Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PANDA 56
Date: Dec 07, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Ithamar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ithamar showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.
Ithamar wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Ithamar eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ithamar seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ithamar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Ithamar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goncalves has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Ithamar is working for a kimura but Goncalves is defending it quite comfortably.
Goncalves gets back to full guard.
Ithamar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cope's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Goncalves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ithamar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goncalves is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar trying to control but Goncalves is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Goncalves has his foot on Ithamar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ithamar works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Goncalves has his foot on Ithamar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ithamar works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ithamar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goncalves keeps working.
Ithamar tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Ithamar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ithamar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ithamar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goncalves, who protects the arm well.
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
Ithamar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Goncalves!#SUB2#
Ithamar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goncalves can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Ithamar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Goncalves can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ithamar controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar fails to take his opponent's back.
Ithamar looking to control but Goncalves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goncalves tries to reverse the position but Ithamar maintains control.
Goncalves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Goncalves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ithamar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Goncalves trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ithamar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ithamar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goncalves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goncalves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ithamar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goncalves defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ithamar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goncalves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Goncalves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ithamar gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ithamar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goncalves is just riding it out for now. Ithamar eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Goncalves gets back to full guard.
Ithamar throwing strikes but missing.
Ithamar landing some decent shots from guard.
Ithamar cracks Goncalves with a solid left hand.
Ithamar throwing strikes from guard but Goncalves blocks nicely.
Ezekiel Ithamar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ithamar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goncalves looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goncalves looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goncalves!

