Packer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benn Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Packer has managed to get both his arms back between Benn Jr's legs - danger averted.
Packer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Packer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Benn Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Packer slips nicely into half guard.
Packer slips a nice elbow through Benn Jr's hands, connecting with Benn Jr's forehead.
Packer lands strikes from half guard.
Packer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Benn Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Packer scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Packer lands a nice short elbow.
Packer 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.
Packer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benn Jr is trying to maintain the position but Packer is very close to passing his half guard.
Benn Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packer.
Packer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benn Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Packer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benn Jr is trying to stand up here but Packer is controlling him well.
Packer trying to mount his opponent but Benn Jr defends it.
Benn Jr wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Packer trying to mount his opponent but Benn Jr defends it.
Packer drops an elbow to the side of Benn Jr's head. #SUB#
Benn Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Packer pulls his head out easily.
Packer tries to pass to full mount but Benn Jr defends it.
Benn Jr trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Packer is trying to control. Benn Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Packer is taking a breather. Benn Jr 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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benn Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer. #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.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer cracks a nice hook into Benn Jr's ribs.
Packer shoots and misses
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benn Jr tries to work over Packer's front leg with a kick but Packer checks it.
Packer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer misses with a leg kick
and Benn Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Benn Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Benn Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Packer was well out of range. Poor timing from Benn Jr.#CL2#
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Benn Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benn Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Packer.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.#TD2#
Packer wants the takedown. Benn Jr is fighting it off but Packer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Benn Jr's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Packer has Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Packer misses its intended target.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Packer lands a front kick.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot.
Packer tries to bum rush Benn Jr with a series of wild strikes but Benn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Benn Jr both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Packer keeps Benn Jr at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Packer looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Packer 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 Benn Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benn Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been told by Benn Jr's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Packer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Packer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Benn Jr connects with a body shot that sends Packer's belly button to the back.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benn Jr connects with a crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benn Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Packer - the referee stops the clock and Benn Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Packer. Benn Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benn Jr lands with a nice combination. Packer backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer misses with a hook.
Nigel Benn Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Packer scores with a jab to the body.
Packer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Packer.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benn Jr, as that shot connected.
Packer misses with a kick to the body.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Packer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Packer slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benn Jr throws out the jab.
Packer takes one to the chin there.
Packer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Benn Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer jabs at Benn Jr's body.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Packer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Packer.
That kick from Packer tenderised Benn Jr's leg. Benn Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benn Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Packer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benn Jr is fending him off so far but Packer persists. Nope, Benn Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer cracks a nice hook into Benn Jr's ribs.
Packer misses with an uppercut. Benn Jr saw that one coming.#T4#
Packer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn Jr.
Packer misses with a two punch combination.
Benn Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Packer just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer scoring well with a low kick there.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benn Jr throws out the jab.
Packer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benn Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Packer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!
The defeated Nigel Benn Jr had this to say: 'ill be back'.

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalski misses with an uppercut.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Packer.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Kowalski moved out of range.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Packer sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Packer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalski defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
Kowalski misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Packer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kowalski is looking to stand up but Packer isn't so interested in that idea.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packer works over Kowalski with some ground and pound from guard.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Packer lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
Packer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Packer pushes Kowalski away with a front kick.
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalski checks it well.
Kowalski is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Packer.
Packer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kowalski if he has to take too many more of those.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
and Packer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Packer sizes up Kowalski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Packer throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
Packer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Packer thumps Kowalski with a low kick.
Packer staying out of range there.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Kowalski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Kowalski.
Packer tries to land a front kick but Kowalski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kowalski swings for the body but Packer moves out of range.
Packer lands with an overhand left.
Packer looks to land a body kick but Kowalski moved away.
It looked like Kowalski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski throws a hook but Packer blocks it.#CL#
Kowalski clinches.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Packer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Packer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalski after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Kowalski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Packer uses from the top position.
Packer wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Kowalski wants to stand but Packer is controlling the position.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully. #T4#
Packer throws a big elbow that misses.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kowalski holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kowalski looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer 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#
Packer lands a jab.
Todd Packer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kowalski darts in and clinches Packer up against the cage.
Kowalski throws a head punch that misses.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Packer gets through Kowalski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kowalski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalski tries to score a body lock takedown but Packer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalski gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Packer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Packer lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalski.
