Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C42: Magnus vs. Shamrock
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Ulatov shoots for a double leg takedown but Filch sprawls well. He's pushed Ulatov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ulatov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filch counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Ulatov with that takedown attempt.
Zilch Filch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Ulatov.
Ulatov shoots and misses
and Filch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Filch and Ulatov goes tumbling to the canvas! Filch follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC#Ulatov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Ulatov! Oh, Ulatov is in big trouble! Filch lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch 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: CFN12: Mckean vs. Carvalho
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Filch checks a leg kick.
Dawson motions for Filch to come forward. Dawson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson lands with a straight right. Filch didn't see that one coming.
Filch slips a straight right by Dawson.
Nice shot lands for Dawson.
Dawson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Dawson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!
Filch throws a nice head kick!
Dawson throws a low kick but Filch moves out of range easily.
Dawson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawson throws a chopping leg kick but Filch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dawson scores with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Filch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filch lands an elbow.
Filch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dawson to see if he's OK.
Dawson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dawson is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Filch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dawson is looking to reverse the position.
Dawson can't do much from the bottom here.
Filch throws an elbow but Dawson slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Dawson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Filch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson can't do much from the bottom here.
Filch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Filch tries to score with some ground and pound. Dawson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Filch throws an elbow but Dawson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Filch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dawson dodges the ground and pound from Filch.#T2#
Filch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dawson is avoiding damage well.
Filch working the strikes but Dawson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Filch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawson defending well though.
Dawson is controlling Filch's trapped leg to prevent Filch from advancing to side control.
Filch throws a strike but Dawson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawson has control of Filch's left arm, preventing Filch from doing any damage.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch works over Dawson with some ground and pound from guard.
Filch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Dawson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Dawson!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filch wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Dawson 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.
Dawson stands and throws Filch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Filch striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Filch looks to move to half guard but instead Dawson has passed into mount! Damn!
Filch is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dawson controlling from mount.
Filch working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Dawson controlling the pace for now.
Filch is desperately trying to improve his position but Dawson has a good base and remains in mount.
Filch flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dawson controlling the pace for now.
Filch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Filch tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg.
Dawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zilch Filch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dawson throws a low kick but Filch moves out of range easily.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson tries to score with a low kick but Filch moves his leg out of the way.
Dawson thows a leg kick but Filch checks it
and Filch counters with a head kick.
Filch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Roger Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Filch is looking to clinch.
Dawson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson tries to clinch but Filch is having none of it.
Filch connects with a high kick.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Filch eats them both and turns towards Dawson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Filch throws a wild body kick that Dawson sees coming a mile off.
Dawson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dawson throws out a powerful jab.
Dawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filch counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC2#Dawson is rocked!#T1#
Nice cross by Dawson.
Dawson connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Dawson clinches with his opponent.
Filch being controlled against the cage.
Filch tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Filch prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson is working Filch over against the cage.
Filch prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Filch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Filch lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Filch tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Filch.
Filch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Filch.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Filch.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Dawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filchs head.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Filch avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Filch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dawson blocks it with crossed arms.
Filch wants a takedown.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filch or not.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands. #T3#
Filch blocks an uppercut.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Filch takes a shot to the head.
Filch is trying to drag Dawson to the mat but Dawson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roger Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zilch Filch.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
Roger Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
Dawson lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filch.
Filch misses with a punch to the body.
Filch lands a nice uppercut.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson is working Filch over against the cage.
Filch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Filch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Filch.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Filch.
Filch misses with some punches.
A short right from Filch.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Filch.
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Filch pulls Dawson into guard.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Dawson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Filch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filch checks a leg kick nicely.
Donk. Dawson catches Filch right on the button with a cross.
Dawson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Filch counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Filch's head.
Filch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses
and Filch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Filch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Filch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Filch drops his hands momentarily and Dawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson lands with a good body shot.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Dawson clobbers Filch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filch misses with a body shot. #T1#
Filch looks to land a body kick but Dawson moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roger Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch dodges the punch combination from Dawson.
Filch scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawson misses with a low kick.
Filch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filch lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Filch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Filch throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Dawson.
Dawson throws a leg kick which misses Filch's front leg but catches the back leg as Filch tries to avoid it. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawson.
Filch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Filch manages to avoid it.
Filch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson wants to slow Filch down by chopping away at his legs.
Filch throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Filch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
Filch lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Dawson scores with a leg kick.
Filch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dawson with a nice cross.
Dawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Filch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filch throws a solid leg kick but Dawson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Filch.
Filch lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Filch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Filch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Dawson.
A little jabbing left from Filch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filch slips a jab from Dawson.
A head kick from Filch lands but Dawson takes it in his stride.
Dawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Filch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Filch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dawson!
An elbow from Filch crashes against the mat.
Filch is trying to ground and pound but Dawson uses the momentary lack of control by Filch to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Filch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Filch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawson is trying to maintain the position but Filch is very close to passing his half guard.
Dawson wants to get back to full guard.
Filch misses with a head shot. Dawson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dawson pulls Filch in close to prevent any damage.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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 Roger Dawson.
I think Dawson 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zilch Filch!
A relieved looking Zilch Filch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PANDA 83
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filch.
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho Soon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho Soon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Ho Soon.
Filch missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filch fails with a takedown attempt.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Filch tries to counter by clinching up but Ho Soon breaks away and moves out of range.
Ho Soon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filch's sensitive parts. #TD#
Filch drives through with a takedown into Ho Soon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Soon seems keen to control Filch's posture.
Ho Soon 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.
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Ho Soon 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#
Ho Soon wants to stand up but Filch is controlling the position.
Ho Soon prevents Filch from improving his position.
Ho Soon wants to stand up but Filch is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho Soon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filch!
Ho Soon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ho Soon prevents Filch from getting the reversal.#T2#
Ho Soon controlling his opponent.
Ho Soon wants to stand but Filch is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ho Soon controlling his opponent.
Filch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filch throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Filch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ho Soon content just to control the position here.
Filch is trying to escape the mount.
Filch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Ho Soon is controlling the pace.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filch wants to improve his position but Ho Soon is controlling well.
Ho Soon blocks the strikes from Filch.
Filch missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, if Ho Soon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ho Soon tries to stand and escape but Filch is controlling the position.
Ho Soon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Filch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Ho Soon seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Filch tries to get to full guard but Ho Soon has control of the leg.
Filch wants to get back to full guard but Ho Soon has passed into side control.
Ho Soon trying to control the position but Filch is working away.
Filch tries to improve position but can't.
Filch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ho Soon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Filch tries to get to full guard but Ho Soon has control of the leg.
Filch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Filch is striking but Ho Soon is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ho Soon wants to stand up but Filch has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Filch moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Filch misses the jab.
Ho Soon with a nice calf kick.
Filch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho Soon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filch scrambles back to his feet.
Ho Soon catches Filch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Filch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ho Soon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ho Soon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon is looking to slow Filch down with leg kicks.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Ho Soon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ho Soon thumps Filch with a low kick.
Filch looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Soon is just out of range.
A big left from Filch misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho Soon! But no joy.
Ho Soon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Soon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Filch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Soon.#T1#
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon moves out of range as Filch throws a body kick.
Ho Soon throws a low kick, looking for Filch's leg but Filch calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Filch finds it's way through Ho Soon's defenses.
Ho Soon misses with a straight right.
Ho Soon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho Soon walks into a left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho Soon blocks the leg kick.
Ho Soon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filch manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filch momentarily.
Ho Soon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filch moves away.#T2#
Ho Soon throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Nice body punch from Filch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch looks to land a body kick but Ho Soon moved away.
Ho Soon lands with a straight right. Filch didn't see that one coming.
Filch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ho Soon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Filch misses.
Filch staying out of range there.
Ho Soon connects with a solid leg kick.
Filch throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Soon's shoulder, as Ho Soon tries to avoid the shot.
Filch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filch 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.
Ho Soon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filch.
Filch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Soon.#T3#
Ho Soon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot.
Ho Soon misses with a hook
letting Filch counter with a right hand.
Filch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Filch just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ho Soon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Filch moves out of range of the strikes.
Filch 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.
Ho Soon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ho Soon scores with a hook.
Ho Soon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Filch seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Soon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filch doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Filch misses the target.
Ho Soon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho Soon staying out of range there.
Filch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Filch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ho Soon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filch's sensitive parts.
Ho Soon throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Ho Soon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filch.#TD#
Filch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ho Soon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zilch Filch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filch cracks Ho Soon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Filch misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ho Soon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Filch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon sneaks back into half guard.
Filch looks to land a strike but Ho Soon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Ho Soon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Ho Soon!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Ho Soon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ho Soon tries to land a front kick but Filch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ho Soon thumps Filch with a low kick.
Ho Soon misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Filch misses its target.
Ho Soon lands with a nice body punch.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Filch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Filch throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Filch missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filch misses with a body shot.
Ho Soon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Soon.
A swing and a miss from Filch.
It seemed like Ho Soon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filch lands a jab to the head.
Ho Soon lands with a right hand.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Filch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Filch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ho Soon is looking to slow Filch down with leg kicks.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho Soon scores with a shot to the body.
Ho Soon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho Soon scores with a leg kick.
Filch walks into a jab.
Ho Soon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ho Soon tests Filch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho Soon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho Soon connects with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut.
Ho Soon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Filch fails with a takedown attempt.
Ho Soon lands a jab.
Ho Soon slips under a jab.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Filch darts in looking for a takedown but Ho Soon gets double underhooks and turns Filch into the cage.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho Soon controls his hands.
Filch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho Soon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Filch lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Ho Soon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho Soon tries to break the clinch but Filch is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ho Soon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ho Soon lands a jab to Filch's midsection.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Filch seems unphased.
Ho Soon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ho Soon throws out a leg kick but Filch moves out of range and Ho Soon only half commits.
Filch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ho Soon just manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho Soon 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 Filch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho Soon swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Filch misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon flicks out a counter leg kick but Filch steps away.
Ho Soon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Filch walks into a left hand.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho Soon throws a leg kick which misses Filch's front leg but catches the back leg as Filch tries to avoid it. #T4#
Ho Soon throws a low kick but Filch moves out of range easily.
Ho Soon cracks Filch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ho Soon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Soon flicks out a counter leg kick but Filch steps away.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Filch misses.
Ho Soon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ho Soon thuds his right hand into Filch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Filch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon works the jab nicely.
Filch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho Soon connects with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ho Soon 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PANDA 72
Date: Jan 11, 2021

#R1#
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filch.
Valdez connects with an inside leg kick.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Filch ducks down to avoid it.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filch.
Filch blocks the body kick.
Valdez ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
Valdez lands a head kick!
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Filch counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez walks into a stiff left hand from Filch.
Valdez throws a head kick but Filch moves out of range.
A big left from Filch misses.
Valdez dodges the punch combination from Filch. #T1#
Valdez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Filch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valdez at a distance.
Filch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valdez but Valdez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Filch misses with a looping right.
Filch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Filch misses #CL2#
and Valdez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valdez.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez.
Filch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valdez walks away with a smile on his face. Filch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Filch cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Filch slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valdez. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valdez scores with a kick to the body.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Filch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez dips to his left and cracks Filch with an uppercut!#KD2#
Valdez lands a big head kick that sends Filch tumbling to the mat! Valdez takes a step backwards and waves Filch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Filch is rocked!#CL#
Filch pushes Valdez up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Filch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valdez stalling. #T3#
Filch misses with a punch to the body.
Filch seems to have got his legs back now.
Filch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Filch.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land. #BC2#
Valdez breaks from the clinch.
Valdez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Valdez lands a big head kick that sends Filch tumbling to the mat! Valdez takes a step backwards and waves Filch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Filch lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdez's head.#CL#
Filch moves into the clinch.
Filch can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Filch.
Valdez tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Valdez tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Filch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valdez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zilch Filch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Filch misses with a body punch.
Valdez slowing the pace effectively.
Filch misses with some punches.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Filch.
Filch tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valdez avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Valdez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valdez just leaning against Filch, taking a breather.
Filch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Valdez prevents a body shot from Filch.
Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valdez avoids it.
Nice body punch from Filch.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMario Valdez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez'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#
Filch misses with a hook to the body
and Valdez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filch thinking.
Valdez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Filch misses its intended target.
Filch misses with a right hand
and Valdez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Valdez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filch misses with a head kick.
Valdez throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez blocks the body kick.
Filch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filch misses with a shot to the body
and Filch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Valdez misses with a hook. Filch ducked under it nicely.
Filch misses with a low kick.
Filch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Valdez punishes Filch's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valdez throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
Zilch Filch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valdez slips a straight right by Filch.
Filch scores with a jab to the body.
Filch throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Filch pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valdez back to the cage. Filch follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Filch moves out of range easily.
Filch throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Valdez counters with a head kick that drops Filch to the mat! Filch scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez swinging wildly here.
Filch fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Valdez seems to be stalking Filch here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Filch drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DeMario Valdez!
A determined DeMario Valdez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: PANDA 60
Date: Dec 18, 2020