Ithamar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goncalves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Goncalves has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ithamar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Goncalves yanks on the arm and Ithamar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Goncalves.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dilon Goncalves!
Dilon Goncalves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 45
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ithamar misses with a takedown attempt - Steve Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice takedown defense from Steve Jr. No joy for Ithamar on that attempt.
George Steve Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Steve Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve Jr lands the left hand.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ithamar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve Jr misses with a straight left.
Ithamar with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Steve Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ithamar.
Ithamar looks winded!
Steve Jr cracks a nice hook into Ithamar's ribs.
Ithamar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steve Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ithamar thinking.
Steve Jr with a jab.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Steve Jr lands a big right hand that sends Ithamar crashing to the mat! Steve Jr stays standing though and waves Ithamar back to his feet!#ROC#Ithamar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve Jr measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Ithamar! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). George Steve Jr!
A relieved looking George Steve Jr 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 30
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Ho Soon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, jab by Ho Soon - just one landing.
Ho Soon lands a jab to the nose.
Ho Soon works Ithamar's body with a nice hook.
Ithamar ducks right into an uppercut from Ho Soon.
Ithamar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho Soon's waist but Ho Soon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ithamar off to one side.
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ithamar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho Soon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chu Ho Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ho Soon scoring well with a low kick there.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon stuffs the takedown attempt from Ithamar. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Ho Soon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Ho Soon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho Soon lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Ho Soon's head coaches at Clinch Pride that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ithamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Ho Soon sprawls well. He's pushed Ithamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Soon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Ho Soon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ithamars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ho Soon lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Ho Soon.
Ithamar lands a really nice looking cross but Ho Soon seems unphased.
Ho Soon stuffs the takedown.
Ho Soon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Ithamar seems unphased.
Donk. Ho Soon catches Ithamar right on the button with a cross.
Ho Soon throws out a powerful jab.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithamar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithamar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ho Soon cracks Ithamar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ho Soon cracks Ithamar with an open hand slap.
Ithamar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Ithamar moves out of range.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ho Soon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ho Soon is looking to counter punch.
Ithamar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ho Soon defends well and Ithamar ends up having to push Ho Soon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ho Soon lands a jab-cross combination.
Ithamar shoots and misses
and Ho Soon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ithamar looks winded!
Ho Soon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ithamar if he has to take too many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Ho Soon.
Ithamar fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Ithamar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ho Soon!
Ho Soon is looking for a sweep.
Ho Soon wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ho Soon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ithamar off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ho Soon controlling the positon.
Ithamar wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ithamar tries to escape but Ho Soon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ho Soon controlling the positon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon continues to stall.
Ho Soon is not going to allow Ithamar to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ho Soon but Ho Soon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho Soon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ithamar's head.
Ithamar misses with a takedown
and Ho Soon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chu Ho Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ithamar tries to clinch there but Ho Soon circles away.
Ho Soon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ho Soon sprawls well. Ho Soon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Ho Soon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon swinging wildly here.
Ho Soon scores with a jab. Ithamar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ho Soon lands a glancing blow to the side of Ithamar's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Ho Soon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Nice jab there from Ho Soon.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ho Soon.
Ithamar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Ho Soon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ho Soon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ho Soon slips under a jab.
Ho Soon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Soon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ithamar in his tracks.
Ho Soon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ithamar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Ho Soon sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Soon.
Ithamar fails to land the takedown.
Ithamar is breathing heavily.
Ho Soon lands with a good body shot.
Ithamar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon stuns Ithamar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ithamar with a poor takedown
and Ithamar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Soon.
Ithamar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho Soon to score with a decent uppercut.
Ithamar tries to move into range but Ho Soon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Soon dips to his left and cracks Ithamar with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Soon.
Ithamar dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho Soon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ho Soon digs a good hook to Ithamar's body.
Ho Soon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ithamar can do to turn this around?
Jab from Ho Soon.
Ithamar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ho Soon pushes Ithamar away with a front kick.
Ho Soon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ithamar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho Soon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ithamar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon lands with a nice body punch.
Ho Soon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Ho Soon tenderised Ithamar's leg. Ithamar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ithamar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho Soon connects with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon connects with the punch.#T3#
Ithamar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ithamar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho Soon circles away.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ithamar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ho Soon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ithamar fails with the takedown
and Ho Soon counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Soon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ho Soon with a nice calf kick.
Ithamar dives in and grabs Ho Soon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ho Soon pushes down on Ithamar's head and hops out.
Ho Soon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ithamar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ho Soon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ithamar somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Soon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho Soon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
Chu Ho Soon is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Ho Soon digs a good hook to Ithamar's body.
Nice shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ithamar's head.
Ithamar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ithamar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Soon.
The crowd cheers as Ho Soon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ithamar doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ithamar tries to move into range but Ho Soon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Soon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ithamar. That did some damage!
Ho Soon scores with a jab.
Ho Soon lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Soon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Ho Soon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ithamar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Ho Soon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a one two combo.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ithamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ithamar misses with a takedown
and Ho Soon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ho Soon scores with a nice head shot.
Ithamar takes one to the side of the head.
Ithamar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Chu Ho Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ithamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Ho Soon sprawls well. He's pushed Ithamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ho Soon. That's going to slow Ithamar down.
Ho Soon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ithamar has time to react.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Soon jabs at Ithamar's body.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ho Soon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ho Soon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ho Soon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ithamar doesn't seem phased though.
Ho Soon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ho Soon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ithamar walks into a jab.
Ho Soon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ithamar misses with a takedown
and Ho Soon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ithamar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho Soon. Ho Soon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho Soon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ithamar scores with a three punch combo!
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ho Soon lands a body shot.
Ho Soon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ithamar.
Ho Soon throws a series of strikes that have Ithamar backpedaling.
Ho Soon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho Soon scores with a jab.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ho Soon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ithamar.
Ithamar fails to land the takedown.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ithamar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ho Soon.
Ithamar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ho Soon defends it nicely.
Ho Soon throws a big counter combination but Ithamar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ithamar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ho Soon.#T3#
Ho Soon jabs at Ithamar's body.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho Soon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the head.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ithamar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ho Soon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Soon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ithamar momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ho Soon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho Soon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy head kick and Ithamar moves out of range easily.
Ithamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Ho Soon sprawls well. He's pushed Ithamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Ithamar seems unphased.
Ithamar dives in and grabs Ho Soon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ho Soon pushes down on Ithamar's head and hops out.
Ithamar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Ho Soon connects with a body shot.
Ho Soon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ho Soon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ithamar at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho Soon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon thumps Ithamar with a low kick.
Ho Soon lands a jab to Ithamar's midsection.
Ho Soon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ezekiel Ithamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ho Soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho Soon as he jumps to the side.
Ho Soon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ithamar in his tracks.
Ho Soon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ithamar in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho Soon 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
Chu Ho Soon 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: PANDA 21
Date: Sep 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominiguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ithamar tries to keep at a distance but Dominiguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dominiguez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ithamar 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.#TD2#
Ithamar drags the fight down to the ground.
Ithamar has a closed guard, preventing Dominiguez from standing up.
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 Dominiguez pushes his legs off easily.
Dominiguez is looking to stand up but Ithamar won't let him. #SUB2#
Dominiguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Dominiguez stands up from Ithamar's guard - Dominiguez perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dominiguez closes the distance and pushes Ithamar back into the cage.
Dominiguez lands a shoulder strike.
Dominiguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ithamar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Dominiguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL#
Dominiguez forces Ithamar back against the cage and clinches.
Dominiguez lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Ithamar gets control of Dominiguez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ithamar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dominiguez wants to stand but Ithamar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ithamar has his foot on Dominiguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominiguez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ithamar looking for a guillotine here but Dominiguez defends easily.
Dominiguez wanted to stand there but Ithamar had control of the position. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ithamar has his foot on Dominiguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominiguez works his way back into a safe position though.
Dominiguez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Dominiguez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ithamar, up you get! #T2#
Ithamar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Dominiguez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Dominiguez pushes Ithamar up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ithamar gets control of Dominiguez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ithamar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominiguez defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dominiguez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ithamar is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Dominiguez gets to his feet - Ithamar follows without any prompting. #CL#
Dominiguez drives through and clinches with Ithamar against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ithamar gets control of Dominiguez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ithamar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dominiguez is looking to stand up but Ithamar won't let him. #SUB2#
Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominiguez is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Dominiguez gets to his feet - Ithamar follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Ithamar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dominiguez's half guard.#ES#
Dominiguez has one foot on Ithamar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Ithamar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dominiguez's guard.#ES#
Dominiguez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ithamar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3##TD2#
Ithamar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dominiguez uses from the top position. #SU#
Dominiguez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ithamar, up you get!
Cruz Dominiguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Dominiguez rushes Ithamar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ithamar successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dominiguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dominiguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Dominiguez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Dominiguez closes the distance and clinches.
Dominiguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ithamar backwards.
Ithamar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Ithamar jumps guard and drags Dominiguez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Dominiguez gets to his feet. Ithamar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Dominiguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Ithamar gets control of Dominiguez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ithamar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ithamar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SU#
Dominiguez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##TD2#
Ithamar shoots in and bounces Dominiguez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Dominiguez manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dominiguez enables Ithamar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dominiguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Dominiguez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dominiguez scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Ithamar has been cut.#CL#
Dominiguez rushes Ithamar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dominiguez misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Ithamar jumps guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dominiguez defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Dominiguez stands up from Ithamar's guard - Dominiguez perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Dominiguez instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Dominiguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Ithamar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dominiguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Dominiguez clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ithamar pulls Dominiguez into guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar has his feet on Dominiguez's thighs here. He's pushed Dominiguez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dominiguez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
