Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFA 45 Murphy vs Harris
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Henderson scores with a nice body kick.
Henderson tests Deluxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deluxe misses with a looping left.
Deluxe shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Deluxe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deluxe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deluxe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Henderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deluxe slips a straight right by Henderson.
We've been hearing reports that Deluxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deluxe misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Deluxe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Deluxe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Deluxe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Deluxe throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Henderson gets full guard.
Deluxe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henderson wants to sweep here but Deluxe controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Deluxe tries to pass. #SUB2#
Henderson has his foot on Deluxe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deluxe works his way back into a safe position though.
Deluxe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deluxe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deluxe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deluxe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Deluxe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now.
Deluxe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deluxe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Deluxe from controlling successfully.
Deluxe 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.
Henderson is pulling down on Deluxe's head. It's preventing any offense from Deluxe, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deluxe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deluxe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Henderson's guard.
Deluxe not doing much here.
Henderson tries to kick Deluxe off but Deluxe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Henderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Deluxe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deluxe stops Henderson from getting back to his feet.
Deluxe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Henderson defending well though.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deluxe.
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. Deluxe connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Deluxe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deluxe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Henderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deluxe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Deluxe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deluxe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB2#
Deluxe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Deluxe has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Henderson looking to control.
Henderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deluxe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deluxe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson is trying to hold Deluxe in close to prevent damage but Deluxe has managed to pass into half guard.
Deluxe is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Deluxe is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Deluxe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Deluxe wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Deluxe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Deluxe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Deluxe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deluxe throws a shot to the body.
Deluxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Deluxe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deluxe missing with a left hand there. Henderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Henderson misses the target.
Deluxe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but Deluxe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Henderson.
Henderson works the jab nicely.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deluxe's sensitive parts.
Deluxe throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Deluxe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Henderson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnny Deluxe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Deluxe is proving a slippery customer.
Henderson managing to control the position. #T1#
Henderson wants to sweep here but Deluxe controlling him for the moment.
Deluxe tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.
Deluxe lands a couple of digs.
Deluxe trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deluxe chips away with some ground and pound.
Deluxe looking to pass the guard.
Deluxe is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Deluxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deluxe wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Deluxe stopping the sweep attempt from Henderson.
Deluxe is working Henderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henderson wants to improve his position but instead Deluxe has moved into half guard.
Deluxe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Deluxe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Deluxe throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Henderson has his hands clasped together but Deluxe breaks the hold and Henderson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Deluxe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Deluxe!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Deluxe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladiators 74 Snot v Murphy
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Deluxe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Deluxe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torres was covering up waiting for the punch and Deluxe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Torres wants to stand up but Deluxe is controlling him.
Deluxe throwing strikes from guard but Torres blocks nicely.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deluxe wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Deluxe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torres can't keep his opponent in guard - Deluxe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres tries to kick Deluxe off in order to stand up. Deluxe Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Torres parries the strikes from Deluxe easily there. Deluxe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torres to escape.
Torres is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Deluxe working the head with strikes.
Deluxe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres parries the strikes from Deluxe easily there. Deluxe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torres to escape.
Torres is not content to let Deluxe control the position.
Torres is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Torres trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Deluxe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torres is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Torres tries to escape but Deluxe is in control. #ES#
Torres sneaks out the side door and pushes Deluxe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Deluxe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Deluxe punishes Torres's body with a nice straight punch.
Deluxe cracks Torres with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres moves out of range as Deluxe strikes.
Torres seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Torres misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Deluxe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Deluxe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Torres sees it coming and defends easily.
Deluxe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deluxe stops Torres from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Deluxe is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Deluxe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Torres looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deluxe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Torres is trying to stand back up but Deluxe is controlling him
Deluxe thows a huge punch but Torres dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deluxe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deluxe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Torres tries to kick Deluxe off but Deluxe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deluxe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deluxe prevents Torres from standing back up. #T4#
Deluxe tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Torres looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
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. Deluxe connects with a nice short shot to Torres's temple.
Torres pushes Deluxe off looking to stand but Deluxe dives back in and keeps control.
Deluxe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Torres is trying to stand up here but Deluxe is controlling him well.
Deluxe wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torres is trying to stand up here but Deluxe is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deluxe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Deluxe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Deluxe misses with a double jab.
Johnny Deluxe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres throws a chopping leg kick but Deluxe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deluxe moves out of range of the body kick.
Deluxe throws a lazy uppercut
and Torres counters with a body kick that stops Deluxe in his tracks momentarily.
Torres throws a low kick, looking for Deluxe's leg but Deluxe calmly moves out of range.
Torres 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 Deluxe tumbling to the canvas! Torres pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Deluxe was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kigo Torres!
