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Event: ICS 13     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Camara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghosh throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara throwing a counter right hand but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Camara lands with a kick to the temple. Ghosh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Camara scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Camara. #CL#
Camara forces Ghosh back against the cage and clinches.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghosh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Ghosh blocking some punches.
Ghosh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ghosh fails to land.
Camara blocking some punches.
Ghosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Ghosh lands a left hand.
Ghosh gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara blocking some punches.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghosh.
Ghosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Ghosh working aggressively here.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ghosh.
Ghosh throws a head punch that misses.
Ghosh scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghosh cracks Camara with a nice body shot.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Ghosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghosh scores with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ghosh 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.
Camara tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
Ghosh looks winded!
A short right from Camara.
Ghosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghosh works on Camara's body with a couple of short punches.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghosh backwards.
A short right from Ghosh on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Ghosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Ghosh.
Camara pushes Ghosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ghosh decides to pull guard. #SU#
Camara gets to his feet. Ghosh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ghosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Ghosh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Camara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghosh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Camara really felt that one!
Nice uppercut lands for Camara. That snapped Ghosh's head back. #CL#
Camara rushes Ghosh and presses him up against the cage.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh is working Camara over against the cage.
Camara lands a left hand.
Ghosh lands an uppercut.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Ghosh lands a nice uppercut.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghosh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghosh working aggressively here.
Ghosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghosh or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ibrahim Camara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ghosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Camara.#CL#
Camara pushes Ghosh up against the cage in a clinch.
Ghosh lands with a left to the head.
Ghosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghosh.
Ghosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibrahim Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ghosh pulls Camara into guard. #SUB2#
Ghosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU#
Ghosh is working an open guard so Camara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Camara.
Camara throws a hook but Ghosh avoids it easily.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Ghosh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Camara forces Ghosh back against the cage and clinches.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
Ghosh misses with a punch to the body.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghosh.
Ghosh tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Camara misses with a body punch. #T2#
Ghosh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Ghosh misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Ghosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh working aggressively here.
Ghosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ghosh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ghosh misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosh tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara pushes Ghosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Ghosh manages to break the clinch.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3##CL#
Camara instigates a clinch.
Ghosh blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghosh.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh digs a right hand into Camara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camara's gas tank.
Ghosh presses Camara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Ghosh successfully pulls guard.
Camara wants to stand but Ghosh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ghosh is controlling Camara's posture.
Camara tries to stand but Ghosh is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Ghosh trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Ghosh is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
Camara wants to stand but Ghosh has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Ghosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Camara stands and steps away. Ghosh gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ibrahim Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Camara rushes Ghosh and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sheikh Amun Ghosh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Camara lands a glancing blow to the side of Ghosh's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Camara.
Camara lands a jab to Ghosh's midsection.
Ghosh misses with a straight left.
Camara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Camara.
Camara avoids a kick to the body.
Ghosh lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Ghosh down.
Camara scores with the left hand. Ghosh knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camara throws the left hand but Ghosh avoids the punch easily.
Ghosh follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1##CL#
Camara drives through and clinches with Ghosh against the cage.
Ghosh takes a shot to the head.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghosh tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Ghosh digs a right hand into Camara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camara's gas tank.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Ghosh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Ghosh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Nice body punch from Ghosh - that landed with a thud.
Ghosh lands with a right to the head.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh trying to control the position but instead, Camara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ghosh into the cage.
A short right from Ghosh.
Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Ghosh prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh has Camara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Ghosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara misses with some punches.
Ghosh scores with a shot to the side of Camara's head.
Ghosh tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghosh lands with a left to the head.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Ghosh fails to land.
Ghosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Camara pushes Ghosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camara lands a right hand.
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Ghosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghosh can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara lands a left hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh tries to pull guard but Camara won't allow it.
Ibrahim Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheikh Amun Ghosh.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Camara on the inside.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghosh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Ghosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camara delivers a nice body kick.
Camara stuns Ghosh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!

A very excited looking Ibrahim Camara rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: ICS 9     
Date:   Feb 12, 2020
#R1#
Salvador lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ghosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salvador thows a leg kick but Ghosh checks it #TD#
and Ghosh counters with a shoot takedown. Salvador fights it but they end up in guard.
Ghosh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES2#
Salvador scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ghosh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salvador. Salvador obviously looking to wear him down.
Salvador misses with a left hand
and Ghosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvador was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salvador lands a high kick! #T1#
Salvador feints and then cracks Ghosh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ghosh down.
Salvador just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvador lands a jab.
Ghosh throws a body punch but Salvador moves out of range.
A left and a right from Salvador both land. Nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Ghosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ghosh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Salvador checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salvador appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ghosh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Salvador throws a sloppy head kick and Ghosh moves out of range easily.
A big right from Ghosh misses.
Salvador moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Ghosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvador.
Salvador lands a nice shot that snaps Ghosh's head back.
Ghosh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh throws a leg kick
and Salvador counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghosh throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range.
Ghosh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salvador counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salvador throws a lazy right hand but Ghosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salvador throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghosh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Salvador lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Salvador swings for the body but Ghosh moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ghosh misses its target.
Ghosh defending well as Salvador loads up on a big left hand.
Salvador slips under a jab.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Salvador sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ghosh tries to land a front kick but Salvador steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ghosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Ghosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghosh avoids the body shot from Salvador.
Salvador looks for the body kick but Ghosh saw that one coming. #T4#
Salvador misses with an uppercut.
Salvador stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghosh.
Salvador with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salvador wants to slow Ghosh down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghosh throws a quick counter kick to the body but Salvador avoids it.
Ghosh ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Ghosh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salvador.
Ghosh throws a body punch but Salvador moves out of range.
Ghosh blocks a jab.
Ghosh tries to counter with a takedown but Salvador is quick to defend against it.
Ghosh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Salvador dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ghosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salvador.
Some bone on bone action there as Ghosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salvador checks the leg kick.
Salvador throws a big counter head kick but Ghosh avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Salvador is predictable there
and Ghosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salvador is looking to slow Ghosh down with leg kicks.
Salvador throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ghosh walks into a jab.
Ghosh misses with a body punch
and Salvador counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salvador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh misses with a low kick.
Salvador takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salvador uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghosh.#T1#
Ghosh misses with a hook.
Ghosh scores with a nice strike.
Salvador misses with a double jab.
Ghosh scores with a hook.
Ghosh blocks a head kick by Salvador.
Ghosh scores with a nice strike.
George Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salvador is able to avoid easily.
Salvador swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghosh looks to land a right hand but Salvador moved out of range.
Salvador lands with a kick to the ribs.
Salvador throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Ghosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghosh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvador goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ghosh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salvador. Salvador obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghosh takes one on the button.
A big left from Salvador misses.
Ghosh quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salvador scores with a nice head shot.
Salvador connects with a solid leg kick.
Salvador misses with a leg kick.
Ghosh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Ghosh avoids the head kick by Salvador.
A jab from Ghosh misses.
Salvador tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salvador misses with a kick to the body.
Ghosh throws a hook to the side of Salvador's head but Salvador sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghosh misses with a leg kick.
Ghosh moves out of range as Salvador strikes.
Salvador misses with a leg kick.
Ghosh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ghosh misses with a body kick.
Ghosh gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Salvador to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Ghosh misses with an uppercut. Salvador saw that one coming.
Salvador throws out a counter right but Ghosh avoids it with no problem.
Ghosh throws a hook but Salvador avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghosh misses the target.
Salvador blocks a jab.
Salvador connects with a right hand. Ghosh shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghosh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salvador lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salvador swings for the body but Ghosh moves out of range.
It looked like Ghosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Salvador will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Salvador lands a jab to Ghosh's midsection.
Salvador throws a head kick but Ghosh moves out of range.
Salvador waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghosh.
Salvador throws a low kick but Ghosh avoids it.
Salvador throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvador misses with an uppercut. Ghosh saw that one coming.
Ghosh throws the left hand but Salvador avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ghosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ghosh misses with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Salvador. #T1#
Salvador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Ghosh slams his shin into Salvador's torso.
Salvador throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salvador throws a head kick that Ghosh semi-blocks.
Salvador walks into a left hand.
Salvador throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghosh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salvador connects with a leg kick. Ghosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Salvador just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvador lands a nice looking body kick.
Ghosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvador stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Ghosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salvador looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghosh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvador has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghosh.
Salvador takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghosh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ghosh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Salvador connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Ghosh misses
and Salvador counters with a thumping low kick.
George Salvador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghosh blocks a head kick by Salvador.
It looked like Ghosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghosh looks to land a right hand but Salvador moved out of range.
Ghosh throws a right hand that misses
and Salvador counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Ghosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salvador fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghosh checks it well.
Salvador shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ghosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salvador.
Salvador tries to land a leg kick but Ghosh saw it coming and moves away.
Ghosh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ghosh takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ghosh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salvador looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghosh lunges at Salvador with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salvador's hand.
Ghosh throws a jab when Salvador was well out of range.#T4#
Salvador leaves Ghosh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
George Salvador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Salvador.
Ghosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salvador appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salvador throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ghosh.
Salvador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghosh loads up on a big right hand but Salvador slips the punch.
Ghosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvador is just out of range.
Ghosh misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Salvador releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Salvador really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Salvador jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salvador looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salvador.
Salvador jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghosh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salvador takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salvador avoids a kick to the body.
Ghosh slips a straight right by Salvador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Ghosh tenderised Salvador's leg. Salvador is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salvador blocks the body kick.
Salvador misses with a body kick.
Ghosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Salvador misses with a looping left.
Salvador misses with a head kick.
Salvador tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Salvador moved away.
Salvador feints and then cracks Ghosh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ghosh down.
Ghosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salvador walks into a jab.
Salvador takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salvador cracks Ghosh with an open hand slap.
Ghosh misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Salvador.
Decent striking displayed by Ghosh there.
Ghosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Salvador is just out of range.
Salvador fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salvador.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Salvador lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghosh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salvador eats them both and turns towards Ghosh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghosh.
Salvador replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ghosh blocks it well.#T3#
Salvador throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghosh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ghosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvador misses with a body kick.
Ghosh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ghosh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Salvador is rocked!
Salvador lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ghosh misses with a hook. Salvador ducked under it nicely.
Salvador appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salvador lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ghosh takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Salvador throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ghosh counters with a shoot takedown. Salvador fights it but they end up in guard.
Salvador wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ghosh manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghosh is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvador is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salvador keeping control of the position.
Ghosh is just content to waste time from the top position. Salvador takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ghosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvador is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sheikh Amun Ghosh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Salvador throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ghosh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Salvador! #SUB#
Ghosh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Salvador has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ghosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salvador, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ghosh tries for a kimura but Salvador is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador wants to get back to his feet but Ghosh drags him back down.#SUB#
Ghosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salvador, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Salvador tries to escape but Ghosh is in control.
Ghosh tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salvador's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghosh staying calm.
Salvador is trying to get back to his feet.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ghosh is looking to take a break and control but Salvador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ghosh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ghosh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salvador parries the strikes from Ghosh easily there. Ghosh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Salvador to escape. #T3#
Salvador is trying to get back to half guard.
Salvador is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghosh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ghosh slips a straight right by Salvador.
Ghosh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Salvador ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghosh moves away.
Salvador thows a body kick. Ghosh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Salvador throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Ghosh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Salvador won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Salvador sneaks out the side door and pushes Ghosh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
George Salvador is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Salvador misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvador throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ghosh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salvador just misses with a punch to the body.
Salvador moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Salvador releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ghosh misses with a looping right.
Salvador throws a head kick but Ghosh moves out of range.
Ghosh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salvador looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salvador scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ghosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvador slips a straight right by Ghosh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sheikh Amun Ghosh.
I think Salvador has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Salvador!

George Salvador is the new middleweight champion!
George Salvador 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: ICS 5     
Date:   Jan 22, 2020
#R1#
Ghosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ghosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Darren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghosh tries a low kick but Darren avoids it.
Darren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ghosh manages to circle out of the way.
Darren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Darren throws a chopping leg kick but Ghosh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ghosh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ghosh looking to score a takedown here. Darren is defending well but Ghosh drives through and ends up in Darren's guard.
Darren keeping moving, preventing Ghosh from controlling successfully.
Ghosh won't allow Darren to sweep him here.
Ghosh has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Wild Beasts Zoo . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren wants to stand up but Ghosh is controlling him.
Ghosh passes Darren's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ghosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darren is just riding it out for now. Ghosh eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Darren is refusing to be controlled, as Ghosh sits in half guard.
Darren wants to get back to his feet.
Ghosh passes the guard and advances to mount!
Darren is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Ghosh is working for a guillotine from mount but Darren frees his head quite easily.
Darren tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Ghosh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Darren wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ghosh has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Darren is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
Sheikh Amun Ghosh is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Sheikh Amun Ghosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
James Darren spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a loser!'.

 