A very excited looking Ezekiel Ithamar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: 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 4
Date: Jul 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Eugen gets a clinch.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen pushes Ithamar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Eugen.
A short right from Eugen on the inside.
Eugen misses with some punches.
Ithamar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eugen pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Eugen clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Ithamar blocking some punches.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ithamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eugen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ithamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ithamar blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ithamar.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ithamar.
We've been hearing reports that Eugen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ithamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Eugen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eugen gets through Ithamar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ithamar.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ithamar blocking some punches.
Ithamar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ithamar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Ithamar jumps into guard, dragging Eugen to the mat.
Eugen throwing strikes but missing.
Eugen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ithamar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eugen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Eugen tries to pass.
Eugen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eugen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ithamar has wrist control.#SUB2#
Ithamar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Eugen is defending well. Ithamar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Eugen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ithamar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Martin Eugen was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: PF27 Dimitrov v Lemieux
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Ithamar looking to score a takedown here. Simpson is defending well but Ithamar drives through and ends up in Simpson's guard.
Ithamar looking to pass the guard.
Simpson seems keen to control Ithamar's posture.
Ithamar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simpson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ithamar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simpson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar advances position into side control!#SUB#
Ithamar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simpson can't do much from the bottom here.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ithamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Simpson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ithamar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Simpson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PF16 Savitaipale v Sackett
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Sagaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Ithamar's guard.#SUB2#
Ithamar has his foot on Sagaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sagaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Sagaki stands and throws Ithamar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sagaki working away.
Ithamar is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sagaki has hold of Ithamar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ithamar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sagaki cranks the arm and Ithamar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ithamar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PF10 Savitaipale v Kenway
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox lands a jab to Ithamar's midsection.
Ithamar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox works Ithamar's body with a nice hook.
Ithamar throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Knox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knox.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ithamar backwards.
Knox 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.
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Knox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ithamar can't get the takedown.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Ithamar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ithamar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Knox stands and throws Ithamar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ithamar is letting Knox control him for a moment.
Ithamar wants to control but Knox postures up.
Ithamar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ithamar looking for a sweep but Knox has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Knox controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar tries to reverse the position but Knox maintains control.#T2#
Knox content just to control the position here.
Knox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ithamar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ithamar is trying to maintain the position but Knox is very close to passing his half guard.
Knox is taking a breather. Ithamar 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.
Ithamar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ithamar tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.
Knox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Ithamar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ithamar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Ithamar wants to control but Knox is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Ithamar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ithamar trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ithamar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
I really don't envy Knox right now.
Well, with Ithamar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Knox is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Knox trying to control the hands but Ithamar breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Knox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Knox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a rear naked choke here but Knox reverses the position brilliantly into Ithamar's guard!
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Knox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Knox.#SUB2#
Ithamar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eta Knox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Knox looks to land a right hand but Ithamar moved out of range.
Ithamar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ithamar loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ithamar with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox thuds a left hand into Ithamar's body.
Ithamar cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ithamar can do to turn this around?
Ithamar dives in for a single leg takedown but Knox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ithamar is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Knox is trying to control the position but Ithamar postures up. #SUB2#
Ithamar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knox dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ithamar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Ithamar's legs - danger averted.
Knox is pushing down on Ithamar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ithamar is fighting to maintain full guard but Knox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Knox is taking a breather. Ithamar 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.
Ithamar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Ithamar.#SUB2#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ithamar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Ithamar's legs - danger averted.
Knox sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ithamar controls Knox momentarily but Knox frees himself. #SUB2#
Ithamar has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knox throws a hook but Ithamar blocks it.
Donk. Knox catches Ithamar right on the button with a cross.
Ithamar looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Ithamar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Ithamar closes the distance and clinches.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox jabs at Ithamar's body.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ithamar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ithamar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Eta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Ithamar.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Ithamar's ribs.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eta Knox dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ithamar.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ithamar gets a clinch.
Knox just leaning against Ithamar, taking a breather. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.#T1#
Ithamar misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Knox lands.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Eta Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ithamar shoots and misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eta Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar with a poor takedown
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Ithamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Knox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knox continues to drive forward.
Knox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ithamar walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.#ROC#
Ithamar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ithamar eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ithamar is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox feints a jab promting Ithamar to slip. Knox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ithamar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ithamar has his takedown stuffed
letting Knox counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ithamar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ithamar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox lands a body shot.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ithamar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox clobbers Ithamar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Ithamar. That snapped Knox's head back.
Knox lands with a straight right. Ithamar didn't see that one coming.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ezekiel Ithamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ithamar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox stuns Ithamar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Knox 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.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ithamar shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ithamar seems to have recovered his senses.
Ithamar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox 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.
Ithamar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ithamar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ithamar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ithamar at a distance.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ithamar shoots and misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox jabs Ithamar to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Ithamar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
Knox drops Ithamar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ithamar looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Knox punishes Ithamar's body with a nice straight punch.
Ithamar misses with a looping right.#KD#
Knox lands a left and a right that send Ithamar crashing to the mat, dazed. Knox thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Knox closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ithamar! Knox dives in looking to finish! Ithamar is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Eta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1#
Ithamar throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ithamar sprawls and moves away.
Ithamar closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Ithamar pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz dives in and grabs Ithamar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ithamar pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Ithamar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cruz strikes from his own guard.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ithamar.
Ithamar postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ithamar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ithamar has his foot on Cruz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cruz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ithamar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz passes Ithamar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Ithamar is defending well. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz working Ithamar over with strikes.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Ithamar won't allow it. #SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Ithamar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ithamar's head.
Ithamar is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Nice strikes from Cruz there. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Ithamar tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Ithamar won't allow it.
Cruz working over Ithamar with some ground and pound. Ithamar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ithamar is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount! #T3#
Ithamar wants to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Ithamar working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz looking to finish Ithamar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ithamar!
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz landing strikes from the mount.
Cruz 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.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz looking to control but Ithamar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz landing strikes from the mount and Ithamar is in trouble!
Cruz trying to control but Ithamar is having none of it. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ithamar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ithamar!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithamar won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #T4#
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz 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#
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ithamar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Ithamar is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Ithamar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Cruz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ithamar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ithamar can do to turn this around?
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ithamar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ithamar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ithamar stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
Cruz controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself. #T1#
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithamar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ithamar.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Ithamar defends it easily.
Ithamar landing some decent shots from guard.
Ithamar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Ithamar throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Cruz managing to control the position.
Ithamar is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control.
Cruz 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.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ithamar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darian Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz stands up over Ithamar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ithamar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Ithamar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ithamar working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz connects with a couple of short punches.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithamar is retaining full guard.
Ithamar being controlled here, momentarily.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Ithamar is keeping the position.#T4#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Cruz passes Ithamar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz prevents Ithamar from improving his position.
Cruz 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.
Cruz working over Ithamar with some ground and pound. Ithamar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cruz 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.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Ithamar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ithamar has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darian Cruz 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ithamar.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cruz as he jumps to the side.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Ithamar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Ithamar on that attempt.
As Ithamar looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Ithamar just gets out of the way.
Darian Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Ithamar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Ithamar sprawls well.
Ithamar throws a leg kick but Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Cruz instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar avoids a wild elbow strike from Cruz.
Ithamar tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Ithamar is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Ithamar's takedown attempt.
Ithamar looking for a takedown. #TD#
Cruz is trying to trip Ithamar. He has hold of a leg but Ithamar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cruz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ithamar is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ithamar is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz advances to half guard.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cruz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ithamar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ithamar is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithamar is squirming around, avoiding Cruz's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Ithamar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.#T3#
Cruz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ithamar tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ithamar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Ithamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Ithamar's head. #ROC#
Ithamar is rocked!
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ithamar is still in real trouble! Can Cruz finish him?#SUB2#
Ithamar with the active half guard here but Cruz passes nicely into side control.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Ithamar is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Ithamar seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ithamar to see if he's OK.
Ithamar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithamar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cruz cracks Ithamar with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Cruz immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ithamar is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darian Cruz!
Darian Cruz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kato for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2020