#R1#
Gold takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gold throws the kick towards the body but Filch avoids it.
Gold connects with a looping right hand.
Gold throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Filch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Filch working aggressively here.
Gold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Filch as the two fighters clinch.
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Gold has a couple of punches blocked by Filch.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Filch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold misses with some punches.
Filch presses Gold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch.
Gold misses with the head strike.
Filch cracks Gold with a nice body shot.
A short right from Filch on the inside.
Gold looks winded!
Gold blocks a body shot from Filch.
Filch lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gold.
Filch misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Filch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gold uses from the top position.
Filch wants to hit a sweep here but Gold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Filch there!
Filch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filch is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gold is looking to work his way around to Filch's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Filch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Filch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Filch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filch wants to get back to full guard but Gold has passed into side control.
Filch is looking to regain half guard here but Gold keeps moving and retains side control.
Filch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gold wants to stand up but Filch has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Filch is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Filch punching from the bottom. #T3#
Filch gets full guard.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gold manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Gold uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Gold!#REVB#
Filch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gold is one step ahead there.
Filch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gold preventing the sweep.
Gold wants to control from the top but Filch keeps moving.
Gold has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Filch wants to sweep here but Gold controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Filch is looking to sweep but instead, Gold has passed into half guard.
Filch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Filch is striking from the bottom but Gold uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Filch.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zilch Filch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filch is defended easily by Gold.
Gold lands a lovely overhand right.
Filch tries to land a front kick but Gold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Gold.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gold throws a jab when Filch was well out of range.
Gold lands with a right hand. #T1##TD#
Filch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
Gold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch stands up over Gold, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
Gold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Filch throws a big elbow that misses.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch tries to free his leg and advance position but Gold is retaining full guard.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
Gold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filch throws a strike but Gold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Filch 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.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gold's guard. #REVR##T4#
Filch landing with the ground and pound.
Zilch Filch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Filch is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch landing with the ground and pound.
Filch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Gold uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Gold!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom.
Gold wants to control from the top but Filch keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Filch slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Filch jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Filch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gold throws a leg kick but Filch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Filch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gold.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Filch ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Filch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Gold misses.
Gold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Filch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch drops an elbow to the side of Gold's head. #ROC#Gold is rocked!#T1#
Filch working over Gold with some ground and pound. Gold looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gold is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Filch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filch throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
Filch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Filch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Filch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gold defending well though.
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filch scores with a big shot! Gold's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gold! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab from Filch.
Liu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Filch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Filch throws a poor cross that misses
and Liu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Liu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Filch to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu lands with a right hand.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filch steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Liu.#TD2#
Filch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liu's guard.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Liu controls Filch momentarily but Filch frees himself.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filch's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu preventing the sweep.
Filch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Filch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Liu any problems.
Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Filch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Liu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Liu preventing the sweep.
Filch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Liu controls the pace.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu is stalling in the full guard.
Liu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Liu lunges at Filch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filch's hand.
A nice leg kick from Filch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu misses with a hook.
Liu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Filch missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Filch backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
Liu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Filch to counter with a crisp jab.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
Filch lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu lands a nice looking body kick.
Filch looks to land a left hand but Liu moved out of range nicely.
Liu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Filch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Liu misses the jab.
Liu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch misses with a low kick.
Liu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Filch manages to circle out of the way.
Filch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liu sprawls well. Liu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filch gets slowly back to his feet.
Liu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Liu is looking to clinch.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
Filch scores with the left hand. Liu knows he should have avoided that one.
Liu staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liu!
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Liu lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu throws a front kick that sends Filch stumbling back into the cage.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch shoots in and drives through. Liu sprawls well.
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
Liu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filch.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Filch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Filch's head but Filch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Liu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
Liu thows a body kick. Filch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liu looks for the body kick but Filch saw that one coming.
Filch throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Liu slams his shin into Filch's torso.
Filch slips under a jab.
Filch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Filch's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liu. That's going to slow Filch down.
Filch looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Filch tries to land a leg kick but Liu saw it coming and moves away.
Liu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!
Filch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Filch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Filch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liu.
Liu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filch moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Liu takes a swing at Filch's ribcage but misses.
Liu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Liu.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liu finds it's way round the side to connect with Filch's head.
Filch throws a leg kick but Liu checks it.
Liu cracks Filch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Filch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.#T3#
Liu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filch's sensitive parts.
Filch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Filch moved away.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Filch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Liu drops his hands momentarily and Filch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Filch throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Filch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Filch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filch.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filch.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filch has time to react.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Filch moved out of range nicely.
Liu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Filch blocks a head kick by Liu. #T4#
Filch misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Filch will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Liu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu lands a front kick.
Filch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liu. That one must have hurt.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filch. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Filch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Filch looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filch.
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Liu.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Liu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balagot Liu 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#
Filch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Filch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filch manages to avoid it.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Filch tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filch walks into a straight right hand from Liu.
Filch scores with a three punch combo!
Liu looks to land a right hand but Filch moved out of range.
Filch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Filch looks to land a body kick but Liu moved away.
Filch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Liu drives through and clinches with Filch against the cage. #T1#
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu works on Filch's body with a couple of short punches.
Filch misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Liu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filch.
Filch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liu blocks it with crossed arms.
Filch swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filch lands with a left to the head.
Liu struggles to land a body shot inside as Filch controls his hands.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu prevents a body shot from Filch.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liu avoids it.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu can't find room to land a body shot as Filch controls the action.
A body shot lands from Liu.
Filch tries to pull guard but Liu holds him up against the cage and eventually Filch drops back down to his feet.
Filch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Liu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
Filch tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Liu.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liu tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filch tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Filch tries to work over Liu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Liu breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Liu.
Filch throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Liu.
Liu scores with a kick to the body.
Liu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Filch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Filch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Filch rushes Liu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liu lands with a left to the head.
Liu lands a body punch.
Balagot Liu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filchs head.
Liu tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Liu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filch.
Liu pushes Filch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Filch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liu.#ROC#Filch is rocked!
A short uppercut from Liu.
Filch is still on wobbly legs! Can Liu finish him?
Liu digs a right hand into Filch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filch's gas tank.
Liu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Liu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Liu is working Filch over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Liu.
Good body shot from Liu.
Liu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Liu as the two fighters clinch.
Liu lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filch takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Liu.
Liu connects with a nice looking jab.
Liu scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balagot Liu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liu, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!
A very excited looking Balagot Liu 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: PANDA 37
Date: Oct 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filch slips under a jab.
Wai Ping has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Filch is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Filch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wai Ping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping lands with a right hand.
Filch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wai Ping looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wai Ping.
Filch walks into a straight right hand from Wai Ping.
Filch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Filch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wai Ping is fending him off so far but Filch persists. Nope, Wai Ping circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Wai Ping on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Filch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wai Ping moves away.
Wai Ping lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filch at a distance.
Wai Ping connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wai Ping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Wai Ping connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filch's hands.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Filch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Wai Ping slips the punch.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick which misses Filch's front leg but catches the back leg as Filch tries to avoid it.
Wai Ping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Filch throws a nice looking combination but Wai Ping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filch.
Wai Ping lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wai Ping lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Wai Ping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Wai Ping takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wai Ping chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wai Ping throws a jab when Filch was well out of range.#T2#
Wai Ping throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Filch checks it.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wai Ping scores with a jab to the body.
Filch avoids the body shot from Wai Ping.
Filch scores with a push kick.
Wai Ping lands a jab.
Wai Ping throws a low kick, looking for Filch's leg but Filch calmly moves out of range.
Wai Ping throws a shot from downtown. Filch moves away and avoids it.
Filch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wai Ping to score with a decent uppercut.
Wai Ping thows a leg kick but Filch checks it
and Filch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses.
Filch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wai Ping is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Filch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Wai Ping takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wai Ping throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wai Ping throws a body shot but no joy.
Filch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wai Ping at a distance.
Wai Ping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filch.
Wai Ping moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wai Ping looks to land a body kick but Filch moved away.
A good leg kick by Wai Ping.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wai Ping ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Wai Ping coming out on top.
Filch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filch connects with a single shot there.
Wai Ping gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Filch counters with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wai Ping throws a looping overhand right but Filch ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Wai Ping is looking to slow Filch down with leg kicks.
Wai Ping connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filch. Filch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wai Ping throws a jab when Filch was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filch. Wai Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wai Ping.
Filch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wai Ping is fending him off so far but Filch persists. Nope, Wai Ping circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zilch Filch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filch throws a lazy right hand but Wai Ping sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wai Ping.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wai Ping!
Filch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wai Ping misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wai Ping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filch moves away.
Filch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wai Ping scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lu Wai Ping dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wai Ping scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filch in his tracks.
Filch scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#Wai Ping is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Wai Ping is still on wobbly legs! Can Filch finish him?
Filch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Filch has closed the distance and engaged Wai Ping in a clinch.
Wai Ping pushes off an throws an elbow but Filch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wai Ping seems to have recovered his senses.
Filch avoids a wild elbow strike from Wai Ping.
Filch lands a hook that snaps the head of Wai Ping backwards.
Filch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wai Ping throws an elbow but misses.
Filch managing to block the knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping tries to throw a body punch but Filch avoids it by throwing Wai Ping back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Filch.
Filch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wai Ping fails to land.
Wai Ping stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Wai Ping as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wai Ping's elbow.
Wai Ping blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##TD#
Filch drags the fight down to the ground.
Wai Ping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Filch is working hard here to advance position.
Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Wai Ping any problems. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filch. Wai Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wai Ping with the inside leg kick.
Wai Ping thuds his right hand into Filch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Filch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wai Ping's waist but Wai Ping gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filch off to one side. #T2#
Wai Ping blocks a jab.
Wai Ping misses with a kick to the body.
Filch misses with a head kick.
Filch thuds his shin into the meat of Wai Ping's side.
Jab from Wai Ping.
Filch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wai Ping misses with a kick to the body.
Filch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wai Ping eats them both and turns towards Filch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Filch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wai Ping lands a lovely overhand right.
Wai Ping swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Filch closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Wai Ping fails to land.
Filch jumps guard but Wai Ping turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Filch avoids a wild elbow strike from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping digs a right hand into Filch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filch's gas tank.
Wai Ping tries to throw a body punch but Filch avoids it by throwing Wai Ping back against the cage.
Wai Ping throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wai Ping avoiding damage as Filch throws knees to the body.
Wai Ping lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Filch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wai Ping creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wai Ping has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Zilch Filch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Filch blocks an elbow strike from Wai Ping.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping managing to block the knees to the body from Filch.
Filch misses with the head strike.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Wai Ping avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Wai Ping misses with a knee to the head.
Wai Ping lands a shoulder strike.
Wai Ping is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filch is defending well for now.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wai Ping is defending well for now.
Filch misses with a punch on the inside.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filch blocks an elbow strike from Wai Ping.
Filch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wai Ping is defending well for now.
Wai Ping creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wai Ping lands with a right to the head.
Filch scores with a hook to the body.
Filch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wai Ping just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zilch Filch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai Ping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wai Ping tries to throw a body punch but Filch avoids it by throwing Wai Ping back against the cage.
Wai Ping pushes Filch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wai Ping's elbow.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Wai Ping controls his hands.
Filch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wai Ping backwards.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filch has Wai Ping pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wai Ping manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Filch manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
That's time! Filch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Wai Ping thuds his right hand into Filch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wai Ping lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Filch throws a head kick but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Wai Ping moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Filch avoids the body shot from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Filch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wai Ping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch misses with a wild body shot.
Filch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Filch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wai Ping connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filch scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Filch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Wai Ping there.
Filch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Filch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wai Ping manages to avoid it.
Wai Ping swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wai Ping. That's going to slow Filch down.
Decent striking displayed by Wai Ping there.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Filch moves out of range easily.
Filch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wai Ping throws a looping overhand right but Filch ducks down to avoid it.
Filch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Filch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Wai Ping takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Filch working the ground and pound but Wai Ping is defending the strikes.
Filch misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Filch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Filch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Filch throws an elbow but Wai Ping slips to the side and avoids it well.
Filch with the ground and pound but Wai Ping regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Filch there.
Wai Ping blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filch.
Wai Ping blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filch. #T3#
Wai Ping is looking for a sweep. Filch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch 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.
Filch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Filch connects with a nice short shot to Wai Ping's temple.
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wai Ping's head.
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wai Ping's head.
Filch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filch trying to mount his opponent but Wai Ping defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wai Ping defending well though.
Filch winds up and cracks Wai Ping with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Filch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filch lands strikes from half guard.
Wai Ping on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wai Ping is holding on to half guard well.
Wai Ping is looking to control Filch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wai Ping avoid being mounted?
Wai Ping is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Filch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wai Ping defending well though.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch looks to land a strike but Wai Ping avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lu Wai Ping just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Wai Ping tries to score with a low kick but Filch moves his leg out of the way.
Filch tries to counter with a takedown but Wai Ping is quick to defend against it.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filch.
A combination from Filch does no damage.
Wai Ping misses with a straight left.
Wai Ping pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Filch is looking to counter with head kicks.
Filch wants to clinch.
Wai Ping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch throws a nice looking combination but Wai Ping bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wai Ping connects with a right hand. Filch shakes it off.
Filch slips a straight right by Wai Ping.
Filch walks into a straight right hand from Wai Ping.#T1#
Filch lands a leg kick that knocks Wai Ping off balance momentarily.
Filch takes a swing at Wai Ping's ribcage but misses.
Wai Ping flicks out a counter leg kick but Filch steps away.
Filch throws a head kick that misses
and Wai Ping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wai Ping works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wai Ping connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Filch throws a body punch but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Filch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wai Ping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filch moves away.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
Wai Ping lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filch at a distance.
Filch just misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping slips a jab from Filch.#T2#
Filch misses with a body kick.
Filch misses with a wild body shot.
Filch cracks a nice hook into Wai Ping's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wai Ping moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wai Ping scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Wai Ping.
Filch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wai Ping throws out a loose jab but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping 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.
Filch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wai Ping moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Wai Ping lands with a kick to the temple. Filch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Wai Ping tries to keep at a distance but Filch has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wai Ping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filch shoots in for a double leg but Wai Ping sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheers as Wai Ping lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filch doesn't seem phased though.
Filch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filch dives in and grabs Wai Ping's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wai Ping pushes down on Filch's head and hops out.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wai Ping misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Wai Ping looks to move away, Filch throws a big counter combo but Wai Ping just gets out of the way.
A big right from Filch misses.
Wai Ping leaves Filch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wai Ping raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zilch Filch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Filch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filch slips a jab from Wai Ping.
Filch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wai Ping finds it's way round the side to connect with Filch's head.
Wai Ping lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filch at a distance.
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!
The fighters circling - Wai Ping throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filch in his tracks.
Filch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wai Ping connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Filch misses with an uppercut.
Filch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lu Wai Ping dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Wai Ping blocks a head kick by Filch.
Filch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping tries a low kick but Filch avoids it.
Wai Ping looks for the body kick but Filch saw that one coming.
Wai Ping just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFilch.
Wai Ping looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wai Ping.
A telegraphed right hand from Wai Ping misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Filch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wai Ping.
Filch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Filch stalks Wai Ping and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wai Ping's face. Wai Ping staggers backwards, shaken.
Filch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wai Ping connects with a body shot that sends Filch's belly button to the back.
Filch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Filch misses with an uppercut. Wai Ping saw that one coming.
Wai Ping scores with the left hand. Filch knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Filch.
Filch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wai Ping defending well as Filch loads up on a big left hand.
Filch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filch looks to land a left hand but Wai Ping moved out of range nicely.
Wai Ping throws a big counter head kick but Filch avoids it with no problem.
Filch works the jab nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wai Ping.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch tries to clinch up but Wai Ping circles away and keeps his distance.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wai Ping lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good leg kick by Wai Ping.
Filch throws a leg kick but Wai Ping sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Wai Ping was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wai Ping connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Filch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Filch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wai Ping with a nice calf kick.
Filch closes the distance and clinches up with Wai Ping, looking for a takedown. Filch pushes Wai Ping against the cage but Wai Ping circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wai Ping cracks Filch with a good jab.
Wai Ping lands a nice hook to Filch's body. Filch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Wai Ping lands with a right hand.
A jab from Filch misses.
Wai Ping scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filch misses with a low kick as Wai Ping jumps back.
Wai Ping works the jab nicely.
Wai Ping smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wai Ping scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wai Ping tries to work over Filch's front leg with a kick but Filch checks it.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Filch clinches.
Filch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filch presses Wai Ping against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Filch scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filch managing to block the knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Filch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wai Ping backwards.
Wai Ping wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Filch drags the fight down to the ground.
Filch keeping moving, preventing Wai Ping from controlling successfully.
Filch wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Filch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wai Ping is aware though and is defending well.
Filch with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Wai Ping can't handle though.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Filch throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wai Ping uses it to pass to side control.
Filch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Wai Ping comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wai Ping 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Lu Wai Ping is the new featherweight champion!
As Lu Wai Ping got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I know my career is up and down, but I train really hard for this opportunity. This Title Win For You Fans'.