Event: Pride Xmas     
Date:   Dec 25, 2019
#R1#
Ghosh lands a leg kick that knocks Pato off balance momentarily.
Pato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Pato finds it's way through Ghosh's defenses.
Ghosh misses with an uppercut.
Guillermo Pato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Ghosh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pato connects with a jab.
Pato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ghosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pato scores with a jab. Ghosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pato manages to avoid it.
Pato misses with an uppercut
and Ghosh counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pato looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghosh is just out of range.
Ghosh raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pato looks to clinch
and Ghosh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghosh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pato avoids the body shot from Ghosh.
Pato misses with a wild combination. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pato. Ghosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pato misses with a left hand
and Ghosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pato throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Pato throws a looping overhand right but Ghosh ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Ghosh misses.
Pato misses with a hook.
Ghosh slips under a jab from Pato.
Ghosh lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Pato.
Pato throws an off balance right hand
and Ghosh counters with a series of strikes. Pato will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghosh throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Pato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ghosh.
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!
Ghosh swings widly with a right hand
and Pato counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Pato throws a lazy right hand but Ghosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ghosh's hands.
Pato misses with a straight right.
Pato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ghosh is looking to slow Pato down with leg kicks.
Ghosh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ghosh connects with an inside leg kick.
Pato throws a combination that misses
and Ghosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghosh moves out of range as Pato strikes.
Ghosh works Pato's body with a nice hook.
Ghosh moves away from the strike by Pato.
Ghosh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pato swinging wildly here. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghosh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghosh slips a jab from Pato.
Pato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ghosh counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pato's knee momentarily.
Pato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghosh counters with a low kick, right behind Pato 's knee.
Pato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghosh counters with a straight right hand.
Ghosh lands with a straight right. Pato didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Ghosh misses.
Pato throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghosh counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghosh slips a jab from Pato.
Pato thows a leg kick but Ghosh checks it
and Ghosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pato looks to land a left hand but Ghosh moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Pato misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosh counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghosh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pato's head.
Pato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Ghosh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pato won't be happy with that.
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Ghosh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghosh staying calm.#SUB2#
Ghosh is trying to get an arm triangle but Pato is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghosh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Amun Ghosh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ghosh with the counter takedown but Pato avoids it easily.
Pato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghosh throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Pato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pato.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pato lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ghosh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ghosh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left lands for Ghosh.
Ghosh moves forwards but Pato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ghosh looks to land a body kick but Pato moved away.
Ghosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pato swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghosh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as Pato blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pato throws a combination that misses
and Ghosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Pato moves into the clinch successfully.
Pato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pato fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ghosh misses with a punch to the body.
Pato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pato's elbow.
Ghosh can't find room to land a body shot as Pato controls the action.
Ghosh is trying to pull guard but Pato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ghosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Pato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pato lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghosh thumps Pato with a low kick.
Ghosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pato's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Ghosh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ghosh wants to control but Pato is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ghosh has hold of Pato's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pato tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ghosh cranks the arm and Pato screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pato, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
Our winner, Sheikh Amun Ghosh, 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: Pride FC 60     
Date:   Nov 20, 2019
#R1#
Borjigin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghosh.
Good standup being displayed there by Borjigin as he connects with a hook.
Borjigin tries to score with a low kick but Ghosh moves his leg out of the way.
Borjigin looks to land a right hand but Ghosh moved out of range.
Khunbish Borjigin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghosh thows a body kick. Borjigin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Borjigin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borjigin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borjigin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borjigin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghosh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghosh misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ghosh 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.
Borjigin looks to land a left hand but Ghosh moved out of range nicely.
Ghosh feints a counter leg kick.
Borjigin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghosh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Borjigin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghosh throws a front kick aimed at Borjigin's knee but Borjigin avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghosh.
Borjigin scores with a head kick. Ghosh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borjigin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ghosh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Borjigin avoids the body shot from Ghosh. #T1#
Borjigin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borjigin throws a low kick but Ghosh avoids it.
Jab, jab by Borjigin - just one landing.
Ghosh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borjigin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ghosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Borjigin is able to avoid easily.
Ghosh tries to land a leg kick but Borjigin saw it coming and moves away.
Borjigin tries to land a front kick but Ghosh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ghosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ghosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghosh throws a front kick aimed at Borjigin's knee but Borjigin avoids it well.
Borjigin misses with a wild body shot.
Borjigin moves away from the strike by Ghosh.
Borjigin throws an overhand right that lands on Ghosh's shoulder, as Ghosh tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Borjigin.
Borjigin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borjigin throws a hook but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh misses with a straight left.
Borjigin scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Ghosh.
Ghosh takes a swing at Borjigin's ribcage but misses.
Ghosh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borjigins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghosh swings for the body but Borjigin moves out of range.
Ghosh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Borjigin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borjigin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Borjigin moved away.
The fighters circling - Ghosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borjigin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghosh's calf.
Borjigin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghosh.
Borjigin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Borjigin throws a hook to the side of Ghosh's head but Ghosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghosh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ghosh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Borjigin throws a poor cross that misses
and Ghosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Borjigin throws out a leg kick but Ghosh moves out of range and Borjigin only half commits.
Ghosh tries to move into range but Borjigin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ghosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghosh fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Borjigin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ghosh.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut. Ghosh saw that one coming.
Ghosh scores with a head kick. Borjigin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Borjigin moves out of range as Ghosh throws a body kick.
Borjigin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ghosh tries to land a front kick but Borjigin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Borjigin loads up on a big right hand but Ghosh slips the punch.
Ghosh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Ghosh.
Ghosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borjigin.
Ghosh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Borjigin moves away from the strike by Ghosh.
A slow jab from Borjigin misses its intended target. #T4#
Borjigin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borjigin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghosh scores with a nice right hand.
Ghosh misses with an uppercut. Borjigin saw that one coming.
Borjigin lands a head kick!
Borjigin lands a right hook to the body.
Khunbish Borjigin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Borjigin blocks the low kick.
Borjigin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghosh.
Ghosh sizes up Borjigin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Borjigin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Borjigin.
A lazy left from Borjigin finds it's target.
Borjigin checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghosh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borjigin checks it well.
Ghosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borjigin's sensitive parts.
Borjigin throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Borjigin gets tackled into the cage by Ghosh. Ghosh maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sheikh Amun Ghosh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Ghosh sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ghosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Borjigin misses its intended target.
Borjigin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghosh.
The crowd cheers as Ghosh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borjigin doesn't seem phased though.
Borjigin with a nice cross.
Borjigin connects with a leg kick. Ghosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Borjigin walks into a left hand.
Ghosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Borjigin.
Ghosh looks to land a left hand but Borjigin moved out of range nicely.
Borjigin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghosh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghosh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Borjigin.
Ghosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Borjigin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghosh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Borjigin's waist but Borjigin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghosh off to one side.
An inside leg kick from Borjigin misses. #T1#
Ghosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Borjigin moves forwards but Ghosh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khunbish Borjigin is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghosh lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Borjigin.
Borjigin lands with a straight right. Ghosh didn't see that one coming.
Ghosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borjigin throws a right hand that misses
and Ghosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borjigin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Borjigin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ghosh slips a jab and a cross from Borjigin.
Ghosh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borjigin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Borjigin.
Borjigin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghosh's calf.
Borjigin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borjigin lands with a nice body punch.
Ghosh blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ghosh. #T2#
Ghosh takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghosh misses the target.
Borjigin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghosh's head.
Borjigin slips under a jab from Ghosh.
Ghosh tries to land a front kick but Borjigin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ghosh throws out a loose jab but Borjigin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borjigin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghosh.
Borjigin throwing a counter right hand but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Borjigin throws a looping overhand right but Ghosh ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick from Borjigin lands but Ghosh takes it in his stride.
Borjigin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borjigin swings for the body but Ghosh moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ghosh! But no joy.
Borjigin misses with the combination.
Ghosh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghosh misses with a hook.
Ghosh throws a looping overhand right but Borjigin ducks down to avoid it.
Borjigin connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Ghosh tries to work over Borjigin's front leg with a kick but Borjigin checks it.
Borjigin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borjigin misses with a wild body shot.
Borjigin scores with a punch to the head.
Borjigin throws a jab when Ghosh was well out of range.
Borjigin throws a nice head kick!
Borjigin connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ghosh.
Some bone on bone action there as Ghosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Borjigin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Ghosh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borjigin defends it well.
Borjigin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Borjigin sizes up Ghosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borjigin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ghosh drops his hands momentarily and Borjigin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borjigin lands a leg kick that knocks Ghosh off balance momentarily.
Borjigin throws an off balance right hand
and Borjigin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ghosh throws a jab when Borjigin was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borjigin.
Borjigin scores with a nice head shot.
Borjigin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Borjigin checks it.
Ghosh scores with a decent looking hook.
Ghosh misses with a low kick.
Ghosh 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.
Ghosh missing with a left hand there. Borjigin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borjigin connects with a leg kick. Ghosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghosh checks a low kick from Borjigin.
Borjigin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghosh. Ghosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Borjigin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borjigin lands a body shot.
Ghosh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Borjigin misses with a head kick.
Borjigin lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khunbish Borjigin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Ghosh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Borjigin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Borjigin throws a low kick, looking for Ghosh's leg but Ghosh calmly moves out of range.
Ghosh lands with a good body shot.
Borjigin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ghosh scores with a nice strike.
Borjigin throws a leg kick that misses.
Borjigin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borjigin connects with a right hand. Ghosh shakes it off.
Ghosh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ghosh lands a right hook to the body.
Ghosh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ghosh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Borjigin checks it well.
Ghosh slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Ghosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borjigin lands with a shot to the body.
Ghosh throws a shot from downtown. Borjigin moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Borjigin. That's going to slow Ghosh down.
Ghosh lands a body shot. #T1#
Borjigin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghosh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borjigins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borjigin just misses with a punch to the body.
Borjigin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghosh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ghosh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borjigin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borjigin misses with an uppercut. Ghosh saw that one coming.
Ghosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borjigin.
Borjigin works Ghosh's body with a nice hook.
Ghosh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borjigin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Borjigin as he checks the leg kick.
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borjigin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borjigin, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Borjigin misses
and Ghosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borjigin misses with a straight left. #T2#
Ghosh misses with a body kick.
Ghosh slips under a jab from Borjigin.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Borjigin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Borjigin misses with a low kick.
Borjigin defending well as Ghosh loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Borjigin.
Ghosh clobbers Borjigin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ghosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borjigin throws out the jab.
Borjigin scores with a decent looking hook.
Ghosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Borjigin checks a low kick from Ghosh.
Ghosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ghosh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ghosh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Borjigin.
Ghosh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Borjigin looks to land a right hand but Ghosh moved out of range.#T3#
Borjigin connects with a leg kick. Ghosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghosh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ghosh connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghosh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ghosh checks a low kick from Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Borjigin throws a hook but Ghosh blocks it.
Borjigin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghosh counters with a nice body shot.
Ghosh throws a chopping leg kick but Borjigin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borjigin.
Ghosh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borjigin defends it well.
Borjigin throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghosh.
Ghosh wants to land a leg kick but Borjigin is out of range.
Borjigin moves out of range as Ghosh strikes.
Ghosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borjigin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Borjigin.
Ghosh misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghosh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borjigin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosh lands a jab.
Borjigin looks to throw the jab but Ghosh is out of range.
Ghosh throws a looping overhand right but Borjigin ducks down to avoid it.
Ghosh scores with a hook to the body. Borjigin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Ghosh. That snapped Borjigin's head back.
Borjigin takes a swing at Ghosh's ribcage but misses.
Ghosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Borjigin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghosh. That did some damage!
Ghosh throws a hook but Borjigin blocks it.
Ghosh looks for the body kick but Borjigin saw that one coming.
Borjigin scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghosh throws a series of punches but Borjigin moves out of range.
Borjigin throwing a counter right hand but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Borjigin throws out a leg kick but Ghosh moves out of range and Borjigin only half commits.
Borjigin misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sheikh Amun Ghosh just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ghosh tries a low kick but Borjigin avoids it.
Ghosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghosh jabs Borjigin right on the nose. Borjigin blinks but takes it well.
Borjigin lands a leg kick that knocks Ghosh off balance momentarily.
Borjigin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ghosh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borjigin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghosh circles away quickly and effectively.
Borjigin tries a low kick but Ghosh avoids it.
Borjigin throws a head kick that misses.
Ghosh connects with a body shot.
Borjigin jabs at Ghosh's body.
Ghosh misses with a straight left.
Borjigin tried to counter with a leg kick but Ghosh avoided it.
Borjigin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghosh moves away.
Ghosh is looking to chop away at Borjigin's legs.
Borjigin lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borjigin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Ghosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borjigin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Ghosh moved away.
Ghosh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Borjigin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borjigin.
Ghosh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Borjigin is out of range and Ghosh settles back down.
Ghosh blocks a jab.
Borjigin thumps Ghosh with a low kick.
A slow jab from Borjigin misses its intended target.
Ghosh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Borjigin misses.
Borjigin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Borjigin in his tracks. #T2#
Ghosh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borjigin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ghosh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borjigin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ghosh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Borjigin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghosh.
Nice defenses there by Borjigin.
Ghosh is looking to clinch but Borjigin is avoiding it.
Ghosh connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghosh scores with a sloppy right hand. Borjigin should have avoided that one.
Ghosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borjigin as he jumps to the side.
Borjigin throwing a counter right hand but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Borjigin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghosh. That did some damage!
Borjigin throws out a loose jab but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borjigin misses the jab.#T3#
Borjigin moves out of range of the strikes.
Borjigin throws out a loose jab but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borjigin, right into the meat.
Borjigin dips to his left and cracks Ghosh with an uppercut!
Ghosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Borjigin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borjigin misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Borjigin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borjigin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghosh lands an overhand right.
Borjigin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Ghosh misses.
Ghosh slips a jab from Borjigin.
Ghosh moves forwards but Borjigin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borjigin looks to land a right hand but Ghosh moved out of range.#T4#
Ghosh takes a swing at Borjigin's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Borjigin.
Borjigin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borjigin throws a lazy right hand but Ghosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Ghosh moved away.
Borjigin slips a straight right by Ghosh.
Ghosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borjigin.
Ghosh tries to land a front kick but Borjigin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Ghosh blocks the low kick.
Borjigin misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borjigin.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Borjigin checks it.
Borjigin is looking to counter punch.
Borjigin throws a low kick, looking for Ghosh's leg but Ghosh calmly moves out of range.
Borjigin throws a head kick that half lands.
Ghosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borjigin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Sheikh Amun Ghosh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Borjigin drops his hands momentarily and Ghosh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Borjigin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borjigin ducks under a wild hook from Ghosh.
Borjigin staying out of range there.
Borjigin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghosh's calf.
Ghosh throws a looping overhand right but Borjigin ducks down to avoid it.
Ghosh scores with the left hand. Borjigin knows he should have avoided that one.
Borjigin throws the left hand but Ghosh avoids the punch easily.
Ghosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Borjigin throws an overhand right that lands on Ghosh's shoulder, as Ghosh tries to avoid the shot.
Borjigin scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin misses with a hook. Ghosh ducked under it nicely.
Borjigin throws a leg kick but Ghosh sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Borjigin misses the target.
Ghosh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Borjigin's head.
Borjigin misses with a looping right.
Ghosh flicks out a counter leg kick but Borjigin steps away.#T1#
Ghosh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab by Borjigin.
Ghosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borjigin cracks Ghosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borjigin tries to bum rush Ghosh with a series of wild strikes but Ghosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ghosh looks to land a body kick but Borjigin moved away.
Ghosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borjigin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghosh.
Borjigin misses with a hook.
Ghosh throws a hook but Borjigin avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ghosh!
Borjigin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ghosh's sensitive parts.
Borjigin throws an overhand right that lands on Ghosh's shoulder, as Ghosh tries to avoid the shot.
Borjigin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borjigin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borjigin half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borjigin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khunbish Borjigin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ghosh takes one to the chin there.
Borjigin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ghosh looks for the body kick but Borjigin saw that one coming.
Ghosh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ghosh scores with the left hand. Borjigin knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghosh walks into a left hand.
Ghosh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Borjigin if he has to take too many more of those.
Ghosh slips a jab and a cross from Borjigin.
Borjigin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghosh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borjigin scrambles back to his feet.
Ghosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ghosh throws a body punch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Ghosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Borjigin counter with a right hand.
Ghosh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Borjigin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borjigin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Ghosh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ghosh scores with a jab. Borjigin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Borjigin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghosh. That did some damage!
Borjigin throws out a loose jab but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borjigin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghosh.
Borjigin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghosh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Ghosh misses its intended target.
Ghosh scores with a punch to the head.
Borjigin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghosh misses with an uppercut.
Borjigin is looking to counter punch.
Borjigin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Borjigin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghosh has time to react.
Ghosh throws a shot from downtown. Borjigin moves away and avoids it.
Ghosh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Borjigin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghosh throws a shot from downtown. Borjigin moves away and avoids it.
Ghosh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Borjigin looks to land a right hand but Ghosh moved out of range.
Borjigin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ghosh to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borjigin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Borjigin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ghosh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borjigin throws a jab when Ghosh was well out of range.
Borjigin throws a shot from downtown. Ghosh moves away and avoids it.
Borjigin throws out a leg kick but Ghosh moves out of range and Borjigin only half commits.
Borjigin throws a body shot but no joy.
Borjigin throws a body punch but Ghosh moves out of range.
Borjigin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borjigin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borjigin misses with a right hand
and Ghosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borjigin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borjigin's sensitive parts.
Ghosh misses with a kick to the body
and Borjigin counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sheikh Amun Ghosh.
I think Ghosh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sheikh Amun Ghosh!

Sheikh Amun Ghosh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 55     
Date:   Oct 30, 2019
#R1#
Perez blocks a leg kick.
Ghosh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ghosh throws a wild body kick that Perez sees coming a mile off.
Perez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghosh lands with an uppercut that bounces Perez off the cage and back into range.
Ghosh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghosh swings widly with a right hand
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghosh moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Ghosh lands a left and a right that send Perez crashing to the mat, dazed. Ghosh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Enzo Perez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghosh misses with a body kick.
Ghosh throws an overhand right that lands on Perez's shoulder, as Perez tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Perez misses with a left hand
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ghosh misses with a right hand
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Perez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ghosh doesn't seem phased though.
Ghosh throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Ghosh.
Ghosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Ghosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Perez.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Perez ducks under a wild hook from Ghosh.
Ghosh throws a front kick that sends Perez stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Ghosh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perez misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Ghosh misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Perez misses the target.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Perez misses
and Ghosh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Perez. Those never looked like landing.
Ghosh blocks a head kick by Perez.
Ghosh slips a jab from Perez.
The fighters circling - Perez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghosh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ghosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perez on the side of the head.
Perez misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Ghosh counters with a crisp right hand that drops Perez! Ghosh lets Perez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Perez limp body while Ghosh jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
An out of breath Sheikh Amun Ghosh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Pride FC 48     
Date:   Oct 02, 2019
#R1#
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Ghosh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a body shot
and Ghosh counters with a straight right hand.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Ghosh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ghosh down.
Murhaa lands a leg kick that knocks Ghosh off balance momentarily.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghosh has time to react.
Ghosh ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Ghosh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghosh throws out the jab.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murhaa, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghosh goes for a double leg but Murhaa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murhaa continues to drive forward.#CL#
Ghosh clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
Ghosh lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
Ghosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghosh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murhaa to keep the fight standing.
Ghosh misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Ghosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosh controls his hands.
Ghosh 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.
Ghosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murhaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Amun Ghosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Ghosh.
Nice body punch from Ghosh - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Ghosh drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Murhaa gets to his feet - Ghosh follows without any prompting.
Murhaa thows a leg kick but Ghosh checks it
and Ghosh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crunch! Murhaa slams his shin into Ghosh's torso.
Ghosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Ghosh ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Murhaa misses with a straight right.
Ghosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosh misses with a low kick as Murhaa jumps back.
Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ghosh tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghosh takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murhaa throws a one two combo.
Murhaa misses with a straight left.
Ghosh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghosh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murhaa needs to keep his hands up - Ghosh had a free shot at his head there.
Ghosh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Murhaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ghosh misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghosh.
Murhaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghosh at a distance.
Murhaa throws a leg kick which misses Ghosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghosh tries to avoid it.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut
and Ghosh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Ghosh moves out of range.
Ghosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghosh tries to land a front kick but Murhaa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy body kick from Ghosh
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ghosh throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghosh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Murhaa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ghosh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Murhaa as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Ghosh's body. Ghosh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Ghosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghosh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Ghosh's leg. Ghosh is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Murhaa clinches up against the cage.
Ghosh lands a body shot.
Ghosh scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ghosh fails to land.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Ghosh lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghosh.
Murhaa is leaning against Ghosh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ghosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Ghosh's leg. Ghosh is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghosh ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Ghosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ghosh slips a straight right by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws out a loose jab but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Murhaa clinches.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Ghosh lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Ghosh taking a breather.
Ghosh is trying to pull guard but Murhaa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa cracks Ghosh with a nice body shot.
Ghosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow. #T1#
Murhaa tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Murhaa is working Ghosh over against the cage.
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghosh backwards.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Ghosh.
Ghosh blocking some punches.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa cracks Ghosh with a nice body shot.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosh controls his hands.
Ghosh misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ghosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghosh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murhaa is keeping busy.
Ghosh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Ghosh.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Ghosh struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa. #T3#
Murhaa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body.
Murhaa lands a shot to the body.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Ghosh tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Ghosh back against the cage.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghosh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short left from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow. #T4#
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Ghosh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Ghosh takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghosh.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ghosh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murhaa can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath Ghosh's ribcage. Ghosh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
Murhaa lands with a left to the head.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosh controls his hands.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghosh's calf.
Ghosh checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice cross by Murhaa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murhaa.
Ghosh misses with a jab to the body
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghosh throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Ghosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhaa misses with the combination.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghosh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Ghosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murhaa can pounce on him.
Ghosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghosh counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Ghosh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murhaa lands a right hook to the body.
Murhaa lands a body shot.
Murhaa misses with a hook. Ghosh ducked under it nicely.
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ghosh throws a lazy right hand but Murhaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghosh circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Ghosh counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Ghosh down.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murhaa connects with a leg kick. Ghosh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Ghosh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murhaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ghosh is in Murhaa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh is pushing down on Murhaa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murhaa is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghosh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murhaa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ghosh manages to move to mount!
Ghosh wants to control the pace but Murhaa is squirming around nicely.
Ghosh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murhaa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ghosh with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Murhaa is trying to stand.#SUB#
Ghosh has control of Murhaa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Murhaa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Murhaa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T3##SUB#
Ghosh has hold of Murhaa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murhaa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Murhaa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Murhaa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ghosh.
Murhaa really wants to buck Ghosh off and get back to his feet.
Ghosh looking to control but Murhaa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Murhaa wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Ghosh wants to control the pace but Murhaa is squirming around nicely.
Murhaa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ghosh lands a couple of good shots and Murhaa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet.
Murhaa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ghosh throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
Ghosh patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Murhaa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ghosh lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Ghosh looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheikh Amun Ghosh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murhaa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!