#R1#
Clay looks to land a combination but Ithamar avoids it well.
Clay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay moves away from the strike by Ithamar.
Clay tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Clay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ithamar is trying to control Clay's posture but Clay avoids it. #SUB2#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Clay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Clay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clay throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Clay trying to control the action but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Clay grinds an elbow into Ithamar's temple.
Ithamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ithamar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay working away.
Ithamar is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Clay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ithamar tries to improve position but can't.
Ithamar is not content to let Clay control the position.
Clay working the ground and pound.
Clay works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Clay working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ithamar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ithamar tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ithamar, who protects the arm well.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ithamar manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clay looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clay is keen to just control but Ithamar is a slippery customer.
Ithamar moves into full guard.
Clay is in close to Ithamar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Clay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Clay is in close to Ithamar's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithamar is retaining full guard. #T3#
Clay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ithamar working a defensive guard here.
Clay lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Clay avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Clay is posturing up here but Ithamar has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Clay tries to roll out but it's too tight and Clay has to tap! Slick submission there by Ithamar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Ithamar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spenda's waist but Spenda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ithamar off to one side.
Spenda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ithamar fails with the takedown.
A big left from Spenda misses.
Ithamar misses with a takedown
and Spenda counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spenda. Ithamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ithamar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spenda manages to circle out of the way.
Ithamar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Spenda 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Ithamar moves into range and clinches up with Spenda.#BC#
Ithamar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Spenda misses its intended target.
Spenda has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ithamar!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spenda misses with an uppercut.
Ithamar feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Ithamar misses with a double jab.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spenda counters with a series of strikes. Ithamar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ithamar looks to land a combination but Spenda avoids it well.
Eddie Spenda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spenda throws a shot from downtown. Ithamar moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Ithamar has managed to clinch.
Spenda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ithamar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spenda after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ithamar.
Spenda wants to get back to striking at distance but Ithamar won't allow it.
Spenda doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Ithamar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spenda can't fight it off and eventually Ithamar manages to take the fight to the floor. Spenda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Spenda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ithamar is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithamar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ithamar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spenda controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself.
Ithamar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spenda managing to control the position.
Ithamar working some strikes from top position.
Spenda trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spenda can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ithamar passes Spenda's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Spenda is defending well.
Spenda wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well. #SUB#
Ithamar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Spenda tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ithamar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sirus Hughes (ranked 3737 p4p, 203 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 3366 p4p, 177 weight class). Hughes's entrance music is Devil "Shinedown". A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

170 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

176 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

Hughes

Ithamar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Sirus Hughes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes fails to pull guard.

Ithamar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hughes is trying to keep an underhook but Ithamar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hughes (0) vs (2) Ithamar

Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.

Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.

Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

Ithamar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hughes looking for submissions off his back.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hughes has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hughes has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
Ithamar wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar seems to be looking for submissions.

Ithamar is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.
Ithamar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hughes!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hughes (0) vs (5) Ithamar

Ithamar goes for an armbar but Hughes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hughes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hughes (2) vs (5) Ithamar
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ithamar is keeping the position for now.

Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hughes defends well.

Ithamar has an active guard here but Hughes has managed to pass into half guard.
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.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Ithamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.

Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.

Hughes is trying to work for a kimura but Ithamar is defending well.

Hughes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.

Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes wants to take a breather but Ithamar is having none of it.

Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Ithamar defends the submission attempt.
Ithamar is trying to maintain the position but Hughes is very close to passing his half guard.

Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.

Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ithamar is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

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

Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.

Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hughes is working away from the top position though.

Ithamar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hughes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hughes is trying to control. Ithamar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Hughes is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Ithamar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ithamar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
Ithamar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Ithamar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ithamar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.

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

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hughes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hughes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ithamar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ithamar can't keep his opponent in guard - Hughes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ithamar is trying to get back to full guard.
Ithamar is pressing down on Hughes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ithamar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ithamar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hughes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.

Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.

Ithamar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.

Ithamar looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Ithamar looks winded!

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithamar is retaining full guard.

Ithamar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes slips nicely into half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar wants to control but Hughes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ithamar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hughes forces his way into half guard.

Hughes seems to be looking for submissions.

Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hughes trying to control the action but Ithamar is working from the bottom.

Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.

Ithamar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

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

Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.

Hughes is working for a submission of some sort.

Ithamar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ithamar is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Ithamar is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ithamar avoid being mounted?
Ithamar is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ithamar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ithamar wins on points by 5 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CACC 50
Date: Feb 01, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 3199 p4p, 161 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 3301 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

176 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

173 cm
32 yrs
142 lbs

Ithamar

Bruise

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Bruise shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ithamar's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ithamar (0) vs (2) Bruise
Bruise controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Ithamar has his foot on Bruise's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bruise works his way back into a safe position though.
Bruise postures up.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Bruise from controlling successfully.
Bruise must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ithamar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ithamar looking for subs off his back but Bruise has passed one foot through into half guard.

Ithamar is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bruise is tapping! Great win for Ithamar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Ithamar!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CACC 44
Date: Jan 18, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 2995 p4p, 161 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 853 p4p, 50 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

176 cm
30 yrs
145 lbs

150 cm
29 yrs
130 lbs

Ithamar

Chugman

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

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

Chugman forces Ithamar back against the ropes and clinches.

Chugman has hold of one of Ithamar's legs. Ithamar is fighting the takedown attempt but Chugman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ithamar (0) vs (2) Chugman

Ithamar is looking for a triangle but Chugman pushes his legs off easily.

Chugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.

Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chugman defends well.
Ithamar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chugman has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (0) vs (5) Chugman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Chugman easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ithamar (0) vs (7) Chugman
Chugman controlling his opponent.
Ithamar regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman controlling the pace.
It looks like Chugman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chugman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ithamar!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (0) vs (10) Chugman
Ithamar is trying desperately to improve position.
Chugman looking to control but Ithamar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar tries to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Ithamar is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Ithamar stops Chugman from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ithamar is trying to escape the mount.
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ithamar can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to control but Ithamar wriggling away.
Ithamar 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.
Chugman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ithamar's thigh. Ithamar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chugman trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.

Ithamar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chugman has passed into half guard!

Ithamar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ithamar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chugman is trying to control. Ithamar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Chugman is looking for a kimura here.
Ithamar is looking to get back to full guard here but Chugman has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (0) vs (13) Chugman
Ithamar prevents Chugman from moving into mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar trying his best to control but Chugman has mounted him.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ithamar (0) vs (15) Chugman
Ithamar is looking to get to half guard.
Ithamar gets back to half guard.
Chugman moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (0) vs (18) Chugman
Chugman wants to control but Ithamar is keeping him busy.
Ithamar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chugman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ithamar (0) vs (20) Chugman

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chugman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ithamar is looking to escape.
Chugman controlling his opponent.
Chugman tries to control but Ithamar wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chugman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ithamar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ithamar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ithamar (2) vs (20) Chugman
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ithamar is looking to pass into half guard but Chugman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chugman is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ithamar (2) vs (22) Chugman
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Chugman tries to pass.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar looking for a guillotine here but Chugman defends easily.
Ithamar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.

Chugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ithamar is looking for a triangle but Chugman pushes his legs off easily.

Ithamar looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chugman has picked Ithamar up and slammed him! Ithamar can't keep hold of the triangle and Chugman manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (2) vs (25) Chugman

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ithamar, who protects the arm well.
Chugman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ithamar keeps working.

Chugman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ithamar is looking for a sweep.
Ithamar sneaks back into half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is in trouble now - Chugman has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (2) vs (28) Chugman
Chugman controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar is trying to escape the mount.
Chugman tries to control but Ithamar wriggling away.
Ithamar is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Ithamar is working hard here to advance position.
Chugman content just to control the position here.
Ithamar tries to reverse the position but Chugman maintains control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking to control but Ithamar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ithamar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ithamar (2) vs (31) Chugman
Ithamar is really stuck here.
Ithamar trying to control the hands but Chugman breaks the grip.
Chugman has good solid back control here.
Chugman has the hooks in. Ithamar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ithamar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Chugman.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar can't escape the position.
Ithamar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Chugman is trying to stick to Ithamar's back but Ithamar is turning into Chugman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chugman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ithamar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ithamar (4) vs (31) Chugman
Ithamar forces his way into half guard.
Chugman wants to control but Ithamar is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Chugman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ithamar pulls his head out easily.
Chugman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar is working for a kimura but Chugman is defending it quite comfortably.

Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Chugman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ithamar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chugman is just riding it out for now. Ithamar eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chugman defends it well.
Chugman wants to control but Ithamar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chugman is concentrating on defense, preventing Ithamar from advancing position.

Ithamar is working for a submission of some sort.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman is trying to maintain the position but Ithamar is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chugman wins on points by 31 to 4.
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: XF 45 THE END
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Ithamar avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Diame Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ithamar on his heels. He'll look to pass Ithamar's guard now, I'm sure.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithamar is retaining full guard.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ithamar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diame Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ithamar.
Diame Jr wants to control but Ithamar is keeping him busy.
Diame Jr just content to control the position.
Ithamar struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diame Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ithamar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diame Jr controlling the position. #T1#
Ithamar can't do much from the bottom here.
Diame Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ithamar!
Ithamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ithamar gets back to half guard.
Ithamar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diame Jr 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.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Diame Jr'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ithamar is trying to control the position but Diame Jr postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Ithamar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diame Jr stacks Ithamar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diame Jr!
Diame Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Diame Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ithamar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ithamar stops Diame Jr from passing to mount.
Ithamar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diame Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diame Jr is working away from the top position though.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ithamar defends it well.
Ithamar moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diame Jr defends it easily.
Ithamar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diame Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ithamar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diame Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Diame Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Diame Jr from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ithamar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diame Jr stands and throws Ithamar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ithamar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diame Jr trying to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Diame Jr controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr trying to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Diame Jr 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.

Dumba Diame Jr 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#
Diame Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diame Jr.#CL#
Diame Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Diame Jr is trying to pull guard but Ithamar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diame Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ithamar walks away with a smile on his face. Diame Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Diame Jr instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ithamar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ithamar manages to end up in side control.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Diame Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diame Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diame Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diame Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ithamar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ithamar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ithamar is trying to ground and pound but Diame Jr uses the momentary lack of control by Ithamar to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Diame Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.
Diame Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ithamar can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Diame Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Diame Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Diame Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but Diame Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ithamar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for submissions but instead, Diame Jr has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diame Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diame Jr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ithamar can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Ithamar won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ithamar is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diame Jr in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ezekiel Ithamar 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diame Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diame Jr fails to land the takedown.
Ithamar misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Diame Jr lands but Ithamar takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diame Jr gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ithamar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar trying to control but Diame Jr is working from the bottom.
Diame Jr keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
Dumba Diame Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ithamar preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ithamar sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diame Jr doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ithamar paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diame Jr - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dumba Diame Jr!
Dumba Diame Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: XF 44
Date: Nov 01, 2019

#R1#
Ithamar 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.
Ithamar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ithamar has his takedown stuffed
and Gniewek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Gniewek sprawls well.
Gniewek scoring well with a low kick there.
Ithamar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gniewek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ithamar shoots in but no luck this time.
Julian Gniewek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Gniewek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gniewek scores with a push kick.#CL#
Gniewek moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gniewek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ithamar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gniewek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Gniewek. #T1#
Gniewek lands a left hand.
Gniewek landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Gniewek. #ROC#
Ithamar is rocked!
Gniewek struggles to land a body shot inside as Ithamar controls his hands.
Ithamar is still on wobbly legs! Can Gniewek finish him?
Gniewek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gniewek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ithamar backwards.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Ithamar blocks it.
Gniewek lands a right hand.
Gniewek misses with a knee strike.
Ithamar seems to have recovered his senses.
Gniewek connects with a knee to the head.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Ithamar blocks it. #T2##BC2#
Ithamar manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gniewek counters with a good, hard body kick but Ithamar shrugs it off.
Gniewek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Julian Gniewek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gniewek rattles Ithamar with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ithamar tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Gniewek dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ithamar stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julian Gniewek!
Our winner, Julian Gniewek, 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: XF Brawl 4
Date: Oct 14, 2019

#R1##CL#
Ithamar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rollins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ithamar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ithamar misses with a looping left.
As Ithamar backs off Rollins throws a huge counter combo but Ithamar manages to avoid it all.
Ithamar 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.
Rollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice combination there by Rollins.
Ithamar dives in for a single leg takedown but Rollins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rollins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rollins wants it to stay on the feet.
Rollins unleashes a big counter combination but Ithamar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ithamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rollins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins thuds a left hand into Ithamar's body.
Rollins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rollins is looking for the big counter here.
Rollins scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ithamar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rollins throws a nice looking combination but Ithamar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins scores with a nice right hand.
Rollins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Rollins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ithamar shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ithamar is breathing heavily.
Rollins works over Ithamar's head and body with a nice combination.
Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ithamar misses with a takedown
and Rollins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rollins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ithamar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rollins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ithamar throws a series of punches but Rollins avoids them all with ease. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ithamar misses with a hook.
Ithamar moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
Ithamar throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Rollins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rollins scores with a three punch combo!
Rollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rollins is looking to slow Ithamar down with leg kicks.
Ithamar misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins counters with a head kick.
Rollins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ithamar's sensitive parts.
A big right from Ithamar misses.
Ithamar ducks right into an uppercut from Rollins.
Ithamar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ithamar. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ithamar misses the target.
Rollins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rollins lands a jab-cross combination.
Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ithamar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ithamar sets himself, and Rollins steps forward looking for the clinch! Ithamar avoids it this time.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rollins but Rollins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ithamar throws a poor cross that misses
and Rollins counters with a straight right hand.
Ithamar misses with a two punch combination.
Ithamar throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Ithamar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Ithamar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ithamar throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rollins!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ithamar throws an off balance right hand
and Rollins counters with a left and a right that stings Ithamar.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Ithamar.
Rollins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Ithamar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rollins pinned against the cage. Rollins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rollins connects with a right hand. Ithamar shakes it off.
Ithamar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Rollins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rollins throws a counter combo.
Ithamar misses with a straight right.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ithamar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ithamar is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rollins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rollins slips a jab from Ithamar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ithamar looks to land a combination but Rollins avoids it well.
Ithamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rollins wants to counter with a clinch but Ithamar pushes him away.
Ithamar shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick from Rollins lands but Ithamar takes it in his stride.
Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from Ithamar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ithamar loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Rollins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ithamar fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Rollins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Rollins connects with a nice short shot to Ithamar's temple.
Ithamar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rollins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Rollins there.
Rollins lands strikes from half guard.
Rollins drops an elbow to the side of Ithamar's head. #T1##SUB#
Ithamar looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins wants to pass to mount but Ithamar is defending the position.
Rollins working over Ithamar with some ground and pound. Ithamar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ithamar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Ithamar actively working from the bottom here.
Ithamar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rollins scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ithamar has hold of Rollins's hands but Rollins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rollins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rollins working Ithamar over with strikes.
Ithamar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ithamar.#SUB#
Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Rollins chips away with some ground and pound.
Rollins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rollins distracts Ithamar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Rollins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rollins chips away with some ground and pound.
Ithamar controls Rollins momentarily but Rollins frees himself.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Rollins won't allow Ithamar to sweep him here.
Rollins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well.
Rollins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rollins stands up over Ithamar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rollins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rollins postures up and lands a big shot to Ithamar's brow. #SUB#
Rollins is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ithamar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rollins is looking to defend but Ithamar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rollins! Ithamar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rollins taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Castor Rollins was interviewed post fight and said 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.