A short left from Packer.
Packer lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kowalski. #T1#
Kowalski misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Brutus Kowalski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Packer misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Kowalski.
Kowalski fails to land the takedown.
Kowalski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Packer cracks the inside of Kowalski's front leg.
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kowalski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalski is trying to break free.#BC#
Kowalski manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kowalski.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Kowalski blocks the leg kick.
Kowalski tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Packer shoots in but Kowalski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kowalski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer fakes the leg kick and cracks Kowalski in the body.
A big right from Kowalski misses.
Packer misses with a hook
enabling Kowalski to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer scores with a jab. Kowalski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Packer moves out of range.
Packer shoots in for a double leg but Kowalski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Kowalski feints and as Packer raises his hands in defense, Kowalski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Packer is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kowalski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Kowalski misses with some punches.
Kowalski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Packer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalskis head.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalski tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Kowalski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kowalski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Packer. That did some damage!#CL#
Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Kowalski has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalski's elbow.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kowalski avoids it.#T4##BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
Packer throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Kowalski moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kowalski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Packer misses with a looping left.
Kowalski scores with a jab. Packer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Packer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kowalski. Kowalski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Brutus Kowalski has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski misses with a head kick.
Packer cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Packer pushes Kowalski off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brutus Kowalski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalski should have avoided that one.
Kowalski throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski throws a hook but Packer blocks it.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time.
Packer feints a counter leg kick.
Packer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kowalski's hands.
Packer lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Packer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kowalski.
Packer misses with an uppercut
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer throws a lazy right hand but Kowalski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Kowalski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalski tries a head kick but it misses.
Packer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kowalski throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Kowalski has closed the distance and engaged Packer in a clinch.
Packer missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Packer slips a jab from Kowalski.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Packer cracks the inside of Kowalski's front leg.
Kowalski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kowalski blocks a jab.#T2#
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalski throws out the jab.
Kowalski slips a jab from Packer.
Packer tries to clinch but Kowalski is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Packer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kowalski checks it well.
Packer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Packer misses with the body kick
and Kowalski counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Packer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kowalski.
Packer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Packer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Packer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kowalski will feel that in the morning.
Packer misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Kowalski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
Packer shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slow jab from Packer misses its intended target.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Packer throws a jab when Kowalski was well out of range.
Kowalski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brutus Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Kowalski has managed to clinch.
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kowalski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalski takes a shot to the head.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer lands a nice hook to Kowalski's body. Kowalski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Packer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kowalski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Kowalski throws a sloppy head kick and Packer moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Packer misses with a wild combination.
Kowalski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer stuns Kowalski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No joy there for Kowalski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Packer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Packer.
I've got Packer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Packer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chlapik throws a right hand that Packer ducks under and follows up with a left that Packer also avoids with ease.
Packer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chlapik.
Chlapik defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Chlapik missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Chlapik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chlapik lands a lovely overhand right.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlapik.
Packer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Chlapik there.
Chlapik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Packer throws out a loose jab but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlapik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Chlapik darts in and clinches Packer up against the cage.#BC2#
Chlapik breaks the clinch.
Chlapik checks a leg kick nicely.
Chlapik unleashes a big counter combination but Packer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chlapik throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Packer.
Packer takes a swing at Chlapik's ribcage but misses.
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chlapik checks it well.
Chlapik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chlapik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Chlapik moves into the clinch.
Packer lands a knee to the body.
Chlapik tries to break free but Packer pushes him back against the cage.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Packer on the inside.
Chlapik tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Chlapik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chlapik is looking to control Packer's arms but Packer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chlapik has his back to the cage.
Packer tries a body shot but Chlapik blocks it.
Chlapik takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Chlapik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Packer has him pressed against the cage.
Packer prevents Chlapik from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Chlapik controls his hands. #BC2#
Chlapik manages to break the clinch.
Chlapik dodges the punch combination from Packer.
Chlapik throws a wild body kick that Packer sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Packer.#CL2#
Packer gets tackled into the cage by Chlapik. Chlapik maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Chlapik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chlapik 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.