Our winner, Ispa Murhaa, 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: Pride FC 44     
Date:   Sep 11, 2019
#R1#
OnYerKiester closes the distance but Ghosh moves to the side
and Ghosh counters with a straight right hand.
Ghosh wants to clinch.
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OnYerKiester.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghosh.
Ghosh works the jab nicely.
OnYerKiester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghosh.
Ghosh digs a good hook to OnYerKiester's body.
Ghosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OnYerKiester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
OnYerKiester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
OnYerKiester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghosh.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OnYerKiester checks a leg kick.
OnYerKiester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghosh. #T1#
Jab from Ghosh.
Ghosh 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.
Ghosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OnYerKiester.
An inside leg kick from OnYerKiester misses.
Ghosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OnYerKiester manages to avoid it.
Ghosh staying out of range there.
Ghosh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OnYerKiester misses with a body punch
and Ghosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Ghosh misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Ghosh.
Ghosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before OnYerKiester has time to react.
OnYerKiester misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosh counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghosh throws out a loose jab but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh avoids a kick to the body.
Ghosh scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ghosh.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OnYerKiester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ghosh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ghosh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
OnYerKiester drives through and clinches with Ghosh against the cage.
Ghosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh lands a body punch.
OnYerKiester misses with some punches.
OnYerKiester blocks an uppercut.
OnYerKiester takes a shot to the head.
Ghosh tries to throw a body punch but OnYerKiester avoids it by throwing Ghosh back against the cage.
Ghosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
OnYerKiester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh can't find room to land a body shot as OnYerKiester controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
Ghosh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OnYerKiester or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghosh.
OnYerKiester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OnYerKiester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OnYerKiester misses with a hook to the ribs.
OnYerKiester misses with some punches. #T3#
OnYerKiester misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Ghosh manages to break the clinch.
OnYerKiester takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OnYerKiester swinging wildly here.
OnYerKiester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OnYerKiester throws a body punch but Ghosh moves out of range.
PutinYa OnYerKiester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OnYerKiester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghosh.
OnYerKiester steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ghosh.
Ghosh scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Ghosh misses
letting OnYerKiester counter with a right hand.
Ghosh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghosh misses with a low kick.
Ghosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OnYerKiester tries to clinch but Ghosh is having none of it. #T4#
Ghosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OnYerKiester.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghosh darts in looking for a takedown but OnYerKiester gets double underhooks and turns Ghosh into the cage.
Ghosh throws a front kick that sends OnYerKiester stumbling back into the cage.
Ghosh lands a glancing blow to the side of OnYerKiester's head.
OnYerKiester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ghosh throws a body kick that misses.
Ghosh misses with a jab to the body
and OnYerKiester counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Ghosh.
OnYerKiester misses the jab.
OnYerKiester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghosh.
Ghosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ghosh throws a head kick that OnYerKiester semi-blocks.
OnYerKiester moves forwards but Ghosh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ghosh throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Amun Ghosh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ghosh blocks a jab.
Ghosh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OnYerKiester finds it's way round the side to connect with Ghosh's head.
Ghosh throws a good cross that connects.
Ghosh misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and OnYerKiester moves into the clinch.
OnYerKiester working aggressively here.
Ghosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghosh throws a punch but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
Ghosh throws a punch but it's blocked by OnYerKiester.
Ghosh scores with a shot to the side of OnYerKiester's head.
OnYerKiester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghosh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghosh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OnYerKiester throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghosh.
A short right from Ghosh.
Ghosh tries to pull guard but OnYerKiester won't allow it.
OnYerKiester scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghosh lands a left hand. #ROC#
OnYerKiester is rocked!#T1#
OnYerKiester blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
Ghosh swings wildly with an uppercut but OnYerKiester uses good head movement to avoid it.
OnYerKiester blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
OnYerKiester pushes Ghosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OnYerKiester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ghosh - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghosh.
Ghosh blocks a body shot from OnYerKiester.
Ghosh misses with the head strike.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OnYerKiester.
Ghosh cracks OnYerKiester with a nice body shot.
OnYerKiester is breathing heavily.
Ghosh scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by OnYerKiester.
Ghosh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OnYerKiester can do to turn this around?
Ghosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OnYerKiester.
A short right from Ghosh on the inside.
Ghosh tries to throw a body punch but OnYerKiester avoids it by throwing Ghosh back against the cage.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by OnYerKiester. #T2#
OnYerKiester misses with the head strike.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by OnYerKiester.
Ghosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of OnYerKiester backwards.
Ghosh scores with a hook to the body.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OnYerKiester's elbow.
Ghosh lands a left hand.
OnYerKiester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OnYerKiester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
OnYerKiester swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh drops down looking for an ankle pick but OnYerKiester pulls his leg out and moves away.
OnYerKiester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ghosh connects with a good right hand that stumbles OnYerKiester. OnYerKiester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OnYerKiester is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghosh finish him?
OnYerKiester punishes Ghosh's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
OnYerKiester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghosh's head backwards.
OnYerKiester seems to have recovered his senses.
OnYerKiester throws a hook to the side of Ghosh's head but Ghosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghosh throws a head kick that misses
and OnYerKiester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghosh throws the kick towards the body but OnYerKiester avoids it.
Ghosh lands a front kick.
OnYerKiester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ghosh just misses with a punch to the body.
OnYerKiester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ghosh.
Ghosh slips a jab from OnYerKiester.
Ghosh moves away from the strike by OnYerKiester.
And Ghosh counters with a quick kick to the body but OnYerKiester blocks it.
Ghosh throws a low kick but OnYerKiester moves out of range easily.
OnYerKiester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghosh.
Ghosh misses with a straight left. #T4#
Ghosh throws a body kick that misses.
OnYerKiester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Ghosh jabs OnYerKiester right on the nose. OnYerKiester blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh misses with a kick to the body.
OnYerKiester tries to clinch up.
OnYerKiester throws a chopping leg kick but Ghosh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ghosh lets loose with a powerful body kick. OnYerKiester will feel that in the morning.
Ghosh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps OnYerKiester's head backwards.
A lazy left from Ghosh finds it's target.
Ghosh looks to score with a jab to the body but OnYerKiester is just out of range.
OnYerKiester wants to counter with a clinch but Ghosh pushes him away.
Jab from Ghosh.
Ghosh lands a nice leg kick that just misses OnYerKiester's sensitive parts.
OnYerKiester misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Amun Ghosh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
OnYerKiester needs to keep his hands up - Ghosh had a free shot at his head there.
Ghosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OnYerKiester was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghosh.
Ghosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OnYerKiester steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ghosh.
Ghosh lands with a cross.
OnYerKiester throws a hook but Ghosh avoids it easily.
Ghosh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but OnYerKiester moved away.
Nice body kick from Ghosh.
OnYerKiester swinging wildly here.
Ghosh tries to counter with a takedown but OnYerKiester is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh shoots for a takedown but OnYerKiester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghosh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Ghosh tenderised OnYerKiester's leg. OnYerKiester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ghosh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
OnYerKiester throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghosh counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghosh needs to keep his hands up - OnYerKiester had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as OnYerKiester blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ghosh there.
Ghosh cracks OnYerKiester with an open hand slap.
OnYerKiester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ghosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OnYerKiester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghosh connects with a body shot.
Ghosh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
OnYerKiester just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghosh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OnYerKiester's head.
Ghosh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OnYerKiester's hands.
and Ghosh counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts OnYerKiester! He's just covering up as Ghosh starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
Sheikh Amun Ghosh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 40     
Date:   Aug 14, 2019
#R1#
Usikov throws a hook to the side of Ghosh's head but Ghosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghosh has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Usikov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ghosh.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghosh scores with a jab to the body.
Usikov walks into a straight right hand from Ghosh.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
A head kick from Usikov lands but Ghosh takes it in his stride.
Ghosh connects with a single shot there.
Usikov loads up on a big right hand but Ghosh slips the punch.
Usikov cracks Ghosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Usikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghosh.
Ghosh checks a low kick from Usikov.
Ghosh with the counter takedown but Usikov avoids it easily.
Ghosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usikov misses with an uppercut
and Ghosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Usikov is able to avoid easily.
Ghosh misses with a body shot. #T1#
Ghosh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Usikov. That snapped Ghosh's head back.
Usikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghosh checks it well.
Ghosh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghosh.
Ghosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usikov throws out the jab.
Usikov throws a jab when Ghosh was well out of range.
Usikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Usikov throws a leg kick
and Ghosh counters with an inside leg kick.
Ghosh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Usikov's head.
Usikov throws the left hand but Ghosh avoids the punch easily.
Ghosh tried to score with a low kick but Usikov checks it.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses.
Ghosh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ghosh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Usikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghosh in his tracks.
Usikov avoids the body shot from Ghosh. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghosh looks to land a left hand but Usikov moved out of range nicely.
Usikov throws a push kick but Ghosh slaps the foot to one side.
Ghosh motions for Usikov to come forward. Ghosh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghosh ducks right into an uppercut from Usikov.
Usikov looks to land a left hand but Ghosh moved out of range nicely.
Usikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ghosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Usikov can pounce on him.
Ghosh blocks a leg kick.
Usikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghosh. That did some damage!
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghosh avoids the body shot from Usikov.
Ghosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Usikov has time to react.
Ghosh cracks a nice hook into Usikov's ribs.
Ghosh throws a sloppy head kick and Usikov moves out of range easily. #T3#
Ghosh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ghosh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Usikov misses with a left hand
and Ghosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Usikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghosh.
Ghosh lands with a right hand.
Ghosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Usikov is rocked!#CUT2#
Alexander Usikov's cut is getting worse.
Ghosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Ghosh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Usikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ghosh.
Ghosh throws the kick towards the body but Usikov avoids it.
Ghosh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Ghosh finds it's way through Usikov's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Usikov.
Usikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Usikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Ghosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ghosh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ghosh throws a low kick but Usikov moves out of range easily.
Alexander Usikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usikov throws out the jab.
Ghosh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Usikov lands with a cross.
Ghosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
Usikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Usikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Usikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ghosh to counter with a crisp jab.
Usikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghosh circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghosh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Usikov ducks under a wild hook from Ghosh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghosh dips to his left and cracks Usikov with an uppercut!
Usikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Usikov.
Usikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ghosh. Ghosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Usikov throws a hook to the side of Ghosh's head but Ghosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sheikh Amun Ghosh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Usikov.
Usikov misses with a wild combination.
Usikov slips under a jab from Ghosh.
Ghosh moves out of range as Usikov throws a body kick.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
Ghosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Usikov throws a sloppy head kick and Ghosh moves out of range easily.
Ghosh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Usikov misses with a head kick.
Ghosh is looking for the big counter here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghosh.
Usikov throws a wild body kick that Ghosh sees coming a mile off.
Usikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ghosh flicks out a counter leg kick but Usikov steps away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Usikov.
Usikov cracks Ghosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usikov needs to keep his hands up - Ghosh had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Ghosh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Usikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Ghosh misses its intended target.
Ghosh throws a jab when Usikov was well out of range.
Usikov misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghosh misses the target.
Ghosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghosh looks to land a body kick but Usikov moved away.
Ghosh connects with a leg kick. Usikov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Usikov misses with a left hand
and Ghosh counters with a nice uppercut.
Usikov looks to throw the jab but Ghosh is out of range.
Usikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Usikov.
Ghosh checks a leg kick.
Usikov scores with a punch to the head.
Usikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Usikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghosh. Usikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Usikov misses with a body kick.
Usikov clobbers Ghosh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ghosh misses the jab.
Usikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usikov connects with a right hand. Ghosh shakes it off.
Jab from Ghosh.
Ghosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Usikov at a distance.
Ghosh misses with a combination
and Usikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ghosh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Usikov looks to land a right hand but Ghosh moved out of range.
Ghosh lands a right hook to the body.
Usikov ducks under a wild hook from Ghosh.
Usikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ghosh. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Usikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Usikov.
Ghosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghosh walks into a stiff left hand from Usikov.
Usikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghosh finds it's way round the side to connect with Usikov's head. #CUT2#
Alexander Usikov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Usikov connects with a crisp jab.
Usikov misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Usikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Ghosh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghosh moves out of range of the body kick from Usikov.
Ghosh punishes Usikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Usikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ghosh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Usikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usikov with a jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh throws out a leg kick but Usikov moves out of range and Ghosh only half commits.
Usikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ghosh is out of range.
Usikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ghosh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ghosh throws a hook to the side of Usikov's head but Usikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Usikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Usikov throws a body punch but Ghosh moves out of range.
Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usikov.
Ghosh is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Usikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghosh is just out of range.
Usikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Usikov. That's going to slow Ghosh down.
Usikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ghosh misses.
Ghosh throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Usikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Usikov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ghosh thumps Usikov with a low kick.
Ghosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usikov.
Usikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Usikov throws a big shot that misses.
Ghosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Usikov.
Ghosh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ghosh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Usikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghosh counters with a left to the body.
Usikov missing with a left hand there. Ghosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh blocks a leg kick.
Usikov moves forwards but Ghosh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ghosh misses with a kick to the body.
Usikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Usikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghosh throws out the jab.
Ghosh misses with a hook. Usikov ducked under it nicely.
Ghosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghosh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Usikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ghosh jabs Usikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ghosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghosh lands a really nice looking cross but Usikov seems unphased.
Ghosh punishes Usikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghosh scoring well with a low kick there.
Usikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ghosh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ghosh avoids the head kick by Usikov.
Ghosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Usikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov misses with an uppercut.
Usikov avoids a kick to the body.
Usikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghosh shoots in for a takedown but Usikov shows good takedown defense.
Ghosh misses with a leg kick
and Usikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Usikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Usikov throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Usikov.
Usikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Usikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Usikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghosh.
Usikov takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Jeez, Alexander Usikov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Usikov throws a right hand that misses
and Ghosh counters with a good, hard body kick but Usikov shrugs it off.
Ghosh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ghosh tries a low kick but Usikov avoids it.
Ghosh scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Usikov wants to land a leg kick but Ghosh is out of range.
Ghosh counters with a body kick.
Ghosh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Ghosh finds it's target.
Usikov throws out a powerful jab.
Ghosh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Usikov misses with a hook
and Ghosh counters with a huge left! Usikov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ghosh isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Usikov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ghosh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
Sheikh Amun Ghosh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 34     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Voronin is looking to clinch.
Voronin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghosh.
Voronin tries to clinch
and Ghosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Voronin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghosh follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Voronin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Voronin gets through Ghosh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Ghosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ghosh - that landed with a thud.
Voronin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghosh.
A short left from Ghosh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronin lands a shoulder strike.
Ghosh blocking some punches.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghosh.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Ghosh. #T1#
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghosh.
Ghosh is working Voronin over against the cage.
Ghosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Ghosh can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghosh.
Voronin blocking some punches.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin takes a shot to the head.
Ghosh stalling the fight.
Ghosh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Voronin smiles and moves away.
Voronin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Voronin rushes Ghosh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ghosh lands with a right to the head.
Ghosh is leaning against Voronin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Voronin is pressed up against the cage. Ghosh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Voronin down to the mat. Voronin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Voronin closes the distance but Ghosh moves to the side
and Ghosh counters with a good, hard body kick but Voronin shrugs it off. #CL#
Voronin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghosh tries a body shot but Voronin blocks it.
Ghosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghosh.
Ghosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ghosh misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Ghosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voronin backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
Ghosh lands a right hand.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ghosh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Voronin is trying to keep an underhook but Ghosh manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ghosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Ghosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Voronin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Voronin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ghosh slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voronin trying to get back to full guard but Ghosh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Voronin is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Ghosh is working for a guillotine from mount but Voronin frees his head quite easily.
Voronin is trying to escape the mount but Ghosh keeps good control and instead manages to take Voronin's back.
Voronin can't escape the position. #T4#
Voronin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Voronin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ghosh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voronin is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Voronin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ghosh gets his way!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Voronin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ghosh's guard. Nice work there by Voronin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghosh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronin is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghosh has wrist control.
Voronin distracts Ghosh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Voronin postures up in Ghosh's guard and throws a big left but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Amun Ghosh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Voronin doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghosh circles away.
Ghosh thinks about the counter body kick.
Voronin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghosh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghosh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ghosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghosh circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ghosh counters with a straight right hand.
Voronin moves in looking to clinch but Ghosh pushes him off.#CL#
Voronin clinches up against the cage.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Ghosh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin prevents a body shot from Ghosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghosh misses with some punches.
Ghosh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voronin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ghosh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ghosh.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Voronin.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voronin.
Voronin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghosh.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Ghosh.
A short uppercut from Ghosh.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghosh. #TD2#
Ghosh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Voronin regains guard.
Voronin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ghosh forces his way into half guard.
Ghosh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ghosh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Voronin is looking to escape.
Voronin has given up his back here. Will Ghosh look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Ghosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ghosh is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Voronin is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
After winning the bout, Sheikh Amun Ghosh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pride FC 30     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Ghosh checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Puller misses.
Puller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghosh.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghosh misses the target.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ghosh looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puller lands with a nice body punch.
Puller misses with a body shot.
Ghosh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Puller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Ghosh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ghosh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Puller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghosh.
Puller misses with a left hand
and Ghosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghosh works the jab nicely.
Ghosh 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Puller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puller throws a hook but Ghosh blocks it.
Puller throws a body punch but Ghosh moves out of range.
Ghosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puller connects with a right hand. Ghosh shakes it off.
Puller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Puller blocks the leg kick.
Puller tries to clinch up.
Puller misses with a hook
and Ghosh counters with a nice body kick.
Ghosh keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghosh throws a lazy uppercut
and Puller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puller blocks a leg kick.
Puller checks the leg kick.#T2#
Puller throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ghosh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Puller's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Puller is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ghosh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Puller dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Puller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghosh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puller won't allow Ghosh to sweep him here. #T3#
Ghosh is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghosh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puller passes into side control.
Ghosh regains half guard.
Ghosh wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puller in particular looking to stall.
Ghosh tries to get to full guard but Puller has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghosh wants to control but Puller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ghosh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Ghosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ghosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghosh, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Puller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Puller scores with a nice strike.
Puller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghosh momentarily.
Puller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ghosh blocks a jab.
Puller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghosh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puller motions for Ghosh to come forward. Puller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghosh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Puller rushes Ghosh and presses him up against the cage.
Puller lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puller.
Ghosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghosh backwards.
Puller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghosh or not.
Ghosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Puller. #T1#
Ghosh blocking some punches.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghosh tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Ghosh back against the cage.
Puller can't find room to land a body shot as Ghosh controls the action.
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Puller.
Puller misses with some punches.
Ghosh lands a nice uppercut.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puller misses with some punches.
Puller misses with some punches.
Puller blocking some punches.
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
Puller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghosh digs a right hand underneath Puller's ribcage. Puller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Ghosh.
Ghosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ghosh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller digs a right hand underneath Ghosh's ribcage. Ghosh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ghosh is trying to pull guard but Puller has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puller.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghosh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
Puller lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Puller fails to land.
Ghosh lands a shoulder strike.
Puller lands a nice shot to the body.
Puller digs a right hand into Ghosh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghosh's gas tank.
Ghosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puller gets through Ghosh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Puller pushes Ghosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghosh tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Ghosh back against the cage. #T3#
Ghosh blocking some punches.
Ghosh misses with a punch to the body.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John Puller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghosh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ghosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghosh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghosh blocks a body shot from Puller.
Ghosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Amun Ghosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghosh lands a body shot.
Ghosh pushes Puller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ghosh.
Puller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosh controls his hands.
Puller tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghosh.
Ghosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it. #T4#
Puller blocking some punches.
Ghosh blocking some punches.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
Ghosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Puller.
Ghosh has a couple of punches blocked by Puller.
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puller scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Puller as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puller misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghosh can't find room to land a body shot as Puller controls the action.
Puller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghosh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
Puller tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Puller back against the cage.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puller blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
Puller scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ghosh on the inside.
Ghosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Puller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puller throws a hook but Ghosh avoids it easily.
Ghosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puller misses with a jab to the body
letting Ghosh counter with a right hand.
Puller misses with a looping left.
Puller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ghosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puller thumps Ghosh with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Puller misses
and Ghosh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Puller really felt that one!
Ghosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Puller tries to clinch up but Ghosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab.
Puller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghosh finds it's way round the side to connect with Puller's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Puller gets a clinch. #T1#
A short right from Ghosh on the inside.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Puller.
Ghosh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghosh blocking some punches.
Ghosh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghosh.
Ghosh throws a head punch that misses.
Ghosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puller backwards.
Ghosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Puller.
Ghosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ghosh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Puller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghosh misses with a body punch.
Ghosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Puller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Ghosh back against the cage.
Puller misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Puller as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghosh blocks a body shot from Puller.
Ghosh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghosh misses with the head strike.
Ghosh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghosh lands a left hand.
Puller pushes Ghosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puller is defending well.#BC2#
Puller manages to break the clinch.
Puller connects with a right hand. Ghosh shakes it off.#T3#
Puller motions for Ghosh to come forward. Puller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ghosh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puller misses with a body shot.
Ghosh avoids a kick to the body.
Puller throws a hook but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Puller.
Ghosh misses with a low kick as Puller jumps back.
Ghosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghosh throws a body punch but Puller moves out of range.
Puller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target.
It appears Ghosh was looking to counter with a kick there.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puller lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Ghosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Puller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghosh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghosh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Puller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghosh throws a hook but Puller blocks it.
Puller cracks Ghosh with a good jab.
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!
Puller lands a nice shot to the body.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Puller finds it's way through Ghosh's defenses.
Puller throws an off balance right hand
and Ghosh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ghosh lands with a right hand.
Puller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ghosh takes a step back to recover.
Puller lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Puller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Puller!