Event: PANDA 25
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from daBell.
Filch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and daBell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
daBell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filch.#CL#
Filch forces daBell back against the cage and clinches.
daBell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
daBell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by daBell.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch.
Filch tries to work over daBell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
daBell lands a right hand.
daBell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
daBell avoids the elbow strike from Filch, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filch.
daBell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Filch - that landed with a thud.
daBell lands a hook that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
daBell working aggressively here.
daBell blocks a body shot from Filch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for daBell. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by daBell.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but daBell avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
daBell misses with the head strike.
Filch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
daBell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filch tries a body shot but daBell blocks it.
A short uppercut from daBell.
daBell pushes Filch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with daBell's elbow. #TD#
Filch manages to pull guard.
Filch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but daBell has passed into side control.
Filch is trying to work for a sweep but daBell has mounted him!
daBell trying to control but Filch is having none of it.
Filch swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Filch really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Filch slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch is looking to improve his position.
Filch missing with punches from the bottom.
Filch has a hand on daBell's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. daBell takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Filch is trying to escape the mount.
daBell controlling from mount.
Filch is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
daBell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Filch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filch regains half guard.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
daBell moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Filch. #T4##SU2#
daBell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Filch tests daBell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Filch clobbers daBell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
daBell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
daBell looks to land a right hand but Filch moved out of range.
Filch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
daBell scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
daBell tries to move into range but Filch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ringz daBell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Filch misses.
daBell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Filch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
daBell scores with a decent looking hook.
Filch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Filch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around daBell's waist but daBell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filch off to one side.
daBell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Filch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but daBell was well out of range. Poor timing from Filch.
daBell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filch lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Filch.
daBell misses with a shot to the body
and Filch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#daBell is rocked!
daBell lands a really nice looking cross but Filch seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
daBell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
daBell throws out a counter right but Filch avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Filch throws an off balance right hand
and daBell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filch thows a left - swing and a miss!
daBell misses with a left hand
and Filch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Filch scores with a jab.
Filch ducks right into an uppercut from daBell.
daBell throws a right hand that misses
letting Filch counter with a right hand.
daBell is still on wobbly legs! Can Filch finish him?
Filch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
daBell seems to have recovered his senses.
daBell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filch catches daBell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Filch ducks under a wild hook from daBell.
Filch misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch slips a straight right by daBell.
Filch is looking to counter punch.
daBell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Filch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but daBell was well out of range. Poor timing from Filch.
daBell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Filch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but daBell manages to avoid it.
daBell throws a poor cross that misses
letting Filch counter with a right hand.
Filch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Filch misses with an uppercut. daBell saw that one coming.
Filch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zilch Filch is winning the standup battle so far.
Filch throws a body punch but daBell moves out of range.
Filch slips under a jab from daBell.
Filch throws an off balance right hand
and daBell counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Filch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
daBell looks to land a left hand but Filch moved out of range nicely.
daBell looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Filch slips under a jab from daBell.
Filch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
daBell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch misses with a lunging right hand
and daBell counters with a nice uppercut.
Filch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
daBell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
daBell cracks Filch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
daBell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Filch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Filch swings widly with a right hand
and Filch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of daBell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch misses with an uppercut.
Filch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract daBell.
Filch throws a jab but it's blocked by daBell.
daBell digs a good body shot into Filch's ribs.
daBell lands with a shot to the body.
Filch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filch defending well as daBell loads up on a big left hand.
daBell has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
daBell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Filch on the side of the head.
daBell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ringz daBell 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.#R3#
daBell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filch circles away quickly and effectively.
Filch lands with a right hand.
Filch misses with a straight left.
daBell is looking for the big counter here.
Jab, jab by Filch - just one landing.
daBell checks a leg kick nicely.
daBell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
daBell scores with a body shot.
daBell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filch counters with a one-two to the body.
Filch slips under a jab.
Filch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch throws a head kick but daBell moves out of range. #T1#
Filch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
daBell misses with a straight left.
Filch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and daBell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
daBell jabs Filch right on the nose. Filch blinks but takes it well.
daBell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
daBell clobbers Filch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filch throws a low kick but daBell moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from daBell misses.
Filch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
daBell connects with a nice looking jab.
Filch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from daBell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Filch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and daBell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from daBell.
daBell throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
daBell misses with a body punch
and Filch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
daBell cracks a nice hook into Filch's ribs.
daBell cracks Filch with an open hand slap.
Filch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Filch connects with a single shot there.
Filch throws an off balance right hand
and daBell counters with a straight right hand.
daBell moves out of range of the leg kick from Filch.
Filch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Filch misses with a takedown
letting daBell counter with a right hand. #CL#
Filch moves into range and clinches up with daBell.
daBell throws a head punch that misses.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from daBell.
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with daBell's elbow.
daBell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Filch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down daBell.
Filch is trying to pull guard but daBell has him pressed against the cage.
daBell blocks a body shot from Filch.
Filch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
daBell misses with a punch on the inside.
daBell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filch misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
daBell breaks the clinch. #T4#
daBell moves out of range of the strikes.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
daBell lunges at Filch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filch's hand.
Filch throws a sloppy head kick
and daBell counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Filch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
daBell throws a series of punches but Filch moves out of range.
Filch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filch scores with a nice head shot.
daBell slips under a jab.
Nice cross by Filch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ringz daBell really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
daBell cracks Filch with a good jab.
daBell staying out of range there.
daBell throws out a counter right but Filch avoids it with no problem.
Filch throws a looping overhand right but daBell ducks down to avoid it.
daBell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Filch with a body shot.
Filch misses with a few strikes there.
Filch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Filch shoots for a double leg takedown but daBell sprawls well. He's pushed Filch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Filch avoids the body shot from daBell.
Filch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Filch throws a head kick that misses
and daBell counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Filch misses.
daBell lunges at Filch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filch's hand. #T1#
daBell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Filch. That one must have hurt.
Filch is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from daBell finds it's target.
daBell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches daBell on the side of the head.
Filch thows a left - swing and a miss!
daBell lands a nice hook to Filch's body. Filch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
daBell moves out of range as Filch strikes.
Filch throws a nice outside leg kick.
daBell lands a nice shot to the body.
daBell lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
daBell thuds a left hand into Filch's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
daBell lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filch ducks under a wild hook from daBell.
A little feinted left hand from Filch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
daBell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Filch throws a solid leg kick but daBell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Filch.
Filch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but daBell circles away quickly and effectively.
daBell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
daBell throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
daBell swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Filch misses with an uppercut. #T3#
A jab from Filch misses.
A little jabbing left from daBell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
daBell blocks a jab.
Filch throws a body punch but daBell moves out of range.
Filch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filch throws a leg kick
and daBell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from daBell.
Filch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Filch connects with a high kick.
daBell throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filch. daBell does a little dance to reset his feet.
daBell works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
daBell cracks a nice hook into Filch's ribs.
Filch takes one to the chin there.
Filch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from daBell.
daBell misses with a hook.
daBell misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ringz daBell dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
daBell scores with a decent looking hook.
daBell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filch.
daBell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for daBell.
daBell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Filch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from daBell. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
daBell has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Filch.
daBell throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
Filch slips a jab from daBell.
A looping hook to the body misses from daBell. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Filch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from daBell.
daBell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Filch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Filch.
daBell looks to land a combination but Filch avoids it well.
daBell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but daBell moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Filch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Filch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
daBell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and daBell wants it to stay on the feet.
daBell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Filch with a body shot.
daBell swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Filch counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Filch looking to finish!
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filch postures up in daBell's guard and throws a big left but daBell blocks it.
Filch postures up.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch gets to his feet and stands over daBell, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! daBell felt that one! Filch unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save daBell from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Zilch Filch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PANDA 17
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Filch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cardona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Cardona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardona lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cardona cracks Filch with an open hand slap.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch misses with a double jab.
Cardona swinging wildly here.
Filch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardona thinks about the counter body kick.
Cardona avoids the head kick by Filch.
Cardona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filch.
Filch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch looks to land a right hand but Cardona moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cardona.
Filch misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona throws a counter combo.#T1##CL#
Filch clinches.
Filch misses with the head strike.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filch's elbow.
Filch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filch lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filch working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Cardona - that landed with a thud.
Cardona lands a nice shot to the body.
Filch goes for a takedown attempt but Cardona pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cardona cracks Filch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filch throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a right and a left that Filch avoids nicely.
Cardona lands with a shot to the body.
Cardona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #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!#CL2#
Cardona drives through and clinches with Filch against the cage.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Cardona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cardona misses with a knee to the head.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Filch.
Filch misses with some punches.
Filch tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Cardona as the two fighters clinch.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Filch misses with an elbow strike.
Cardona has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Filch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cardona can turn it around.
A short right from Filch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Filch.
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Filch lands a left hand.
Filch blocks an elbow strike.
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filch takes a shot to the head.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardona controls his hands. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Filch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Cardona avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch missing with knees to the body.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Cardona lands a nice uppercut.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Filch blocking some punches.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch.
Cardona throws an elbow but it misses.
Cardona lands a hook that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Filch gets through Cardona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filch blocks the elbow strike.
Cardona misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Cardona.
Filch throws a head punch that misses.
Filch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cardona just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zilch Filch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Filch.
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Cardona.
Filch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cardona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardona tries a knee to the head but Filch blocks it.
Filch misses with some punches.
Filch pushes Cardona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Cardona with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filch blocking some punches.
Filch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cardona is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calixto Cardona 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#
Good standup being displayed there by Cardona as he connects with a hook.
Filch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardona thinks about the counter body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cardona - the referee stops the clock and Filch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cardona. Filch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Filch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cardona thows a leg kick but Filch checks it
and Filch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch misses the shot to the body.
Filch checks a leg kick nicely.
Filch tries to move into range but Cardona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Filch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona throws out a powerful jab.
Filch looks to land a left hand but Cardona moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Cardona.
Filch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Filch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Cardona moves out of range as Filch strikes.
Filch slips a jab and a cross from Cardona.
Filch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cardona avoids it.#CL#
Filch closes the distance and clinches.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Filch.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona misses with an elbow strike.
Filch misses with a punch on the inside.
Filch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cardona smiles and moves away.
Filch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Filch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cardona napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Filch misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Filch misses with the ground and pound.
Filch cracks Cardona with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cardona is pushing Filch's head away, looking to escape. Filch manages to hold on to the position though.
Cardona is trying to control Filch's posture but Filch avoids it.
Cardona managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Filch.
Filch in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cardona is working to avoid the ground and pound but Filch connects with a decent elbow.
Filch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cardona is avoiding damage well.
Filch working the strikes but Cardona uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Filch. #ROC#Cardona is rocked!
Filch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cardona is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch scores with a big shot! Cardona's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cardona! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch 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: PANDA 11
Date: Aug 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Filch misses.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Filch as he avoids it easily.
Filch scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Filch.
Filch digs a good body shot into Ithamar's ribs.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filch defends it nicely.
Filch throws a hook but Ithamar blocks it.
A low kick from Ithamar misses
and Filch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Filch clinches up with Ithamar and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ithamar.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ithamar blocking some punches.
Filch scores with a hook to the body.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Ithamar controls his hands.
Ithamar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filch has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Filch.
Filch working aggressively here.
Ithamar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zilch Filch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Filch tries to work over Ithamar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ithamar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch lands a hook that snaps the head of Ithamar backwards.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by Ithamar.
Ithamar blocking some punches. #T2#
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Ithamar avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Filch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ithamar backwards.
Filch lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Ithamar blocking some punches.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
Filch prevents the takedown attempt.
Filch lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ithamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filch misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Filch. #T3##TD#
Filch pulls guard.
Filch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Filch postures up and lands a big shot to Ithamar's brow. #SUB2#
Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filch is aware though and is defending well.
Filch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch lands a couple of elbows.
Filch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Filch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Filch avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filch defends well.#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filch defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a triangle but Filch pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Filch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Filch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Filch working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Ithamar is rocked!#SUB2#
Filch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ithamar is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch is working Ithamar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filch defends well.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ithamar's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Filch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ithamar.
Ithamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ithamar seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Ithamar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ithamar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Filch shows good takedown defense.
Filch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ezekiel Ithamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ithamar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithamar misses with a takedown attempt - Filch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Filch closes the distance and clinches.
Filch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ithamar blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Filch successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch wants to sweep but no luck.
Ithamar is working Filch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Filch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ithamar.
Filch will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ithamar pushes down on Filch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Filch gets back to full guard. #T1#
Filch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ithamar.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ithamar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filch lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Filch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ithamar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filch has managed to get both his arms back between Ithamar's legs - danger averted.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filch with a nice head shot there.
Filch pushes down on Ithamar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Filch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filch working the head and body with strikes.
Ithamar tries to get to full guard but Filch has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Filch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Filch working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Filch lands a nice short elbow.
Filch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ithamar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Ithamar is rocked!
Filch working Ithamar over with strikes.
Ithamar is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Filch connects with a nice short shot to Ithamar's temple. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filch pulls his head out easily.
Ithamar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ithamar is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Filch connects with a nice short shot to Ithamar's temple.
Ithamar is breathing heavily.
Filch scores with a big shot! Ithamar's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ithamar! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch retains his featherweight title!
Zilch Filch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 6
Date: Jul 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Filch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Filch throws a hook but Norris blocks it.#CL#
Filch pushes Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris tries to break the clinch but Filch is controlling the position.
Norris controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Filch blocks the low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.
Filch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norris's head.
Filch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Filch checks the leg kick.#T1##TD#
Norris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Filch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch is looking to work some ground and pound but Norris has wrist control.
Norris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norris is looking to stand up but Filch isn't so interested in that idea.
Filch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Norris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch. #ES2#
Norris pushes Filch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Filch misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Filch keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Filch throws a left that rocks Norris and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Filch dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Norris regain composure! #ROC#Norris is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch lands a strong strike to the head of Norris. That's dazed him! Filch looking to finish here. Norris is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Filch lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PANDA 1: New Beginning
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominiguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filch is fending him off so far but Dominiguez persists. Nope, Filch circles away and we're back to standing.
Filch is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Filch moves into the clinch.
Filch misses with a body punch. #TD#
Filch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dominiguez regains guard immediately.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dominiguez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Filch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dominiguez wants to sweep but no luck.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Dominiguez is looking for a triangle but Filch pushes his legs off easily.
Filch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominiguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Filch stands up over Dominiguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES2#
Dominiguez pushes Filch off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dominiguez is looking to clinch but Filch is avoiding it.
Dominiguez shoots for a takedown but Filch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Dominiguez gets a double leg takedown into Filch's guard.
Dominiguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominiguez won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Dominiguez is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filch wants to sweep but no luck.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dominiguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominiguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dominiguez wants to control from the top but Filch keeps moving.
Dominiguez won't allow Filch to sweep him here. #T2#
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch lands an upkick as Dominiguez stands over him.
Dominiguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom.
Filch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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!
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch can't keep his opponent in guard - Dominiguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Filch gets full guard.
Dominiguez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dominiguez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Filch's head.
Filch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dominiguez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Dominiguez has momentary wrist control but Filch slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch connects with a couple of short punches.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch works over Dominiguez with some ground and pound from guard.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filch is in close to Dominiguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dominiguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.
Dominiguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominiguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch working some strikes from top position.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dominiguez's head.
Dominiguez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch pushes down on Dominiguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Filch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dominiguez missing with punches from the bottom.
Filch winds up and cracks Dominiguez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Filch is nestled in close to Dominiguez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Filch blocks a head kick by Dominiguez.
Dominiguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filch sprawls well. Filch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dominiguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Dominiguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Filch throws a body punch but Dominiguez moves out of range.
Dominiguez dives in and grabs Filch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Filch pushes down on Dominiguez's head and hops out.
Zilch Filch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruz Dominiguez.#CL#
Filch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filch scores with a shot to the side of Dominiguez's head.
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Filch gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Dominiguez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Filch off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch looks for the body kick but Dominiguez saw that one coming. #TD2#
Dominiguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Filch landing small, sideways elbows. #T1#
Dominiguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dominiguez trying to control from half guard but Filch is working away.
Dominiguez prevents Filch from improving his position.
Filch punching from the bottom.
Dominiguez works his way into full mount!
Dominiguez misses with a head shot.
Filch swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Filch avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dominiguez.
Dominiguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Filch looks a forlorn figure.
Dominiguez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Filch? #T2#
Filch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Filch is working hard here to advance position.
Dominiguez looking to ground and pound but Filch is blocking nicely.
Filch flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dominiguez with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominiguez misses with a head shot.
Filch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominiguez is keen to just control but Filch is a slippery customer.
Filch is pressing down on Dominiguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Filch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dominiguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dominiguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Filch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Dominiguez any problems.
Dominiguez won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Dominiguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Dominiguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominiguez is one step ahead there.
Filch striking from the bottom.
Filch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filch punching from the bottom - just letting Dominiguez know he's still in a fight.
Dominiguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filch is keeping the position for now.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dominiguez's guard. #REVR#
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Dominiguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Dominiguez!#REVB#
Filch wants to sweep here but Dominiguez controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Dominiguez content to stall in guard here.
Dominiguez stopping the sweep attempt from Filch.
Dominiguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominiguez is one step ahead there.
Filch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominiguez is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Dominiguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Filch slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominiguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominiguez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominiguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filch can pounce on him.
Dominiguez looks for a takedown but Filch sprawls well.
Zilch Filch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruz Dominiguez.
Filch connects with a looping right hand.
Dominiguez moves out of range as Filch throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Filch.
Filch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominiguez can do to turn this around?
Filch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Filch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dominiguez kicks off Filch and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Filch throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Dominiguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Filch's half guard.#T1#
Dominiguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dominiguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dominiguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Filch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dominiguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch gets full guard.
Dominiguez stopping the sweep attempt from Filch.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard. #REVR#
Filch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Filch is in close to Dominiguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filch connects with a couple of short punches.
Filch lands a couple of elbows.
Filch stops Dominiguez from standing up. #SUB2#
Dominiguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zilch Filch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Dominiguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filch is controlling him.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominiguez's guard.
Filch working the head and body with strikes.
Filch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Dominiguez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dominiguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filch counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Filch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Filch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dominiguez wants to stand up but Filch is controlling him.
Filch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dominiguez's head.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch stands up over Dominiguez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Filch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
Filch lands a couple of elbows.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch passes Dominiguez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Filch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Dominiguez is rocked!#ES2#
Dominiguez kicks off Filch and gets to his feet.
Filch throws a right hand that Dominiguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Dominiguez also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Dominiguez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Filch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Filch sneaks back into half guard.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filch is looking for a sweep. Dominiguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominiguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dominiguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Filch is staying active underneath Dominiguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominiguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Dominiguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filch swivels and escapes.
Dominiguez shoots and misses
and Filch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filch tests Dominiguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dominiguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Filch circles away. #TD2#
Dominiguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Filch quickly recovers to half guard.
Filch wants to get back to full guard.
Filch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dominiguez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dominiguez's back!
Dominiguez is trying to stand back up.
Filch scores with punches from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dominiguez tries to escape but Filch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Filch connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dominiguez to escape the position.
Filch scores with punches from the back. #T1#
Filch has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Dominiguez.
Dominiguez is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Dominiguez grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Filch is landing with strikes. Dominiguez can't take much more of this.
The referee is taking a good look at Dominiguez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Filch!
Filch connects with a couple of big shots that have Dominiguez covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Dominiguez! Filch fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Zilch Filch, 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: ICS 17
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Festation tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Filch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Festation really felt that one!
Filch works Festation's body with a nice hook.
Filch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Festation scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Festation fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filch, pushing him back against the cage.
Filch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation blocks a body shot from Filch.
Festation is leaning against Filch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Festation's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Filch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Filch can't find room to land a body shot as Festation controls the action.
A short right from Filch on the inside.
Filch digs a right hand into Festation's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Festation's gas tank.
Festation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Still in the clinch, Filch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Festation manages to break the clinch.
Filch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Filch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filch blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Filch. Filch maintains the clinch.
Festation presses Filch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filch swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Festation.
A knee to the head by Festation.
Filch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Festation has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation digs a right hand underneath Filch's ribcage. Filch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Festation scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head.
Filch jumps guard but Festation turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Festation is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filch is defending well for now.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Festation or not.
Festation has Filch pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Festation. #T3#
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Festation avoids a wild elbow strike from Filch.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Festation. Festation obviously looking to wear him down.
Filch throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a body kick that stops Filch in his tracks momentarily.
Festation closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Festation takes the fight into the clinch.
Filch blocks an uppercut.
Festation is leaning against Filch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Filch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Festation is trying to keep an underhook but Filch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation is concentrating on defense, preventing Filch from advancing position. #T4#
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festation slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Filch distracts Festation with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Festation pulls Filch in to control the position.
Festation wants to sweep here but Filch controlling him for the moment.
Festation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Filch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation looks to land a combination but Filch avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Festation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Festation throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Filch on the side of the head.
Festation connects with a right hand. Filch shakes it off.
Festation throws a head kick but Filch moves out of range.
Festation scores with a nice strike.
Festation is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
Filch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Festation avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Festation takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Festation is looking to clinch.
Festation throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Festation moves into the clinch successfully.
Festation missing with knees to the body.
Filch lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Filch missing with knees to the body.
Filch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Festation cracks Filch with a nice body shot.
Filch managing to block the knees to the body from Festation.
Festation lands a right hand.
Filch is working Festation over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Festation - that landed with a thud.
Filch tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Festation.
A right hook to the body lands for Filch.
Festation tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation trying to land knees to the body.
Festation blocking some punches.
Filch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Festation.
Festation is working Filch over against the cage.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Festation tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filch avoids it.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by Festation.
Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Festation's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Mana Festation has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Festation avoids it.
Festation is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Filch is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Festation.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Festation controls his hands.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Festation.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filch.
Filch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Festation avoids it.
Filch misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Filch pulls guard.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
Filch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Festation has passed into side control.
Filch is looking to regain half guard here but Festation keeps moving and retains side control.
Festation takes a little break here. Filch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Filch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Filch prevents Festation from improving his position.
Festation controlling the position well.
Festation gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festation trying to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filch is one step ahead there.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Mana Festation 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Filch avoids the head kick by Festation.
Festation throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Filch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Festation.
Mana Festation is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Filch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Festation lands a head kick!
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Filch misses the jab.
Filch moves away from the strike by Festation.
Filch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Festation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Festation. #TD2#
Filch dives in and scores a takedown into Festation's guard.#ES#
Festation is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch throws a punch but it's blocked by Festation.
A right hand to the body from Festation.
Festation is working Filch over against the cage.
Filch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Festation.
Festation is leaning against Filch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Filch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Festation lands a jab to the head.
Mana Festation seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Filch pushes him off.
Festation lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Festation moves in looking to clinch but Filch pushes him off.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch misses with a two punch combination.
Festation scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Festation slips a jab and a cross from Filch.
An inside leg kick lands from Festation.
Festation lands with an uppercut that bounces Filch off the cage and back into range.
Filch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Festation takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Festation.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Filch lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation gets through Filch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filch blocks a body shot from Festation.
Filch prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation gets through Filch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Festation is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Festation misses with a knee strike.
Festation cracks Filch with a nice body shot.
Festation throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Filch blocks it with crossed arms.
Festation working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Festation lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Festation avoiding damage as Filch throws knees to the body.
Festation looking to throw knees to the head but Filch is blocking nicely.
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Festation's elbow.
Filch takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation lands a right hand. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Festation slips under a jab from Filch.
Festation misses with a head kick.
Filch swats away the attempt to clinch by Festation.
Filch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Festation lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Festation jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Festation fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Festation, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mana Festation!
Mana Festation thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICS 10
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov throws a jab when Filch was well out of range.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Filch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov scores with a body shot.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Filch ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch is looking to clinch.
Orlov misses the jab.
Filch is looking to counter with head kicks.
Filch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Filch's leg. Filch is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Filch.#T1#
Filch throws a shot to the body.
Orlov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orlov slips a jab from Filch.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Boris Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch lunges at Orlov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orlov's hand.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlov.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Filch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch tries for a takedown but Orlov circles away easily
and Filch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Filch. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov lands with an overhand left.
Orlov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orlov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Filch is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Filch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Filch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A thudding body kick lands there by Filch!
Filch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Orlov throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
Filch lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Filch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Orlov - just one landing. #T3#
Orlov misses the jab.
Filch cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov 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.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Filch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlov as he connects with a hook.
Filch lands with a hook. Orlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Orlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target. #T4#
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Filch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orlov misses with a hook. Filch ducked under it nicely.
Filch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filch was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Filch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filch.
Orlov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Orlov 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#
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Filch misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filch shoots in for a takedown but Orlov shows good takedown defense.
Orlov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boris Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch slips a jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Filch's head but Filch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Filch is looking to counter punch.
Filch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlov counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filch checks a leg kick.
Filch is looking to counter punch.
Filch digs a good body shot into Orlov's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Filch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filch.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Filch's defenses.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Filch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Filch's ribs.
Orlov throws a front kick aimed at Filch's knee but Filch avoids it well.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Filch ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Filch's front leg but catches the back leg as Filch tries to avoid it.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
Filch misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filch throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filch.
Orlov thumps Filch with a low kick.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Orlov really felt that one!
Nice straight punches there by Filch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filch.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Filchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Filch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filch looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Filch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.#T3#
Filch slips under a jab from Orlov.#CL#
Filch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Filch prevents Orlov from breaking the clinch.
Orlov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filch has him pressed against the cage.
Filch swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filch misses the shot to the body.
Filch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Filch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
Filch is looking to counter with a body kick.
Filch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Filch duly obliges.
Orlov scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Filch looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.#CL#
Filch forces Orlov back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov blocks an elbow strike.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Orlov 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#
Filch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov slips under a jab from Filch.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filch was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Orlov with a jab.
Filch checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Orlov.
Filch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Filch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Filch misses with a body shot.
Filch shoots in looking for a takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl out of it but Filch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlov misses with a right hand
and Filch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Filch seems to have got his legs back now.
Filch fails with a takedown attempt.
Filch throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filch moves out of range of the strikes.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orlov lands a body shot.
Filch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filch checks it well.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Filch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlov swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Orlov thumps Filch with a low kick.#T3#
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Filch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
Filch walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Filch lands with a straight right. Orlov didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Boris Orlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Filch misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Filch.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Filch counters with a quick kick to the body but Orlov blocks it.
Filch staying out of range there.#T4#
Filch needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
Filch tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov misses the body punch
and Filch counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filch.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Filch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filch walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Filch's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orlov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Orlov!
A less than humble Boris Orlov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ICS 7
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Lomachenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lomachenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Lomachenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Lomachenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lomachenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lomachenko tries to pass to full mount but Filch defends it.
Ground and pound from Lomachenko.
Filch is looking to improve his position.
Lomachenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filch striking from the bottom.
Lomachenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Filch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch is looking for a sweep. Lomachenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filch!
Filch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Lomachenko landing punches. #SUB#
Lomachenko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Filch can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lomachenko landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#
Filch is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Filch is still in real trouble! Can Lomachenko finish him?
Lomachenko raining down shots from the mount!
Lomachenko postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Filch out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lomachenko goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Evgeni Lomachenko!
Evgeni Lomachenko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: ICS 4
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1#
Aziz looks for a takedown but Filch sprawls well.
Nice cross by Filch.
Aziz moves away from the strike by Filch.
Filch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Aziz closes the distance and pushes Filch back into the cage.
Filch misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by Aziz.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aziz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filch's brow. #TD2#
Aziz jumps into guard, dragging Filch to the mat.
Aziz seems keen to control Filch's posture.
Filch with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Filch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aziz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aziz is trying to get back to full guard.
Aziz is looking to control Filch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aziz avoid being mounted?
Filch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aziz defending well though.
Filch misses with a head shot. Aziz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aziz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aziz keeping full guard, as Filch tries to pass. #T2#
Aziz has control of Filch's left arm, preventing Filch from doing any damage.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Aziz pulls Filch in close to prevent any damage.
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Aziz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Aziz!#REVB#
Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aziz stays in close to Filch's body and controls the position.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aziz won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Aziz 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. #T3#
Filch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aziz won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Aziz trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom.
Aziz won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Aziz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Aziz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Filch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Aziz wants to pass the guard but Filch is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
No luck for Aziz with that takedown attempt.
Aziz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zilch Filch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filch throws out the jab.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Filch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filch sprawls well. Filch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet.
Filch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch 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#
Aziz takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.#TD#
Filch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Aziz is rocked!
Filch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aziz is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch postures up and lands a big shot to Aziz's brow.
Filch loads up on a big left hand. Aziz felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Filch looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Aziz can't hide his disappointment, as Filch celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ICS 1
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Ho Joy finds it's way through Filch's defenses.
Ho Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filch dives in and grabs Ho Joy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ho Joy pushes down on Filch's head and hops out.
A big left from Ho Joy misses.
Filch defending well as Ho Joy loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Joy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Ho Joy misses.
Filch tries to counter by clinching up but Ho Joy breaks away and moves out of range.
Filch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ho Joy tries to avoid it but Filch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ho Joy to the ground. Ho Joy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Filch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho Joy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho Joy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filch just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy's coach down at Secret Lab was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ho Joy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch throws a head kick that misses
and Ho Joy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Joy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filch was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Joy.
Filch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Good exchange - Ho Joy coming out on top.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filch checks a leg kick.
Filch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho Joy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
Ho Joy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ho Joy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filch takes one on the button.#KD2#
Ho Joy lands a left and a right that send Filch crashing to the mat, dazed. Ho Joy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Filch is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Joy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Filch to the canvas! Filch doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ho Joy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do Ho Joy!
Do Ho Joy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pride FC 64
Date: Dec 04, 2019