Chlapik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
It appears Packer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Chlapik moves into range and clinches up with Packer.#BC2#
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer is looking to chop away at Chlapik's legs.
Packer tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Packer defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Packer slips under a jab from Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.#T3#
Packer lands with a good body shot.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Packer is looking to wear down Chlapik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Packer throws a good cross that connects.
Packer throws a body punch but Chlapik moves out of range.
Chlapik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Packer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Chlapik misses its intended target.
Chlapik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chlapik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Packer 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Packer forces his way into half guard.
Chlapik taking some punishment here, with Packer in his half guard. #T4#
Chlapik is trying to stand up here but Packer is controlling him well.
Packer thows a huge punch but Chlapik dodges it nicely.
Packer stalling away here and it's allowed Chlapik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chlapik looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Packer stays in close to Chlapik's body and controls the position.
Chlapik is looking to stand up but Packer isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlapik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jakub Chlapik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chlapik throws a front kick that sends Packer stumbling back into the cage.
Packer thuds his shin into the meat of Chlapik's side.
Chlapik ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Packer.
Chlapik looks to throw the jab but Packer is out of range.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Chlapik darts in and clinches Packer up against the cage.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Packer blocks a jab.
Packer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Packer moves out of range as Chlapik throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Chlapik.
Chlapik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
And Packer counters with a quick kick to the body but Chlapik blocks it.
Packer tries for a takedown but Chlapik circles away easily
and Chlapik counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Chlapik. That snapped Packer's head back.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.#T1#
A head kick misses from Chlapik.
Packer feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Packer.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chlapik's sensitive parts.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlapik.
Packer delivers a nice body kick.
Packer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Packer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Chlapik lands.
Chlapik walks into a straight right hand from Packer.
Packer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Packer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chlapik is fending him off so far but Packer persists. Nope, Chlapik circles away and we're back to standing.
Chlapik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chlapik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chlapik blocks a low kick nicely.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.#T2#
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Chlapik as he connects with a hook.
Chlapik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Chlapik.
Chlapik missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer tries to land a leg kick but Chlapik saw it coming and moves away.
Packer scores with the left hand. Chlapik knows he should have avoided that one.
Packer misses with a looping right.
Packer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chlapik throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Chlapik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Chlapik had a free shot at his head there.
Packer throws a hook to the side of Chlapik's head but Chlapik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Packer misses with a body shot. #T3#
Packer lands with a good body shot.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Chlapik avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Chlapik. Those never looked like landing.
As Chlapik looks to move away, Packer throws a big counter combo but Chlapik just gets out of the way.
Chlapik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chlapik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chlapik tries to move into range but Packer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chlapik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Packer counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
Chlapik gets a clinch.
Chlapik blocks a body shot from Packer.
Packer is working for takedown but Chlapik is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Packer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chlapik wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chlapik misses with the head strike.
Chlapik gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer. #T4#
Packer blocks a body shot from Chlapik.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlapik is trying to break the clinch but Packer is controlling him.
Packer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chlapik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch.
Packer lands a right hand.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Chlapik.
Packer tries a body shot but Chlapik blocks it. #BC2#
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.
Chlapik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Packer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chlapik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Chlapik closes the distance and clinches.
Chlapik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Packer misses with some punches.
Chlapik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer scores with a head kick.
Chlapik looks to throw the jab but Packer is out of range.
Packer throws out a leg kick but Chlapik moves out of range and Packer only half commits.
Chlapik slips under a jab.#CL2#
Chlapik drives through and clinches with Packer against the cage.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Chlapik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Packer blocks the body kick.
Chlapik misses the shot to the body.
Packer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chlapik throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlapik lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chlapik checks the leg kick.#T1#
Packer misses with a body kick.
Chlapik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chlapik misses with a looping left.
Packer tried to counter with a leg kick but Chlapik avoided it.
Chlapik takes one on the button.
Packer misses with a body shot.
Chlapik throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Packer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Packer postures up in Chlapik's guard and throws a big left but Chlapik blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlapik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Packer trying to control but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
Packer prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chlapik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chlapik is looking to stand up but Packer isn't so interested in that idea.
Packer looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Packer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chlapik keeping full guard, as Packer tries to pass.