John Puller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Pride FC 25     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Ghosh needs to keep his hands up - Ragnar had a free shot at his head there.
Ghosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghosh.
Ghosh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ragnar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ghosh 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.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghosh.
Ghosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnar.
Ragnar misses the shot to the body.
Ghosh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Ghosh misses.
A jab from Ghosh misses.
Ragnar throws out a counter right but Ghosh avoids it with no problem.
Ghosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghosh blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh misses with a kick to the body.
Ghosh loads up on a big right hand but Ragnar slips the punch.#TD#
Ghosh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ghosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ragnar, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ghosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ragnar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Ragnar is not content to let Ghosh control the position.
Ghosh slows the pace down. #ES2#
Ragnar bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnar. Ghosh shrugs it off though. #T2#
Ragnar moves out of range as Ghosh throws a body kick.
Ghosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghosh moves out of range as Ragnar strikes.
Ghosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ragnar misses the jab.
Ragnar slips under a jab from Ghosh.
Ragnar misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Ghosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ragnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ghosh is able to avoid easily.
Ghosh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghosh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ghosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Ragnar as he checks the leg kick.
Ragnar thows a body kick. Ghosh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Ragnar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghosh momentarily. #T3#
Ragnar takes a swing at Ghosh's ribcage but misses.
Ragnar is looking to slow Ghosh down with leg kicks.
Ragnar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ghosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Ragnar tried to score with a low kick but Ghosh checks it.
Ghosh avoids the body shot from Ragnar.
Ragnar scores with a jab to the head.
Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragnar.
Ghosh feints a jab promting Ragnar to slip. Ghosh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ragnar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ragnar scores with a sloppy right hand. Ghosh should have avoided that one.
Ragnar throws a shot from downtown. Ghosh moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a body kick.#T4#
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnar checks a leg kick.
Ghosh misses with a body kick.
Ragnar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ghosh looks to throw the jab but Ragnar is out of range.
Ghosh backing away here, and Ragnar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Ragnar misses
and Ghosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ragnar.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghosh or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnar, which made it look bad.
Ghosh blocks a head kick by Ragnar.
Ghosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnar is fending him off so far but Ghosh persists. Nope, Ragnar circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnar misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ghosh to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ghosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnar manages to avoid it.
Ghosh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ragnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ghosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghosh drops his hands momentarily and Ragnar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ragnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghosh scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Ghosh misses.
Ghosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ragnar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghosh.
Ghosh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ragnar lands a jab to Ghosh's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Ragnar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Ghosh backs off Ragnar throws a huge counter combo but Ghosh manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Ragnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghosh tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnar can pounce on him.
Ragnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghosh.
It seemed like Ragnar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ragnar!
Ragnar throws a leg kick but Ghosh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ghosh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnar drops his hands momentarily and Ghosh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ghosh is looking to slow Ragnar down with leg kicks.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghosh throws a right hand that misses
and Ragnar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ragnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Ghosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnar throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Ragnar scores with a head kick.
Ragnar throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosh digs a good hook to Ragnar's body.
A slow jab from Ghosh misses its intended target.
Ragnar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ghosh with a body shot.
Ghosh slips under a jab from Ragnar.
Ghosh misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnar misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ragnar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ragnar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghosh at a distance.
Ragnar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ragnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghosh sizes up Ragnar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Ragnar misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ghosh misses its target.#T3#
Ghosh connects with a body shot.
Ghosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnar lands a head shot.
Ragnar moves out of range as Ghosh throws a body kick.
Ghosh misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghosh.
Ragnar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragnar slips under a jab from Ghosh.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghosh misses the target.
Ragnar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ghosh. Ragnar shrugs it off though.
A jab from Ghosh misses.
Ghosh jabs Ragnar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnar blocks the body kick.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Ghosh. That snapped Ragnar's head back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnar is looking to land body kicks.
Ghosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnar is just out of range.
Ragnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ghosh with a body shot.
Ragnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghosh.
A jab from Ragnar finds it's way through Ghosh's defenses.
Ghosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghosh. Ragnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnar misses with a body kick.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghosh.
Ragnar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghosh checks it well.
Ragnar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghosh.
Ragnar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghosh counters with a good low kick that Ragnar was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Amun Ghosh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnar throws the left hand but Ghosh avoids the punch easily.
Ragnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ragnar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnar is just out of range.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Ragnar sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghosh misses the target.
Ragnar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ghosh blocks a jab.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Ragnar checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnar.
It looked like Ghosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghosh is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ghosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghosh lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnar off balance momentarily.
Ghosh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
A jab from Ragnar finds it's way through Ghosh's defenses.
Ragnar checks a low kick from Ghosh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnar.
Ragnar moves out of range as Ghosh strikes.
Ragnar slips a straight right by Ghosh.
Ragnar throws a hook but Ghosh avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ghosh.
Ghosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ghosh misses with a left hand
and Ragnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghosh throws a wild body kick that Ragnar sees coming a mile off.
Ragnar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ghosh scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Ragnar misses its intended target.
Ghosh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ragnar is out of range. #T2#
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Ragnar checks it.
Ragnar sizes up Ghosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Ghosh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnar takes one on the button.
Ghosh blocks a head kick by Ragnar.
Ghosh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ragnar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ragnar throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Ghosh misses
and Ragnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghosh sizes up Ragnar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ragnar blocks a jab.
Ragnar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Ghosh has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ghosh as Ragnar tries to tie him up.
Ghosh is trying to pull guard but Ragnar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Ghosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ragnar on the inside.
Ragnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghosh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghosh scores with a shot to the side of Ragnar's head. #BC2#
Ragnar breaks the clinch.
Ghosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Ragnar slams his shin into Ghosh's torso.
A swing and a miss from Ghosh.
Ghosh misses with a jab to the body
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Ghosh.
Ghosh misses with an uppercut. Ragnar saw that one coming.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghosh.
Ghosh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ragnar sprawls and moves away.
Ghosh scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Ghosh defending well as Ragnar loads up on a big left hand.
Ghosh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghosh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnar. Ragnar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnar connects with a solid leg kick.
Ragnar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghosh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ghosh clobbers Ragnar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ghosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnar.
Good standup being displayed there by Ghosh as he connects with a hook.
Ragnar motions for Ghosh to come forward. Ragnar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghosh doesn't manage to clinch there - Ragnar circles away.
Ragnar throws a jab when Ghosh was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Ragnar.
I think Ragnar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bjorn Ragnar!

Our winner, Bjorn Ragnar, 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: Pride FC 21     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Campbell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghosh throws out the jab.
Campbell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campbell there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Campbell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Campbell scores with a sloppy right hand. Ghosh should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Ghosh gets a double leg takedown into Campbell's guard.
Ghosh is fighting to break Campbell's control of his arms but Campbell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghosh is one step ahead there.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Ghosh tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Ghosh tries to pass. #T1#
Campbell controls Ghosh momentarily but Ghosh frees himself.
Ghosh wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell is controlling Ghosh's posture.
Ghosh looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ghosh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghosh sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ghosh is still trying to improve position.
Campbell can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghosh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Ghosh is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campbell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ghosh wants to pass the guard but Campbell is defending well. #SUB2#
Ghosh is looking for a kimura here.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ghosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Campbell is just riding it out for now. Ghosh eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ghosh is looking for a kimura here.
Campbell is not content to let Ghosh control the position.
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Ghosh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ghosh is pressing down on Campbell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Campbell is holding on for now.
Ghosh wants to take a breather but Campbell is having none of it.
Ghosh wants to free his trapped foot but Campbell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Ghosh sits in half guard.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell trying to control but Ghosh postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Campbell missing with a left hand there. Ghosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghosh.
It seemed like Ghosh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Campbell throws a hook but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Amun Ghosh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Campbell connects with a single shot there.
Stephen Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghosh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell tried to score with a low kick but Ghosh checks it.
Campbell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Campbell misses the jab.#CL2#
Ghosh moves into range and clinches up with Campbell.
Campbell tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Campbell.
Campbell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ghosh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell misses with a body punch.
Ghosh lands a right hand.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ghosh to keep the fight standing.
Campbell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ghosh is working Campbell over against the cage.
Ghosh blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Ghosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ghosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Ghosh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ghosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghosh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campbell's head backwards.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Ghosh throws a push kick but Campbell slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell walks into a stiff left hand from Ghosh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Campbell or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghosh, which made it look bad.
Ghosh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Campbell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghosh.
Ghosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Campbell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghosh has time to react.
Campbell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Ghosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Campbell misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosh counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Campbell.
Campbell ducks right into an uppercut from Ghosh.
Ghosh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghosh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ghosh with a jab.
Campbell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghosh looks for the body kick but Campbell saw that one coming. #T3#
Campbell checks a low kick from Ghosh.
Campbell with a poor takedown
and Ghosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghosh lands the left hand.
Campbell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Campbell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Campbell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Campbell jabs Ghosh right on the nose. Ghosh blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Campbell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ghosh misses with a body kick.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campbell at a distance.
Ghosh thumps Campbell with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Campbell.
No luck for Campbell with that takedown attempt.
Campbell throws a looping overhand right but Ghosh ducks down to avoid it.
Ghosh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghosh counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Ghosh.#TD#
Campbell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ghosh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Campbell.
Ghosh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campbell's guard. #REVB#
Campbell is trying to keep Ghosh in close.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghosh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ghosh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Amun Ghosh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Campbell moves out of range as Ghosh strikes.
Campbell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Campbell, right into the meat.
Jab by Ghosh.
Ghosh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ghosh wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghosh. That's going to slow Campbell down.
Ghosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campbell is looking to counter punch.
Ghosh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Campbell connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Ghosh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghosh throws the kick towards the body but Campbell avoids it.
Ghosh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghosh throws a wild body kick that Campbell sees coming a mile off.
Campbell throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghosh throws out a counter right but Campbell avoids it with no problem.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ghosh.
Campbell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghosh throws out the jab.
Ghosh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Campbell scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghosh shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Campbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ghosh lands a nice shot that snaps Campbell's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghosh - that will leave a mark!
Ghosh throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghosh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ghosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Campbell staying out of range there.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Campbell's corner calls for a 1-2. Campbell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghosh sizes up Campbell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ghosh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Campbell - the referee stops the clock and Ghosh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Campbell. Ghosh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghosh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Campbell scores with a shot to the body.
Campbell connects with a right hand. Ghosh shakes it off.
Ghosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Campbell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Campbell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ghosh misses with a looping left.
Campbell throws a low kick but Ghosh moves out of range easily.
Ghosh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ghosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Campbell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghosh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ghosh tries to move into range but Campbell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3##TD#
Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ghosh to the mat! Ghosh manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghosh is adopting a defensive guard.
Campbell postures up. #SUB2#
Ghosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
Ghosh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stephen Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell trying to control but Ghosh postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghosh trying to control the action but Campbell is working from the bottom. #T4#
Campbell gets full guard.
Ghosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Campbell 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.
Ghosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Ghosh tries to pass.
Campbell is trying to hold Ghosh in close to prevent damage but Ghosh has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghosh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Campbell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghosh controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sheikh Amun Ghosh.
Well Ghosh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheikh Amun Ghosh!