#R1#
Kingston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Filch. Filch obviously looking to wear him down.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kingston misses with a low kick as Filch jumps back.
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick.
Carl Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.
A jab from Filch misses.
Filch misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely.
Filch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filch moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Filch sees coming a mile off.
Filch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kingston counters with a leg kick.
Filch throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
Kingston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Filch looks to land a body kick but Kingston moved away.
Kingston feints and then cracks Filch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filch down.
Kingston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filch slips a straight right by Kingston.
Filch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good shot there by Kingston.
Filch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingston to score with a decent uppercut.
Filch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kingston lands with a nice body kick.
Kingston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Filch's head.
Kingston slips under a jab from Filch.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Filch on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston takes a swing at Filch's ribcage but misses.
Filch looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Filch moves out of range of the body kick.
Filch jabs Kingston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kingston connects with an inside leg kick.
Filch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kingston, right into the meat.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Filch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jab from Kingston.
Filch throws a hook but Kingston avoids it easily.
Kingston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Filch.
Filch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Kingston lands a glancing blow to the side of Filch's head.
Filch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Filch takes one to the side of the head.
Filch works the jab nicely.
Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick from Kingston.
Filch just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Filch steps away.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filch's sensitive parts.
Kingston lands with a good body shot.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filch.
Kingston keeps Filch at a distance using the push kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kingston.
A left lands for Kingston.
Kingston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses Filch's front leg but catches the back leg as Filch tries to avoid it.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filch throws a solid leg kick but Kingston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Filch.
Kingston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kingston lands with a nice body kick.
Filch is looking to score with low kicks.
Filch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Filch swings widly with a right hand
and Kingston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kingston blocks the body kick.
Filch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kingston.
Filch scores with a body shot.
Kingston thumps Filch with a low kick.
Filch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kingston misses.
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
and Filch counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kingston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Kingston!
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingston thuds a left hand into Filch's body.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Kingston lands a nice hook to Filch's body. Filch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Filch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Filch connects with a crisp jab.
Filch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kingston throws a push kick but Filch slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Carl Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Kingston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filch doesn't seem phased though.
Filch throws an off balance right hand
and Filch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Kingston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filch doesn't seem phased though.
Filch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
Kingston works the jab nicely.
Kingston clobbers Filch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Filch moves out of range of the body kick from Kingston.
Filch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Filch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Filch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Filch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Kingston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Filch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filch misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Kingston.
Kingston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Filch takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kingston misses with a lunging right hand
and Filch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kingston thinking.
Filch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston connects with a crisp jab.
Filch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Filch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch combination from Filch misses.
Jab from Kingston.
Kingston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Filch counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Filch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kingston slips under a jab from Filch.
Filch misses with a straight left.
Kingston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Filch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Filch tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston slips a straight right by Filch.
The crowd cheers as Kingston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Filch doesn't seem phased though.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filch throws out the jab.
Kingston tests Filch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!
Filch misses the body punch
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingston scores with a decent looking hook.
Filch on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Filch. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filch blocks a 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!
Filch walks into a left hand.
Filch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Kingston takes a swing at Filch's ribcage but misses.
Filch throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kingston - that will leave a mark!
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
Kingston gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Filch counters with a nice body shot.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Filch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Filch throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kingston - the referee stops the clock and Filch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kingston. Filch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Filch misses with a hook.
Kingston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingston tries to bum rush Filch with a series of wild strikes but Filch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Kingston.
Kingston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filch.
Kingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filch to score with a decent uppercut.
Filch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kingston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingston cracks Filch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kingston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filch misses with a body kick.
Kingston motions for Filch to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston takes a swing at Filch's ribcage but misses.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Filch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filch looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston throws an overhand right that lands on Filch's shoulder, as Filch tries to avoid the shot.
Kingston scores with a nice body kick.
Kingston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Filch finds it's way round the side to connect with Kingston's head.
Filch throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kingston walks into a left hand.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kingston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filch's sensitive parts.
Kingston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingston scores with a jab.
Kingston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Filch misses its intended target.
Filch backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Filch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingston.
Kingston tries to work over Filch's front leg with a kick but Filch checks it.
Filch throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filch at a distance. #T3#
Filch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Filch.
Filch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kingston throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Filch moves out of range of the leg kick from Kingston.
Kingston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kingston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kingston connects with the punch.
Kingston walks into a jab.
Kingston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston connects with a jab.
Filch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filch 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.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Filch throws a counter high kick but Kingston was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kingston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Carl Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kingston throws a front kick that sends Filch stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Filch drops his hands momentarily and Kingston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kingston scores with a jab.
Kingston tries to land a front kick but Filch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Filch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filch misses with a hook to the body
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Filch misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Kingston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingston throws a front kick that sends Filch stumbling back into the cage.
Kingston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kingston fakes the leg kick and cracks Filch in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kingston 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kingston!
After winning the bout, Carl Kingston 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 56
Date: Nov 06, 2019

#R1#
Filch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch lands a nice shot to the body.
Megalos swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Filch to counter with a crisp jab.
Megalos tries to clinch up but Filch circles away and keeps his distance.
Filch takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Megalos.
Megalos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Megalos avoids the body shot from Filch.
Megalos is looking to counter punch.
Megalos feints and then cracks Filch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filch down.
Filch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Megalos. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Filch closes the distance and pushes Megalos back into the cage.
Megalos gets through Filch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Filch avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filch's elbow.
Good body shot from Megalos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch tries for a takedown but Megalos manages to get underhooks.
Filch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Megalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
Filch tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filch.
Megalos lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Megalos.
Megalos takes a shot to the head.
Megalos scores with a hook to the body.
Megalos lands a hook that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Megalos lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
Filch throws a head punch that misses.
Megalos blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Filch controls the action.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Filch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Megalos or not.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Filch avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Megalos on the inside.
Filch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Megalos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Megalos manages to break the clinch.
Filch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Megalos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Filch counters with an inside leg kick.
Filch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Megalos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Megalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Filch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Megalos.
Megalos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Megalos slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Megalos.
Megalos throws a hook but Filch blocks it.#T3#
Megalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filch.
Filch defending well as Megalos loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filch! But no joy.
Megalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Filch tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Filch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Megalos lands the left hand.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
A countering left hand to the body from Filch misses.
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Megalos.
Megalos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vasilios Megalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filch is defended easily by Megalos.
Vasilios Megalos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zilch Filch.
A big right from Megalos misses.
Megalos tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Filch.
Filch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Megalos walks into a stiff left hand from Filch.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Megalos. That's going to slow Filch down.
Megalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Megalos throws out a loose jab but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Megalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
Filch tries to land a front kick but Megalos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Megalos moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Megalos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Megalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Megalos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Filch counters with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Filch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Megalos's half guard.
Filch 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filch misses with a head shot. Megalos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Megalos slips the punch.
Megalos lands with a nice body kick.
Megalos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filch if he has to take too many more of those.
Filch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Megalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Filch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Megalos has Filch up against the cage in a clinch.
Megalos digs a right hand into Filch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filch's gas tank.
Filch tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos lands a left hand.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Filch avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filch looking to throw knees to the head but Megalos is blocking nicely.
Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##BC#
Megalos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasilios Megalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Megalos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Megalos as he connects with a hook.
Megalos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Megalos lands a jab to the nose.
Decent striking displayed by Megalos there.
Megalos lunges at Filch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filch's hand.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Filch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Megalos.
Megalos lands with an uppercut that bounces Filch off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos cracks Filch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Filch walks into a left hand. #T2#
Megalos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Megalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Megalos lands with a good body shot.
Filch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Filch.
Megalos throws a sloppy body shot
and Filch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filch jabs Megalos right on the nose. Megalos blinks but takes it well.
Megalos lands a jab.
Megalos scores with a punch to the head.
Filch misses with a low kick.
Megalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Filch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3##CL#
Megalos clinches with his opponent.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filch blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasilios Megalos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filch swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Filch controls his hands.
Filch swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filch tries a knee to the head but Megalos blocks it.
Filch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Megalos.
Filch blocks a body shot from Megalos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Filch.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Filch controls his hands.
Megalos lands a nice uppercut.
Megalos tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
Megalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Filch misses with a punch to the body.
Filch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megalos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Megalos tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Megalos breaks the clinch.
Filch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Megalos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Megalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
Megalos tries to clinch but Filch moves out of range.
Filch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos lands with an uppercut that bounces Filch off the cage and back into range.
Megalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filch misses with a lunging right hand
and Megalos counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Filch misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Megalos.
Megalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Megalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Megalos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Filch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Megalos both land. Nice combination.
Filch tries to clinch but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos lands a jab to Filch's midsection.
Filch wants to clinch but Megalos slips to the side
and Filch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Megalos throws out a powerful jab.
Filch misses with a straight right.
Megalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filch has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.#CL#
Megalos moves into the clinch.#T1#
Megalos misses with some punches.
Filch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Megalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filch lands a left hand.
Filch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Filch blocks an uppercut.
Filch tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Filch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Megalos stops a takedown attempt from Filch.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Filch has hold of one of Megalos's legs. Megalos is fighting the takedown attempt but Filch gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Megalos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Filch is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos blocks a body shot from Filch.
Filch scores with a shot to the side of Megalos's head.
Filch lands a nice uppercut.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filch can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Filch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Megalos tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos. #BC#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Megalos.
Megalos scores with a jab. Filch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Megalos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Megalos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Megalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Megalos throws an off balance right hand
and Filch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Megalos is rocked!
Megalos throws a sloppy body shot
and Filch scores with a counter punch that sends Megalos to the canvas! Filch smells blood - he's punishing Megalos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Megalos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
An out of breath Zilch Filch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pride FC 54
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
Filch drives through and clinches with Malingo against the cage.
Filch scores with a hook to the body.
Filch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Filch is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Malingo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Malingo fails to land.
Filch blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Filch.
Malingo looks winded!
Filch misses with an elbow over the top.
Malingo tries to work over Filch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malingo backwards.
Filch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malingo or not.
A short uppercut from Filch.
Malingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
Filch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filch is leaning against Malingo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Filch.
Filch lands a nice uppercut.
Filch avoiding damage as Malingo throws knees to the body.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Malingo controls his hands.
Filch lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Filch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malingos head.
Malingo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Filch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Malingo throws an elbow but it misses.
Filch lands a nice shot to the body.
Filch tries a body shot but Malingo blocks it.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Filch - that landed with a thud.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Malingo avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch misses with a punch to the body.
Malingo tries to land knees in the clinch but Filch avoids the damage to the body.
Filch cracks Malingo with a nice body shot.
Filch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Filch works on Malingo's body with a couple of short punches.
Filch lands a nice uppercut.
Filch presses Malingo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Filch decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filch wants to sweep here but Malingo controlling him for the moment.
Filch striking off his back, scoring a few points. #T2#
Malingo trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malingo throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malingo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Malingo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malingo throwing strikes from guard but Filch blocks nicely.
Filch throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malingo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Filch distracts Malingo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filch with a nice head shot there.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Malingo is rocked!
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Malingo's head.
Malingo is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch gets to his feet and stands over Malingo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Malingo felt that one! Filch unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Malingo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 50: Maximus vs Anstey
Date: Aug 27, 2019

#R1##TD#
Filch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGrady quickly recovers to half guard.
McGrady wants to improve his position but Filch is controlling well.
McGrady is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Filch connects with a nice short shot to McGrady's temple.
Filch drops an elbow to the side of McGrady's head.
Filch thows a huge punch but McGrady dodges it nicely.
Filch winds up and cracks McGrady with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
McGrady is rocked!#SUB2#
McGrady looking for submissions off his back.
McGrady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGrady is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
McGrady wants to get back to his feet.
McGrady wants to improve his position but Filch is controlling well.
Filch working over McGrady with some ground and pound. McGrady looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Filch scores with a big shot! McGrady's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save McGrady! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Zilch Filch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 43: Wright vs Reilly
Date: Jul 30, 2019