After the big win, Kigo Torres made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors XFighter Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Gladiators 67 Johnny v Wipe
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Deluxe.
Deluxe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deluxe throws a combination. Wipe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Deluxe does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Wipe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnny Deluxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wipe throws a body punch but Deluxe moves out of range.
Deluxe is looking to clinch.
Deluxe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Wipe wants to counter with a clinch but Deluxe pushes him away.
Wipe walks into a left hand.
Deluxe thuds a left hand into Wipe's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deluxe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wipe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deluxe.
Wipe lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Wipe stuffs the takedown attempt from Deluxe. Deluxe gets slowly back to his feet.
Wipe wants to counter the offense by Deluxe and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Deluxe dives in for a single leg takedown but Wipe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wipe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Deluxe 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.
Wipe managing to control the position.
Wipe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deluxe 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.
Deluxe throwing strikes but missing.
Wipe can't keep his opponent in guard - Deluxe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wipe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wipe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deluxe.
Deluxe throwing shots but Wipe is blocking nicely. #T2#
Deluxe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wipe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deluxe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wipe to regain full guard.
Deluxe chips away with some ground and pound.
Deluxe trying to control but Wipe is working from the bottom.
Deluxe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wipe has momentary wrist control but Deluxe slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wipe trying to control the position.
Deluxe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wipe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Deluxe drops back looking for a leg! Wipe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wipe manages to kick Deluxe off! Deluxe jumps back into Wipe's guard.
Deluxe controlling from the top position. #T3#
Deluxe wants to control from the top but Wipe keeps moving.
Wipe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Deluxe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Deluxe 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.
Deluxe is looking to sweep but instead, Wipe has passed into half guard.
Deluxe tries to get to full guard but Wipe has control of the leg. #T4#
Wipe tries to stand and escape but Deluxe is controlling the position.
Deluxe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wipe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wipe tries to stand but Deluxe is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Deluxe working for a triangle but Wipe defends it easily.
Wipe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Deluxe working for a triangle but Wipe defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Deluxe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Deluxe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Deluxe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wipe counters with a two punch combo.
Deluxe has his takedown stuffed
and Wipe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deluxe with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Wipe counters with a nice right hand that sends Deluxe toppling to the canvas! Deluxe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wipe finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Deluxe finds it's way through Wipe's defenses.
Johnny Deluxe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wipe moves in close and cracks Deluxe with a massive right hand! Deluxe, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Wipe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butt Wipe!
Butt Wipe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: FFA 42: Savagery
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1##TD#
Muller gets caught napping as Deluxe dives in and scores a takedown. Muller manages to retain guard.
Deluxe tries to free his leg and advance position but Muller is retaining full guard.
Deluxe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Deluxe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deluxe being controlled here momentarily.
Deluxe throwing strikes from guard but Muller blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller is controlling Deluxe's posture.
Deluxe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deluxe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Deluxe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deluxe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deluxe throwing strikes from guard but Muller blocks nicely.
Deluxe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deluxe throwing strikes but missing.
Deluxe wants to control from the top but Muller keeps moving.
Deluxe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Deluxe throwing strikes but missing.
Deluxe trying to control the position from guard on top but Muller 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deluxe.
Deluxe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnny Deluxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deluxe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muller takes a swing at Deluxe's ribcage but misses.
Deluxe is looking for a counter combo.
Deluxe shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deluxe ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Deluxe just misses with a punch to the body.
Muller avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Deluxe cracks Muller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deluxe scores with a jab to the head.
Deluxe connects with a body shot that sends Muller's belly button to the back.
Muller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Deluxe.
Muller throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Deluxe.
Deluxe throws a shot from downtown. Muller moves away and avoids it.
Deluxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deluxe ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Deluxe shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Deluxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deluxe moves away.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Deluxe!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluxe throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Muller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muller.
Danga de danga de dang - Deluxe scores with a four punch combination!
Deluxe looks to land a combination but Muller avoids it well.
Deluxe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Deluxe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muller doesn't seem phased though.
Deluxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Deluxe moves away and avoids it.
As Muller looks to move away, Deluxe throws a big counter combo but Muller just gets out of the way.
Deluxe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Muller counters with a head kick that drops Deluxe to the mat! Deluxe scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Deluxe is rocked!
Deluxe misses with a double jab
and Muller counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Muller!

Event: FFA 36: Revolution
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Runt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deluxe.
Deluxe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runt throws out the jab.
Runt throws a hook to the side of Deluxe's head but Deluxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runt lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Runt misses the target. #CL#
Deluxe darts in and clinches Runt up against the cage.
Runt pushes Deluxe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deluxe is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deluxe.
Runt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deluxe backwards.