An out of breath Sheikh Amun Ghosh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Pride FC 17     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Ghosh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ghosh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeffries .
Ghosh misses with a wild body shot.
Jeffries takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ghosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghosh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jeffries .
Jeffries checks a low kick from Ghosh.
Jeffries lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jeffries .
Ghosh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Ghosh is predictable there
letting Jeffries counter with a right hand.
Ghosh just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jeffries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeffries was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghosh.
Ghosh connects with a body shot.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ghosh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jeffries 's hands.#T1#
Jeffries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jeffries lands a nice looking body shot.
Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghosh.
Jeffries throwing a counter right hand but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Ghosh misses
and Jeffries counters with a left to the body.
Ghosh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeffries rather than just go for the knockout.
Ghosh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghosh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ghosh.
Jeffries uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghosh.
Jeffries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghosh. Ghosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghosh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jeffries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Ghosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jeffries creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jeffries lands a right hand. #T2#
Ghosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jeffries blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
A body shot lands from Ghosh.
Ghosh blocks the elbow strike.
Ghosh pushes Jeffries back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghosh takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ghosh's brow.
Ghosh blocks an elbow strike.
Jeffries tries to throw a body punch but Ghosh avoids it by throwing Jeffries back against the cage. #TD2#
Ghosh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Ghosh is working to tighten his grip on Jeffries 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jeffries has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ghosh is really squeezing tight and eventually Jeffries passes out! Ghosh breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
In his post fight interview, Sheikh Amun Ghosh started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Pride FC 11     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghosh is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Ghosh.
Ghosh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ghosh is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
Ghosh leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson wants to clinch but Ghosh slips to the side
and Ghosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghosh jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ghosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson trying to control but Ghosh is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Wilson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ghosh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilson, into his guard. #REVR#
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghosh is one step ahead there.
Ghosh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Ghosh pushes his legs off easily.
Ghosh wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghosh passes into half guard.
Ghosh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson keeping control of the position.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Ghosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ghosh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghosh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghosh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Wilson is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ghosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ghosh seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Ghosh trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well. #SUB#
Ghosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ghosh passes into side control, despite Wilson's attempt to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ghosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Ghosh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Ghosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghosh trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson trying to control but Ghosh postures up.
Wilson won't allow Ghosh to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Amun Ghosh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ghosh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilson's hands.
Ghosh digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Slade Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ghosh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ghosh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ghosh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Ghosh from controlling successfully.
Ghosh pushing down on Wilson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Ghosh content to control rather than advance.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ghosh is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghosh seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ghosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wilson wants to control but Ghosh is keeping busy.
Ghosh trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Wilson wants to control but Ghosh is keeping busy.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ghosh maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wilson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ghosh has cracked it and Wilson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ghosh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
Sheikh Amun Ghosh 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: Pride FC 7     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Ghosh moves out of range.
Ghosh is looking to land body kicks.
Alexandrov cracks Ghosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ghosh misses with a leg kick.
Ghosh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Alexandrov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alexandrov showed some decent athleticism there.
Alexandrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandrov prevents Ghosh from improving his position.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Alexandrov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alexandrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghosh to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghosh working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ghosh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Alexandrov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ghosh.#T1#
Alexandrov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexandrov grinds an elbow into Ghosh's temple.
Alexandrov landing strikes.
Alexandrov is looking to take a break and control but Ghosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghosh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Alexandrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alexandrov trying to control the position.
Ghosh wants to pass the guard but Alexandrov is keeping the position.#T2#
Alexandrov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ghosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexandrov is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ghosh trying to control here.
Ghosh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexandrov.
Ghosh is looking to improve his position.
Alexandrov winds up and cracks Ghosh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov is nestled in close to Ghosh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alexandrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghosh tries to get to full guard but Alexandrov has control of the leg.
Ghosh moves into full guard.
Ghosh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghosh's head.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghosh controls Alexandrov momentarily but Alexandrov frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alexandrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandrov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ghosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
Ghosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov.
Ghosh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghosh is trying to control the position but Alexandrov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Alexandrov cracks Ghosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ghosh throws a shot to the body.
Alexandrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexandrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghosh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alexandrov.
Ghosh throws the kick towards the body but Alexandrov avoids it.
Ghosh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back to recover.
Alexandrov misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Alexandrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ghosh did well to prevent Alexandrov getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Ghosh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Alexandrov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ghosh has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alexandrov is looking to defend but Ghosh has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alexandrov! Ghosh pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alexandrov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
A less than humble Sheikh Amun Ghosh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: PRIDE Worldwide Abner vs Darko     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Ghosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simeone has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Gilberto Simeone has been cut.
Ghosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Simeone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simeone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ghosh is able to avoid easily.
Simeone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Simeone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghosh tries to land a body kick
and Ghosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simeone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simeone throws out the jab.
Simeone misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simeone misses with a hook
and Ghosh counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Ghosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeone moves away.
Nice defenses there by Ghosh.#T1#
Simeone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simeone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simeone wants it to stay on the feet.
Ghosh checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghosh misses the target.
Simeone throws a shot to the body.
Simeone thuds his right hand into Ghosh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Simeone slips under a jab from Ghosh.
Ghosh is looking to clinch.
Ghosh throws a body punch but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simeone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simeone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghosh slips under a jab from Simeone.
Ghosh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Ghosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ghosh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ghosh slips a straight right by Simeone.
Gilberto Simeone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simeone.
Simeone moves out of range as Ghosh strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone misses with a right hand
and Ghosh counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghosh on the side of the head.
Simeone throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ghosh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simeone!
Simeone tries to bench press Ghosh off him but Ghosh keeps the position.
Ghosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simeone keeps working. #SUB#
Ghosh goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Simeone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ghosh's guard! Nice work there by Simeone! #T3#
Simeone preventing the sweep.
Ghosh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simeone is looking to stand up but Ghosh won't let him.
Ghosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simeone is one step ahead there.
Simeone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghosh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simeone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ghosh is proving hard to escape from.
Ghosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghosh, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ghosh pulls Simeone in close to his closed guard and prevents Simeone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simeone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simeone wants to stand and escape but instead Ghosh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Simeone keeping moving, preventing Ghosh from controlling successfully.
Ghosh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Simeone's guard.
Ghosh trying to control from half guard but Simeone is working away.
Simeone is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Simeone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Simeone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Simeone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghosh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simeone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghosh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Simeone avoids the body shot from Ghosh.
Ghosh moves forwards but Simeone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ghosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeone.
Ghosh walks into a left hand.
Simeone fakes the leg kick and cracks Ghosh in the body.
Simeone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Simeone.
Ghosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simeone lands with a nice body punch.
Simeone lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ghosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghosh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Ghosh blocks the low kick.
Ghosh misses with a wild body shot.
Simeone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simeone fakes the leg kick and cracks Ghosh in the body.
Ghosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeone moves away.
Simeone lands a slapping body shot.
Simeone scores with the left hand. Ghosh knows he should have avoided that one.
Simeone avoids the body shot from Ghosh.
Simeone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simeone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghosh misses with an uppercut. Simeone saw that one coming.
Simeone misses with a looping right.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Ghosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ghosh throws a low kick but Simeone moves out of range easily.
Simeone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ghosh. Ghosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simeone missing with a left hand there. Ghosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simeone walks into a straight right hand from Ghosh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeone misses the shot to the body.
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghosh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghosh. That's going to slow Simeone down.
Simeone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Simeone connects with a body shot.
Ghosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Ghosh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ghosh throws a jab when Simeone was well out of range.
Ghosh throws a series of punches but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone misses with a head kick.
Simeone misses the shot to the body.
Ghosh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simeone throws a leg kick
and Ghosh counters with an inside leg kick.
Simeone works the jab nicely.
Ghosh slips under a jab.
Simeone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghosh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab by Simeone.
Simeone dips to his left and cracks Ghosh with an uppercut!
Simeone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Simeone.
Ghosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simeone has time to react.
Simeone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simeone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simeone throws a front kick aimed at Ghosh's knee but Ghosh avoids it well.
Simeone misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghosh slips under a jab.
Simeone misses with a hook.
Simeone misses with a combination
and Ghosh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghosh looks for a takedown but Simeone sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Simeone's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Simeone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ghosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Simeone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Simeone lands with an uppercut that bounces Ghosh off the cage and back into range.
Ghosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Ghosh lands a really nice looking cross but Simeone seems unphased.
Simeone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghosh throws out the jab.
Simeone defending well as Ghosh loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Simeone misses.
Ghosh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simeone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ghosh takes a step back to recover.
Ghosh connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Jab from Simeone.
Simeone throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simeone. That's going to slow Ghosh down.
Simeone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghosh.
Ghosh has his takedown stuffed
and Simeone counters with a left to the body.
Simeone digs a good body shot into Ghosh's ribs.
Simeone misses with a hook
and Ghosh counters with a straight right hand.
Simeone thows a leg kick but Ghosh checks it
and Ghosh counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Gilberto Simeone's cut even more.
Simeone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Ghosh.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Simeone lands a jab.
Simeone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeone. Ghosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghosh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Simeone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ghosh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Simeone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ghosh throws a hook but Simeone avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Simeone.
Jab, jab by Simeone - just one landing.
Simeone throws an overhand right that lands on Ghosh's shoulder, as Ghosh tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghosh misses the target.#T3#
Ghosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeone.
Ghosh scores with a sloppy right hand. Simeone should have avoided that one.
Simeone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ghosh. Ghosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ghosh tries to clinch there but Simeone circles away.
Simeone throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ghosh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ghosh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Simeone is in trouble now - Ghosh has advanced to mount!
Ghosh wants to take Simeone's back but he can't do it this time.
Simeone tries to reverse the position but Ghosh maintains control.#SUB#
Ghosh working for a submission but Simeone is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Ghosh fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Ghosh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ghosh is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simeone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simeone! #SUB#
Ghosh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simeone defends it easily.
Ghosh has a closed guard, preventing Simeone from standing up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Simeone!

A less than humble Gilberto Simeone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SYN Europe 96     
Date:   Jan 23, 2019
#R1#
Ghosh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ghosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lager jabs Ghosh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lager connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ghosh needs to keep his hands up - Lager had a free shot at his head there.
Aito Lager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lager tries for a takedown but Ghosh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ghosh moves out of range as Lager strikes.#TD#
Lager closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ghosh to the mat! Ghosh manages to get full guard.
Ghosh working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lager working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ghosh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lager won't allow Ghosh to sweep him here.
Ghosh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lager.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lager throwing strikes from guard but Ghosh blocks nicely.
Ghosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghosh, not yet.
Lager is pushing down on Ghosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Lager has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lager tries to pass to full mount but Ghosh defends it.
Ghosh is looking for a sweep. Lager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghosh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lager trying to control from Ghosh's half guard. Ghosh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ghosh wants to sweep here but Lager controlling him for the moment.
Lager trying to control but Ghosh is working from the bottom.
Ghosh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lager working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Ghosh controlling the position.#SUB#
Lager is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lager distracts Ghosh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lager cracks Ghosh with a solid left hand.
Ghosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghosh, not yet.
Ghosh is trying to keep Lager in close.
Lager wants to control from the top but Ghosh keeps moving.
Ghosh trying to control the position.
Lager pushes down on Ghosh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lager moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Lager in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lager creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Lager tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Ghosh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Lager looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ghosh taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Ghosh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lager cracks Ghosh with a big elbow. #T4#
Lager lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ghosh is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lager 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.
Lager wants to control but Ghosh is keeping him busy.
Ghosh taking a bit of punishment here - Lager scoring with strikes.
Ghosh taking a bit of punishment here - Lager scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Lager is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghosh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lager swings around for an armbar but Ghosh sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lager's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lager is trying to control the position but Ghosh postures up.
Ghosh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
My spies in The Wild Beasts Zoo inform me that Ghosh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghosh stopping the sweep attempt from Lager.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aito Lager dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lager misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghosh counters with a good low kick that Lager was not able to check.
Ghosh connects with a body shot that sends Lager's belly button to the back.
Ghosh moves out of range as Lager strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lager darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lager loads up on a big right hand but Ghosh slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Lager misses
and Ghosh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghosh.
Lager misses with a right hand
and Ghosh counters with a left to the body.
Lager cracks a nice hook into Ghosh's ribs.
Ghosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghosh can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh ducks right into an uppercut from Lager.
Lager fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ghosh scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Aito Lager has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
A jab from Lager misses.
Ghosh tests Lager's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lager just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lager on the side of the head.
Ghosh moves out of range as Lager strikes.
Ghosh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghosh.
Aito Lager is winning the standup battle so far.
Lager misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ghosh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lager throws a series of punches but Ghosh avoids them all with ease.
Ghosh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lager blocks it well.
Lager throws a looping overhand right but Ghosh ducks down to avoid it.
Lager cracks Ghosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lager throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghosh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lager cracks Ghosh with an open hand slap.
Ghosh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghosh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghosh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ghosh connects with a body shot.
Ghosh connects with a right hand. Lager shakes it off.
Lager misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Ghosh counters with a nice right hand that sends Lager toppling to the canvas! Lager scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ghosh finish him?!#ROC2#
Lager is rocked!
Lager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghosh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghosh avoids the body shot from Lager.
Ghosh defending well as Lager loads up on a big left hand.
Lager looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Lager is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lager rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghosh counters with a right hand to the body.
Lager seems to have got his legs back now.
Ghosh looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ghosh backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Lager's temple! It sends Lager violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ghosh celebrates and the doctors try to help Lager!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
A less than humble Sheikh Amun Ghosh misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: DARE 90     
Date:   Dec 23, 2018
#R1#
Ghosh throws a poor cross that misses
and Puller counters with a left to the body.
Puller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ghosh keeps Puller at a distance using the push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puller.
Ghosh connects with a body shot that sends Puller's belly button to the back.
Puller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghosh.
Puller slips under a jab.
Puller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ghosh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Puller.
Puller throws a leg kick which misses Ghosh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghosh tries to avoid it.
Ghosh misses with a hook. Puller ducked under it nicely.
Ghosh looks to throw the jab but Puller is out of range.
Ghosh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ghosh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller throws the kick towards the body but Ghosh avoids it.
Ghosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller misses with a kick to the body.
Puller throws a shot from downtown. Ghosh moves away and avoids it.
Ghosh jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ghosh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Puller connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Ghosh scores with a jab to the body.
Puller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghosh moves away.
Ghosh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Ghosh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghosh is just out of range.
Puller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghosh in his tracks.
Puller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puller throws a body punch but Ghosh moves out of range.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
Ghosh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ghosh moves out of range of the strikes.
Puller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Puller missing with a left hand there. Ghosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Puller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ghosh doesn't seem phased though.
Puller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Puller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Puller misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Ghosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body kick there by Puller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghosh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puller throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Ghosh.#T2#
Ghosh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghosh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghosh.
Puller lands a jab to Ghosh's midsection.
Ghosh throws a low kick, looking for Puller's leg but Puller calmly moves out of range.
Puller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puller throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Ghosh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ghosh throws a head punch that misses.
Puller lands an uppercut.
Ghosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghosh looking to stall.
Puller is leaning against Ghosh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Puller.
Puller misses with a body punch.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Puller gets through Ghosh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puller struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghosh controls his hands.
Ghosh blocking some punches. #T3#
A short right from Puller on the inside.
Nice body punch from Puller - that landed with a thud.
Ghosh tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Ghosh back against the cage.
Puller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puller blocking some punches.
Ghosh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Puller is defending well.
Ghosh is trying to pull guard but Puller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Puller lands with a short shot to the head.
Puller is leaning against Ghosh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ghosh is breathing heavily.
Puller lands a body punch.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Puller blocks a body shot from Ghosh.
Puller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghosh's elbow.
Puller misses with some punches.
Puller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghosh backwards.
Puller tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
Ghosh taking a breather.
Puller lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Puller on the inside. #T4#
Puller tries a body shot but Ghosh blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller cracks Ghosh with a nice body shot.
Puller is leaning against Ghosh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Puller lands an uppercut.
Ghosh tries to throw a body punch but Puller avoids it by throwing Ghosh back against the cage.
Ghosh fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sheikh Amun Ghosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puller pushes Ghosh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Puller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghosh looking for a takedown.
Ghosh prevents a body shot from Puller.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller gets through Ghosh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghosh.
Ghosh gets through Puller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puller tries to work over Ghosh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Puller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghosh throws a shot from downtown. Puller moves away and avoids it.
Puller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghosh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghosh tries to move into range but Puller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puller keeps Ghosh at a distance using the push kick.
Ghosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Puller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Puller.
Puller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghosh.
Ghosh slips a jab from Puller.
Ghosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghosh throws a looping overhand right but Puller ducks down to avoid it.
Puller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puller moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghosh misses with a double jab.
Ghosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Puller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghosh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ghosh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puller checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Puller catches Ghosh right on the button with a cross.
Puller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghosh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Ghosh. Beautiful body shot.
Puller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puller. Ghosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghosh misses with a hook. Puller ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ghosh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Puller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghosh blocks a jab.
Puller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghosh throws a right and a left that Puller avoids nicely.
Ghosh is looking to clinch but Puller is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghosh.
Puller thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Puller misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puller.
Puller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghosh throws a looping overhand right but Puller ducks down to avoid it.
Puller lands with a hook. Ghosh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puller.
Puller throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghosh.
Puller looks for the body kick but Ghosh saw that one coming.
Puller defending well as Ghosh loads up on a big left hand.
Ghosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Puller.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghosh throws a hook but Puller avoids it easily.
Ghosh misses with an uppercut.
Puller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ghosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John Puller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Puller.
Ghosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puller can pounce on him.
Puller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Ghosh blocks the low kick.
Puller slips a jab from Ghosh.
Puller scores with the left hand. Ghosh knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghosh misses with a hook.
Ghosh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ghosh takes a swing at Puller's ribcage but misses.
Ghosh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puller. Puller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Puller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Puller misses with a hook
and Ghosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ghosh's head.
A good leg kick by Ghosh.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghosh is just out of range.
Puller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ghosh is looking to counter punch.
Ghosh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ghosh loads up on a big right hand but Puller slips the punch.
Puller staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Puller.
Puller throws out a loose jab but Ghosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghosh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller flicks out a counter leg kick but Ghosh steps away.
Puller misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Ghosh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ghosh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghosh trying to control but Puller is working from the bottom.
Ghosh wants to pass the guard but Puller is keeping the position.#T4#
Ghosh is working hard here to advance position.
Puller wants to sweep here but Ghosh controlling him for the moment.
Ghosh passes Puller's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ghosh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ghosh is keen to just control but Puller is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Puller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ghosh swats away the attempt to clinch by Puller.
Ghosh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Puller checks a low kick from Ghosh.
Puller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Puller.
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghosh.
Puller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ghosh misses the jab.
Puller scores with a jab. Ghosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghosh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Puller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puller throws a body punch but Ghosh moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller scores with a nice right hand.
Puller is looking to slow Ghosh down with leg kicks.
Puller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ghosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Puller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ghosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller moves out of range as Ghosh strikes.#T1#
Ghosh catches Puller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Puller connects with a crisp jab.
Puller misses with a leg kick.
Ghosh thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ghosh throws a leg kick but Puller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ghosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Puller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Puller has Ghosh up against the cage in a clinch.
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puller lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghosh backwards. #TD#
Ghosh pulls Puller into guard.
Ghosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ghosh throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puller escapes and throws Ghosh's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Puller in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sheikh Amun Ghosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Puller is looking to take a break and control but Ghosh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghosh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ghosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Puller is looking to improve his position.
Ghosh tries to pass to full mount but Puller defends it.
Puller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghosh. #SUB#
Ghosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ghosh wants to free his trapped foot but Puller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Puller is looking for a sweep. Ghosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ghosh is trying to work for a kimura but Puller is defending well. #SUB#
Ghosh is working for a kimura but Puller is defending it quite comfortably.
Puller tries to get to full guard but Ghosh has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puller regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ghosh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Puller!