Event: XF 32
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Prevot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Guilhaume Prevot has been cut.
Prevot is looking to clinch but Ithamar is avoiding it.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ithamar sprawls well. Ithamar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prevot gets slowly back to his feet.
Prevot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prevot throws a combination that misses
and Ithamar counters with a series of strikes. Prevot will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ithamar catches Prevot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Ithamar drops Prevot with a big left hand and mounts him. Prevot is in big trouble! #ROC#
Prevot is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ithamar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Prevot is surviving well by controlling Ithamar's body position as best he can.
Prevot is still in real trouble! Can Ithamar finish him?
Prevot prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Ithamar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Prevot seems to have recovered his senses.
Ithamar lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Ithamar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Prevot manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Prevot is not content to let Ithamar control the position. #T1##SUB#
Ithamar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prevot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ithamar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prevot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ithamar's guard! Nice work there by Prevot!
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Prevot tries to pass. #SUB#
Prevot is sitting in close to Ithamar's body. Ithamar has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Prevot is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Prevot is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ithamar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Ithamar!
A very excited looking Ezekiel Ithamar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: NSC 26: Pavlov vs Ithamar
Date: May 28, 2019

#R1#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavlov as he avoids it easily.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlov but Pavlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ithamar avoids it really well and circles away.
And Ithamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Pavlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ithamar defends it nicely.
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Pavlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pavlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavlov shoots for a takedown but Ithamar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Pavlov with that takedown attempt.
Ithamar with the counter takedown but Pavlov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ithamar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pavlov 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.
Ithamar looking to control. #T1#
Ithamar wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov pushes down on Ithamar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ithamar is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ithamar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Ithamar defending well.
Pavlov prevents Ithamar from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ithamar wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Ithamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ithamar is defending well. #SUB#
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ithamar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ithamar is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matvey Pavlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Pavlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ithamar, which made it look bad.
Pavlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ithamar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlov somewhat.
Ithamar darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Ithamar into the ropes.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ithamar tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ithamar to the ground. Ithamar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Ithamar.
Ithamar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ithamar wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Ithamar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Ithamar gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the ropes.
Pavlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pavlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ithamar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ithamar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pavlov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ithamar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov fails with the takedown
and Ithamar counters with a one-two to the body.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Ithamar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pavlov on his heels. He'll look to pass Pavlov's guard now, I'm sure.
Pavlov 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Ithamar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pavlov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ithamar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Ithamar controlling him for the moment.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to control but Ithamar passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ithamar stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Ithamar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavlov is not content to let Ithamar control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is not content to let Ithamar control the position. #SUB2#
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ithamar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ithamar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pavlov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ithamar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ithamar advances to half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar really 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.
#R4#
Nice sprawl there from Ithamar as Pavlov shoots in.
Ithamar cracks Pavlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Pavlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ithamar finds it's way round the side to connect with Pavlov's head.
Ithamar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Matvey Pavlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlov with a poor takedown
and Ithamar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavlov thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar shoots in but no luck this time.
Pavlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ithamar. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ithamar is fending him off so far but Pavlov persists. Nope, Ithamar circles away and we're back to standing.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ithamar tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ithamar to the ground. Ithamar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ithamar sprawls well. Ithamar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Ithamar. Beautiful body shot.
Ithamar throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Pavlov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ithamar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pavlov yanks on the arm and Ithamar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pavlov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Peak - 6.
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Pacheco misses with a takedown attempt - Ithamar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ithamar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ithamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ithamar but Ithamar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacheco tries for a takedown but Ithamar circles away easily#CL#
and Ithamar counters by clinching up.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Pacheco.
Pacheco goes for a takedown attempt but Ithamar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pacheco with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ithamar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ithamar tries for a takedown but Pacheco manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Ithamar has hold of one of Pacheco's legs. Pacheco is fighting the takedown attempt but Ithamar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pacheco working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Ithamar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ithamar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pacheco is trying to control the position but Ithamar postures up. #T1#
Ithamar 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.
Pacheco controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself.
Ithamar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ithamar controlling the action here.#SUB#
Pacheco is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
Ithamar works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2##SUB#
Ithamar is working for a guillotine from mount but Pacheco frees his head quite easily.
Pacheco is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Ithamar working for a submission but Pacheco is keeping him at bay.
Pacheco is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Ithamar has taken his back!#SUB#
Ithamar looking for the RNC.
Ithamar biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Ithamar is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacheco is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ithamar gets his way! #SUB#
Pacheco is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ithamar gets his way!
Pacheco rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pacheco is not content to let Ithamar control the position.#T4#
Pacheco won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Ithamar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pacheco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pacheco is refusing to be controlled, as Ithamar sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ithamar is working for a kimura but Pacheco is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Ithamar seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pacheco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ithamar avoids it really well and circles away.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Ithamar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacheco tries to get to full guard but Ithamar has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacheco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pacheco tries to get to full guard but Ithamar has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco is not content to let Ithamar control the position.#T1##SUB#
Ithamar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacheco sees it coming and defends easily.
Pacheco tries to roll over but Ithamar keeps him under control.
Ithamar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ithamar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pacheco defend it? Ithamar steps over the head and cranks it - Pacheco is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ithamar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EMP Paddington vs San Diego
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Munday misses with a hook.
Munday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ithamar to score with a decent uppercut.
Munday loads up on a big right hand but Ithamar slips the punch.
Munday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Munday misses with a body shot.
And Ithamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Munday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Munday misses with an uppercut.
Ithamar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ithamar ducks under a wild hook from Munday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar slips under a jab from Munday.
Munday misses the jab.
Munday connects with a right hand. Ithamar shakes it off.#T1#
Ithamar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Munday scores with the left hand. Ithamar knows he should have avoided that one.
Ithamar drops his hands momentarily and Munday takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Munday.
Munday throws a lazy right hand but Ithamar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ithamar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Munday throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Ithamar counters with a shoot takedown. Munday fights it but they end up in guard.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Munday keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Munday holds on and takes a little breather.
Ithamar looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ithamar preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Munday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munday wants to stand and escape but Ithamar is having none of it.
Munday keeping moving, preventing Ithamar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Munday thuds a left hand into Ithamar's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ithamar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ithamar ducks under a wild hook from Munday.#T3#
Munday throws a hook but Ithamar blocks it.
Munday takes a swing at Ithamar's ribcage but misses.
Munday throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ithamar counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Munday is not content to let Ithamar control the position.
Ithamar stops Munday from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Munday is refusing to be controlled, as Ithamar sits in half guard.
Ithamar trying to mount his opponent but Munday defends it.
Munday is trying to stand.
Ithamar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Munday!
Ithamar looking to control but Munday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Ithamar goes for an armbar but Munday turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Munday.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munday passes Ithamar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Munday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ithamar moves away from the strike by Munday.
Ithamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Munday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ithamar.
Ithamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Munday defends it well.
Munday throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Ithamar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ithamar.
Munday wants to stand up but Ithamar is controlling him.
Munday trying to keep a closed guard but Ithamar is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar trying to control but Munday is working from the bottom.
Munday is trying to keep Ithamar in close.
Ithamar trying to control but Munday is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ithamar stops Munday from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Munday swings for the body but Ithamar moves out of range.
Ithamar slips a straight right by Munday.
Ithamar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munday.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Munday looks to land a right hand but Ithamar moved out of range.
Munday looks to throw the jab but Ithamar is out of range.
Ithamar feints the counter takedown.
Ithamar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Munday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Munday scores with a jab to the head.
Ithamar defending well as Munday loads up on a big left hand.
Munday misses with a body shot.
Ithamar feints the counter takedown.
Munday scores with the left hand. Ithamar knows he should have avoided that one.
Ithamar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Munday throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ithamar.
Ithamar moves out of range as Munday strikes.
Munday just misses with a punch to the body.
Ithamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mickey Munday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Munday misses the target.
Ithamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ithamar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munday.
A swing and a miss from Munday.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munday connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ithamar momentarily.
Munday throws a shot to the body.
Munday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ithamar slips under a jab from Munday.
Munday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ithamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Munday.
Ithamar with the counter takedown but Munday avoids it easily.
Mickey Munday is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Ithamar lands with an uppercut that bounces Munday off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Munday misses.
Ithamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Munday defends it well.
Munday lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Munday misses.
Ithamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Munday misses.
Ithamar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munday.
Ithamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Munday defends it well.
Munday takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munday loads up on a big right hand but Ithamar slips the punch.
Ithamar feints the counter takedown.
Munday misses the jab.
Ithamar with the counter takedown but Munday avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Munday dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Munday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Munday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Munday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ithamar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munday throws a jab when Ithamar was well out of range.
Ithamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Munday lands with a hook. Ithamar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday misses the jab.
Munday connects with a body shot.
Ithamar slips under a jab from Munday.
Ithamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Munday defends it well.#T1#
Munday misses with a straight right.
Munday misses with a hook.
Ithamar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Munday throws a lazy right hand but Ithamar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Ithamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Munday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Munday looks to land a left hand but Ithamar moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ithamar.
Ithamar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Ithamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Munday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Munday lands.
Munday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Munday swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Munday throws a hook but Ithamar blocks it.
Ithamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Munday throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ithamar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ithamar.
Ithamar forces his way into half guard.
Ithamar controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Ithamar seems to be working for a kimura but Munday defends the submission attempt.
Ithamar is keen to just control but Munday is a slippery customer.
Munday wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.
Mickey Munday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ithamar in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Ithamar is working for a kimura but Munday is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Munday has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ithamar is working away from the top position though.
Munday is not content to let Ithamar control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ezekiel Ithamar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munday tries to roll over but Ithamar keeps him under control.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Munday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Munday, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EMP Escobar vs Madog
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Mills stuffs the takedown attempt from Ithamar. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Mills was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ithamar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ithamar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mills sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ithamar somewhat.
Mills getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ithamar's coach down at Hands Factory ($750/Month) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ithamar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mills 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.
Ithamar shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Mills tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar tries to move into range but Mills moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mills clobbers Ithamar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ithamar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mills.
Ithamar defending well as Mills loads up on a big left hand.
Ithamar throws a hook to the side of Mills's head but Mills sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mills throwing a counter right hand but Ithamar manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mills feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ithamars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ithamar misses with a takedown attempt - Mills sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mills throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Ithamar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mills's guard.
Ithamar tries to free his leg and advance position but Mills is retaining full guard.
Ithamar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mills holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ithamar stops Mills from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Mills 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.
Ithamar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ithamar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mills has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ithamar swings around for an armbar but Mills sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ithamar's guard.
Ithamar controls Mills momentarily but Mills frees himself.
Ithamar looking to control but Mills passes into half guard.
Ithamar trying to get back to full guard but Mills takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Ithamar tries to lock up and control but Mills gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mills controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ithamar tries to lock up and control but Mills gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mills sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ithamar is looking to improve his position but Mills isn't that keen on the idea.
Ithamar tries to hold on but Mills postures up.
Ithamar is trying desperately to improve position.
Mills avoids the attempt from Ithamar to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Mills dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ithamar walks into a jab.