Runt prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Deluxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deluxe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Runt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Deluxe tries a body shot but Runt blocks it.
Deluxe goes for a takedown attempt but Runt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Runt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deluxe.
Deluxe throwing a counter right hand but Runt manages to avoid it.
Deluxe slips under a jab.
Deluxe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deluxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Deluxe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Runt staying out of range there.#KD2#
Runt drops Deluxe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Deluxe looks back up at him and smiles so Runt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Deluxe throws a right hand that misses
and Runt scores with a counter punch that sends Deluxe to the canvas! Runt smells blood - he's punishing Deluxe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Deluxe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Runt!
Chris Runt 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: FFA 32: Wasteland
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Deluxe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deluxe tries to clinch up.
Ramadan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramadan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramadan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deluxe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ramadan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Deluxe misses the target. #TD2#
Deluxe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramadan wants to control the position but Deluxe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Deluxe is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ramadan as he works his way to full guard.
Ramadan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramadan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramadan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deluxe. #T1##SUB#
Ramadan is looking for a triangle but Deluxe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ramadan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Deluxe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ramadan has tightened it up now! Deluxe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arjuna Ramadan!
Arjuna Ramadan is the new heavyweight champion!
Arjuna Ramadan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FFA 28: Von Richter vs Deluxe
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Deluxe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Ricther on the side of the head.
Von Ricther uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deluxe.
Deluxe tests Von Ricther's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Lars Von Ricther has been cut.
Von Ricther tries to close the distance and clinch but Deluxe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lars Von Ricther seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deluxe lands a jab to Von Ricther's midsection.
Deluxe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Ricther avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Deluxe gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ricther takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Deluxe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Von Ricther is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Deluxe yanks on the arm and Von Ricther is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Deluxe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Deluxe!
Johnny Deluxe is the new heavyweight champion!
Johnny Deluxe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lars Von Ricther was interviewed post fight and said 'He is a great fighter and I wish him the best in future fights.'.

Event: FFA 21: Del Rio vs Lansky
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
Deluxe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamochenko under the eye.
Deluxe misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Deluxe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lamochenko is trying to defend but Deluxe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Deluxe 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.
Lamochenko taking some punishment here, with Deluxe in his half guard.
Deluxe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deluxe slips a nice elbow through Lamochenko's hands, connecting with Lamochenko's forehead.
Deluxe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lamochenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deluxe lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamochenko is trying to maintain the position but Deluxe is very close to passing his half guard.
Deluxe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Lamochenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Deluxe lands strikes from half guard.
Deluxe content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Lamochenko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Deluxe is trying to work for a kimura but Lamochenko is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamochenko trying to hold on to Deluxe's head to control him but Deluxe postures up.
Deluxe trying to control the action but Lamochenko is working from the bottom.
Deluxe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lamochenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Lamochenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deluxe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lamochenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Deluxe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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. Deluxe connects with a nice short shot to Lamochenko's temple.
Deluxe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Deluxe landing strikes from the mount and Lamochenko is in trouble! #SUB2#
Deluxe is working for a guillotine from mount but Lamochenko frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamochenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Zangief Lamochenko has been cut.
Deluxe loads up with a big shot that hurts Lamochenko! He's pulled Deluxe in close but Deluxe has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Lamochenko survive? More strikes from Deluxe and Lamochenko is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
Johnny Deluxe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Zangief Lamochenko had this to say: 'I blame my new manager for this loss'.

Event: FFA 16:
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
Deluxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Shelton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shelton works over Deluxe's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Deluxe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Deluxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deluxe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shelton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deluxe somewhat.
Deluxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelton closes the distance but Deluxe moves to the side
letting Deluxe counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Marc Shelton has been cut.
Shelton throws a poor cross that misses
and Deluxe counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Deluxe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shelton on his heels. He'll look to pass Shelton's guard now, I'm sure.
Shelton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deluxe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluxe with a nice head shot there.
Deluxe trying to control but Shelton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Deluxe drops back looking for a leg! Shelton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shelton manages to kick Deluxe off! Deluxe jumps back into Shelton's guard. #T1#
Shelton wants to stand and escape but Deluxe is having none of it.
Deluxe landing with the ground and pound.
Deluxe throws a big right hand that misses.
Shelton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fight Club FC. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Deluxe throws a strike but Shelton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Deluxe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shelton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Deluxe to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shelton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Deluxe pulls down on the head and he's put Shelton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Deluxe!
After winning the bout, Johnny Deluxe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 6, 265 lbs, Round 4
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Deluxe throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnar slaps away a takedown attempt from Deluxe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesnar feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Deluxe crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 6, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Apr 11, 2017

#R1#
Von Erich misses with a leg kick.