#R1#
Huhrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huhrera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huhrera ! But no joy.
Filch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Huhrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filch was covering up waiting for the punch and Huhrera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Huhrera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Huhrera working the body and head with strikes.
Filch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Gym inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera works to advance to full mount. Filch defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Filch is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Huhrera working for a guillotine from mount but Filch is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Filch is working hard here to advance position.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Filch?
Filch can't escape the position.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Filch is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Filch is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Filch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Filch is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Huhrera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Filch is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Huhrera lands a nice shot to the head.
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Filch is looking to improve his position but Huhrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Filch is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Filch is looking to improve his position but Huhrera isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huhrera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that round.
That's time! Filch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Filch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huhrera shoots in and drives through. Filch sprawls well.#CL2#
Filch gets tackled into the ropes by Huhrera . Huhrera maintains the clinch.
Filch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huhrera is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Huhrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huhrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huhrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Huhrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Filch lands a hook that snaps the head of Huhrera backwards.
Huhrera working aggressively here.
Filch blocks a body shot from Huhrera .
Huhrera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Huhrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filch tries to pull guard but Huhrera won't allow it.
Huhrera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Huhrera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Huhrera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filch pushes Huhrera back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huhrera cracks Filch with a nice body shot.
Filch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Filch.
Huhrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zilch Filch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Filch lands a hook that snaps the head of Huhrera backwards.
Filch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Filch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Filch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huhrera blocks a body shot from Filch.
Huhrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filch backwards. #TD#
Filch manages to pull guard. #T2#
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Julio Valeron Huhrera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huhrera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Filch keeps moving.
Huhrera postures up and lands a big shot to Filch's brow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Filch wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Filch wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Huhrera has taken Filch's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Filch has been forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
Julio Valeron Huhrera spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: NSC 35: Filch vs Cha
Date: Jun 25, 2019

#R1#
Cha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cha misses with a leg kick
and Filch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cha lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Filch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Cha.
Filch blocks a jab.
Filch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Filch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cha! But no joy.
Cha misses with a straight right.
Cha throws a jab when Filch was well out of range.
Filch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cha manages to circle out of the way.
Cha misses with a body kick.
Filch scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filch misses with a straight left.
Cha misses with a lunging right hand
and Filch counters with a nice leg kick.
Filch swings widly with a right hand
and Cha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filch misses the shot to the body.
Cha throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Cha misses with a hook
and Cha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Filch scores with a takedown into Cha's guard.
Cha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filch with a nice head shot there.
Cha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch distracts Cha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Cha.
Filch connects with a couple of short punches.
Filch preventing the sweep.
Filch distracts Cha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filch distracts Cha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filch won't allow Cha to sweep him here.
Cha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Filch 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.#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!
Cha seems keen to control Filch's posture.
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cha wants to sweep but no luck.
Cha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cha's head.
Cha is adopting a defensive guard.
Cha 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.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Cha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Cha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Cha.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Filch slips a straight right by Cha.
Filch feinted with a counter takedown.
Filch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Filch.
Cha lands a slapping body shot.
Tae Shik Cha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cha throws a body shot but no joy.
Filch tries to bum rush Cha with a series of wild strikes but Cha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filch throws the kick towards the body but Cha avoids it.
Cha tries a quick counter leg kick but Filch is wise to it.
Cha ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
Cha throws an off balance right hand
and Filch counters with an outside leg kick.
Cha blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch misses with a body kick.
Cha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Filch blocks a jab.
Cha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filch counters with a straight right hand.
Filch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cha.
Zilch Filch is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Cha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Filch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Cha. Beautiful body shot.
Filch throws a sloppy head kick and Cha moves out of range easily.
Cha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Cha throws a lazy uppercut
and Filch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Filch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cha wants to control but Filch is keeping busy.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Filch.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Filch connects with a nice short shot to Cha's temple.
Cha wants to improve his position but Filch is controlling well.
Filch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Cha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cha 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.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cha has momentary wrist control but Filch slips an elbow through the middle.
Cha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Cha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cha trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cha preventing the sweep.
Filch throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Filch 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.
Filch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cha can do to turn this around?
Filch can't keep his opponent in guard - Cha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cha trying to control the action but Filch is working from the bottom.
Filch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Cha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Filch misses its target.
Filch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cha.
Filch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Filch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filch missing with a left hand there. Cha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cha sizes up Filch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Filch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cha misses with a left hand
and Filch counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cha misses the target.
Cha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Filch throws a looping overhand right but Cha ducks down to avoid it.
Filch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cha's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filch. Cha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cha throws an off balance right hand
and Filch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filch lands an overhand right.
Tae Shik Cha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Filch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cha throws an overhand right that lands on Filch's shoulder, as Filch tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Cha.
Filch moves out of range of the leg kick from Cha.
Cha throws a low kick, looking for Filch's leg but Filch calmly moves out of range.
Cha swings widly with a right hand
letting Filch counter with a right hand.
Filch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Cha.#T2#
Filch swings for the body but Cha moves 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!
Filch connects with a leg kick. Cha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Filch slips under a jab.
Filch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Filch wants to clinch.
Cha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filch's head backwards.
Filch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filch slips under a jab from Cha.
Filch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cha sprawls and moves away.
Cha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Filch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tae Shik Cha.
I think Filch 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Zilch Filch!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Zilch Filch!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Zilch Filch!

Zilch Filch wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Zilch Filch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NSC 28: Hunt vs Bornholm
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Filch shoots in but no luck this time.
Filch missing with a left hand there. Megalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filch takes one on the button.
Filch walks into a jab.
Megalos tries to clinch up.
Filch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Filch tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Megalos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Megalos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Megalos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Filchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Megalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Megalos throws a front kick that sends Filch stumbling back into the ropes.
Filch moves in looking to clinch but Megalos pushes him off.
Megalos throwing a counter right hand but Filch manages to avoid it.
Filch connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos is looking to slow Filch down with leg kicks.
Megalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Megalos misses.
Filch takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Megalos misses with an uppercut.
Megalos slips under a jab from Filch.
Megalos misses with a body shot.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
Filch tries to clinch there but Megalos circles away.
Megalos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Megalos digs a good hook to Filch's body.
Filch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Megalos dodges the punch combination from Filch.
A quick step to the side and Megalos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filch.
Filch moves out of range as Megalos strikes.
Filch wants to clinch.#T2#
Filch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Filch.
Filch explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Megalos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Megalos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vasilios Megalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Megalos connects with a body shot that sends Filch's belly button to the back.
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Filch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Megalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Megalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Megalos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Megalos.
Filch lunges at Megalos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Megalos's hand.
Filch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filch moves forwards but Megalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos clobbers Filch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Megalos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Filch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Megalos.
Vasilios Megalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Megalos is looking to land body kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Filch might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Megalos has got the better of the exchanges.
Megalos throws a body kick that misses.
Filch throws out a counter right but Megalos avoids it with no problem.
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Megalos.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos scores with a shot to the body.
Megalos tests Filch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Megalos misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Filch counters with a beautiful punch that sends Megalos to the canvas! #ROC2#
Megalos is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vasilios Megalos has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oh Megalos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch loads up on a big left hand. Megalos felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Filch looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Megalos can't hide his disappointment, as Filch celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
Our winner, Zilch Filch, 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: NSC 22: Power vs Frost
Date: May 14, 2019

#R1#
Baertum throws out a loose jab but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Baertum has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baertum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baertum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filch just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Baertum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Filch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baertum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Filch somewhat.#TD#
Filch fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baertum to the ground. Filch is now in Baertum's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch tries to free his leg and advance position but Baertum is retaining full guard.
Filch postures up in Baertum's guard and throws a big left but Baertum blocks it.
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baertum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch postures up in Baertum's guard and throws a big left but Baertum blocks it.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baertum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baertum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch 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.
Baertum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Filch throwing strikes from guard but Baertum blocks nicely.
Baertum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baertum can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baertum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baertum wants to stand up but Filch is controlling him.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch throwing strikes from guard but Baertum blocks nicely.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baertum is keeping the position for now.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filch throws a big elbow that misses.
Baertum 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.
Filch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Baertum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baertum wants it to stay on the feet.
Baertum misses with a wild body shot.
Filch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baertum cracks Filch with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baertum. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zilch Filch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baertum looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch looks to land a combination but Baertum avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baertum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baertum throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Baertum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filch manages to avoid it.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Baertum scores with a four punch combination!
Baertum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baertum throws out a counter right but Filch avoids it with no problem.
Filch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filch lunges at Baertum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baertum's hand. #ROC#
Baertum is rocked!
Baertum swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Filch counters with a HUGE slam that knocks Baertum out cold!!! When he eventually wakes up, that one's gunna hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Zilch Filch!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Koala Baertum stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: NSC 17: Pekkarinen vs Salvador
Date: Apr 23, 2019

#R1#
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orlov.
Filch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlov can pounce on him.
Filch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filch counters with a nice leg kick.
Orlov works Filch's body with a nice hook.
Orlov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Filch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov throws a jab when Filch was well out of range.
Filch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Filch's head.
Orlov throws a hook but Filch blocks it.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orlov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Orlov scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch throws a lazy head kick
and Filch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlov throws a leg kick but Filch sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Orlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filch to score with a decent uppercut.
Filch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Orlov misses.
Filch slips a jab from Orlov.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target. #CL#
Filch moves into the clinch.
Orlov is trying to break the clinch but Filch has him pressed against the ropes.
Filch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filch has Orlov pressed against the ropes, preventing Orlov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filch cracks Orlov with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Filch - that landed with a thud.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filch with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Orlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boris Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch blocks a jab.
Filch fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orlov just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Orlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov. #T2#
Filch moves out of range as Orlov strikes.
Orlov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Filch fakes the leg kick and cracks Orlov in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Filch!
Filch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filch works the jab nicely.
Orlov takes one to the chin there.
Filch throws a body kick that misses.
Filch misses with a body shot.
Filch defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Filch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov thows a leg kick but Filch checks it
and Filch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Filch misses.
Orlov takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch 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#
Filch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orlov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orlov manages to circle out of the way.
Filch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Orlov.
Filch lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orlov's sensitive parts.
Filch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orlov momentarily.
Orlov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlov throws a series of punches but Filch avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Filch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Filch defending well as Orlov loads up on a big left hand.
Orlov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orlov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Filch finds it's target.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Filch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orlov clobbers Filch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orlov misses with an uppercut
and Filch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filch blocks a jab.
Orlov catches Filch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Filch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Filch lands a nice shot that snaps Orlov's head back.
Orlov slips under a jab.
Boris Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orlov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Filch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Filch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filch slips under a jab from Orlov.
Filch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orlov sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Donk. Orlov catches Filch right on the button with a cross.
Orlov misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
Filch is looking to counter the offense by Orlov and move into the clinch.
Orlov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filch tries to clinch but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov misses with an uppercut. Filch saw that one coming.
Boris Orlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orlov swats away the attempt to clinch by Filch.
Orlov throws the left hand but Filch avoids the punch easily.
Orlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov ducks right into an uppercut from Filch.
Filch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Orlov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Zilch Filch will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Filch moves into range and clinches up with Orlov.
Boris Orlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov is trying to force a seperation but Filch has the dominant position.#BC2#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orlov throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orlov throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Orlov misses
and Filch counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Filch has Orlov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Filch tries to work over Orlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orlov backwards.
Orlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orlov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filch has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Orlov breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orlov lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Orlov misses with an uppercut.
Orlov avoids the head kick by Filch.
Orlov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filch counters with an outside leg kick.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Filch lands a body shot.
Orlov misses with a left hand
and Filch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Filch finds it's target.#ROC#
Orlov is rocked!
Filch cracks Orlov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Filch finish him?
Filch slips a straight right by Orlov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Filch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Filch circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Orlov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Filch wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zilch Filch!
During a confident post fight interview, Zilch Filch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Boris Orlov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Got vodka?'.

Event: NSC 10: Hawk vs Pekkarinen
Date: Mar 26, 2019

#R1#
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Filch.
Filch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Noriega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filch's hands.
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Noriega slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filch slips under a jab.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Noriega misses. #T1#
Filch throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
Noriega's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Noriega's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Filch walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Noriega 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.
Filch scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filch goes for a double leg but Noriega avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Noriega continues to drive forward.
Noriega throws out a counter right but Filch avoids it with no problem.
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Filch misses
and Noriega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#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!
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Filch with a poor takedown
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Filch throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega with a nice cross.
Filch fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Noriega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filch.
Noriega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Filch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noriega.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Filch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noriega.
Filch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noriega lands with a kick to the ribs.
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Noriega.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filch throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.#T1##TD#
Filch gets the takedown into side control.
Noriega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega defending against the ground and pound.
Filch misses with the ground and pound.
Filch postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Filch scores with a couple of short elbows.
Noriega tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Noriega wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Filch scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Filch crashes against the mat.
Filch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noriega is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Filch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Noriega sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Filch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch with the ground and pound but Noriega regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Filch wants to pass the guard but Noriega is defending well.
Noriega is trying to stand up here but Filch is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Filch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Noriega wants to control but Filch is keeping busy.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch 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.
Nice strikes from Filch there.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Filch.
Filch throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noriega to regain full guard.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Filch cracks Noriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Filch throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Filch misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Filch throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Filch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well,Filch is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Filch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Noriega can pounce on him.
Noriega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filch's head backwards.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Filch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Noriega tries to keep at a distance but Filch has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Filch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Noriega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noriega misses with a hook
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega works the jab nicely.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Noriega duly obliges.
Filch throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega keeps the fight on the outside.
Noriega misses with a low kick as Filch jumps back.
Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega scores with a jab. Filch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Filch misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega thuds his right hand into Filch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Filch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that half lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Filch was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Filch scores with a leg kick.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Filch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noriega 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Pablo Noriega!

Pablo Noriega wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Pablo Noriega, 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: NSC 4 : Bear vs. Udovich
Date: Feb 26, 2019

#R1#
Filch looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Noriega throws the left hand but Filch avoids the punch easily.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega stuns Filch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Filch looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Noriega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noriega staying out of range there.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Filch feinted with a counter takedown.
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Noriega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
A left lands for Noriega.
Noriega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filch.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega swings widly with a right hand
and Filch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores with a hook.#T1#
Noriega lands a nice shot that snaps Filch's head back. #TD#
Filch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Noriega quickly recovers to half guard.
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noriega's head.
Filch prevents Noriega from improving his position.
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.
Filch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Filch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filch winds up and cracks Noriega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Filch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Filch thows a huge punch but Noriega dodges it nicely.
Filch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Filch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega gets full guard.
Noriega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Noriega.
Noriega has momentary wrist control but Filch slips an elbow through the middle.
Filch 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.
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filch forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Filch.
Filch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Filch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Filch throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Noriega to regain full guard.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noriega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Zilch Filch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filch avoids a kick to the body.
Filch looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.#KD#
Filch lands a head kick that stumbles Noriega and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#
Noriega is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Filch throws an elbow that misses. Noriega uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Filch's guard. Nice move by Noriega!#REVB#
Noriega is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filch 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.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Noriega's guard. #REVR#
Noriega seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Noriega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch won't allow Noriega to sweep him here.
Filch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noriega is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noriega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch is in close to Noriega's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filch cracks Noriega with a solid left hand.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Filch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Filch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noriega can do to turn this around?
Filch stops Noriega from standing up.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Noriega avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Noriega has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Filch is proving hard to escape from.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom.
Noriega won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard. #REVR#
Filch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noriega's head.
Filch tries to free his leg and advance position but Noriega is retaining full guard.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Filch throws a strike but Noriega rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch throws a couple of heel strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Filch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noriega looks to throw a body kick
and Filch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Noriega lands.
Noriega throws a series of strikes that have Filch backpedaling.
Noriega scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filch misses with a hook.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Filch's front leg but catches the back leg as Filch tries to avoid it.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Noriega cracks Filch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pablo Noriega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Filch avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filch momentarily.
Noriega with a jab.
Noriega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filch on the side of the head.
Noriega throws a head kick but Filch moves out of range.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Filch lands a right hook to the body.
Filch misses with a straight left.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Noriega moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noriega.
Noriega swings wildly with an uppercut but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Noriega throws a leg kick but Filch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Noriega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Filch slips under a jab.
Noriega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Filch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Filch tries to clinch up.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Filch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filch avoids the head kick by Noriega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Filch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Noriega. That one must have hurt.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Filch counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filch 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Zilch Filch!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Syn Europe 98
Date: Jan 30, 2019