Packer working some strikes from top position.
Chlapik wants to sweep here but Packer controlling him for the moment.
Chlapik pulls Packer in to control the position.
Chlapik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Packer sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Packer throws out a powerful jab.
Packer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chlapik circles away.
Packer misses with a few strikes there.
Packer sets himself, and Chlapik steps forward looking for the clinch! Packer avoids it this time.
Packer misses with a few strikes there.
Packer throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Chlapik rushes Packer and presses him up against the cage.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chlapik avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chlapik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chlapik enables Packer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chlapik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer is in close to Chlapik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Packer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Packer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chlapik's head.#ES2#
Chlapik kicks Packer off and gets to his feet.
Packer lands with a hook. Chlapik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Packer misses.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chlapik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer misses with a two punch combination.
It looks like Packer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Packer looks to clinch
and Chlapik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Chlapik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chlapik misses with a head kick.
Chlapik throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range. #CL2#
Chlapik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chlapik 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
A very excited looking Jakub Chlapik 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: PSE "The Second Coming"
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Packer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Packer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Chlapik backs off Packer throws a huge counter combo but Chlapik manages to avoid it all.
Packer lands a jab to the nose.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer throws a sloppy body shot
and Chlapik counters with a two punch combo.
Packer cracks the inside of Chlapik's front leg.
Packer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chlapik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chlapik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chlapik dips to his left and cracks Packer with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Chlapik closes the distance and clinches.
Packer blocking some punches.
Packer lands a right hand.
Chlapik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chlapik working hard to break the clinch.
Packer told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chlapik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Packer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chlapik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chlapik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Packer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Packer gets through Chlapik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Chlapik controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Packer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chlapik avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer blocks a body shot from Chlapik. #BC#
Chlapik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlapik throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.#T2##CL#
Chlapik closes the distance and pushes Packer back into the cage.
A short right from Packer on the inside.
Chlapik blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Chlapik misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Packer.
Our sources have told us that Chlapik has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Packer working aggressively here. #BC#
Chlapik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chlapik misses with a series of wild punches.
Chlapik throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Chlapik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Chlapik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chlapik. #T3#
Chlapik blocks a body shot from Packer.
Packer digs a right hand underneath Chlapik's ribcage. Chlapik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chlapik as the two fighters clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Chlapik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Chlapik is struggling to control the position.
Chlapik is trying to push Packer away but Packer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chlapik is looking to control Packer's arms but Packer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chlapik has his back to the cage.
Chlapik misses with a punch on the inside.
Chlapik stalling in the clinch but Packer improves position.
Chlapik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow. #T4#
A short right from Packer on the inside.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Chlapik.
Chlapik misses with a body punch.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chlapik's face.
Chlapik can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Chlapik blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Packer pushes Chlapik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chlapik lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Packer.
Packer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chlapik struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Chlapik has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Packer blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlapik has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
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 Jakub Chlapik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chlapik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Packer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chlapik connects with a crisp jab.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Packer looks to land a body kick but Chlapik moved away.
Chlapik scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Chlapik tries to keep at a distance but Packer has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chlapik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chlapik misses with a body punch.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Chlapik leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Packer blocks a body shot from Chlapik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik misses with some punches.
Packer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chlapik blocks a body shot from Packer. #BC#
Chlapik manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Chlapik moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer is working Chlapik over against the cage.#T1#
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chlapik's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Chlapik can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Chlapik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chlapik has Packer pressed against the cage.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chlapik.
Chlapik misses with a punch to the body.
Chlapik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Chlapik lands a shoulder strike.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Chlapik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Chlapik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chlapik backwards.
Packer misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Packer.
Chlapik lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chlapik prevents a body shot from Packer. #T2##BC#
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Chlapik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Packer counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Packer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Chlapik gets a clinch. #BC#
Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Packer lands a front kick.
Packer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chlapik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer lands a jab.
Packer jabs Chlapik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chlapik is looking to chop away at Packer's legs.
Packer avoids the body shot from Chlapik.
Jakub Chlapik is winning the standup battle so far.