Von Erich slips under a jab.
Deluxe misses the shot to the body.
Von Erich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Erich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deluxe throws a right hand that Von Erich ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Erich also avoids with ease.
As Deluxe looks to move away, Von Erich throws a big counter combo but Deluxe just gets out of the way.
Von Erich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deluxe.
Deluxe walks into a left hand.
Deluxe shoots in for a takedown but Von Erich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deluxe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like David Von Erich has been cut.
A punch combination from Von Erich misses.
Von Erich misses with a double jab.
Deluxe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deluxe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Erich misses with an uppercut
enabling Deluxe to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deluxe misses with a body shot.
Von Erich throws a looping overhand right but Deluxe ducks down to avoid it.
Von Erich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Erich blocks a jab.
Deluxe lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Von Erich is rocked!#T1#
Some wild striking there from Von Erich.
A punch lands to the side of Deluxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Deluxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Erich misses with a two punch combination.
Von Erich tries a low kick but Deluxe avoids it.
Deluxe wants to clinch up but Von Erich keeps it at a distance.
Deluxe throws a nice looking combination but Von Erich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deluxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Erich motions for Deluxe to come forward. Von Erich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deluxe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Von Erich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Erich throws a body punch but Deluxe moves out of range.
Deluxe steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Von Erich is out on his feet! Deluxe sets himself and nearly takes Von Erich's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
Johnny Deluxe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 6, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Deluxe counters with a nice body shot.
Brown's coach down at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brown fails with the takedown
letting Deluxe counter with a right hand.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnny Deluxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buck Brown.
Deluxe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deluxe wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Deluxe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Deluxe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Deluxe tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Deluxe is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Deluxe 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Deluxe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deluxe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control but Deluxe is working from the bottom. #T1#
Deluxe is pulling down on Brown's head to control his posture.
Brown stands up over Deluxe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Deluxe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Deluxe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deluxe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.
Brown 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.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Deluxe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Deluxe is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Deluxe is defending well.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deluxe is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deluxe keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown wants to control from the top but Deluxe keeps moving.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deluxe is keeping the position for now.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Deluxe pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Deluxe's brow.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deluxe keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown is pushing down on Deluxe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Deluxe is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deluxe trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Deluxe gets back to full guard.
Deluxe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown won't allow Deluxe to get back to his feet.
Deluxe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deluxe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Deluxe's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Brown distracts Deluxe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deluxe working a defensive guard here.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deluxe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown trying to control but Deluxe is working from the bottom.
Brown postures up in Deluxe's guard and throws a big left but Deluxe blocks it.
Brown cracks Deluxe with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deluxe controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Deluxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Deluxe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Deluxe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deluxe wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Brown scores with a takedown into Deluxe's guard.#SUB#
Deluxe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Deluxe looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily. #SUB#
Deluxe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brown throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Deluxe's body to avoid the submission. Deluxe has instead reached around Brown's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Deluxe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Deluxe!
After winning the bout, Johnny Deluxe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 6, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Deluxe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guy throws out a leg kick but Deluxe moves out of range and Guy only half commits.
Deluxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Nice uppercut there from Deluxe.
Guy throws a solid leg kick but Deluxe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guy.
Deluxe throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
Deluxe tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like The Bad Guy has been cut.
Deluxe swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy.
Deluxe circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Deluxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Deluxe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deluxe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guy lands a jab to the head.
Guy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deluxe finds it's way round the side to connect with Guy's head. #ROC#
Guy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deluxe.
An attempted straight right counter from Deluxe misses the target.
Deluxe ducks under a wild hook from Guy.
A shot to the liver by Guy. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Guy.
Crunch! Guy slams his shin into Deluxe's torso.
A low kick from Guy is predictable there #TD#
so Deluxe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deluxe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deluxe is in close to Guy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deluxe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deluxe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deluxe won't allow Guy to sweep him here.
Deluxe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Guy is still in real trouble! Can Deluxe finish him?
Deluxe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guy seems to have recovered his senses.
Deluxe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Deluxe throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely.
Deluxe 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. #CUT#
The cut above The Bad Guy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Deluxe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deluxe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#
The Bad Guy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Deluxe!
Johnny Deluxe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LH49: Faber vs Harrak
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Dumont throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnny Deluxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumont tries to clinch there but Deluxe circles away.
Deluxe misses with a body shot #KD#
and Dumont counters with a crisp one two that drops Deluxe! Dumont thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Deluxe to his feet! Deluxe is in big trouble!#ROC#
Deluxe is rocked!
Dumont lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Deluxe crumples to the floor! Dumont milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francois Dumont!
A relieved looking Francois Dumont thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LH47: Out vs Schmo
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1#
Kita misses with a two punch combination.