In his post fight interview, John Puller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: DARE 81     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Bornholm motions for Ghosh to come forward. Bornholm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bornholm misses with a wild body shot.
Ghosh misses with a straight left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ghosh 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.
Bornholm throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ghosh counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Bornholm has been cut.
Bornholm throws a low kick but Ghosh avoids it.
Bornholm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bornholm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Ghosh misses.
Bornholm misses with a double jab
and Ghosh counters with a low kick, right behind Bornholm 's knee.
Bornholm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ghosh is out of range and Bornholm settles back down.
Ghosh with the counter takedown but Bornholm avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornholm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bornholm cracks Ghosh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daniel Bornholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bornholm gets caught napping as Ghosh dives in and scores a takedown. Bornholm manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Bornholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bornholm keeping full guard, as Ghosh tries to pass.
Bornholm controls Ghosh momentarily but Ghosh frees himself.
Bornholm keeping moving, preventing Ghosh from controlling successfully.
Ghosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bornholm is keeping the position for now.
Bornholm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ghosh looking to pass the guard.
Ghosh passes into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bornholm is staying active underneath Ghosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ghosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bornholm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ghosh.
Ghosh wants to pass to mount but Bornholm is defending the position.
Bornholm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ghosh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bornholm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Bornholm is controlling Ghosh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ghosh wants to pass the guard but Bornholm is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ghosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bornholm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ghosh.
Bornholm wants to control but Ghosh is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ghosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bornholm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bornholm.
A low kick from Bornholm misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Daniel Bornholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bornholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bornholm manages to avoid it.
Bornholm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghosh on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghosh. Bornholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghosh checks a leg kick nicely.
Ghosh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bornholm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghosh misses with an uppercut. Bornholm saw that one coming.
Bornholm throws the left hand but Ghosh avoids the punch easily.
Ghosh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bornholm counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Amun Ghosh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Bornholm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ghosh throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bornholm counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Ghosh.
Ghosh throws an overhand right that lands on Bornholm's shoulder, as Bornholm tries to avoid the shot.
Ghosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ghosh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bornholm can pounce on him.
Bornholm thuds a left hand into Ghosh's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ghosh.
Nice body kick there by Bornholm.
Ghosh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daniel Bornholm is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghosh takes a swing at Bornholm's ribcage but misses.
Bornholm throwing a counter right hand but Ghosh manages to avoid it.
Ghosh avoids the head kick by Bornholm.
Bornholm lands a jab.
Nice body kick from Bornholm.#T1#
Bornholm misses with a leg kick
and Ghosh counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ghosh - just one landing.
A jab from Bornholm misses.
Ghosh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good exchange - Bornholm coming out on top.
Bornholm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bornholm throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bornholm throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Ghosh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bornholm won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghosh slows the pace down.
Bornholm tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T2#
Ghosh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghosh wants to take his opponent's back but Bornholm doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Ghosh is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bornholm has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ghosh wants to control the action but instead Bornholm gets a body lock and reverses into Ghosh's guard! Nice work! #SUB2#
Bornholm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ghosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bornholm has managed to get both his arms back between Ghosh's legs - danger averted.
Bornholm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bornholm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ghosh 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.
Bornholm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Ghosh has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bornholm should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ghosh has tightened it up now! Bornholm 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 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
Sheikh Amun Ghosh 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: DARE SUB OPEN GP 1ST RD     
Date:   May 23, 2018

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1919 p4p, 50 weight class) and Sheikh Amun Ghosh (ranked 2099 p4p, 53 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the ring accompanied by Face The Pain. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!




182 cm
23 yrs
154 lbs



180 cm
25 yrs
189 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Sheikh Amun Ghosh!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.


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

Ghosh rushes Morrison Jr. and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Morrison Jr. has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ghosh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (0) Ghosh
Ghosh staying busy and making it hard for Morrison Jr. to control.
Morrison Jr. is hanging on to Ghosh's back as he tries to escape.
Morrison Jr. tries to get the hooks in deep but Ghosh pushed the leg off.
Ghosh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ghosh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Morrison Jr. with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ghosh tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Ghosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghosh is trying to escape the mount.
Ghosh manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Ghosh looking for submissions off his back.

Ghosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Morrison Jr. uses his free foot to push down on Ghosh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ghosh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (0) Ghosh
Ghosh can't escape the position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ghosh is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but Ghosh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghosh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ghosh keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ghosh is having none of it.
Ghosh tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Ghosh is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.

Morrison Jr. with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ghosh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ghosh gets back to half guard.
Ghosh is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison Jr.'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison Jr.'s back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (4) Ghosh
Ghosh has the hooks in. Morrison Jr. is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Ghosh looking for the choke but no joy.

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

Ghosh looking for the choke from the back.

Ghosh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morrison Jr. has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrison Jr. tries to escape but Ghosh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.

Ghosh is looking for the choke from the back position but Morrison Jr. is controlling his hands well.

Ghosh looking for the RNC.
Ghosh is trying to stick to Morrison Jr.'s back but Morrison Jr. is turning into Ghosh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ghosh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morrison Jr..
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (9) vs (4) Ghosh

Ghosh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Morrison Jr. stacks Ghosh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Morrison Jr.!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (12) vs (4) Ghosh

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Ghosh is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ghosh!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (14) vs (4) Ghosh
Morrison Jr. takes Ghosh's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ghosh is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (4) Ghosh

Morrison Jr. working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Morrison Jr. is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ghosh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Nice work there by Ghosh.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (17) vs (6) Ghosh
Ghosh looking to pass the guard.

Ghosh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morrison Jr. dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (19) vs (6) Ghosh

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. is pushing down on Ghosh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghosh is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison Jr. has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ghosh with the active half guard here but Morrison Jr. passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (22) vs (6) Ghosh

Morrison Jr. looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the action but Ghosh is working from the bottom.
Ghosh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Ghosh defending well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Ghosh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison Jr. pulls his head out easily.
Ghosh regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ghosh working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. moves into full mount! Ghosh won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (25) vs (6) Ghosh
Ghosh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Ghosh actively working from the bottom here.

Ghosh actively working from the bottom here.

Ghosh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Ghosh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghosh is holding on for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ghosh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Morrison Jr. got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ghosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison Jr. has managed to get both his arms back between Ghosh's legs - danger averted.

Ghosh looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morrison Jr. passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (28) vs (6) Ghosh
Morrison Jr. happy to just control the position for now.
Ghosh is looking for a sweep.
Ghosh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (28) vs (8) Ghosh
Morrison Jr. tries to roll over but Ghosh keeps him under control.

Ghosh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morrison Jr. sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghosh is working away from the top position though.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Ghosh is working for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.

Ghosh seems to be looking for submissions.

Ghosh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morrison Jr. is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Ghosh is looking for a kimura here.

Ghosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ghosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. controls Ghosh momentarily but Ghosh frees himself.
Ghosh stands and throws Morrison Jr.'s legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (28) vs (11) Ghosh

Ghosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrison Jr., who protects the arm well.

Ghosh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Ghosh tries for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending well.
Morrison Jr. struggling a bit here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. tries to buck Ghosh off but Ghosh is having none of it.

Ghosh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Morrison Jr. knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morrison Jr. tries to buck Ghosh off but Ghosh is having none of it.

Ghosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morrison Jr., who protects the arm well.

Ghosh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ghosh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morrison Jr. manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ghosh passes into half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to get back to full guard.

Ghosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Ghosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison Jr. manages to get to full guard.

Ghosh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ghosh wants to pass the guard but Morrison Jr. is keeping the position.
Ghosh stands and throws Morrison Jr.'s legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (28) vs (14) Ghosh

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. sneaks back into half guard.

Ghosh is working for a kimura but Morrison Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghosh is working away from the top position though.
Morrison Jr. regains full guard. Nicely done.

Ghosh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Morrison Jr. manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ghosh has Morrison Jr. in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (30) vs (14) Ghosh

Ghosh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ghosh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison Jr. defends well.

Ghosh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison Jr. defends it easily.
Ghosh looks winded!
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ghosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morrison Jr. gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ghosh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison Jr. defends it easily.
Morrison Jr. is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Ghosh is looking for a triangle here but Morrison Jr. uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (33) vs (14) Ghosh

Morrison Jr. wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghosh, who protects the arm well.
Ghosh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (35) vs (14) Ghosh
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghosh tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Ghosh stops Morrison Jr. from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Morrison Jr. tries to control but Ghosh wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 35 to 14.
A very excited looking David Morrison Jr. made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Gladiators 78 Mick v George     
Date:   Feb 23, 2018
#R1#
Murdock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks checks a leg kick.
Jacks slips a straight right by Murdock.
Jacks throws a hook but Murdock avoids it easily.
Jacks slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacks misses the target.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock misses with a body shot
and Jacks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacks jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Murdock misses with a low kick as Jacks jumps back.
Jacks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacks circles away quickly and effectively.
Murdock throws an overhand right that lands on Jacks's shoulder, as Jacks tries to avoid the shot.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Jacks avoids them all with ease.
Jacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jacks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murdock wants to stand back up but Jacks manages to pass into side control.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working. #SUB#
Jacks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jacks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdock, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Jacks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murdock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murdock can't do much from the bottom here.
Murdock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jacks is controlling him well.
Jacks trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock is trying to improve his position.
Jacks trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SUB#
Jacks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Jacks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jacks is trying to get an arm triangle but Murdock is defending well.
Murdock struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murdock is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jacks is staying active.
Jacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.
Jacks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murdock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdock, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murdock has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murdock, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock wants to control but Jacks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jacks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jacks takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Jacks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murdock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Jacks misses with a looping left.
Murdock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murdock is looking to slow Jacks down with leg kicks.
Jacks keeps the fight on the outside.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Murdock scores with a jab to the head.
Murdock throws a chopping leg kick but Jacks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Jacks.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Jacks cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacks with a body shot.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murdock.
Murdock lands a really nice looking cross but Jacks seems unphased.
Donk. Jacks catches Murdock right on the button with a cross.
Jacks throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Jacks moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Jacks misses the shot to the body.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Jacks's head but Jacks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacks lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Murdock tenderised Jacks's leg. Jacks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Jacks backing away here, and Murdock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock cracks Jacks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murdock throws a jab when Jacks was well out of range.
Jacks cracks Murdock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacks throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacks misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
Jacks moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a head kick.
Murdock throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Murdock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murdock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murdock tries to land a front kick but Jacks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murdock walks into a stiff left hand from Jacks.
Murdock misses with a wild combination.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Murdock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacks slips under a jab from Murdock.
Jacks missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock ducks right into an uppercut from Jacks.
Murdock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Frank Murdock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Jacks.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacks. #T3#
Murdock throws a leg kick but Jacks moved away.
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Jacks.
Murdock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jacks misses with a straight right.
Murdock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacks checks a leg kick nicely.
Murdock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacks.
Jacks throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Jacks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacks throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock misses the jab.
Jacks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Jacks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Jacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one. #T4#
Murdock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacks. Jacks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murdock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Murdock gets caught flat footed, as Jacks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacks pushes down on Murdock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murdock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murdock looking to control.
Jacks won't allow Murdock to sweep him here.
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks is fighting to break Murdock's control of his arms but Murdock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Murdock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Jacks.
Murdock staying out of range there.
Jacks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murdock takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Murdock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdock lands a body shot.
Jacks misses with a body shot. #TD#
Jacks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murdock's guard.
Murdock is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brian Jacks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Murdock keeps moving.
Murdock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Jacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacks postures up.
Jacks stopping the sweep attempt from Murdock.
Murdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
Frank Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacks misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Jacks down. #T2#
A jab from Jacks misses.
Murdock scores with a decent looking hook.
Murdock scores with a leg kick.
Murdock tries to clinch but Jacks moves out of range.
Murdock throws a series of punches but Jacks moves out of range.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacks on the side of the head.
Murdock slips under a jab.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murdock misses with a right hand
enabling Jacks to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacks swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Murdock tries to move into range but Jacks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacks avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock misses with a hook.
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacks.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Murdock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Jacks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murdock misses with a hook. Jacks ducked under it nicely.
Jacks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murdock.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Jacks misses the jab.
That kick from Murdock tenderised Jacks's leg. Jacks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacks misses with a straight left.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murdock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murdock misses the jab.
Jacks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murdock doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacks swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdock.#T4#
Murdock tries to clinch up but Jacks circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock moves away from the strike by Jacks.
Murdock thows a leg kick but Jacks checks it #TD#
and Jacks 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!
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock controls Jacks momentarily but Jacks frees himself.
Murdock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murdock is keeping the position for now.
Jacks trying to control but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brian Jacks.
I think Jacks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jacks!

Brian Jacks spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Gladiators 71 Wallace v Bravo     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Gariniho lands with a cross.
Jacks throws an overhand right that lands on Gariniho's shoulder, as Gariniho tries to avoid the shot.
Gariniho throws out a counter right but Jacks avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Jacks.
A quick step to the side and Jacks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brian Jacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacks misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gariniho! But no joy.
Jacks walks into a straight right hand from Gariniho.
Gariniho takes one to the side of the head.
Jacks staying out of range there.
Jacks moves away from the strike by Gariniho.
Gariniho slips a jab from Jacks.
Gariniho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacks.
Jacks takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho slips under a jab from Jacks.
Gariniho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Jacks misses its intended target.
Jacks misses with a looping left.
Gariniho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jacks counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gariniho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacks scores with a nice strike.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab.
Gariniho throws out a counter right but Jacks avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Gariniho.
Gariniho misses with a looping right.
Gariniho defending well as Jacks loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacks.
Gariniho has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gariniho throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jacks to counter with a crisp jab.
Gariniho's corner calls for a 1-2. Gariniho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Jacks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jacks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Gariniho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Gariniho moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Gariniho finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gariniho moves away from the strike by Jacks.
Gariniho throws out a loose jab but Jacks uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks throws a lazy uppercut
and Gariniho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gariniho slips a jab from Jacks.
Neyman Gariniho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab.
Gariniho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jacks misses with an uppercut.
Gariniho throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Brian Jacks has been cut.
Gariniho moves out of range as Jacks strikes.
Jacks staying out of range there.
Jacks tries to counter with a takedown but Gariniho is quick to defend against it.
Gariniho lands a head shot.
A left lands for Jacks.
Gariniho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the body from Jacks misses
and Gariniho counters with a left to the body.
Jacks blocks a head kick by Gariniho.
Jacks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gariniho sprawls and moves away.
Gariniho lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacks's head.#T3#
Gariniho moves away from the strike by Jacks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacks is defended easily by Gariniho.
Jacks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gariniho throws the left hand but Jacks avoids the punch easily.
Gariniho misses with a hook. Jacks ducked under it nicely.
Jacks scores with a shot to the body.
Gariniho looks to throw the jab but Jacks is out of range.
Jacks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Gariniho.
Jacks digs a good hook to Gariniho's body.
Gariniho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jacks scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Gariniho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gariniho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gariniho to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Jacks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacks lands a body shot.
A jab from Gariniho misses. #TD#
Jacks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Jacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gariniho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacks.
Gariniho trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Jacks's cut.
That's time! Jacks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jacks swings widly with a right hand
and Gariniho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gariniho staying out of range there.#TD#
Jacks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gariniho sprawls well initially but Jacks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gariniho is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Jacks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gariniho is just riding it out for now. Jacks eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacks wants to take a breather but Gariniho is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gariniho controlling the position well.
Gariniho is staying active underneath Jacks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Gariniho tries to roll over but Jacks keeps him under control.
Gariniho is trying to stand up here but Jacks is controlling him well. #SUB#
Jacks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Jacks seems to be working for a kimura but Gariniho defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jacks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gariniho keeping hold of Jacks's head, controlling as best he can.
Gariniho moves into full guard.
Jacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gariniho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gariniho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacks is one step ahead there.
Gariniho working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Jacks misses with a series of wild punches.
Gariniho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacks misses the jab.
Gariniho scores with a jab.
Gariniho throws a head kick but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks scores with a jab to the body.
Jacks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gariniho.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gariniho was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Jacks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gariniho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacks.
Gariniho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Gariniho moved out of range nicely.
Gariniho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gariniho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacks.
Gariniho wants to land a leg kick but Jacks is out of range.
Jacks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gariniho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacks to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gariniho throws a lazy right hand but Jacks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gariniho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks loads up on a big right hand but Gariniho slips the punch.#TD#
Jacks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gariniho!#SUB#
Jacks tries for a kimura but Gariniho is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gariniho, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Jacks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Jacks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gariniho is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Gariniho.
A jab from Jacks misses.
Jacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gariniho.
Jacks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gariniho misses with a head kick.
Gariniho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Gariniho misses.
Jacks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gariniho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks moves out of range of the strikes.
Gariniho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacks lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jacks.#T1#
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab.
Gariniho looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks sizes up Gariniho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neyman Gariniho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacks throws a body punch but Gariniho moves out of range.
Gariniho throws a shot from downtown. Jacks moves away and avoids it.
Gariniho scores with a jab.
Gariniho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacks lands a nice shot that snaps Gariniho's head back.
Jacks throws the left hand but Gariniho avoids the punch easily.
Gariniho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacks's sensitive parts.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Jacks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gariniho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gariniho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gariniho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacks counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Jacks swings for the body but Gariniho moves out of range. #TD#
Gariniho gets caught napping as Jacks dives in and scores a takedown. Gariniho manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gariniho keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Jacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gariniho is keeping the position for now.
Jacks won't allow Gariniho to get back to his feet.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Gariniho keeps moving.
Gariniho wants to sweep but no luck.
Gariniho keeping full guard, as Jacks tries to pass.
Gariniho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Jacks trying to control but Gariniho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Gariniho.
Jacks walks into a straight right hand from Gariniho.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gariniho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Gariniho. That snapped Jacks's head back.
Jacks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gariniho connects with a single shot there.
Gariniho throws a nice head kick!
Jacks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacks throws out a loose jab but Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gariniho. #T4#
Gariniho scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gariniho, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Jacks is rocked!
Jacks throws a body punch but Gariniho moves out of range. #TD#
Jacks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gariniho is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jacks dives into side control. #REVB#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gariniho, who protects the arm well.
Gariniho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gariniho, who protects the arm well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Neyman Gariniho.
I think Gariniho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neyman Gariniho!