Mills stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mills wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Ithamar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mills, pushing him back against the cage.
Ithamar working aggressively here.
Mills scores with a shot to the side of Ithamar's head.
Ithamar goes for a takedown attempt but Mills pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
John Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ithamar misses with a takedown attempt
and Mills counters with a nice uppercut.
John Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Mills jabs Ithamar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ithamar closes the distance and clinches up with Mills, looking for a takedown. Ithamar pushes Mills against the cage but Mills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Ithamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ithamar moves away from the strike by Mills.
Mills throws an overhand right that lands on Ithamar's shoulder, as Ithamar tries to avoid the shot.
Mills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ithamar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ithamar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mills connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ithamar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mills's waist but Mills gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ithamar off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Mills misses its target.#T1#
Mills bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ithamar's head backwards.
Mills fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ithamar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ithamar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mills throws a shot from downtown. Ithamar moves away and avoids it.
Ithamar with the counter takedown but Mills avoids it easily.
Mills turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mills lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Mills.
Ithamar has a takedown stuffed.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Ithamar feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Mills.#CL2#
Ithamar moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithamar taking a breather. #TD2#
Ithamar wants the takedown. Mills is fighting it off but Ithamar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mills's guard against the cage.
Mills keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass. #T2#
Ithamar trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.
Ithamar prevents Mills from getting back to his feet.
Ithamar trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.
Ithamar looking to pass the guard.
Ithamar trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.
Ithamar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Ithamar ducks right into an uppercut from Mills.
Mills slaps away a takedown attempt from Ithamar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Mills misses the target.
Mills scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ithamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Mills lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ithamar.
Ithamar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Mills on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ithamar takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Ithamar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ithamar shoots in and drives through. Mills sprawls well.
Ithamar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ithamar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ithamar has a takedown stuffed.
Mills connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithamar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mills connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ithamar scrambles back to his feet.
John Mills is winning the standup battle so far.
Ithamar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mills lands with a straight right. Ithamar didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Ithamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills misses with a hook.
Ithamar moves away from the strike by Mills.
Ithamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mills defends it well.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Mills manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Mills 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#
Ithamar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mills throws a right hand that Ithamar ducks under and follows up with a left that Ithamar also avoids with ease.
And Ithamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Mills pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ithamar moves away.
Ithamar tries for a takedown but Mills circles away easily
letting Mills counter with a right hand.
Mills fakes the leg kick and cracks Ithamar in the body.
Mills bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Mills. That snapped Ithamar's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Ithamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mills with a nice cross.
Nice sprawl there from Mills as Ithamar shoots in.
Mills fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithamar throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills looks to throw the jab but Ithamar is out of range.
Ithamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Mills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Mills lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mills is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Mills circles away and we're back to standing.
Ithamar misses with a hook
and Mills counters with a right hand to the body.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ithamar manages to avoid it.
Ithamar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ithamar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMills.
Mills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ithamar can do to turn this around?
Ithamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ithamar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ithamar defending well as Mills loads up on a big left hand.
Ithamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ithamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Mills swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Ithamar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ithamar is one step ahead there.
Ithamar trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.
Ithamar stopping the sweep attempt from Mills.
John Mills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mills is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mills is looking to stand up but Ithamar isn't so interested in that idea.
Ithamar stopping the sweep attempt from Mills.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mills digs a good body shot into Ithamar's ribs.
Mills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mills works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ithamar fails with the takedown.
Ithamar shoots in and drives through. Mills sprawls well.
Mills jabs Ithamar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ithamar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mills.
Mills scores with the left hand. Ithamar knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Mills steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ithamar.
Ithamar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mills lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ithamar at a distance.
Mills displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithamar tries for a takedown but Mills sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mills defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Mills lands a jab to the nose.
Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ithamar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mills pinned against the cage. Mills gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mills cracks Ithamar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Mills showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mills, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Mills!
A very excited looking John Mills 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: CCF 37
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Ithamar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ithamar wants it to stay on the feet.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joieson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ithamar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joieson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joieson has a takedown stuffed.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Joieson.
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joieson is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Joieson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ithamar fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Ithamar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joieson is trying to defend but Ithamar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joieson pushes Ithamar off but Ithamar dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joieson is looking for a sweep.
Ithamar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joieson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ithamar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ithamar is staying tight to Joieson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Joieson pushes Ithamar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ithamar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joieson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ithamar trying to control the action but Joieson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ithamar tries for a kimura but Joieson is defending well. #SUB#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joieson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joieson can't do much from the bottom here.
Joieson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Joieson bucks up and tries to throw Ithamar off but instead Ithamar has got his back!
Joieson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ithamar avoiding Joieson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Ithamar tightening his grip on Joieson, looking for the choke. #T3#
Joieson trying to control the hands but Ithamar won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ithamar looking to break Joieson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joieson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ithamar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ithamar tries to get the hooks in deep but Joieson pushed the leg off.
Ithamar is hanging on to Joieson's back as he tries to escape.
Joieson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ithamar controlling well, preventing Joieson from escaping the position.
Joieson trying to control the position but Ithamar manages to sink in the hooks. #T4##SUB#
Joieson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Ithamar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Joieson is defending well though. Ithamar let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Ithamar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joieson is really stuck here. #SUB#
Joieson is trying to defend against the choke here but Ithamar has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ithamar Tightens the hold and Joieson taps out furiously! Ithamar displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ezekiel Ithamar!
An intense looking Ezekiel Ithamar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Helsinki 2
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Nucombe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nucombe continues to drive forward.
Nucombe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ithamar shoots in but Nucombe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ithamar and move into the clinch position.
Ithamar has been working on his balance at Melhor Lutador MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nucombe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nucombe wants to counter the offense by Ithamar and move into the clinch position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nucombe.
Ithamar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nucombe circles away.#TD#
Ithamar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nucombe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
Ithamar won't allow Nucombe to sweep him here. #T1#
Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nucombe keeping moving, preventing Ithamar from controlling successfully.
Ithamar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nucombe controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself.
Ithamar tries to free his leg and advance position but Nucombe is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar wants to clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nucombe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nucombe wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Ithamar takes the fight into the clinch.
Nucombe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nucombe working aggressively here.
Ithamar leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Ithamar has picked Nucombe up - he's going for a ride! Ithamar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nucombe won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Ithamar wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nucombe won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Ithamar wants to take a breather but Nucombe is having none of it.
Ithamar moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Ithamar wants to control for a moment but Nucombe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying for a kimura here. Nucombe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ithamar wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Ezekiel Ithamar took to the microphone: 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 23
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Ithamar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daebyeol pinned against the cage. Daebyeol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daebyeol is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ithamar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ithamar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daebyeol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daebyeol looking for a takedown.
Daebyeol gets underhooks to prevent Ithamar's takedown attempt. #TD#
Ithamar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ithamar trying to control the position but Daebyeol is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ithamar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daebyeol tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Ithamar is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ithamar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his lightweight title!
As Ezekiel Ithamar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Helsinki
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Bison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ithamar feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Ithamar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ithamar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bison looking to stall.
Bison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Bison is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ithamar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bison to the mat. Bison regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ithamar controls the pace.
Bison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ithamar stays in close to Bison's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar slips nicely into half guard.
Bison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ithamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ithamar in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Ithamar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ithamar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bison is in trouble now - Ithamar has advanced to mount!
Ithamar controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Ithamar working for a submission but Bison is keeping him at bay.
Ithamar is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Ithamar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2#
Bison tries to hold on but Ithamar pushes him away. #SUB#
Ithamar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bison to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bison shrugs it off.
Bison tries to buck Ithamar off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Bison has left one of his arms exposed and Ithamar doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Bison screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Ezekiel Ithamar took to the microphone: 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Montreal
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1##CL#
Ithamar clinches up against the cage.
Ithamar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daebyeol goes for a takedown attempt but Ithamar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daebyeol shoots in for a takedown but Ithamar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Ithamar has closed the distance and engaged Daebyeol in a clinch.
Ithamar gets through Daebyeol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daebyeol is trying to drag Ithamar to the mat but Ithamar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Rhee Daebyeol.
Daebyeol lands a body shot.
Ithamar goes for a takedown attempt but Daebyeol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daebyeol misses with a hook. Ithamar ducked under it nicely.
Daebyeol shoots for a double leg takedown but Ithamar sprawls well. He's pushed Daebyeol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Daebyeol as Ithamar shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Daebyeol gets caught flat footed, as Ithamar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daebyeol is looking to stand up but Ithamar isn't so interested in that idea.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ithamar advances to half guard.
Ithamar is thwarting Daebyeol's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daebyeol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ithamar trying to control the pace.
Daebyeol wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.
Ithamar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ithamar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daebyeol! #SUB#
Ithamar throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Daebyeol has his hands clasped together but Ithamar breaks the hold and Daebyeol is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ithamar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Ezekiel Ithamar stared into the camera and said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC New York 2
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Ruger dives in and scores a takedown into Ithamar's guard.#SUB#
Ithamar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ruger throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ithamar's body to avoid the submission. Ithamar has instead reached around Ruger's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ithamar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his bantamweight title!
Ezekiel Ithamar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC New York
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ithamar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carruthers is trying to defend but Ithamar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ithamar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Carruthers is defending well.
Ithamar content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but Carruthers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ithamar to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Ithamar seems to be working for a kimura but Carruthers defends the submission attempt.
Ithamar is thwarting Carruthers's attempts to control the position.
Ithamar passes into side control, despite Carruthers's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Ithamar is working to tighten his grip on Carruthers's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Carruthers has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ithamar is really squeezing tight and eventually Carruthers passes out! Ithamar breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his bantamweight title!
As Ezekiel Ithamar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Cathaway vs Turturro
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Bison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Ithamar with that takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Bison - just one landing.
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Bison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bison continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bison tries to land a front kick but Ithamar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bison cracks the inside of Ithamar's front leg.
Jab by Bison.#TD#
Ithamar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ithamar is standing up over Bison. Bison looks to escape but Ithamar dives into side control.
Bison tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ithamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!#SUB#
Ithamar has hold of Bison's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bison seems comfortable defending it but Ithamar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bison is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bison is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ithamar couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his lightweight title!
Ezekiel Ithamar made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithamar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Ithamar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ithamar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Green defend it? Ithamar steps over the head and cranks it - Green is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ithamar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his lightweight title!
Ezekiel Ithamar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Ithamar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sergeant defends well and Ithamar ends up having to push Sergeant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sergeant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sergeant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sergeant throws a right and a left that Ithamar avoids nicely.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ithamar takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Ithamar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sergeant trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sergeant tries to kick Ithamar off but Ithamar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ithamar controlling the action here.
Ithamar trying to control the action but Sergeant is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ithamar seems to be looking for submissions.
Sergeant trying to control but Ithamar postures up. #T1##SUB#
Ithamar is trying for a kimura here. Sergeant looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ithamar wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Ezekiel Ithamar said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 608 p4p, 26 weight class) and Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 21571 p4p, 328 weight class). Ithamar comes into the arena with Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