Deluxe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Deluxe defending well as Kita loads up on a big left hand.
Kita swings widly with a right hand
and Deluxe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kita thows a leg kick but Deluxe checks it
and Deluxe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deluxe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kita is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kita is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Kita ducks straight into an uppercut from Deluxe and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kita manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Kita is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Damian Kita has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Deluxe postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Kita's head off the mat! Kita is out! He's out! Deluxe jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
Our winner, Johnny Deluxe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Damian Kita stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back!'.

Event: LH44: Sarducci vs Watanabe
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot by Deluxe.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Poro has been cut.
Deluxe moves away from the strike by Poro.
Deluxe lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Poro pushes Deluxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Deluxe fails to pull guard.
Deluxe tries for a takedown but Poro manages to get underhooks.
Poro misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Deluxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Poro tries to throw a body punch but Deluxe avoids it by throwing Poro back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Deluxe.
Poro stops a takedown attempt from Deluxe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Deluxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Poro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Deluxe is trying to break the clinch but Poro has him pressed against the cage.
Deluxe working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poro stops a takedown attempt from Deluxe. #T1#
Deluxe tries to score a body lock takedown but Poro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Deluxe is trying to push Poro away but Poro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Deluxe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deluxe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Poro.
Deluxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deluxe is trying to drag Poro to the mat but Poro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deluxe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poro is leaning against Deluxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poro throws a punch but it's blocked by Deluxe.
Deluxe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Deluxe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poro smiles and moves away. #T2#
Deluxe scores with a nice strike.
Pekka Poro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deluxe fails to land with a series of punches.
Poro is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Poro pushes Deluxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Poro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poro gets through Deluxe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deluxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Poro.
Poro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deluxe tries a body shot but Poro blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poro lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Poro struggles to land a body shot inside as Deluxe controls his hands.
Deluxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Deluxe has had enough of the clinch but Poro keeps him there for the moment.
Deluxe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deluxe blocking some punches.
Deluxe tries to throw a body punch but Poro avoids it by throwing Deluxe back against the cage.
Poro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deluxe.
Deluxe is trying to pull guard but Poro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Poro'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.
Poro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poro avoiding damage.
Poro lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Deluxe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poro.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Poro has a couple of punches blocked by Deluxe.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deluxe tries to pull guard but Poro holds him up against the cage and eventually Deluxe drops back down to his feet.
Poro prevents a body shot from Deluxe.
Deluxe has a couple of punches blocked by Poro.
Poro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poro lands with a right to the head.
Deluxe wants a takedown.
Deluxe has a couple of punches blocked by Poro.
Deluxe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Poro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Poro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Deluxe misses the jab.
Poro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poro lands a slapping body shot.
Deluxe goes for a double leg but Poro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poro continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Poro has Deluxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Poro digs a right hand underneath Deluxe's ribcage. Deluxe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deluxe missing with knees to the body.
Deluxe is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Deluxe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deluxe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deluxe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poro finds it's way round the side to connect with Deluxe's head.
Deluxe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deluxe misses the shot to the body.
Poro ducks under a wild hook from Deluxe.
Poro jabs at Deluxe's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poro throws a jab when Deluxe was well out of range.#T1#
Poro swings for the body but Deluxe moves out of range.
Deluxe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Deluxe gets tackled into the cage by Poro. Poro maintains the clinch.
Poro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deluxe prevents a body shot from Poro.
Poro is working Deluxe over against the cage.
Deluxe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Deluxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Deluxe wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poro blocks an uppercut.
Deluxe tries to circle away but Poro has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Poro.
Poro is leaning against Deluxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poro lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Poro.
Poro taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
Poro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deluxes head.
Deluxe working aggressively here.
Deluxe is trying to break the clinch but Poro is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Poro.
Deluxe tries to work over Poro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poro can't find room to land a body shot as Deluxe controls the action.
Deluxe tries to throw a body punch but Poro avoids it by throwing Deluxe back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Poro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deluxe slowing the pace effectively.
Poro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deluxe tries to throw a body punch but Poro avoids it by throwing Deluxe back against the cage.
Poro is stalling here.
Poro lands a body punch.
Poro taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Poro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deluxe can't get the takedown.
Deluxe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poro struggles to land a body shot inside as Deluxe controls his hands.
Poro is struggling to control the position.
Deluxe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poro lands a hook that snaps the head of Deluxe backwards.
Poro misses with a punch to the body.
Poro controlling the action here for a moment.
Poro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poro struggles to land a body shot inside as Deluxe controls his hands.
Deluxe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poro walks away with a smile on his face. Deluxe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deluxe misses with an uppercut. Poro saw that one coming.#CL2#
Poro moves into range and clinches up with Deluxe.#T4#
Poro lands a body punch.