#R1#
Tori throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filch misses with a looping right.
Tori attempts a counter takedown but Filch avoids it well and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Filch 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Tori closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Filch did well to prevent Tori getting side control.
Tori lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Filch taking some punishment here, with Tori in his half guard.
Filch gets back to full guard.
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tori 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.
Tori is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Tori any problems.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Filch is looking to sweep but instead, Tori has passed into half guard.
Filch tries to get to full guard but Tori has control of the leg.
Filch punching from the bottom.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Filch is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tori connects with a nice short shot to Filch's temple.
Filch is pressing down on Tori's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Tori works over Filch with some ground and pound from guard.
Tori is in close to Filch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there. #T2#
Tori trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom.
Filch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tori chips away with some ground and pound.
Tori is working Filch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Filch's head.
Filch wants to improve his position but instead Tori has moved into half guard. #T3#
Filch is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Filch throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tori's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tori's back!
Tori trying to control the position but Filch manages to sink in the hooks.
Filch controlling well, preventing Tori from escaping the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Tori as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Filch!
Filch lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Filch has the hooks in. Tori is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tori breaks Filch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tori 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.
Filch wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Tori wants to control from the top but Filch keeps moving.
Tori working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tori is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filch is aware though and is defending well.
Tori seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tori lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tori lands a couple of digs.
Filch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tori pulls Filch in close to prevent any damage.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rap Tori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Tori throws an off balance right hand
and Filch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tori digs a good body shot into Filch's ribs.
Tori throws a body punch but Filch moves out of range.
Filch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Tori closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Filch's guard.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filch 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.
Tori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
Filch throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch 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#
Filch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Tori looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Filch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filch working Tori over with strikes.
Rap Tori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Filch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tori gets back to full guard.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tori's head.
Tori is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
Filch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tori avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tori wants to sweep here but Filch controlling him for the moment.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Filch is working Tori over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Filch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filch has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Tori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Filch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Filch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filch postures up and lands a big shot to Tori's brow.
Filch lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Tori working for a triangle but Filch defends it easily.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tori's head.#T3#
Filch working some strikes from top position.
Filch postures up in Tori's guard and throws a big left but Tori blocks it. #SUB#
Tori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filch with a nice head shot there.
Tori 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#
Filch missing with punches from the bottom.
Tori scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Filch is looking for a sweep. Tori is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filch moves into full guard.
Filch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tori is one step ahead there.
Tori trying to control but Filch is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tori won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Filch has momentary wrist control but Tori slips an elbow through the middle.
Filch is striking off his back. Tori thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Tori is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Tori is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Filch sees it coming and defends easily.
Filch tries to roll over but Tori keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tori connects with a nice short shot to Filch's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zilch Filch 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##TD#
Tori throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filch was covering up waiting for the punch and Tori finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but Filch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tori is looking for a triangle but Filch pushes his legs off easily.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Filch won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tori is looking for a triangle but Filch pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Filch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Filch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Filch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filch has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.#SUB#
Tori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Filch won't allow Tori to sweep him here.
Filch chips away with some ground and pound.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
Filch working some strikes from top position.
Filch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Filch throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tori preventing the sweep.
Filch punching from the bottom - just letting Tori know he's still in a fight.
Tori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tori connects with a couple of short punches.
Tori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori is working Filch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filch is on top in guard. #REVB#
Filch tries to free his leg and advance position but Tori is retaining full guard.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch lands a couple of digs.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Tori keeping full guard, as Filch tries to pass. #SUB#
Tori has his foot on Filch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Filch works his way back into a safe position though.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Tori is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch throws a big right hand that misses.
Tori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Filch cracks Tori with a solid left hand.
Tori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Tori 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##T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Filch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tori works over Filch with some ground and pound from guard.
Tori with a nice head shot there.
Filch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filch trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filch landing some decent shots from guard.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard. #REVR#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tori controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zilch Filch.
Well Filch 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zilch Filch!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch 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: DARE 89
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Filch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filch throws a shot from downtown. Crespo moves away and avoids it.
Crespo needs to keep his hands up - Filch had a free shot at his head there.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filch avoids the head kick by Crespo.
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Crespo slips the punch.
Filch takes one to the chin there.
Filch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crespo.
Crespo throws a hook but Filch blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crespo throws a lazy body kick
letting Filch counter with a right hand.
Filch throws a lazy right hand but Crespo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Filch blocks a jab.
Filch appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crespo slips a straight right by Filch.#T1#
Crespo lunges at Filch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filch's hand.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Filch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Crespo.
A counter left hand to the body from Filch misses its target.
Crespo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Filch throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crespo on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #TD#
Filch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crespo's head.#SUB2#
Filch stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Crespo throws up his legs and catches Filch in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Filch tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Crespo! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aldo Crespo!
After winning the bout, Aldo Crespo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 83
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Lizotte scores with a shot to the body.
Lizotte wants to slow Filch down by chopping away at his legs.
Filch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lizotte with a body shot.
Donk. Lizotte catches Filch right on the button with a cross.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Filch misses with a hook to the body
and Lizotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lizotte lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.
Filch checks a leg kick.
Filch cracks Lizotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filch misses with a kick to the body
and Lizotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lizotte avoids the head kick by Filch.
Filch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Filch moves into range and connects with a 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!
Lizotte tries to close the distance and clinch but Filch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lizotte fakes the leg kick and cracks Filch in the body. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lizotte, right into the meat.
Filch avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
A head kick misses from Lizotte.
Lizotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Lizotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lizotte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Lizotte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lizotte slips under a jab.
A low kick from Lizotte misses
and Lizotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Filch gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lizotte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Filch scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Lizotte has hold of Filch's hands but Filch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lizotte is pressing down on Filch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lizotte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lizotte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Lizotte pulls Filch in to control the position.
Filch throwing strikes but missing.
Filch postures up in Lizotte's guard and throws a big left but Lizotte blocks it.
Lizotte wants to sweep here but Filch controlling him for the moment.
Filch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lizotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lizotte holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Lizotte continues to stall.
Filch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Filch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lizotte's head.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lizotte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lizotte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Filch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filch cracks Lizotte with a solid left hand.
Lizotte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filch manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Filch wants to hit a switch here but Lizotte passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Filch there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filch throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lizotte. What's that going to do exactly?
Filch regains half guard.
Lizotte is looking to take a break and control but Filch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filch is pressing down on Lizotte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Filch trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zilch Filch will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Filch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Filch thows a huge punch but Lizotte dodges it nicely.
Filch throwing shots but Lizotte is blocking nicely.
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lizotte's head.
Lizotte keeping hold of Filch's head, controlling as best he can.
Lizotte is trying to control but can't.
Filch looks to land a strike but Lizotte avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lizotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Filch is one step ahead there.
Filch throws a strike but Lizotte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch looking for a sweep. Not yet Filch, not yet.
Filch keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lizotte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Filch keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Lizotte stays in close to Filch's body and controls the position.
Filch lands a decent punch to the body there.
Filch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lizotte's guard. #REVB#
Filch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lizotte working a defensive guard here.
Filch is fighting to break Lizotte's control of his arms but Lizotte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Filch landing with the ground and pound.
Filch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Lizotte looking to control.
Lizotte has momentary wrist control but Filch slips an elbow through the middle.
Filch stopping the sweep attempt from Lizotte.
Zilch Filch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filch scoring with some ground and pound.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Lizotte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lizotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch distracts Lizotte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lizotte is on top in guard. #REVR#
Filch keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
Filch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lizotte puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lizotte preventing the sweep. #T3#
Lizotte pushes down on Filch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Filch throws a strike from the bottom but Lizotte passes into side control!
Filch is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lizotte is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lizotte controlling from mount.
Filch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filch is still trying to improve position.
Filch 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.
Filch is trying to get back to full guard.
Filch manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Filch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Filch 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.
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing Lizotte any problems.
Filch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lizotte manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lizotte controls Filch momentarily but Filch frees himself.
Lizotte 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#
Filch tries to get to full guard but Lizotte has control of the leg.
Lizotte trying to pass the guard but Filch defending well.
Filch moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lizotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Filch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lizotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lizotte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Filch's head.
Stephan Lizotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Filch scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte tries to clinch up.
Lizotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lizotte looks to throw the jab but Filch is out of range.
Lizotte is looking to slow Filch down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte throws a solid leg kick but Filch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lizotte.
Filch lands with a right hand.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Lizotte pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Lizotte misses with a low kick.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lizotte.
Lizotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lizotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a low kick.
Filch misses with a body punch
and Lizotte counters with a one-two to the body.
Filch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lizotte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lizotte scores with the left hand. Filch knows he should have avoided that one.
Lizotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Filch can pounce on him.
Lizotte throws a sloppy head kick and Filch moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Filch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lizotte throws a head kick that Filch semi-blocks. #T2#
Filch looks for the body kick but Lizotte saw that one coming.
Stephan Lizotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lizotte defending well as Filch loads up on a big left hand.
Stephan Lizotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch throws a body punch but Lizotte moves out of range.
Filch throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch misses with an uppercut
and Lizotte counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!#CL2#
Filch drives through and clinches with Lizotte against the cage.
Filch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filch.
Filch prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte blocking some punches. #T3#
A short right from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a head punch that misses.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Filch.
Filch blocks a body shot from Lizotte.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Filch blocks it.
Filch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Filch.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lizotte.
A short right from Lizotte on the inside.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
Filch digs a right hand into Lizotte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lizotte's gas tank. #T4#
Lizotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stephan Lizotte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Lizotte controls his hands.
Filch working Lizotte over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Filch is looking for a takedown.
Lizotte lands a body punch.
Lizotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filch prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Filch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Filch lands a left hand.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lizotte lands a body shot.
Filch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filch tries for a takedown but Lizotte manages to get underhooks.
Filch blocks a body shot from Lizotte.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lizotte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filch 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zilch Filch!
After winning the bout, Zilch Filch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Filch blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from San Pedro misses its intended target.
Filch 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.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch unleashes a big counter combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
San Pedro 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.
San Pedro takes a swing at Filch's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. Filch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
San Pedro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Filch misses.
San Pedro stuns Filch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filch moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Filch throws out a counter right but San Pedro avoids it with no problem.
San Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Filch crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from San Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Filch gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says San Pedro. Filch manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circle momentarily. San Pedro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Filch moves out of range.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro. #T1#
San Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Filch circles away.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro tries to score with a low kick but Filch moves his leg out of the way.
Filch throws a head kick that misses
and San Pedro counters with a body kick.
San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Filch rushes San Pedro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San Pedro digs a right hand into Filch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filch's gas tank.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
Filch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San Pedro is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Filch.
San Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch.
San Pedro lands a left hand.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San Pedro digs a right hand underneath Filch's ribcage. Filch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
San Pedro pushes Filch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Filch scores with a shoulder strike.
Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filch tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Filch fails to land.
San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filch or not.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Filch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Filch tries to pull guard but San Pedro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro presses Filch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Filch misses with a punch to the body.
Filch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Filch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from San Pedro on the inside. #T3#
Filch lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from San Pedro.
A short body shot lands from San Pedro as the two fighters clinch.
Filch lands a shot to the body.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Nice body punch from Filch - that landed with a thud.
Filch can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head.
San Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filch blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Filch takes a shot to the head.
Filch gets through San Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Filch. #T4#
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
Filch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filch's elbow.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Filch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Filch can't find room to land a body shot as San Pedro controls the action.
Filch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filch lands a nice shot to the body.
Filch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
San Pedro managing to block the knees to the body from Filch.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Filch avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Filch misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filch looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that round.
That's time! San Pedro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a front kick.
San Pedro lands the left hand.
Filch ducks right into an uppercut from San Pedro.
San Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filch can do to turn this around?
San Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
Filch blocks the body kick.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filch moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Filch. #T1#
San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filch doesn't seem bothered though.
Filch with a lazy takedown attempt
and San Pedro counters with an outside leg kick.
San Pedro is looking to wear down Filch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Filch loads up on a big right hand but San Pedro slips the punch.
Filch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
San Pedro lands a nice shot that snaps Filch's head back.
Filch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
San Pedro connects with a crisp jab.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Filch slaps the foot to one side.
Filch steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Filch misses with a wild combination.
Filch staying out of range there.
Filch misses with a head kick. #T2#
Filch misses with a straight right.
San Pedro throwing a counter right hand but Filch manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from San Pedro - that will leave a mark!
San Pedro scores with a jab to the head.
San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Filch swings away with a body shot that misses
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
Esteban San Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro lands with a good body shot.
Filch cracks San Pedro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Filch misses with a hook.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Filch's head but Filch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
Esteban San Pedro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
San Pedro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Filch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a really nice looking cross but Filch seems unphased.
San Pedro with a nice cross.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses.
San Pedro cracks Filch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Filch fails in his attempt to clinch.
San Pedro quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Filch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
San Pedro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filch.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
San Pedro cracks the inside of Filch's front leg.
No joy there for San Pedro, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Filch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filch was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
San Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
San Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
San Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Filch's belly button to the back.
San Pedro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Filch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now San Pedro is on top in guard. #REVR#
San Pedro is pushing down on Filch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filch is fighting to maintain full guard but San Pedro has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filch gets back to full guard.
Filch throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Filch tries to land a front kick but San Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filch moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Filch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
San Pedro dips to his left and cracks Filch with an uppercut!
San Pedro lands a jab.
San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Filch counter with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from San Pedro. Filch shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
San Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
San Pedro cracks Filch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Filch fails with a takedown attempt.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filch! But no joy.
San Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filch.
San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Filch slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
San Pedro throws a shot to the body.
Filch slips a straight right by San Pedro.
Filch follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro scores with a jab to the jaw.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Filch avoids it.
San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filch. Filch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Filch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Filch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from San Pedro does it's job there.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filch throws out the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by San Pedro!
Filch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Filch.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by San Pedro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a hook.
Filch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro scores with a push kick.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filch checks it well.
San Pedro defending well as Filch loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro takes a swing at Filch's ribcage but misses.
Filch throws a hook to the side of San Pedro's head but San Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filch fails with a takedown attempt.
Filch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filch throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filch if he has to take too many more of those.
San Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filch. That did some damage!#T4#
Filch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San Pedro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filch. Filch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San Pedro.
San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro lands a leg kick that knocks Filch off balance momentarily.
San Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filch digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
Filch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from San Pedro.
A shot to the body from Filch misses
and San Pedro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Filch really felt that one!
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filch.
San Pedro blocks a head kick by Filch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
San Pedro connects with a jab.
Filch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
San Pedro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro throws a sloppy head kick and Filch moves out of range easily.
Filch throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
San Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and Filch counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
Filch is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filch checks a leg kick.
Filch shoots in looking for a takedown. San Pedro tries to sprawl out of it but Filch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. San Pedro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Filch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Filch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San Pedro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filch throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
Filch moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
Filch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
Filch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro thumps Filch with a low kick.
San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
Filch sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
San Pedro connects with a jab.
San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filch throws an off balance right hand
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Filch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San Pedro swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Filch scores with the left hand. San Pedro knows he should have avoided that one.
San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
Filch unleashes a big counter combination but San Pedro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Filch throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
Filch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Pedro throws out the jab.
San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
San Pedro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Filch ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
Filch slips under a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Filch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at San Pedro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filch! But no joy.
San Pedro throws a good cross that connects.
Filch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro lunges at Filch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filch's hand. #CL2#
Filch moves into the clinch.
Filch lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Esteban San Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
San Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Filch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch missing with a left hand there. San Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Filch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filch lands a right hook to the body.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
San Pedro closes the distance and pushes Filch back into the cage.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro lands a body shot in the clinch.
San Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from San Pedro.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Filch controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Filch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Filch uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban San Pedro had his way with Zilch Filch in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Filch misses with a takedown attempt
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
San Pedro lands a head shot.
San Pedro scores with a jab.
San Pedro defending well as Filch loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro scores with a spinning back kick!
Filch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
San Pedro rushes Filch and presses him up against the cage.
Filch prevents a body shot from San Pedro. #T1#
Filch working aggressively here.
Filch working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Pedro.
Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro lands with a left to the head.
Filch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
Filch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro.
Filch tries to work over San Pedro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Filch is rocked!
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch is still on wobbly legs! Can San Pedro finish him?
Filch blocking some punches.
Filch misses with some punches.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
Filch seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
San Pedro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filch's elbow. #TD2#
Filch manages to pull guard.
San Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Filch.
Filch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
San Pedro won't allow Filch to sweep him here.
Filch tries to strike from the bottom.
Filch 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.
Filch is striking from the bottom but San Pedro uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
San Pedro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Filch manages to get to full guard.
San Pedro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Filch striking off his back but it's not causing San Pedro any problems.
Filch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as San Pedro controls the pace.#SU#
San Pedro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Filch throws a body punch but San Pedro moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Filch misses.
Filch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Filch scrambles back to his feet.
San Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Filch.
San Pedro feints and then cracks Filch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filch down. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Filch misses the target.
San Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
San Pedro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Filch doesn't seem bothered though.
San Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filch's calf.
San Pedro 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.
Filch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
San Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Filch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
San Pedro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for San Pedro, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: DARE 69
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Filch just misses with a punch to the body.
Charles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Charles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Charles checks a low kick from Filch.
Charles throws a right and a left that Filch avoids nicely.
Charles tries for a takedown but Filch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Filch.
Filch lands a slapping body shot.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch but Filch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Filch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Charles 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.
Charles is controlling Filch's posture.#SUB#
Filch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Filch postures up. #SUB#
Charles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Filch is aware though and is defending well.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filch preventing the sweep.
Filch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Filch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Filch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Filch distracts Charles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Filch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Charles working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filch landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Charles is rocked!
Charles looking to control.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Filch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Charles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Filch loads up on a big left hand. Charles felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Filch looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Charles can't hide his disappointment, as Filch celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
After winning the bout, Zilch Filch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 63
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Filch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Filch throws a push kick but Dood slaps the foot to one side.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dood.
Filch tries to land a front kick but Dood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dood attempts a counter takedown but Filch avoids it well and moves away.
Dood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch thows a leg kick but Dood checks it
enabling Dood to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Dood gets the takedown into side control.
Filch tries to bench press Dood off him but Dood keeps the position. #SUB#
Dood looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Filch tries to improve position but can't.
Dood is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Filch's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filch tries to improve position but can't.
Filch striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T1##SUB#
Dood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Filch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Filch tries to improve position but can't.
Dood slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Filch.
Filch is desperately trying to improve his position but Dood has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Dood working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dood landing shots from mount.
Filch is trying to escape the mount.
Filch regains half guard.#SUB#
Dood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filch is just riding it out for now. Dood eventually gives up the hold.
Dood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Filch tries to roll over but Dood keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Filch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dood's back!
Filch missing with punches from the back.
Filch scores with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch scores with punches and elbows.
Filch lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dood. #T3#
Filch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dood. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Dood has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Filch.
Dood wants to escape the position.
Dood is covering up but some of the strikes from Filch are getting through and doing damage.
Filch is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dood. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Filch scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dood tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Filch scoring with strikes but Dood is staying in there. #ROC2#
Dood is rocked!
A big strike lands for Filch! That's really hurt Dood and he's turned his back - Filch keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Filch jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
A relieved looking Zilch Filch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EFA 81 Halfhand vs Randleman
Date: Jul 06, 2018