Packer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chlapik misses with a double jab.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Chlapik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3##CL#
Chlapik has managed to clinch.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer pushes Chlapik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Packer obliges.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Chlapik stalling in the clinch but Packer improves position.
Packer lands an elbow just above Chlapik 's eye.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chlapik.
Chlapik blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer looking to throw knees to the head but Chlapik is blocking nicely.
Chlapik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Packer. #T4#
Chlapik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chlapik takes an elbow to the temple.
Chlapik has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer. #BC#
Chlapik breaks the clinch.
Chlapik lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Chlapik closes the distance and pushes Packer back into the cage.
Todd Packer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packer is leaning against Chlapik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chlapik struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Chlapik's head.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlapik lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chlapik's elbow.
Chlapik stalling against the cage.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chlapik.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Packer works Chlapik's body with a nice hook.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Packer throws a poor cross that misses
and Chlapik counters with a nice low kick that buckles Packer's knee momentarily.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer scoring well with a low kick there.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
Packer has managed to clinch.
Packer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Packer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chlapik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Packer lands a body shot.
Chlapik misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer gets through Chlapik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chlapiks head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Chlapik has Packer pressed against the cage.
Packer misses with a punch to the body.
Packer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Packer misses with a punch to the body.
Packer wants a takedown but no success here.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Chlapik controls the action.
Packer tries to work over Chlapik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Chlapik controls the action.
Packer lands a body punch.
Chlapik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Chlapik controls his hands.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch.
Chlapik presses Packer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Packer crunches a lovely knee into Chlapik's ribcage.
Chlapik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Chlapik backwards.
Chlapik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Chlapik.
Packer lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chlapik has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Chlapik blocks an elbow strike.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Packer.
Chlapik misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Packer. #ROC2#
Chlapik is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Chlapik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Packer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chlapik is trying to force a seperation but Packer has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Packer.
Packer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Packer lands a big elbow that drops Chlapik! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Chlapik is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Packer!
Jakub Chlapik was interviewed post fight and said 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Packer lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Maan rushes Packer and presses him up against the cage.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Maan shrugs off.
A short right from Maan on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Packer.
Maan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
A right hand to the body from Packer.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Packer lands an elbow inside.
Maan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maan is trying to break the clinch but Packer has him pressed against the cage.
Maan tries to break the clinch but Packer is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Maan working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Packer.
Maan swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards. #T1#
Packer lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Maan struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Packer.
Maan looks winded!
Maan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Packer lands a right hand.
Packer lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Maan is rocked!
Packer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maan is still on wobbly legs! Can Packer finish him?
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Packer pushes Maan against the cage. Packer is working some dirty boxing. Packer pushes off with a quick right hook! Maan goes down! Maan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Packer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Packer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
A punch combination from Packer misses.
Cummins shoots in but no luck this time.
Packer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Packer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cummins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Packer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummins moves out of range of the body kick from Packer.
Cummins moves out of range as Packer strikes.
Cummins avoids the head kick by Packer.
Cummins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Packer blocks it well.
Cummins takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Packer.
Packer catches Cummins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Packer lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer cracks Cummins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cummins shoots in looking for a takedown. Packer tries to sprawl out of it but Cummins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Packer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Cummins shoots in but Packer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Cummins.
Packer works Cummins's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Cummins moves into the clinch successfully.
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Cummins jumps guard but Packer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cummins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Packer walks away with a smile on his face. Cummins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cummins.
Cummins avoids the head kick by Packer.
Cummins shoots in but Packer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Packer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cummins. #CL2#
Packer gets tackled into the cage by Cummins. Cummins maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Cummins breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Packer keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Packer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cummins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Packer's waist but Packer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cummins off to one side.
Packer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Packer swings for the body but Cummins moves out of range.
Packer misses with a body shot.
Cummins feints the counter takedown.
Packer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cummins looks to clinch
enabling Packer to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cummins.
Cummins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Packer.
Packer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Packer swings for the body but Cummins moves out of range.
Cummins shoots in and drives through. Packer sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Packer.
Packer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Packer lands a slapping body shot.
Cummins throws a head kick but Packer moves out of range. #T3#
Nice jab there from Packer.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
Packer works the jab nicely.