Pekka Poro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deluxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deluxe being controlled against the cage.
Deluxe misses with some punches.
Poro lands a body punch.
Deluxe tries to break the clinch but Poro is controlling the position.
Poro is leaning against Deluxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Poro.
Poro stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Deluxe wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Poro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Poro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Poro 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Deluxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poro.
Deluxe switches off momentarily and Poro cracks him with a monster right hand! Deluxe topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Poro dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Poro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Poro!

Event: LH39: Hackett vs Jones
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Pu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pu lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Deluxe avoids the elbow strike from Pu, against the cage.
Pu throws an elbow but it misses.
Pu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pu lands a damaging elbow.
Pu lands an elbow inside.
Deluxe misses with the head strike.
Pu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pu throws an elbow but it misses.
Deluxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Deluxe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pu is keeping busy.
Pu has Deluxe pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pu lands an elbow just above Deluxe 's eye.
Pu lands an elbow inside.
Deluxe avoids a wild elbow strike from Pu.
Pu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pu prevents a body shot from Deluxe. #T1#
Deluxe blocks an elbow strike.
Deluxe 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.
Pu throws an elbow but it misses.
Deluxe is looking for a takedown.
Pu misses with an elbow over the top.
Pu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deluxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deluxe letting Pu take a breather here.
Deluxe avoids a wild elbow strike from Pu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pu throws an elbow but misses.
Deluxe stalling.
Pu pushes off an throws an elbow but Deluxe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Deluxe dodges an elbow strike from Pu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deluxe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pu is keeping busy.
Pu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Deluxe blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Deluxe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pu blocking some punches.
Deluxe trying to control the position but instead, Pu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deluxe into the cage.
Pu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Deluxe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Deluxe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deluxe winds up and cracks Pu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deluxe wants to take a breather but Pu is having none of it.
Pu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deluxe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pu is trying to maintain the position but Deluxe is very close to passing his half guard.
Deluxe moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Deluxe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deluxe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Pu is trying to improve his position.
Deluxe cracks Pu with a big right hand but Pu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Deluxe working the ground and pound.
Deluxe grinds an elbow into Pu's temple.
Deluxe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pu to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Deluxe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deluxe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deluxe working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deluxe grinds an elbow into Pu's temple.
Deluxe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Deluxe working the ground and pound. #ROC#
Pu is rocked!#T4#
Deluxe crunches a massive hammerfist down on Pu - he's out! Deluxe Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
Johnny Deluxe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: LH34: Strife vs Blaker
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt slips a jab from Deluxe.
Deluxe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deluxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Deluxe moved out of range.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Deluxe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt slips under a jab from Deluxe.
Deluxe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deluxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Deluxe takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Deluxe moved out of range.
Deluxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Deluxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Deluxe takes one to the chin there.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deluxe throws out the jab.
Deluxe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deluxe misses with a hook.
Hunt misses with a right hand #TD#
and Deluxe counters with a single leg into guard. Hunt didn't expect that.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Deluxe manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Deluxe 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.
Deluxe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Deluxe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Deluxe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Deluxe working Hunt over with strikes.
Hunt is in trouble now - Deluxe has advanced to mount!
Deluxe is landing with some decent strikes but Hunt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Deluxe is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Deluxe extends the arm and Hunt is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Deluxe!
Johnny Deluxe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LH31: Strife vs Deluxe II
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Strife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Deluxe 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.
Deluxe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strife throws a body shot but no joy.
Deluxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strife catches Deluxe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strife keeps the fight on the outside.
Strife was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Deluxe lands with a hook. Strife tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deluxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Strife throws a looping overhand right but Deluxe ducks down to avoid it.
Deluxe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deluxe cracks Strife with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deluxe blocks a jab.
Deluxe throws a hook but Strife blocks it.
Deluxe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strife counters with a straight right 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!
Strife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Deluxe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strife swats away the attempt to clinch by Deluxe.
A combination from Deluxe does no damage.
Cloud Strife is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strife throws a big shot that misses.
Deluxe misses with a combination
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deluxe throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Strife counters with a nice right hand that sends Deluxe toppling to the canvas! Deluxe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Strife finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strife looks to land a right hand but Deluxe moved out of range.
Strife showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deluxe. #CL2#
Deluxe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strife lands a right hand. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Strife.
Strife lands a right hand. #BC2#
Deluxe breaks from the clinch.
Strife works Deluxe's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Strife cracks Deluxe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Strife has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Deluxe to stand back up!#ROC#
Deluxe is rocked!
Strife shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Deluxe takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Strife sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Deluxe bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cloud Strife!
Cloud Strife retains his heavyweight title!