#R1#
Shackleford blocks a jab.
Filch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shackleford misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shacklefords jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice sprawl there from Shackleford as Filch shoots in.
Filch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shackleford throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
Filch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Shackleford is rocked!
Shackleford throws a lazy uppercut
and Filch counters with a body kick.
Shackleford is still on wobbly legs! Can Filch finish him?
Shackleford leaves his chin hanging out and Filch seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shackleford crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zilch Filch!
A very excited looking Zilch Filch 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: EFA 72 Turner vs Salieri
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Filch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Of Habit.
Filch throws a sloppy head kick
and Of Habit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Of Habit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Of Habit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Filch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Of Habit taking a bit of punishment here - Filch scoring with strikes.
Filch landing a few strikes.
An elbow from Filch crashes against the mat.
Filch looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Of Habit is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Of Habit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Of Habit avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Filch.
Filch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Of Habit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filch cracks Of Habit with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Of Habit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#
Of Habit is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Habit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Filch in side control, throwing shots but Of Habit defends.
Of Habit is looking for a sweep.
Of Habit dodges the ground and pound from Filch.
Of Habit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Of Habit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Of Habit is looking for a sweep. Filch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Of Habit is still in real trouble! Can Filch finish him?
Filch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Of Habit's head.
Of Habit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Filch postures up in Of Habit's guard and throws a big left but Of Habit blocks it. #SUB2#
Of Habit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Filch is looking to work some ground and pound but Of Habit has wrist control.#T2#
Filch is working Of Habit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Filch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Filch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Filch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Filch postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Of Habit covers up, he's hurt! Filch keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Filch and the ref steps in to end the fight! Filch can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zilch Filch!
An out of breath Zilch Filch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFA 62 Sekany vs Kim
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Filch looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range.
Koski lands with an overhand left.
Koski thuds his shin into the meat of Filch's side.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zilch Filch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch misses the jab.
Filch pushes Koski away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koski.
Koski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL#
Filch closes the distance and clinches.
Koski lands a hook that snaps the head of Filch backwards.
Filch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filch lands with a short shot to the head.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koski prevents a body shot from Filch.
Koski lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Koski controls his hands.
Koski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Koski controls his hands.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koski misses with some punches.
Filch throws a head punch that misses.
Filch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Koski breaks the clinch.
Koski dips to his left and cracks Filch with an uppercut!
A jab from Koski misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Koski tries a head kick but it misses.
Koski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filch.
Filch works the jab nicely.
A clash of legs there as Koski blocks the low kick.
Koski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Filch blocks it well.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski looks to land a right hand but Filch moved out of range.
Kalevi Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
Filch moves away from the strike by Koski.
Filch is looking to counter punch.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Koski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Filch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Koski enables Filch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Koski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koski pulls Filch in close to his closed guard and prevents Filch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koski trying to control the position.
Koski is pulling down on Filch's head. It's preventing any offense from Filch, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Filch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Filch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Filch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Koski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filch looking to pass the guard.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koski is trying to keep Filch in close. #SUB2#
Filch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Koski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Filch is looking to defend but Koski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Filch! Koski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Filch taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kalevi Koski!
Kalevi Koski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFA 50 Kim vs Correia
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Filch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shackleford's waist but Shackleford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Filch off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Shackleford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Filch.
Godric Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford lands with an uppercut that bounces Filch off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Shackleford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Filch blocks a jab.
A jab from Shackleford misses.
As Shackleford looks to move away, Filch throws a big counter combo but Shackleford just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Shackleford darts in and clinches Filch up against the cage.
Shackleford working aggressively here.
Shackleford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shackleford blocks an uppercut.
Shackleford scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head.
Filch avoids a wild elbow strike from Shackleford.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shackleford.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shackleford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filch's brow.
Shackleford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shackleford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Filch tries a body shot but Shackleford blocks it.
Shackleford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Filch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shackleford misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Filch misses with a body punch.
Shackleford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filch blocks an uppercut.
Shackleford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shackleford lands an elbow inside.
Shackleford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filch goes for a takedown attempt but Shackleford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shackleford misses with a right hand
and Filch counters with an inside leg kick.
Shackleford doesn't manage to clinch there - Filch circles away.
And Filch counters with a quick kick to the body but Shackleford blocks it.
Filch shoots in looking for a takedown. Shackleford tries to sprawl out of it but Filch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shackleford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zilch Filch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Shackleford catches Filch right on the button with a cross.
Filch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shackleford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filch throws a hook but Shackleford avoids it easily.#T2#
Filch scores with a jab to the head.
Shackleford throws an off balance right hand
and Filch counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Shackleford is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shackleford is still on wobbly legs! Can Filch finish him?
Filch fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Shackleford out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Zilch Filch!
A relieved looking Zilch Filch thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Filch has a takedown stuffed.
Chula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Filch with a body shot.
Filch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chula throws out the jab.
Chula looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch throws a sloppy head kick and Chula moves out of range easily. #CL#
Filch closes the distance and pushes Chula back into the cage.
Filch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chula is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by Chula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filch has him pressed against the cage.
Chula scores with a shot to the side of Filch's head.
Filch tries to work over Chula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Filch throws a punch but it's blocked by Chula. #BC2#
Chula manages to break the clinch.
Chula looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.#T1#
Chula misses with a lunging right hand
and Filch counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Taran Chula has been cut.
Filch tries to clinch but Chula is having none of it.
Chula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Filch clinches up against the cage.
Filch presses Chula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filch working aggressively here.
Filch blocks a body shot from Chula.
Good body shot from Filch.
Chula digs a right hand underneath Filch's ribcage. Filch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chula looking to slow down the pace here.
Filch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filch scores with a shoulder strike.
Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Filch jumps guard but Chula stands there with Filch around his waist. Filch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chula misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Chula fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chula pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch misses with a straight left.
Filch throws a head kick that Chula semi-blocks.
Chula misses with a two punch combination.
Filch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Filch throws a head kick that half lands.
Chula throws a body shot but no joy.
Filch is looking to counter punch.
Chula moves in looking to clinch but Filch pushes him off.
Filch throws a lazy uppercut
and Chula counters with a nice body shot.
Chula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filch moves away.
Filch tests Chula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Filch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chula.
Chula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filch manages to avoid it.
Chula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chula lands with a right hand.
Chula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Filch misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filch misses with a body punch.
Filch misses with a body punch. #T4#
Filch misses with a body punch.
Chula prevents a body shot from Filch.
Chula prevents a body shot from Filch.
Chula lands a hook that snaps the head of Filch backwards. #TD#
Filch gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chula regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
Filch throws a big elbow that misses.
Filch landing with the ground and pound.
Chula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Filch.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Filch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chula works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Filch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilch Filch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taran Chula's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Filch throws a body shot but no joy.
Filch misses with a hook
and Chula counters with a straight right hand.
Chula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filch.
Chula avoids the body shot from Filch.
Filch swinging wildly here.
Filch throws a low kick, looking for Chula's leg but Chula calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chula throws a push kick but Filch slaps the foot to one side.
Chula throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Chula closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Chula dodges an elbow strike from Filch.
Chula misses with a body punch.
Filch scores with a shoulder strike.
Filch is leaning against Chula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Filch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zilch Filch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Filch lands a body shot.
Filch tries a knee to the head but Chula blocks it.
Chula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filch's elbow.
Filch misses with the head strike.
Chula blocks the elbow strike.
Chula avoiding damage as Filch throws knees to the body.
Chula misses with a body punch.
Chula blocking some punches.
Filch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filch misses with the head strike.
Chula prevents a body shot from Filch.
Filch working aggressively here.
Chula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chula is pushing Filch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Chula trying to stall but Filch improves his position.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Chula avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Chula misses with a punch to the body.
Filch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chula prevents it.
Chula has a couple of punches blocked by Filch. #TD#
Filch drags the fight down to the ground.
Filch doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chula 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Filch looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chula puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Filch is looking for a sweep. Chula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filch missing with punches from the bottom.
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Filch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chula takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Filch trying to get back to full guard but Chula takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Filch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chula controlling from the full mount.
Filch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chula content just to control the position here.
Filch manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Filch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Filch is trying to get back to full guard.
Filch punching from the bottom.
Chula wants to pass the guard but Filch is defending well.
Chula prevents Filch from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filch has a hand on Chula's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chula takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Filch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taran Chula will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taran Chula's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Chula lands with a nice body kick.
Filch tries to bum rush Chula with a series of wild strikes but Chula uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filch misses the jab.
Chula appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chula throws a body punch but Filch moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chula checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Filch.
Filch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chula throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Filch throws a quick counter head kick but Chula was just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chula.
Filch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Filch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chula blocks the body kick.
Chula avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chula unleashes a big counter combination but Filch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chula misses the shot to the body.
Filch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Filch rather than just go for the knockout.
Chula smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taran Chula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chula connects with a body shot.
Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Filch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Chula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chula avoids it.
Chula throws a lazy head kick
and Filch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Filch misses with a leg kick.
Chula punishes Filch's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chula scores with a shot to the body.
Chula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD2#
Chula lands a big head kick that sends Filch tumbling to the mat! Chula takes a step backwards and waves Filch back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Filch is rocked!
Chula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Filch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Filch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chula looks to score with a jab to the body but Filch is just out of range.
Filch seems to have got his legs back now.
Chula looks to land a right hand but Filch moved out of range.#T3#
Filch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filch.
Chula misses with a body punch
and Filch counters with a straight right hand.
Chula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chula lands a body shot.
Filch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chula misses the body punch
and Filch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chula misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Chula ducks under a wild hook from Filch.
Chula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Chula counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Chula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chula throws a nice looking combination but Filch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chula throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Filch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chula throws a right hand that Filch ducks under and follows up with a left that Filch also avoids with ease.
Chula throws a quick inside leg kick.
Filch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Filch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taran Chula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chula 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taran Chula!