Cummins misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Packer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Packer passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Cummins trying to get back to full guard but Packer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Packer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packer wants to control the pace but Cummins is squirming around nicely.
Cummins in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer unloading with bombs!
Packer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Cummins is looking to improve his position but Packer isn't that keen on the idea.
Packer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cummins?
Packer landing shots from mount.
Packer lands with some strikes.
Packer with a couple of short strikes.
Cummins tries to hold on but Packer postures up.
Packer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cummins 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.
Packer is trying to control the action in half guard but Cummins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Packer is keen to just control but Cummins is a slippery customer.
Cummins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Packer is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cummins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Packer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cummins defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Cummins has a takedown stuffed.
It looks like Packer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cummins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Packer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Cummins.
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cummins in his tracks.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Packer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cummins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Packer sprawls well. Packer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cummins gets slowly back to his feet.
Gordon Cummins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Packer lands a slapping body shot.
Cummins is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Packer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cummins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer. #T1#
Cummins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cummins tries to clinch but Packer moves out of range.
Packer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Packer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Packer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Packer stuns Cummins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cummins moves away.
Todd Packer is winning the standup battle so far.
Cummins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Packer, right into the meat.
Cummins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Cummins moves into the clinch successfully.
Packer lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Packer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer misses with a looping right.
Cummins shoots in and drives through. Packer sprawls well.#T2#
Packer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cummins takes a step back to recover.
Packer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Packer - just one landing.
Packer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cummins on the side of the head.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Packer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Packer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Cummins drives through and clinches with Packer against the cage.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands a left hand.
Cummins is stalling here. #TD2#
Cummins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cummins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cummins is trying to control the position but Packer postures up. #T3#
Packer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cummins looking for a sweep. Not yet Cummins, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Packer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Packer cracks Cummins with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Packer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Packer wants to control from the top but Cummins keeps moving.
Packer scoring with some ground and pound.
Packer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cummins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Packer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Cummins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Packer controls the pace.
Cummins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Packer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Cummins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Packer has passed into half guard!
Packer is trying to control. Cummins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Todd Packer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cummins keeping control of the position.
Packer trying to control the action but Cummins is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Packer 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#
Packer misses with an uppercut.
Packer misses with a combination
and Cummins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cummins moves in looking to clinch but Packer pushes him off.
Packer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Packer sets himself, and Cummins steps forward looking for the clinch! Packer avoids it this time.
Packer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cummins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Packer misses.
Cummins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Packer as he avoids it easily.
Cummins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Packer but Packer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Cummins backs away, Packer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer lands a head kick. Cummins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Packer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cummins was well out of range. Poor timing from Packer.
A big right from Packer misses.
Cummins moves in looking to clinch but Packer pushes him off.#T1#
Cummins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Packer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Cummins.
Packer lands a leg kick that knocks Cummins off balance momentarily.
Cummins shoots and misses
and Packer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Packer blocks a head kick by Cummins.
Packer throwing a counter right hand but Cummins manages to avoid it.
Cummins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Packer. Those never looked like landing.
Packer throws a nice looking combination but Cummins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Packer.
Packer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Packer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Packer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cummins. That did some damage!
Horrible takedown attempt by Cummins or perhaps it was just good defense by Packer, which made it look bad.
Packer throws a leg kick which misses Cummins's front leg but catches the back leg as Cummins tries to avoid it. #T2#
Cummins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Packer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Packer.
Packer scores with a nice right hand.
Cummins shoots in but no luck this time.
Cummins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Packer.
Packer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cummins momentarily.
Cummins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Packer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer connects with a leg kick. Cummins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Packer - that will leave a mark!
Packer connects with a leg kick. Cummins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Packer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Packer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cummins's hands.
Cummins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Packer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cummins can do to turn this around?
Packer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cummins shoots in and drives through. Packer sprawls well.
Packer misses with a hook.
Packer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Packer lands with a right hand.
Cummins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Packer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Packer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Packer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#
Cummins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cummins tries to clinch there but Packer circles away. #T4#
Cummins shoots in for a takedown but Packer shows good takedown defense.
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Packer, as that shot connected.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Packer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Packer connects with an inside leg kick.
Packer misses with a body shot.
Packer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Packer misses with a kick to the body.