Event: LH27: Strife vs Hunt
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Deluxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers with a jab.
Chambers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chambers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deluxe misses with a body shot.
Deluxe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Deluxe has closed the distance and engaged Chambers in a clinch.
Deluxe wants to take the fight to the mat but Chambers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chambers has Deluxe pushed against the cage.
Chambers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chambers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deluxe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chambers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chambers.
Deluxe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chambers misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chambers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deluxe jumps guard but Chambers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tom Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Deluxe.
Chambers misses with the head strike.
Deluxe stalls.
Deluxe tries to throw a body punch but Chambers avoids it by throwing Deluxe back against the cage. #BC#
Chambers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chambers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deluxe.#TD2#
Chambers gets caught napping as Deluxe dives in and scores a takedown. Chambers manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deluxe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deluxe content to stall in guard here.
Deluxe postures up in Chambers's guard and throws a big left but Chambers blocks it. #T2#
Deluxe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deluxe postures up in Chambers's guard and throws a big left but Chambers blocks it.
Deluxe advances to half guard.
Deluxe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Deluxe is trying to work for a kimura but Chambers is defending well.
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!
Deluxe winds up and cracks Chambers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deluxe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deluxe slips a nice elbow through Chambers's hands, connecting with Chambers's forehead.
Deluxe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deluxe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Deluxe is nestled in close to Chambers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chambers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deluxe.
Chambers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chambers tries to get out of the position.
Chambers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Deluxe throwing shots but Chambers is blocking nicely.
Deluxe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chambers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deluxe.
Deluxe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chambers defending well though.
Chambers taking some punishment here, with Deluxe in his half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deluxe seems to be working for a kimura but Chambers defends the submission attempt.
Deluxe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Deluxe looking to finish Chambers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chambers!
Deluxe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deluxe loads up with a big shot that hurts Chambers! He's pulled Deluxe in close but Deluxe has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Chambers survive? More strikes from Deluxe and Chambers is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
A relieved looking Johnny Deluxe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LH23: Strife vs Schmo II
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Quincy throws a head kick that misses
enabling Deluxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Deluxe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Deluxe misses with a two punch combination.
Deluxe throws out a loose jab but Quincy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quincy misses with an uppercut. Deluxe saw that one coming.
Quincy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Quincy as Deluxe shoots in.
Quincy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deluxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quincy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deluxe under the eye.
Deluxe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quincy throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Deluxe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Quincy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deluxe distracts Quincy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deluxe distracts Quincy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deluxe passes Quincy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deluxe drops an elbow to the side of Quincy's head.
Quincy looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Deluxe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deluxe raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deluxe landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deluxe landing punches.
Deluxe landing strikes from the mount.
Deluxe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Quincy's face. #ROC#
Quincy is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Deluxe! Quincy is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
An out of breath Johnny Deluxe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LH21:Harrak vs Hackett II
Date: Dec 21, 2016

#R1#
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James lands a nice hook to Deluxe's body. Deluxe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Deluxe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Deluxe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Deluxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Deluxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Deluxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
Deluxe looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
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!
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deluxe moves out of range as James strikes.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
James misses with a looping left.
James throws a body punch but Deluxe moves out of range.
Deluxe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Deluxe misses.
Deluxe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Deluxe misses with a hook.
Deluxe tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Deluxe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deluxe there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Deluxe misses. #TD#
Deluxe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
James sneaks out the side door and pushes Deluxe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deluxe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deluxe cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James throws a nice looking combination but Deluxe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deluxe fails to land with a series of punches.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deluxe lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Deluxe. Those never looked like landing.
Deluxe misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Deluxe misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
A jab from James misses. #TD#
Deluxe scores with a takedown into James's guard.
Deluxe stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Deluxe postures up.
Deluxe won't allow James to get back to his feet.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deluxe tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Deluxe has gone for a leg lock! James slips out almost immediately though and dives into Deluxe's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deluxe looking for a sweep. Not yet Deluxe, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Deluxe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. James is aware though and is defending well.
James postures up.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deluxe is keeping the position for now.
Deluxe wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deluxe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Deluxe throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Deluxe is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deluxe.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
James wants to get back to his feet but Deluxe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deluxe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deluxe distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deluxe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James keeping moving, preventing Deluxe from controlling successfully.
James wants to sweep here but Deluxe controlling him for the moment.
James managing to control the position.
Deluxe stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simon James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon James's cut.
That's time! Deluxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Deluxe avoids the head kick by James.
Deluxe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deluxe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deluxe shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Deluxe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James swings for the body but Deluxe moves out of range.
Deluxe moves away from the strike by James.
James slips under a jab from Deluxe.