Event: Gladiators 70 Knox v Pyke
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Allan Jr slips a jab from James.
James misses with an uppercut. Allan Jr saw that one coming.
Allan Jr throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a big counter combination but Allan Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
James wants to clinch up but Allan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Allan Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
James swinging wildly here.
Allan Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allan Jr under the eye.
James misses with a straight right.
James lands with a straight right. Allan Jr didn't see that one coming.
James throws a hook but Allan Jr blocks it.
James throws a hook but Allan Jr avoids it easily.#T1#
James getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
James digs a good body shot into Allan Jr's ribs.
A jab from James misses.
Allan Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James lands with a right hand.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allan Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
A left lands for James.
Allan Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James 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.
Allan Jr feints the counter takedown.
Allan Jr misses with a body kick.
Allan Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allan Jr. Allan Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Allan Jr.#T2#
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Allan Jr counters with a body kick that stops James in his tracks momentarily.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Allan Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Allan Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from James misses.
A nice side step and Allan Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Allan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James throws a jab when Allan Jr was well out of range.
Allan Jr slips a jab and a cross from James. #T3#
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James lands with a hook. Allan Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Allan Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allan Jr.
Allan Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Allan Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
James is looking to counter punch.
James throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Allan Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allan Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Allan Jr passes into half guard.
James won't allow Allan Jr to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Allan Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Allan Jr trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elmore James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
James misses with a wild body shot.
Allan Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James misses with a hook. Allan Jr ducked under it nicely. #CL#
James clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Allan Jr fails to land.
James is pressed up against the cage. Allan Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag James down to the mat. James avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Allan Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
Allan Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Allan Jr's head.
Allan Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to James's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
James forces Allan Jr back against the cage and clinches.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Allan Jr.
James tries a body shot but Allan Jr blocks it.
Allan Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allan Jr misses with a body punch.
Allan Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James blocking some punches.
Allan Jr tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allan Jr lands a body punch.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Allan Jr backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Allan Jr.
Allan Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allan Jrs head.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Allan Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Allan Jr.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James lands a shoulder strike.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allan Jr can do to turn this around?
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from James.
A right hand to the body from James.
Allan Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allan Jr.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Allan Jr is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Allan Jr tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, James scores with a nice short uppercut.
James misses with the head strike.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Allan Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James misses with a double jab.
Allan Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James throws the left hand but Allan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Allan Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allan Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Allan Jr slips under a jab.
James throws a shot from downtown. Allan Jr moves away and avoids it.
Allan Jr ducks under a wild hook from James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
James jabs Allan Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James avoids the head kick by Allan Jr.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James looks to throw the jab but Allan Jr is out of range.
James misses with an uppercut. Allan Jr saw that one coming.
Allan Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allan Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elmore James dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Allan Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Allan Jr off the cage and back into range.
Allan Jr slips under a jab.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Elmore James has been cut.
Allan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allan Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allan Jr walks into a left hand.
Allan Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from James misses.
Allan Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr takes one to the chin there.
James tests Allan Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Allan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
James misses with a wild body shot.
James missing with a left hand there. Allan Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James tries to work over Allan Jr's front leg with a kick but Allan Jr checks it.
Allan Jr slips under a jab.
James loads up on a big right hand but Allan Jr slips the punch.
Allan Jr scores with a push kick.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allan Jr throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allan Jr - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allan Jr. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James lands with a good body shot.
James looks to throw the jab but Allan Jr is out of range.
Allan Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zack Allan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elmore James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nice defenses there by James.
James is looking for a counter combo.
James misses with a straight right.
Allan Jr misses with a kick to the body.
James looks to land a combination. Allan Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James connects with a looping right hand.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James misses the jab.
Allan Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Allan Jr throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Allan Jr throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Allan Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
James misses with a hook. Allan Jr ducked under it nicely.
James misses with a hook.#T3#
Allan Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Nice straight punches there by James. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of James.
Allan Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allan Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Allan Jr throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James tries a low kick but Allan Jr avoids it.
Allan Jr slips a straight right by James.
A jab lands there for James.
Elmore James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James blocks a jab.
James checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Allan Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allan Jr slips a straight right by James.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Allan Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but James pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Allan Jr defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a straight left.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Elmore James is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for James.
Allan Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allan Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Allan Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elmore James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elmore James!
An out of breath Elmore James thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gladiators 64 Fett v Strauss
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Shain throws an overhand right that lands on Allan Jr's shoulder, as Allan Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Shain.
Shain misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Allan Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Shain is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Allan Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Allan Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Allan Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Allan Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Allan Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Allan Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shain's legs.
Allan Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Allan Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Allan Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Shain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Allan Jr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shain works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Allan Jr is taking a breather. Shain 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.
Allan Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Allan Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shain is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shain is trying is best to control the position here.
Allan Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allan Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allan Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Allan Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shain is looking to control Allan Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shain avoid being mounted?
Allan Jr throwing shots but Shain is blocking nicely.
Allan Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shain keeps working.
Allan Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shain regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Allan Jr.
Shain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Allan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Shain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allan Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Allan Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Shain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allan Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Allan Jr controlling from the top position.
Allan Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allan Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allan Jr passes into half guard.
Allan Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shain defending well though. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Allan Jr lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allan Jr throwing shots but Shain is blocking nicely.
Allan Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Allan Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Allan Jr is stalling here. Shain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Allan Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Allan Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allan Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Shain decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shain lands an overhand right.
Shain throws a looping overhand right but Allan Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Allan Jr throwing a counter right hand but Shain manages to avoid it.
Shain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allan Jr.
Shain throws a nice head kick!
Shain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Shain's shoulder, as Shain tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shain. Allan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Allan Jr defending well as Shain loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Allan Jr misses the target.
Allan Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shain connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Shain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Shain lands a jab to the head.
Shain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Jr moves out of range as Shain strikes.
A quick step to the side and Allan Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shain misses with an uppercut. Allan Jr saw that one coming.
Allan Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shain takes a swing at Allan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Allan Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shain sprawls and moves away.
Shain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allan Jr slips under a jab.
Allan Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allan Jr defending well as Shain loads up on a big left hand.
Shain just misses with a punch to the body.
Allan Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shain sizes up Allan Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shain lands a really nice looking cross but Allan Jr seems unphased. #T2#
Allan Jr throws a leg kick which misses Shain's front leg but catches the back leg as Shain tries to avoid it.
Allan Jr connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Allan Jr on the side of the head.
Shain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allan Jr on the side of the head.
Allan Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shain.
Shain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shain throws the left hand but Allan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Shain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allan Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allan Jr slips under a jab.
Shain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allan Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shain's waist but Shain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allan Jr off to one side.
Shain loads up on a big right hand but Allan Jr slips the punch.#T3#
Shain checks a low kick from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allan Jr's hands.
Shain looks to land a right hand but Allan Jr moved out of range.
Shain misses with a looping right.
Shain lands with an uppercut that bounces Allan Jr off the cage and back into range.
Allan Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shain digs a good hook to Allan Jr's body.
Allan Jr slips under a jab.
Allan Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shain.
Shain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shain throws a sloppy body shot
and Allan Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Shain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shain cracks Allan Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allan Jr manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allan Jr.
Allan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Allan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Allan Jr throwing a counter right hand but Shain manages to avoid it.
Shain throws a hook but Allan Jr blocks it.
Allan Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Allan Jr connects with a body shot that sends Shain's belly button to the back.
Shain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allan Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Shain misses with an uppercut. Allan Jr saw that one coming.
Allan Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Shain.
Shain misses with a body shot.
Shain misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sampson Shain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sampson Shain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Shain scores with a nice head shot.
Shain misses with a looping right.
Allan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Shain looks for the body kick but Allan Jr saw that one coming.
Shain throws a big shot that misses.
Allan Jr looks to land a right hand but Shain moved out of range.
Shain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allan Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allan Jr throws a counter high kick but Shain was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shain takes one to the side of the head.
Shain misses with a straight left.
Sampson Shain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Shain looks to score with a jab to the body but Allan Jr is just out of range.
Shain connects with a body shot.
Shain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allan Jr looks to land a body kick but Shain moved away.
Shain throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Allan Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Allan Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allan Jr wants to control from the top but Shain keeps moving.
Shain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allan Jr controls the pace.
Allan Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Allan Jr trying to control but Shain is working from the bottom.
Shain pulls Allan Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Allan Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Allan Jr forces his way into half guard.
Allan Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Allan Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Allan Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shain for as long as he can get away with.
Allan Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Allan Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Allan Jr trying to mount his opponent but Shain defends it.
Allan Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shain's head.
Allan Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Allan Jr.
Shain is in trouble now - Allan Jr has advanced to mount!
Allan Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Allan Jr lands a big elbow.
Allan Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shain taking shots to the head. #T4#
Allan Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Allan Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Allan Jr throws some wild stikes that Shain manages to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Shain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Shain tries to buck Allan Jr off but he can't manage it.
Allan Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Allan Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Allan Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shain is looking to escape.
Shain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allan Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Allan Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allan Jr 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Allan Jr!
After winning the bout, Zack Allan Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON IV
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Vila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allan Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Allan Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vila's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Joan Vila has been cut.
Vila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Allan Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vila's half guard.
Vila is looking for a sweep. Allan Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Allan Jr content to control rather than advance.
Vila taking some punishment here, with Allan Jr in his half guard.
Vila taking some punishment here, with Allan Jr in his half guard.
Allan Jr is stalling here. Vila is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Allan Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vila has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Allan Jr!#T1#
Allan Jr is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vila has taken his back. #SUB#
Vila has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Vila is persistently looking for the submission but Allan Jr is defending it well.
Vila keeps control of the position as Allan Jr tries to break free. #T2##SUB#
Vila looking for the choke but no joy.
Allan Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vila is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Allan Jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Allan Jr!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Vila working a defensive guard but Allan Jr passes into half guard.
Allan Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Allan Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vila defending well though.
Allan Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vila trying to control here.
Vila is concentrating on defense, preventing Allan Jr from advancing position.
Allan Jr is taking a breather. Vila 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.
Vila is not content to let Allan Jr control the position.
Vila wants to control but Allan Jr is keeping busy. #T4#
Allan Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allan Jr is looking to take a break and control but Vila is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vila is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Vila'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.
Allan Jr is looking to advance position but Vila won't allow it.
Vila is looking for a sweep. Allan Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allan Jr trying to control the action but Vila is working from the bottom.
Vila is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joan Vila'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#
Allan Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vila lands a jab to the nose.
Vila buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vila misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Allan Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allan Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Allan Jr from controlling successfully.
Vila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allan Jr.
Vila keeping moving, preventing Allan Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Allan Jr's guard. #REVR#
Allan Jr keeping moving, preventing Vila from controlling successfully. #T1#
Allan Jr wants to improve his position but instead Vila has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Vila seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Vila is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Vila is looking for a kimura but Allan Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vila to get the leverage.
Vila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allan Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Vila wants to work for an arm triangle but Allan Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allan Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Allan Jr.
Allan Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zack Allan Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vila wants to pass the guard but Allan Jr is keeping the position.
Allan Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Allan Jr, not yet. #T3#
Vila passes into half guard.
Allan Jr is looking to control Vila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allan Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Vila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Allan Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Allan Jr is trying to control but Vila passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allan Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allan Jr keeps working. #SUB#
Vila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Allan Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allan Jr wants to control but Vila is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joan Vila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joan Vila'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Allan Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vila. That's going to slow Allan Jr down.
Allan Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Vila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vila throws a sloppy body shot
and Allan Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allan Jr lands a high kick!
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allan Jr moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Allan Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Allan Jr misses with a hook #TD#
and Vila counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Allan Jr!
Allan Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vila wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Vila wants to control but Allan Jr is keeping him busy.
Allan Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allan Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vila is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Allan Jr has given up his back. Will we see Vila going for some submissions? #SUB#
Allan Jr showing good submission defense here. #T2#
Allan Jr tries to break free.
Vila keeps control of the position easily here as Allan Jr tries to buck him off.
Vila avoiding Allan Jr 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Allan Jr fending off the submission attempt from Vila. #T3#
Vila doesn't have the hooks in and Allan Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Vila being controlled here, momentarily.
Vila wants to sweep but no luck.
Allan Jr throws an elbow that misses. Vila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allan Jr's guard. Nice move by Vila!#REVR##T4#
Allan Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Vila advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vila is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Allan Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Vila's guard.
Allan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Vila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allan Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vila's head.
Allan Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Vila.
Allan Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joan Vila!
A relieved looking Joan Vila thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FFA 35: Pandemonium
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Cooke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allan Jr pinned against the cage. Allan Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Cooke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allan Jr to the mat! Allan Jr manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allan Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cooke is pulling down on Allan Jr's head to control his posture.
Allan Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Cooke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cooke looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Allan Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allan Jr keeping full guard, as Cooke tries to pass. #SUB#
Allan Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooke defends it easily.
Allan Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Allan Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Allan Jr has momentary wrist control but Cooke slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Allan Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
Cooke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cooke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cooke preventing the sweep.
Allan Jr keeping moving, preventing Cooke from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allan Jr is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cooke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allan Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allan Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Allan Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Cooke wants to stand but Allan Jr is controlling the position.
Allan Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Cooke working for a triangle but Allan Jr defends it easily.
Allan Jr wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Allan Jr postures up in Cooke's guard and throws a big left but Cooke blocks it. #SUB2#
Cooke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allan Jr defends it easily.
Cooke wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Allan Jr is now in half guard.
Allan Jr content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooke tries to get to full guard but Allan Jr has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Cooke 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#
Cooke dives in and grabs Allan Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allan Jr pushes down on Cooke's head and hops out.
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allan Jr.
Cooke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allan Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allan Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Allan Jr throws the kick towards the body but Cooke avoids it.
Allan Jr is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
Allan Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Allan Jr. #TD2#
Cooke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Allan Jr is looking to improve his position.
Allan Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cooke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke wants to control but Allan Jr is keeping him busy. #T1#
Allan Jr wants to improve his position but Cooke is controlling well.
Cooke is pressing down on Allan Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Allan Jr is holding on for now.
Cooke is trying to control the action in half guard but Allan Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cooke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allan Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Allan Jr gets full guard.
Cooke throws a big elbow that misses.
Cooke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuel Cooke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Allan Jr is pulling down on Cooke's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooke, at least for the moment.
Allan Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there. #T2#
Cooke throwing strikes from guard but Allan Jr blocks nicely.
Allan Jr pulls Cooke in close to prevent any damage.
Cooke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Allan Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cooke keeping full guard, as Allan Jr tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cooke has his foot on Allan Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Allan Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##ES2#
Cooke has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Allan Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Cooke has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Allan Jr's waist but Allan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cooke off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Allan Jr misses its target.
Cooke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cooke throws a head kick that misses
and Allan Jr counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Cooke out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Allan Jr is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zack Allan Jr!
Zack Allan Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FFA: Pitbull Fight Night
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Allan Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
Allan Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allan Jr cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Allan Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allan Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zack Allan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allan Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Allan Jr is avoiding it.
Allan Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a nice uppercut.
Allan Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allan Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allan Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Bishop has Allan Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Allan Jr misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Allan Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop cracks Allan Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bishop.
An inside leg kick from Allan Jr misses.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allan Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Allan Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bishop takes a swing at Allan Jr's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Allan Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Bishop throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allan Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allan Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Allan Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Bishop should have avoided that one.
Allan Jr is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Allan Jr keeps it at a distance.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Allan Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allan Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Bishop is wise to it.
Allan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Allan Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allan Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Allan Jr.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allan Jr tries a low kick but Bishop avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Allan Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Bishop steps away.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range. #T3#
Allan Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Allan Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Bishop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allan Jr can pounce on him.
Allan Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bishop off the cage and back into range.
Allan Jr moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Allan Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Bishop checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Allan Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop wants to clinch.
Allan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allan Jr.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop takes a swing at Allan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Allan Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bishop cracks Allan Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allan Jr tries to move into range but Bishop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Allan Jr throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Allan Jr lands a front kick.
Allan Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Allan Jr throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Allan Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick from Allan Jr misses.
Allan Jr leaves Bishop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Allan Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Allan Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bishop doesn't seem bothered though.
Allan Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bishops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.#CL#
Bishop moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Allan Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Allan Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Bishop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid leg kick lands there for Allan Jr.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr digs a good hook to Bishop'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!
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allan Jr.#TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Allan Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Bishop is working to tighten his grip on Allan Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Allan Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bishop is really squeezing tight and eventually Allan Jr passes out! Bishop breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Bishop!
A very excited looking Jackson Bishop 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: FFA 20: Studge vs Heathen
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Cooke moves out of range as Allan Jr throws a body kick.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Allan Jr circles away. #CL2#
Cooke clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cooke 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.
Allan Jr is working Cooke over against the cage.#BC#
Allan Jr breaks the clinch.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Allan Jr circles away.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
The fighters circling - Cooke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Allan Jr. That's going to slow Cooke down.
Cooke is looking to clinch but Allan Jr is avoiding it.
Allan Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cooke takes a step back to recover.
Allan Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cooke. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Allan Jr circles away.
Cooke throws a jab when Allan Jr was well out of range.
Cooke tries to clinch there but Allan Jr circles away. #T1#
Cooke on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr is looking to chop away at Cooke's legs.
Cooke throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Allan Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Cooke is looking to reverse the position.
Cooke can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Allan Jr off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Cooke tightening his grip on Allan Jr, looking for the choke. #T2#
Cooke is controlling the position but Allan Jr somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Allan Jr moves into full guard.
Cooke trying to control but Allan Jr is working from the bottom.
Allan Jr 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#
Allan Jr prevents Cooke from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Cooke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Allan Jr passes into side control!
Cooke gets back to half guard.
Allan Jr 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.
Allan Jr working Cooke over with strikes.
Allan Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Allan Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cooke is holding on to half guard well.
Allan Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Allan Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Cooke is pressing down on Allan Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Cooke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cooke trying to keep a closed guard but Allan Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Allan Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Allan Jr distracts Cooke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Allan Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allan Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Allan Jr 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#
Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allan Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke tries to clinch up.
Allan Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cooke can do to turn this around?
Allan Jr scores with a hook to the body. Cooke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cooke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Allan Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cooke scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.#CL2#
Cooke clinches. #BC2#
Cooke breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Allan Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cooke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cooke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allan Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cooke throws a head kick but Allan Jr moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allan Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zack Allan Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke moves out of range of the leg kick from Allan Jr.
A little jabbing left from Cooke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Cooke blocks the low kick.
Allan Jr blocks a jab.
Cooke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cooke throws a jab when Allan Jr was well out of range.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Allan Jr!
Cooke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Jr tries to score with a low kick but Cooke moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allan Jr, right into the meat.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Allan Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Allan Jr does it's job there.
Cooke is looking to clinch.
Samuel Cooke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Allan Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Cooke is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Cooke as Allan Jr shoots in.
Zack Allan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Allan Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allan Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Allan Jr misses with a body kick.
Allan Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Cooke throws a big counter head kick but Allan Jr avoids it with no problem.
Cooke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Cooke has closed the distance and engaged Allan Jr in a clinch.
Cooke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cooke takes a shot to the head.
Cooke throws an elbow that misses.
Allan Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Allan Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Cooke is trying to maintain a safe position but Allan Jr gets an underhook and turns Cooke into the cage.
Cooke lands with a short shot to the head.
Allan Jr tries a body shot but Cooke blocks it.
Nice elbow from Cooke. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allan Jr's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allan Jr has Cooke pushed against the cage.
Allan Jr lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Allan Jr's brow.
Cooke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allan Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allan Jr jumps guard but Cooke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cooke is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Cooke breaks from the clinch.
Allan Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allan Jr throws a low kick but Cooke avoids it.
Cooke looks to land a right hand but Allan Jr moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cooke as Allan Jr shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Allan Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allan Jr tried to score with a low kick but Cooke checks it.
Cooke thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Cooke misses with a head kick.
Allan Jr moves away from the strike by Cooke.
Cooke tries to close the distance and clinch but Allan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Cooke checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cooke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Allan Jr drives through with a takedown into Cooke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cooke wants to get back to his feet but Allan Jr passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allan Jr drops an elbow to the side of Cooke's head.
Allan Jr stops Cooke from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Allan Jr. #SUB2#
Cooke looking for submissions off his back.
Allan Jr prevents Cooke from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Allan Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Allan Jr scores with a leg kick. #KD#
Allan Jr lands a big head kick that sends Cooke tumbling to the mat! Allan Jr takes a step backwards and waves Cooke back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Cooke is rocked!
Allan Jr drops Cooke with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cooke! Allan Jr dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Allan Jr!
A very excited looking Zack Allan 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: HFC 42
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Dimelo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allan Jr.
Dimelo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Dimelo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allan Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Allan Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dimelo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimelo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allan Jr.
Dimelo 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.
Dimelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Allan Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Enzo Dimelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimelo throws a shot from downtown. Allan Jr moves away and avoids it.
Dimelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allan Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dimelo moves out of range easily.
Dimelo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimelo misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allan Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Dimelo checks a low kick from Allan Jr.
That kick from Allan Jr tenderised Dimelo's leg. Dimelo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allan Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Allan Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Allan Jr misses the target.
As Allan Jr backs away, Dimelo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dimelo cracks Allan Jr with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Allan Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dimelo blocks the body kick.
Dimelo lands a jab to Allan Jr's midsection.
Allan Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimelo takes a swing at Allan Jr's ribcage but misses. #T2##TD2#
Allan Jr gets a double leg takedown into Dimelo's guard.
Allan Jr won't allow Dimelo to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimelo 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#
Dimelo blocks the strikes from Allan Jr.
Dimelo passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimelo wants to stand but Allan Jr is controlling his arm.
Dimelo advances nicely into full mount.
Allan Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Dimelo has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Allan Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Allan Jr tries to escape but Dimelo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Dimelo is looking for the choke from the back position but Allan Jr is controlling his hands well.
Allan Jr rolls, trying to escape but Dimelo keeps control of the position.
Dimelo is riding his opponent, not letting Allan Jr buck him off.
Allan Jr tries to roll but Dimelo sticks to his back. #T4#
Dimelo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Allan Jr's body.
Dimelo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Allan Jr is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Dimelo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Allan Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut.
Dimelo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Allan Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Allan Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimelo's sensitive parts.
Dimelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr slips a straight right by Dimelo.#CL#
Dimelo closes the distance and clinches.
Allan Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Dimelo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dimelo fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Dimelo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Allan Jr. #T1#
Dimelo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allan Jr jumps guard but Dimelo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dimelo is pushing Allan Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Allan Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allan Jr blocks a body shot from Dimelo.
Dimelo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dimelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dimelo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allan Jr can do to turn this around?
Dimelo prevents a body shot from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr misses with a body punch.
Allan Jr takes a shot to the head.
Allan Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimelos head.
A frustrated look appears on Allan Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Allan Jr.
Dimelo misses with the head strike.
Dimelo scores with a hook to the body.
Dimelo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Dimelo throws a head punch that misses.
Allan Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Allan Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dimelo has a couple of punches blocked by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Allan Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dimelo regains guard immediately.
Allan Jr throws an elbow that misses. Dimelo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Allan Jr's guard. Nice move by Dimelo!#REVR#
Dimelo is stalling in the full guard.
Dimelo wants to pass the guard but Allan Jr is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Allan Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dimelo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dimelo preventing the sweep.
Dimelo content to stall in guard here.
Dimelo pushes down on Allan Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dimelo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Allan Jr! #SUB#
Dimelo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Allan Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dimelo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dimelo continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Dimelo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dimelo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Allan Jr.
Allan Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dimelo misses with a hook #TD2#
and Allan Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dimelo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dimelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Allan Jr is retaining full guard.
Dimelo wants to get up but he can't break Allan Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dimelo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dimelo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allan Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Allan Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimelo tries to free his leg and advance position but Allan Jr is retaining full guard.
Allan Jr wants to sweep here but Dimelo controlling him for the moment.
Dimelo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Allan Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dimelo has passed into half guard!
Zack Allan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allan Jr tries to roll over but Dimelo keeps him under control.
Dimelo content to control rather than advance.
Enzo Dimelo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allan Jr won't allow Dimelo to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dimelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimelo throws the left hand but Allan Jr avoids the punch easily.
Allan Jr wants to slow Dimelo down by chopping away at his legs.
Dimelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Allan Jr throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.
Dimelo blocks a head kick by Allan Jr.
Enzo Dimelo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allan Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allan Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Allan Jr ducks under a wild hook from Dimelo.
Dimelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dimelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allan Jr.
Dimelo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Allan Jr manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Allan Jr misses with a low kick. #CL#
Dimelo drives through and clinches with Allan Jr against the cage.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
Dimelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Allan Jrs head.
Dimelo gets through Allan Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allan Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Dimelo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Allan Jr is trying to break the clinch but Dimelo is controlling him.
Allan Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allan Jr blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimelo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dimelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimelo can't find room to land a body shot as Allan Jr controls the action.
Enzo Dimelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allan Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimelo throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enzo Dimelo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dimelo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Dimelo!
Enzo Dimelo 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: HFC 38
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Allan Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allan Jr throws a leg kick which misses Clifton's front leg but catches the back leg as Clifton tries to avoid it. #TD#
Allan Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Clifton is trying to stand up here but Allan Jr is controlling him well.
Allan Jr throwing shots but Clifton is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clifton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Allan Jr.
Clifton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Allan Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Allan Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Allan Jr is thwarting Clifton's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Allan Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Allan Jr slips a nice elbow through Clifton's hands, connecting with Clifton's forehead.
Clifton wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Allan Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Clifton is trying to maintain the position but Allan Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clifton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Allan Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Allan Jr working Clifton over with strikes. #T2#
Allan Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Allan Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Clifton taking some punishment here, with Allan Jr in his half guard.
Clifton wants to get back to full guard.
Clifton is trying to control but Allan Jr manages to pass to mount!
Allan Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've been hearing that Allan Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allan Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Allan Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clifton hang on?
Allan Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Clifton is rocked!
Clifton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allan Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allan Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Clifton is still in real trouble! Can Allan Jr finish him?
Allan Jr lands a big elbow - Clifton is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Clifton is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zack Allan Jr!
A very excited looking Zack Allan 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Allan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bravo's shoulder, as Bravo tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Allan Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bravo throws a jab when Allan Jr was well out of range.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allan Jr.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Allan Jr with the counter takedown but Bravo avoids it easily.
Allan Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allan Jr in his tracks.
Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allan Jr misses with a hook.
Bravo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bravo fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Bravo cracks Allan Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bravo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Allan Jr to stand back up!#ROC#
Allan Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Allan Jr.
Allan Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Bravo finish him?
Bravo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Allan Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bravo counters with a left to the body.
Bravo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Allan Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allan Jr somewhat.
Allan Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allan Jr.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bravo! Allan Jr is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Bravo!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 932

Total users: 40235