And Cummins tries to counter it with a takedown but Packer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cummins avoids a kick to the body.
Packer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cummins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Packer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cummins.
As Cummins looks to move away, Packer throws a big counter combo but Cummins just gets out of the way.
Gordon Cummins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cummins misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Packer, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1#
Packer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moco pinned against the cage. Moco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Moco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moco looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Packer dives in for a single leg takedown but Moco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Packer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moco parries the strikes from Packer easily there. Packer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moco to escape. #SU2#
Packer decides to stand back up. Packer steps back and let's Moco get back to his feet.#TD2#
Packer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moco is trying to defend but Packer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Packer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Packer thows a huge punch but Moco dodges it nicely. #T1#
Packer not doing much here.
Packer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packer.
Moco is not content to let Packer control the position.
Packer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Packer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Packer. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Packer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Packer or perhaps it was just good defense by Moco, which made it look bad.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.
Packer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Packer dives in for a single leg takedown but Moco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moco stuffs the takedown.
Moco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Packer shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice cross by Packer.
Packer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Packer darts in looking for a takedown but Moco gets double underhooks and turns Packer into the cage. #T3#
Packer with a poor takedown
letting Moco counter with a right hand.
No luck for Packer with that takedown attempt.
Moco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Packer with that takedown attempt.
Moco is looking to counter the offense by Packer and move into the clinch.
Packer has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Moco drives through with a takedown into Packer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moco has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Packer wants to stand up but Moco is controlling him. #T4#
Packer pulls Moco in close to prevent any damage.
Packer being controlled here, momentarily.
Packer wants to sweep here but Moco controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lonje Moco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Packer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moco's half guard.
Packer trying to control from half guard but Moco is working away.
Packer trying to pass the guard but Moco defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Moco is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Packer. #T1#
Moco being controlled here, momentarily.
Moco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moco keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown but Moco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Packer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Moco. No joy for Packer on that attempt.
No luck for Packer with that takedown attempt.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moco walks forward, straight into a front kick from Packer.
Packer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Packer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Packer thuds a left hand into Moco's body.
Packer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Packer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moco 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.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer fails to land the takedown.
Moco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Packer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moco circles away.#T3#
Packer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moco takes a step back to recover.
Nice sprawl there from Moco as Packer shoots in.
Moco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moco leaves Packer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Packer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moco as he jumps to the side.
Packer shoots in and drives through. Moco sprawls well.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown but Moco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Packer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Packer manages to circle out of the way.
Packer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lonje Moco is winning the standup battle so far.
Packer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Moco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Moco thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moco is fending him off so far but Packer persists. Nope, Moco circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer fails to land the takedown.
Moco misses with a two punch combination.
Packer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Packer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moco. Packer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lonje Moco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lonje Moco'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#
No luck for Packer with that takedown attempt.
Packer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moco counters with a nice body shot.
Packer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moco swivels and escapes.
As Packer tries to get set, Moco tries to push him back and clinch up but Packer manages to avoid the attempt.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.#TD2#
Packer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer wants to free his trapped foot but Moco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Packer thows a huge punch but Moco dodges it nicely. #T1#
Packer wants to pass the guard but Moco is defending well.
Packer is thwarting Moco's attempts to control the position.
Packer trying to control from half guard but Moco is working away.
Packer prevents Moco from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lonje Moco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moco avoids it really well and circles away.
Moco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Packer looks for a takedown but Moco sprawls well.#TD2#
Packer gets a takedown into half guard.
Packer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Packer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Packer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Packer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Packer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Packer is keen to just control but Moco is a slippery customer.
Packer working over Moco with some ground and pound. Moco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Packer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Packer trying to control from half guard but Moco is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Packer shoots for a double leg takedown but Moco sprawls well. He's pushed Packer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Packer keeps Moco at a distance using the push kick.
Packer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moco's waist but Moco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Packer off to one side. #T4#
Packer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moco defends well and Packer ends up having to push Moco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Packer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Packer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moco defends well and Packer ends up having to push Moco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Packer misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Moco moves into the clinch.
Packer working Moco over with knees to the body.
Packer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moco is keeping busy.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Packer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Moco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moco has Packer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Packer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!

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