Deluxe swings for the body but James moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deluxe moves out of range as James strikes.
James throws a lazy right hand but Deluxe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deluxe is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it. #TD#
James tries to sprawl but Deluxe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deluxe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
James is staying active underneath Deluxe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deluxe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deluxe stops James from getting back to his feet.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deluxe is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James wants to get back to his feet.
Deluxe trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
Deluxe passes the guard and advances to mount!
James avoids a series of strikes thrown by Deluxe.
Deluxe looking to finish with strikes here! #T2#
James is squirming around, avoiding Deluxe's attempts to control the action.
Deluxe looking to ground and pound but James is blocking nicely.
James taking shots to the head.
James trying desperately to get to his feet.
James wants to control but Deluxe is having none of it.
Deluxe lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Simon James's cut even more.
Deluxe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Deluxe with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
Simon James's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Deluxe!
Our winner, Johnny Deluxe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LH17: Jackson vs Houghton II
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1#
Strife lands with a right hand.
Strife leaves Deluxe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Strife wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Strife catches Deluxe right on the button with a cross.
Deluxe misses with an uppercut
letting Strife counter with a right hand.
Deluxe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deluxe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deluxe scores with a nice strike.
Strife looks to land a right hand but Deluxe moved out of range.
Deluxe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strife misses with a wild body shot.
Deluxe shoots and misses
and Strife counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cloud Strife has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Deluxe.
Deluxe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strife moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Strife misses the target.
Deluxe defending well as Strife loads up on a big left hand.
Deluxe staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deluxe slips a jab from Strife.#T1#
Deluxe swings for the body but Strife moves out of range.
Deluxe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Strife back to the cage. Deluxe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strife takes a swing at Deluxe's ribcage but misses.
Deluxe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Strife misses with a hook. Deluxe ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Deluxe misses.
Deluxe ducks under a wild hook from Strife.
Strife scores with a body shot.
Deluxe misses with a hook. Strife ducked under it nicely.
Strife walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Deluxe drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Strife swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Deluxe's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cloud Strife!
Cloud Strife retains his heavyweight title!

Event: LH14: Jackson vs Jigsawz
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Reem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deluxe circles away quickly and effectively.
Deluxe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deluxe.
Reem throws out a loose jab but Deluxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem misses with a leg kick.
Deluxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deluxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Deluxe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uber Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Reem moves into range and clinches up with Deluxe.#TD2#
Reem is fighting off a takedown attempt but Deluxe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reem to the mat. Reem regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Deluxe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deluxe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem wants to sweep but no luck.
Deluxe chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deluxe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Deluxe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deluxe throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deluxe's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVR#
Deluxe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deluxe wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Deluxe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reem manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Deluxe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reem looking to control. #T2#
Deluxe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deluxe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reem's guard.
Deluxe winds up and cracks Reem with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deluxe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reem is not content to let Deluxe control the position.
Deluxe lands strikes from half guard.
Deluxe trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Deluxe 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. #T3#
Deluxe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Deluxe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Reem is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Deluxe!
A victorious Johnny Deluxe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LH11: Houghton vs Jackson
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Deluxe instigates a clinch.
Thomas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deluxe.
Deluxe leaning against his opponent.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Deluxe keeps him there for the moment.
Deluxe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thomas after a bit of a struggle.
Deluxe is pushing Thomas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Deluxe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Deluxe fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deluxe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deluxe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Deluxe.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Deluxe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deluxe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A cross from Deluxe lands.
Thomas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##CL2#
Deluxe closes the distance and clinches.
Deluxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Deluxe has Thomas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Deluxe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thomas tumbling to the mat - Deluxe dives into Thomas's guard.
Deluxe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Deluxe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deluxe 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.
Deluxe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Deluxe scoring with punches and elbows.
Deluxe working the head and body with strikes.
Deluxe grinds an elbow into Thomas's temple. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deluxe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deluxe takes a little break here. Thomas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Deluxe advances to full mount.
Deluxe unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
Deluxe dominating with strikes here.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooh a big shot lands for Deluxe! Thomas is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Deluxe!
An out of breath Johnny Deluxe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BBD in a C - 3
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Deluxe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Deluxe has been cut.
Khalafa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deluxe circles away quickly and effectively.
Deluxe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deluxe misses with a wild combination.
Khalafa digs a good hook to Deluxe's body.
Khalafa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deluxe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khalafa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDeluxe.
Khalafa misses with a series of wild punches.
Deluxe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khalafa just manages to avoid it.
Khalafa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Khalafa as Deluxe shoots in.
Khalafa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Deluxe walks into a stiff left hand from Khalafa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deluxe gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Khalafa gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaser Khalafa!
Yaser Khalafa 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.

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