After the fight, Neyman Gariniho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Gladiators 64 Fett v Strauss     
Date:   Dec 15, 2017
#R1#
Pyke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Pyke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jacks 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.
Pyke tries to land a body kick
and Jacks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Pyke.
Jacks takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
As Jacks backs away, Pyke returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Jacks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jacks avoids the head kick by Pyke.
Jacks misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke lands a jab to the head.
Pyke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab. #TD2#
Jacks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jacks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pyke is not content to let Jacks control the position. #T1#
Pyke gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pyke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacks.
Jacks is just content to waste time from the top position. Pyke takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Jacks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pyke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pyke has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pyke is pushing down on Jacks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacks is fighting to maintain full guard but Pyke has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Jacks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pyke pulls his head out easily.
Pyke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pyke trying to control from half guard but Jacks is working away. #T3#
Pyke controlling the pace.
Jacks wants to control but Pyke is keeping busy.
Pyke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Pyke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pyke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Jacks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jacks has his foot on Pyke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pyke works his way back into a safe position though.
Pyke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Jacks keeps moving.
Pyke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyke trying to control but Jacks is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pyke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Pyke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pyke throws a body kick that misses.
Jacks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Pyke - just one landing.
Jacks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pyke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pyke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pyke misses with a looping right.
Jacks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pyke misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Jacks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pyke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Jacks - just one landing.
Pyke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacks's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Jacks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pyke.
Pyke throws a head kick that Jacks semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Jacks misses its intended target.
Pyke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacks can do to turn this around?
Pyke throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Pyke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pyke lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacks throws a jab when Pyke was well out of range.
Pyke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Jacks misses its intended target.
Pyke scores with a head kick. Jacks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Pyke catches Jacks right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Jacks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pyke misses with a head kick.
Pyke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Pyke looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magnus Pyke is winning the standup battle so far.
Pyke ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Pyke throws out a powerful jab.
Pyke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pyke scrambles back to his feet.
Jacks moves out of range of the strikes.
Pyke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jacks lands a glancing blow to the side of Pyke's head.
Pyke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Jacks walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Jacks.
Jacks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pyke lands a head shot.
Pyke connects with an inside leg kick.
Magnus Pyke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke tries to score with a low kick but Jacks moves his leg out of the way.
Jacks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacks thinking.
Jacks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pyke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyke throws a body punch but Jacks moves out of range. #T4#
Jacks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Pyke.
Jacks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pyke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pyke lands a leg kick that knocks Jacks off balance momentarily.
Pyke with a jab.
Jacks misses with a looping left.
Pyke digs a good body shot into Jacks's ribs.
Jacks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pyke gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pyke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke jabs at Jacks's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyke throws a body punch but Jacks moves out of range.
Pyke lands a head kick. Jacks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacks throws a looping overhand right but Pyke ducks down to avoid it.
Jacks throws a hook but Pyke blocks it.
Jacks misses with an uppercut
and Pyke counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick from Pyke lands but Jacks takes it in his stride.
Jacks misses with a hook. Pyke ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pyke, as that shot connected.
Jacks looks to throw the jab but Pyke is out of range.
Jacks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks loads up on a big right hand but Pyke slips the punch.
Pyke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Pyke moved out of range nicely.
Jacks checks a low kick from Pyke.
Jacks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A slow jab from Pyke misses its intended target.
Jacks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pyke defends it well.
Pyke scores with a hook to the body. Jacks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pyke looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Jacks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pyke.
Jacks scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pyke misses with a shot to the body
and Jacks counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Pyke.
Jacks throws a looping overhand right but Pyke ducks down to avoid it.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Pyke counters with an outside leg kick.
Pyke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brian Jacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jacks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pyke.
Jacks throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Jacks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacks throws a series of punches but Pyke moves out of range.
It appears Pyke was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jacks with a poor takedown
and Pyke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacks thinking.
Jacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pyke swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks throws a hook to the side of Pyke's head but Pyke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyke half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pyke connects with a body shot.
Pyke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacks dives in and grabs Pyke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pyke pushes down on Jacks's head and hops out.
Pyke connects with a crisp jab.
Jacks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Pyke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pyke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacks takes a step back to recover.
Pyke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pyke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jackss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pyke lands with a good body shot.
Pyke fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacks in the body.
Pyke thumps Jacks with a low kick.
Jacks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pyke catches Jacks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pyke slips under a jab from Jacks.
Pyke jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pyke scores with a push kick.#T4#
Pyke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jacks in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks throws a right hand that Pyke ducks under and follows up with a left that Pyke also avoids with ease.
Jacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pyke punishes Jacks's body with a nice straight punch.
Pyke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pyke scores with a hook to the body. Jacks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pyke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacks tries to move into range but Pyke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacks throws a good cross that connects.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pyke!

Magnus Pyke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks     
Date:   Nov 10, 2017
#R1#
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Jacks misses with the combination.
Jacks missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacks throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacks throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Jacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.#CL#
Lancaster has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Jacks tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Jacks avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Jacks working aggressively here.
Jacks misses with the head strike.
Jacks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Jacks tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it. #T1#
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Jacks avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Jacks misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacks misses with some punches.
Jacks has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster pushes Jacks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
Jacks looks winded!
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Jacks controls the action.
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jacks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Jacks lands a shoulder strike.
Jacks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Jacks blocks it.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacks controls his hands.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacks backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Jacks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lancaster smiles and moves away.
Jacks throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot. #T2##CL#
Lancaster clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Jacks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Jacks jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jacks.
Jacks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancaster s head.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Jacks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster gets through Jacks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacks has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Jacks misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacks.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacks backwards. #T3#
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Jacks.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster presses Jacks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jacks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Jacks on the inside.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jacks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacks working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Jacks misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jacks jumps guard but Lancaster stands there with Jacks around his waist. Jacks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Jacks drags the fight down to the ground. #T4#
Jacks keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Jacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jacks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Jacks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lancaster stacks Jacks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lancaster !
Jacks is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Jacks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster 's elbow.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster tries to work over Jacks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Jacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacks throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacks can do to turn this around?
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Jacks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacks.
Jacks is breathing heavily.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Lancaster is working Jacks over against the cage.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Jacks.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.
Lancaster prevents Jacks from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jackss head.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Jacks's head.
Lancaster gets through Jacks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Jacks is rocked!
Jacks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacks is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacks's elbow.
Jacks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacks seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jacks throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Jacks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacks's elbow.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Jacks.
Jacks misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacks prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Jacks controls the action.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Jacks misses with a body punch.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Jacks blocks an uppercut.
Jacks is trying to pull guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacks fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Jacks out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Cedric Lancaster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Gladiators 53 Jack v Usikov     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Usikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Usikov.
Usikov misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Usikov as he connects with a hook.
Jacks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jacks looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Usikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacks is out of range and Usikov settles back down.
Jacks feinted with a counter takedown.
Usikov throws a hook to the side of Jacks's head but Jacks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacks lands a nice hook to Usikov's body. Usikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Usikov.
Jacks throws an overhand right that lands on Usikov's shoulder, as Usikov tries to avoid the shot.
Jacks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.
Usikov throws a hook but Jacks avoids it easily.
Jacks attempts a counter takedown but Usikov avoids it well and moves away.
Jacks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Usikov.
Usikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Usikov misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Jacks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Usikov did well to prevent Jacks getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Usikov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Usikov wants to get back to his feet.
Jacks is looking to take a break and control but Usikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jacks seems content to control.#SUB#
Jacks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Jacks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Usikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Usikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacks. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Jacks wants to work for an arm triangle but Usikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jacks controlling the pace.
Usikov is trying to stand up here but Jacks is controlling him well.
Jacks is thwarting Usikov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jacks is looking for a kimura but Usikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacks to get the leverage. #T3#
Usikov wants to improve his position but Jacks is controlling well.
Jacks trying to control from half guard but Usikov is working away.
Jacks controlling the pace.
Jacks trying to mount his opponent but Usikov defends it.
Jacks is trying to control the action in half guard but Usikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are battling for position here. Usikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Usikov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jacks manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Jacks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Usikov is just riding it out for now. Jacks eventually gives up the hold.
Jacks is taking a breather. Usikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Usikov is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jacks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Usikov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Jacks!
A victorious Brian Jacks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Gladiators 47 Payne v Jacks     
Date:   Sep 08, 2017
#R1#
Payne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jacks looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne throwing a counter right hand but Jacks manages to avoid it.
Jacks swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Jacks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacks lands a right hand.
Jacks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payne has had enough of the clinch but Jacks keeps him there for the moment.
Payne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacks is trying to pull guard but Payne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne misses with a body punch.
Jacks lands a right hand.
Payne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jacks lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacks tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
Jacks misses with a punch on the inside.
Jacks lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Payne can't find room to land a body shot as Jacks controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Payne. #BC#
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Payne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacks.
As Jacks looks to move away, Payne throws a big counter combo but Jacks just gets out of the way.
Jacks throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range. #CL2#
Payne gets tackled into the cage by Jacks. Jacks maintains the clinch.
A short left from Payne.
Jacks blocks an uppercut.
Payne misses with some punches.
Payne has had enough of the clinch but Jacks keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Payne breaks from the clinch.
Brian Jacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Payne needs to keep his hands up - Jacks had a free shot at his head there.
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne appears to be looking for a big counter.
Payne walks into a straight right hand from Jacks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payne counters with a left and a right that stings Jacks.
Jacks lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Payne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jacks scores with a jab.
Jacks lands with a shot to the body.
Jacks cracks a nice hook into Payne's ribs.
Jacks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jacks misses with an uppercut.
Payne throwing a counter right hand but Jacks manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jacks scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Jacks clinches up with Payne and pushes him back against the cage.
Payne tries a body shot but Jacks blocks it. #TD2#
Jacks jumps into guard, dragging Payne to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jacks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jacks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Payne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Payne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jacks has an active guard here but Payne has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Jacks tries to get to full guard but Payne has control of the leg.
Jacks trying to hold on to Payne's head to control him but Payne postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacks manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Jacks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Payne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jacks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brian Jacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Jacks finds it's target.
Jacks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacks cracks Payne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Payne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks catches Payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Payne walks into a jab.
Jacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jacks cracks Payne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacks cracks Payne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacks throws a shot to the body.
Jacks dips to his left and cracks Payne with an uppercut!
Payne blocks a jab.
Jacks punishes Payne's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacks connects with a single shot there.
Jacks jabs Payne right on the nose. Payne blinks but takes it well.
Jacks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Jacks misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Payne misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Jacks.
Jacks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacks scores with a shot to the body.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacks.
Payne throws a big counter combination but Jacks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacks wants to clinch.#T3#
Jacks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Payne avoids the body shot from Jacks.
Jacks works the jab nicely.
Jacks throws out a loose jab but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Jacks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacks.
Jacks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacks thuds a left hand into Payne's body.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Jacks as he connects with a hook.
Jacks misses with a hook
and Payne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Jacks moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Jacks jumps into guard, dragging Payne to the mat.
Jacks looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacks, not yet. #SUB2#
Jacks has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Payne doesn't defend quickly enough and Jacks has managed to lock this one up! Can Payne escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jacks on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Jacks!
Brian Jacks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Gladiators 35 Derks v Souza     
Date:   Jul 09, 2017
#R1#
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Jacks slips the punch.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jacks throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost misses with a shot to the body
and Jacks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frost with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frost.
Frost cracks Jacks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Jacks down.
Jacks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jacks looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Jacks misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xavier Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacks.
Frost scores with a spinning back kick!
Frost looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Jacks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacks is looking to clinch. #T1#
Jacks blocks a head kick by Frost.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frost.
Jacks swings widly with a right hand
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacks counters with a right hand to the body.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacks.
Jacks blocks a head kick by Frost.
Jacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacks throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jacks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacks.
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!
Jacks misses with a looping right.
Jacks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacks throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range. #T2#
Frost lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jacks will feel that in the morning.
Jacks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jacks lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.
Frost is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frost throws a good cross that connects.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Jacks looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Jacks misses.
Frost misses with a head kick.
Jacks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacks connects with a body shot.
Jacks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacks's hands.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacks's sensitive parts. #T3#
Jacks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacks connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost lands with a good body shot.
Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frost slips a jab from Jacks.
Frost throws a low kick, looking for Jacks's leg but Jacks calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Frost misses.
Xavier Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Jacks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
It seemed like Jacks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jacks checks it well.
Jacks throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost throws a hook but Jacks blocks it.
Frost paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacks defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Jacks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Xavier Frost has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacks. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost keeps Jacks at a distance using the push kick.
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frost throws a low kick but Jacks moves out of range easily.
Frost slips a jab from Jacks.
Nice defenses there by Jacks.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacks throws a shot to the body.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Jacks moved out of range.
Frost lands a leg kick that knocks Jacks off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Frost throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Frost.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Jacks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Jacks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost scores with a nice head shot.
Jacks throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frost cracks Jacks with an open hand slap.
Jacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Frost throws a leg kick which misses Jacks's front leg but catches the back leg as Jacks tries to avoid it.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacks can do to turn this around?
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Jacks lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacks missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacks's sensitive parts.
Frost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacks.
Jacks walks into a straight right hand from Frost.
Nice shot by Frost.
Frost looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Frost lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacks's head.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Frost.#ROC#
Jacks is rocked!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jacks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Frost has got the better of the exchanges.#TD2#
Jacks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Frost moves into full guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Frost has control of Jacks's left arm, preventing Jacks from doing any damage. #T2#
Frost controls Jacks momentarily but Jacks frees himself. #SUB#
Frost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frost pulls Jacks in to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Jacks stands and throws Frost's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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You can see the frustration on Frost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frost is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Frost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jacks off and has taken his back!#T4#
Frost is trying to stick to Jacks's back but Jacks is turning into Frost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jacks.
Jacks postures up.
Jacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
Frost is controlling Jacks's posture.
Jacks tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Frost's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frost.
Frost throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Jacks walks into a jab.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frost.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Frost misses with a hook.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with an outside leg kick.
Frost walks into a stiff left hand from Jacks.
Frost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jacks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Frost wants to land a leg kick but Jacks is out of range.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Jacks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Frost misses with a body shot.
Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacks checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Frost.
Frost throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacks.
Jacks takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost blocks a jab.
Jacks misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Jacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Jacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Jacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brian Jacks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frost misses with a kick to the body
and Jacks counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacks! But no joy.
Jacks swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Jacks moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Frost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacks. That did some damage!
Jacks swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Jacks throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Jacks avoids a kick to the body.
Jacks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacks misses with a straight right.
Frost cracks Jacks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Frost knocks Jacks to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Jacks is still in real trouble! Can Frost finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Brian Jacks has been cut.#T3#
Frost has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Jacks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Frost.
Jacks regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Frost looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Jacks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacks seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Frost has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jacks defend it? Frost steps over the head and cranks it - Jacks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Frost!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Frost!
Xavier Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Gladiators 31 Aoki v King     
Date:   Jun 21, 2017
#R1#
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jacks. #CUT2#
It looks like Xerxes Anderson has been cut.
Anderson takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Jacks throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacks to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacks momentarily.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Jacks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Jacks counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Jacks lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Jacks counters with a big left hand that crumples Anderson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Jacks!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Jacks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Gladiators 27 Kingi v Jacks     
Date:   May 31, 2017
#R1#
Kingi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kingi duly obliges.
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Kingi's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jacks fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacks throws a looping overhand right but Kingi ducks down to avoid it.
Kingi looks to land a left hand but Jacks moved out of range nicely.
Jacks blocks a head kick by Kingi.
Kingi misses with a looping right.
Kingi is looking to clinch but Jacks is avoiding it. #TD2#
Kingi gets caught flat footed, as Jacks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Kingi keeps moving.
Kingi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jacks is pushing down on Kingi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kingi is fighting to maintain full guard but Jacks has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Jacks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jacks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kingi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kingi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingi is positioning himself well to prevent Jacks advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Jacks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jacks is looking to advance position but Kingi won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Jacks wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jacks is looking to stall here but Kingi recovers full guard.
Kingi pulls Jacks in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jacks trying to control here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingi not doing much here. #SUB2#
Jacks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kingi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kingi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jacks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kingi wants to control from the top but Jacks keeps moving.
Jacks controls Kingi momentarily but Kingi frees himself.
Kingi content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingi.
Jacks tries to clinch but Kingi moves away
and Kingi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stadin Kingi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kingi walks into a jab.
Jacks misses with a hook. Kingi ducked under it nicely.
Kingi throws a quick counter head kick but Jacks was just out of range.
Kingi misses with a right hand
and Jacks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingi misses with a body shot.
Jacks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kingi misses with a body shot.
Kingi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingi lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Jacks misses
and Kingi counters with a big head kick but Jacks shrugs it off.
Jacks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jacks throws out a loose jab but Kingi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stadin Kingi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingi connects with a crisp jab.
Jacks connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingi walks into a left hand.
Jacks scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Kingi misses.
Jacks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jacks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kingi wants to clinch.#T1#
Jacks lands a nice hook to Kingi's body. Kingi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kingi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingi is looking to chop away at Jacks's legs.
Jacks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacks circles away. #CL#
Jacks gets tackled into the cage by Kingi. Kingi maintains the clinch.
Kingi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Kingi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacks throws out a loose jab but Kingi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingi stuffs the takedown.
Kingi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jacks.
Kingi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingi wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kingi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Jacks misses with a straight right.
Kingi throws a right and a left that Jacks avoids nicely.
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Jacks tries to get set, Kingi tries to push him back and clinch up but Jacks manages to avoid the attempt.
Jacks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacks throws a body punch but Kingi moves out of range.
Kingi is looking to land body kicks.
Jacks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacks lands with a nice body punch.
Jacks jabs Kingi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Jacks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacks with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Kingi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stadin Kingi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jacks.
Kingi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kingi working aggressively here.
Kingi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Jacks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingi controls his hands. #BC2#
Jacks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stadin Kingi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacks misses with a hook.
Jacks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingi.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kingi.
Kingi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacks is just out of range.
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingi throws a big counter combination but Jacks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jacks misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kingi has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Kingi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacks lands a jab to the nose.
Kingi lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Kingi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kingi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Jacks as he checks the leg kick.
Jacks cracks Kingi with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingi. Jacks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacks.
Jacks avoids the body shot from Kingi.
Kingi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacks cracks Kingi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stadin Kingi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacks avoids the head kick by Kingi.
Jacks misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Jacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacks tries to clinch but Kingi moves out of range.
Kingi works the jab nicely.
Jacks throws the left hand but Kingi avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingi. Jacks does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Jacks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Jacks moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacks punishes Kingi's body with a nice straight punch.
Kingi takes one on the button.#CL2#
Jacks gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jacks breaks from the clinch.
Kingi throws a leg kick but Jacks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jacks cracks a nice hook into Kingi's ribs.
Kingi throws a sloppy body shot
and Jacks counters with a straight right hand.
Jacks checks a leg kick.
Kingi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingi misses with a body punch
and Jacks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kingi blocks a jab.
Jacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingi.
The crowd cheers as Kingi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacks doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kingi misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Jacks throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kingi counter with a right hand.
Jacks throws a hook to the side of Kingi's head but Kingi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingi.
Jacks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jacks misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Jacks moves into range and clinches up with Kingi.
Kingi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacks backwards.
Jacks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kingi prevents a body shot from Jacks.
Kingi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kingi lands a left hand.
Stadin Kingi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jacks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kingi walks away with a smile on his face. Jacks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kingi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kingi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Jacks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jacks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Jacks blocks the low kick.
Jacks needs to keep his hands up - Kingi had a free shot at his head there.
Kingi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingi staying out of range there.
Jacks misses the shot to the body.
Kingi tried to score with a low kick but Jacks checks it.
Jacks takes one on the button.
Kingi blocks a jab.
Kingi connects with a body shot that sends Jacks's belly button to the back.#CL#
Jacks gets tackled into the cage by Kingi. Kingi maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingi.
Kingi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Jacks. #T3#
Kingi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacks backwards.
Kingi lands with a right to the head.
Jacks tries to pull guard but Kingi holds him up against the cage and eventually Jacks drops back down to his feet.
Jacks throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Kingi.
Kingi misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Jacks jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacks is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jacks advances position into side control!
Kingi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Jacks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jacks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingi keeps working.
Jacks looking to control but instead Kingi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kingi is looking to improve his position.
Kingi trying to control but Jacks postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stadin Kingi.
I think Kingi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stadin Kingi!

A less than humble Stadin Kingi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn and Brian Jacks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




167 cm
16 yrs
167 lbs



180 cm
20 yrs
189 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Jacks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.


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

Jacks closes the distance and clinches.

Jacks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Jacks
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacks is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Jacks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to control but Jacks is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jacks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jacks wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Jacks is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Penn keeping full guard, as Jacks tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn trying to control here.

Jacks is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn is staying active underneath Jacks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Jacks seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is looking to control Jacks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Jacks trying to control from Penn's half guard. Penn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jacks tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn looking to control.

Jacks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (2) Jacks
Jacks is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
Jacks is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jacks's legs.
Penn trying to control the action but Jacks is working from the bottom.
Jacks is holding Penn down, trying to stall.
Jacks struggling a bit here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jacks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jacks is not content to let Penn control the position.
Jacks tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Penn wants to control but Jacks is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jacks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jacks is not content to let Penn control the position.
Jacks is looking for a sweep.
Penn advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (6) vs (2) Jacks

Penn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jacks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn is just content to waste time from the top position. Jacks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Jacks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Jacks is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.

Jacks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn looking to pass the guard.

Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jacks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jacks has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (4) Jacks

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacks trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacks wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jacks is now in half guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn moves into full guard.
Jacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Penn pulls Jacks in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacks looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Penn takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Grappling Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: LFC 27     
Date:   Mar 18, 2017
#R1#
Jacks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gariniho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jacks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gariniho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gariniho takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Jacks throws out a counter right but Gariniho avoids it with no problem.
Jacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gariniho is just out of range.
Gariniho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gariniho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacks misses with an uppercut.
Brian Jacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gariniho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gariniho wants it to stay on the feet.
Gariniho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jacks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gariniho misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Gariniho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacks.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Jacks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gariniho moves away.
Jab, jab by Jacks - just one landing.
Jacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gariniho counters with a nice body shot.
Jacks lands a lovely overhand right.
Jacks takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Jacks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gariniho quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Jacks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gariniho sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacks is stalling here. Gariniho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jacks seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gariniho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jacks is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jacks is trying to control Gariniho's posture but Gariniho avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gariniho controlling the position from side mount.
Jacks struggling a bit here.
Jacks is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Gariniho slows the pace down.
Jacks is looking for a sweep.
Jacks is trying to work for a sweep but Gariniho has mounted him!
Gariniho controlling the position easily from mount.
Jacks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jacks can't escape the position.
Jacks tries to improve his position but instead Gariniho has taken his back! #T4#
Jacks is really stuck here.
Despite being in a bad position, Jacks is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Jacks trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gariniho biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gariniho doesn't have the hooks in and Jacks manages to turn into his guard.
Jacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gariniho's guard.
Gariniho is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jacks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gariniho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brian Jacks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gariniho slips under a jab from Jacks.
Brian Jacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Gariniho.
Jacks fails with the takedown.
We've been told by Gariniho's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gariniho moves out of range as Jacks strikes.
Jacks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gariniho works Jacks's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Jacks misses.
Jacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gariniho counters with a nice body shot.
Gariniho is looking to wear down Jacks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jacks loads up on a big right hand but Gariniho slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks scores with a jab.
Jacks blocks a jab.
Jacks looks to throw the jab but Gariniho is out of range.
Jacks lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacks misses with a right hand
and Gariniho counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Jacks throws a lazy uppercut
and Gariniho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacks thuds his right hand into Gariniho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gariniho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacks. That did some damage!
Gariniho's corner calls for a 1-2. Gariniho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neyman Gariniho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gariniho throws a head kick but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks throws a shot to the body.
Jacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Gariniho is just out of range.
Jacks scores with a jab.
Gariniho is looking to slow Jacks down with leg kicks.
Jacks misses with an uppercut
and Gariniho counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Gariniho misses. #T2#
Gariniho takes one to the side of the head.
Jacks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jacks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gariniho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gariniho.
Nice defenses there by Gariniho.
A counter left hand to the body from Gariniho misses its target.
Gariniho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacks throws out the jab.
Gariniho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Gariniho.
Jacks scores with a jab to the body.
Gariniho slips a jab from Jacks.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Jacks misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gariniho.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.#T3#
Jacks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacks throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Gariniho counters with a crisp one two that drops Jacks! Gariniho thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jacks to his feet! Jacks is in big trouble!
Jacks connects with a right hand. Gariniho shakes it off.
Jacks throws an off balance right hand
and Gariniho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacks thinking.
Jacks is breathing heavily.
Gariniho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gariniho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Gariniho should have avoided that one.
Gariniho jabs at Jacks's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacks misses with a right hand
and Gariniho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gariniho lands with a right hand.
Jacks misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Gariniho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Gariniho.
Gariniho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Gariniho. #T4#
Jacks throws a punch but it's blocked by Gariniho.
Jacks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gariniho walks away with a smile on his face. Jacks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Jacks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gariniho moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacks jabs Gariniho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gariniho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacks.
Jacks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gariniho tries to avoid it but Jacks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gariniho to the ground. Gariniho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neyman Gariniho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jacks.
Gariniho lands with a nice body punch.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gariniho digs a good hook to Jacks's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Gariniho sends Jacks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gariniho is motioning to the referee to let Jacks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Jacks is rocked!
Jacks drops his hands momentarily. Gariniho doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jacks staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jacks doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neyman Gariniho!
Neyman Gariniho retains his middleweight title!

 

Event: LFC 22     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Tapaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapaus 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.
Tapaus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Tapaus. No joy for Jacks on that attempt.
Jacks stuns Tapaus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tapaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
Tapaus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jacks's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacks shoots for a double leg takedown but Tapaus sprawls well. He's pushed Jacks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tapaus slips under a jab from Jacks.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacks moves out of range as Tapaus strikes.
Jacks misses with a right hand
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tapaus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tapaus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Good shot there by Jacks.
Jacks lands with an uppercut that bounces Tapaus off the cage and back into range.
Keijo Tapaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacks misses with a body punch
and Tapaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacks throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Tapaus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacks digs a good hook to Tapaus's body.
Tapaus misses with a right hand
letting Jacks counter with a right hand.
Jacks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tapaus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacks cracks Tapaus with a good jab.
Jacks throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range.
Jacks lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapaus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tapaus.
Jacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Tapaus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacks misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus throwing a counter right hand but Jacks manages to avoid it.
Tapaus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacks.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Jacks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tapaus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jacks is in Tapaus's guard.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Tapaus managing to control the position.
Tapaus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tapaus tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Jacks trying to control but Tapaus is working from the bottom.
Tapaus seems keen to control Jacks's posture.
Tapaus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacks on the ground.
Tapaus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tapaus landing with the ground and pound.
Jacks being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tapaus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Jacks has his foot on Tapaus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tapaus works his way back into a safe position though.
Tapaus is in close to Jacks's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Jacks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tapaus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jacks.
Jacks is trying to control Tapaus's posture but Tapaus avoids it. #SUB#
Tapaus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacks, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jacks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jacks throws a right hand that misses
and Tapaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacks throws a jab when Tapaus was well out of range.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Jacks moved out of range.
Jacks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tapaus ducks under a wild hook from Jacks.
Jab, jab by Jacks - just one landing.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown but Tapaus shows good takedown defense.
Jacks swings for the body but Tapaus moves out of range.
Jacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Tapaus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Jacks finds it's way through Tapaus's defenses.
Good shot there by Tapaus.
Jacks throws a body shot but no joy.
Brian Jacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jacks cracks Tapaus with a good jab.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tapaus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacks ducks under a wild hook from Tapaus.
Jacks with a poor takedown
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacks lands a head shot.
Jacks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jacks.
Jacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacks misses with a body shot
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keijo Tapaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jacks.
Jacks throws an off balance right hand
and Tapaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Jacks.
Tapaus misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Tapaus.
Tapaus avoids the body shot from Jacks.
Tapaus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tapaus connects with a body shot.
Tapaus takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Jacks swings widly with a right hand
and Tapaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brian Jacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tapaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacks.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target.
Jacks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacks scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacks misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Tapaus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacks misses the jab.
Jacks misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapaus misses the target.
Jacks misses with an uppercut. Tapaus saw that one coming.
Tapaus is looking to counter punch.
Tapaus swings for the body but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Tapaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapaus slips a straight right by Jacks.#T4#
Jacks misses with a right hand
letting Tapaus counter with a right hand.
Jacks darts in looking for a takedown but Tapaus gets double underhooks and turns Jacks into the cage.
Tapaus throws a big counter combination but Jacks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jacks works the jab nicely.
Jacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tapaus manages to avoid it.
Jacks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tapaus enables Jacks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tapaus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Tapaus is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapaus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jacks looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Jacks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tapaus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacks scores with a sloppy right hand. Tapaus should have avoided that one.
Jacks slips under a jab from Tapaus.
Jacks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tapaus sprawls well. Tapaus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacks gets slowly back to his feet.
Tapaus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Jacks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tapaus makes his way to full guard, as Jacks worked for a kimura.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Tapaus keeps moving. #T1#
Jacks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tapaus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Tapaus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tapaus is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tapaus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Tapaus content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jacks has locked up a guillotine! Jacks's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tapaus is holding on here and Jacks must be using up a lot of energy. Tapaus has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jacks gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Jacks!
Our winner, Brian Jacks, 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: LFC 16     
Date:   Jan 11, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Tuke closes the distance and pushes Jacks back into the cage.#BC2#
Tuke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Tuke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jacks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuke to keep the fight standing.
Jacks misses with a body punch.
Jacks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tuke up against the cage.
Jacks misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Jacks.
Jacks is struggling to control the position.
Jacks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuke walks away with a smile on his face. Jacks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Tuke slips a jab from Jacks.
Tuke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacks.
Jacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuke manages to avoid it.
Jacks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacks or perhaps it was just good defense by Tuke, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuke tries to clinch up.
It looked like Jacks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacks avoids the body shot from Tuke.
We've been hearing reports that Jacks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left lands for Tuke.
Tuke blocks a jab.
Jacks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuke circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuke connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Jacks forces Tuke back against the cage and clinches.
Tuke blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Jacks manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jacks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuke is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Jacks trying to control the position. #SUB#
Tuke has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jacks to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tuke is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jacks pulls down on the head and he's put Tuke to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Jacks!
Brian Jacks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Junior Masters of MMA Final     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Jacks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sideman swings widly with a right hand
and Jacks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sideman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sideman.
Jacks jabs at Sideman's body.
Sideman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sideman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Sideman misses.
Jacks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacks just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Jacks misses.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacks counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Dennis Sideman has been cut.
Jacks throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Sideman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacks scores with a hook to the body. Sideman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Jacks.
Sideman throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sideman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sideman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sideman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jacks counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Sideman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Jacks actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Jacks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Jacks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sideman defends it easily.
Sideman scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jacks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sideman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Sideman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Jacks has his foot on Sideman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sideman works his way back into a safe position though.
Sideman chips away with some ground and pound.
Sideman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacks on the ground.
Sideman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacks is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacks working for a triangle but Sideman defends it easily.
Sideman 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. #T4#
Sideman is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacks has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sideman stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jacks has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sideman manages to get his head free but now Jacks has transitioned to an armbar! Sideman grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jacks! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jacks!
A very excited looking Brian Jacks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Junior Masters of MMA Round 3     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Snowden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacks with the counter takedown but Snowden avoids it easily.
Snowden throws a body punch but Jacks moves out of range.
Jacks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snowden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snowden swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Snowden.
Snowden throws a hook but Jacks blocks it.
Snowden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacks.
Snowden 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.
Snowden moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowden takes a swing at Jacks's ribcage but misses.
Jacks with the counter takedown but Snowden avoids it easily.
Jacks throws a big shot that misses.
Jacks misses with a hook. Snowden ducked under it nicely.
Snowden connects with a right hand. Jacks shakes it off.#T1#
Snowden misses with a body shot #TD2#
so Jacks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Snowden wants to get back to his feet but Jacks passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jacks is looking for a kimura but Snowden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacks to get the leverage.
Snowden is trying to stand.
Snowden is holding on to half guard well.
Snowden tries to roll over but Jacks keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Jacks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snowden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacks on the ground.
Snowden works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Jacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snowden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snowden keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Jacks stands and throws Snowden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Snowden is not content to let Jacks control the position.
Snowden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snowden tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Jacks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snowden, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Snowden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jacks has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Jacks is trying to get an arm triangle but Snowden is defending well. #SUB2#
Jacks in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Snowden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Jacks!
A relieved looking Brian Jacks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Charles Snowden was interviewed post fight and said 'Never piss off a gangster '.

 

Event: Junior Masters of MMA Round 2     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Jacks misses with a straight right.
Juice lands an overhand right.
Jacks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juice to score with a decent uppercut.
Juice misses with an uppercut.
Jacks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juice throws out the jab.
Juice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacks.
Jacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacks throws a body punch but Juice moves out of range.
Juice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Juice works the jab nicely.
Jacks misses with a wild body shot.
Juice now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jacks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juice.
Jacks attempts a counter takedown but Juice avoids it well and moves away.
Jacks lands a nice looking body shot.
Jacks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juice appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jacks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Jacks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jacks is working for a kimura but Juice is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Still in half guard, Jacks seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juice tries to kick Jacks off but Jacks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Jacks in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Juice tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jacks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Jacks!
An out of breath Brian Jacks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Junior Masters of MMA Round 1     
Date:   Oct 29, 2016
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Holiday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacks throws a jab when Holiday was well out of range.
Holiday pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jacks back to the cage. Holiday follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holiday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jacks misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Holiday was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacks.
John Henry Holiday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacks throws a lazy uppercut
and Holiday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holiday misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Jacks.
The crowd cheers as Holiday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacks doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacks or perhaps it was just good defense by Holiday, which made it look bad.
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!
Holiday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacks manages to avoid it.
Holiday connects with a nice looking jab.
Holiday's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Holiday duly obliges.
Jacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holiday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holiday scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Holiday fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jacks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holiday.
Jacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holiday moves away.
Jacks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Holiday misses with a body shot.
Jacks throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Jacks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jacks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Jacks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holiday is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jacks has hold of Holiday's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holiday seems comfortable defending it but Jacks has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holiday is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holiday is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jacks couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Jacks!
A victorious Brian Jacks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

 
 
 
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