176 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs

169 cm
31 yrs
143 lbs

Ithamar

Silva

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Jr Silva!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Silva clinches.

Ithamar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ithamar (2) vs (0) Silva

Ithamar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ithamar stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Ithamar sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ithamar wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Ithamar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ithamar.
Silva trying to control here.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ithamar to get the leverage.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Ithamar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ithamar is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Ithamar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Ithamar wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva trying to control but Ithamar postures up.

Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
Ithamar content to control rather than advance.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar controlling the action here.

Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Ithamar trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ithamar in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (5) vs (0) Silva

Ithamar working for a submission but Silva is keeping him at bay.
Silva can't escape the position.

Ithamar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silva!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ithamar (5) vs (2) Silva

Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ithamar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Silva has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ithamar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silva is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ithamar pulls down on the head and he's put Silva to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ezekiel Ithamar!
As Ezekiel Ithamar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1##CL#
Ithamar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ithamar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silva to the mat. Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ithamar stops Silva from standing up.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ithamar is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Ithamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Ithamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ithamar has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ithamar.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Ithamar wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Ithamar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ithamar passes into half guard. #T2#
Ithamar blocks the strikes from Silva.
Ithamar is taking a breather. Silva 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.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Ithamar has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ithamar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ithamar manages to move to mount!
Ithamar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ithamar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ithamar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ithamar has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ithamar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ithamar looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ithamar fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ithamar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Silva is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Silva and Ithamar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ithamar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Ithamar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ithamar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Ithamar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Ithamar ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ithamar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ithamar.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. #TD#
Ithamar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is trying to keep Ithamar in close.
Ithamar looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Ithamar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ithamar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva prevents Ithamar from improving position.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ithamar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Silva is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar retains his bantamweight title!
As Ezekiel Ithamar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Daebyeol sprawls well.
Ithamar slips a jab and a cross from Daebyeol.
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Daebyeol saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Daebyeol moves into range and clinches up with Ithamar.#TD2#
Ithamar has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Daebyeol clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Ithamar has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Daebyeol! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ithamar gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar is the new lightweight champion!
Ezekiel Ithamar took some time post fight to say the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Ruger gets caught napping as Ithamar dives in and scores a takedown. Ruger manages to retain guard.
Ithamar stopping the sweep attempt from Ruger.
Ithamar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ithamar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ithamar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruger's guard.
Ruger wants to get back to full guard.
Ithamar wants to control but Ruger is keeping him busy.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Ruger is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar moves nicely into side control.
Ruger struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ruger is trying to improve his position.
Ithamar tries to advance to mount but Ruger denies him. #SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruger is defending well.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Ruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ruger can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ithamar is staying tight to Ruger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ithamar trying to control the position but Ruger is working away.
Ithamar has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at All Star Performance Institute. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ruger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ithamar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ithamar works to advance to full mount. Ruger defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Ithamar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruger is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.
Ruger is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Ruger tries to hold on but Ithamar pushes him away. #SUB2#
Ithamar working for a guillotine from mount but Ruger is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Ithamar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ruger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ruger and Ithamar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ithamar trying to control the action but Ruger is working from the bottom.
Ruger is looking to regain half guard here but Ithamar keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ruger is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar. #T4#
Ithamar prevents Ruger from improving his position.
Ithamar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ruger really wants to buck Ithamar off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ithamar has isolated one of Ruger's arms. Ruger looking to fight him off but Ithamar twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar is the new featherweight champion!
As Ezekiel Ithamar got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcinho Sitsongrit (ranked 4458 p4p, 339 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 2013 p4p, 96 weight class). Ithamar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

172 cm
20 yrs
150 lbs

176 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs

Sitsongrit

Ithamar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

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

Sitsongrit clinches.

Sitsongrit gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Ithamar
Sitsongrit is thwarting Ithamar's attempts to control the position.
Ithamar is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is looking to pass Ithamar's guard but actually Ithamar recovers to full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ithamar looking for a sweep. Not yet Ithamar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ithamar is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (0) Ithamar

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar manages to get back to half guard.

Sitsongrit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ithamar gets back to full guard.

Ithamar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at FIERCE inform us that Ithamar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ithamar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ithamar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Ithamar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Ithamar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Ithamar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ithamar is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ithamar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ithamar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Ithamar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ithamar looking to control.
Ithamar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sitsongrit passes Ithamar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Ithamar is staying active underneath Sitsongrit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ithamar is trying to maintain the position but Sitsongrit is very close to passing his half guard.
Ithamar regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit 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.
Ithamar controlling the position.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ithamar controlling Sitsongrit's posture.

Sitsongrit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ithamar dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (2) Ithamar
Ithamar passes Sitsongrit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Ithamar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sitsongrit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ithamar pulls his head out easily.
Ithamar is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Ithamar wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Ithamar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Ithamar is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.

Sitsongrit actively working from the bottom here.

Ithamar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar looking for a submission but Sitsongrit manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ithamar stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (5) Ithamar

Ithamar is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Ithamar trying to control the pace.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Ithamar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.

Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ithamar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ithamar passes into side control, despite Sitsongrit's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (5) vs (8) Ithamar
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ithamar postures up.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.

Ithamar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Ithamar sits in half guard.
Ithamar is pressing down on Sitsongrit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sitsongrit is holding on for now.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sitsongrit is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
Ithamar is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sitsongrit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sitsongrit pulls Ithamar in close to prevent any damage.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.

Ithamar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sitsongrit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sitsongrit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sitsongrit!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sitsongrit (9) vs (8) Ithamar
Ithamar can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (11) vs (8) Ithamar

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is looking to improve his position but Sitsongrit isn't that keen on the idea.
Sitsongrit fails to move to back control.
Ithamar tries to reverse the position but Sitsongrit maintains control.
Ithamar tries to hold on but Sitsongrit postures up.
Ithamar is desperately trying to improve his position but Sitsongrit has a good base and remains in mount.

Sitsongrit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar tries to improve his position but Sitsongrit has taken his back! Sitsongrit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ithamar tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sitsongrit pushes Ithamar away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Marcinho Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Ezekiel Ithamar stepped up to the mic, saying 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'.

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Seong Hyeon Lee (ranked 8268 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 1975 p4p, 101 weight class). Ithamar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

170 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

176 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs

Lee

Ithamar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Seong Hyeon Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Ithamar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Ithamar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Ithamar
Ithamar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Ithamar
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Lee tries to hold on but Ithamar pushes him away.
Ithamar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ithamar has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (0) vs (8) Ithamar

Ithamar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Lee right now.

Lee is trying to roll into a better position but Ithamar has get a rear naked choke and Lee is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar took some time post fight to say the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adam Khabilov (ranked 4372 p4p, 433 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 1956 p4p, 99 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Khabilov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Temple March. Ithamar has chosen Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104 as his entrance music. Ezekiel Ithamar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

175 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs

176 cm
22 yrs
145 lbs

Khabilov

Ithamar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Khabilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ithamar closes the distance and clinches.

Ithamar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Khabilov (0) vs (2) Ithamar
Khabilov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ithamar is working away from the top position though.
Ithamar works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Khabilov (0) vs (5) Ithamar
Ithamar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ithamar tries to control but Khabilov wriggling away.
Khabilov is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khabilov is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabilov is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Khabilov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ithamar.
Ithamar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khabilov is looking to escape.
Khabilov tries to hold on but Ithamar pushes him away.
Khabilov is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.
Khabilov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khabilov is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.

Ithamar moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Khabilov has worked his arm free - good work by Khabilov!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov gets back to half guard.
Ithamar passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Khabilov (0) vs (8) Ithamar
Ithamar controlling the position easily from mount.
Khabilov tries to hold on but Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khabilov is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ithamar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Ithamar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Khabilov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Khabilov!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khabilov (2) vs (8) Ithamar
Ithamar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khabilov (2) vs (10) Ithamar

Ithamar is working for a submission of some sort.
Khabilov is not content to let Ithamar control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov wants to get back to full guard.
Khabilov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ithamar is trying to control. Khabilov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ithamar controlling the action here.
Khabilov won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Ithamar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khabilov keeps working.
Khabilov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ithamar is thwarting Khabilov's attempts to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ithamar stalling.
Khabilov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ithamar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khabilov wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.

Ithamar is working for a kimura but Khabilov is defending it quite comfortably.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Khabilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ithamar wants to free his trapped foot but Khabilov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Khabilov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khabilov is trying to maintain the position but Ithamar is very close to passing his half guard.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to control but Ithamar passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Khabilov (2) vs (13) Ithamar
Khabilov struggling a bit here.
Khabilov being controlled for a moment.

Ithamar is trying to get an arm triangle but Khabilov is defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov stops Ithamar from passing to mount.

Ithamar is trying to get an arm triangle but Khabilov is defending well.
Khabilov is looking for a sweep.
Ithamar trying to control the position but Khabilov is working away.
Khabilov can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar working away.
Ithamar wants to control but Khabilov is keeping him busy.

Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khabilov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ithamar wants to control but Khabilov is keeping him busy.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is looking to reverse the position.
Khabilov wants to control but Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Khabilov!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Khabilov (2) vs (15) Ithamar
Khabilov tries to hold on but Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar tries to control but Khabilov wriggling away.

Ithamar looking to secure an arm triangle but Khabilov defends it well.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Khabilov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Khabilov shrugs it off.

Ithamar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Khabilov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khabilov (4) vs (15) Ithamar
Ithamar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khabilov being controlled here momentarily.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Khabilov tries to pass.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Khabilov (4) vs (17) Ithamar
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but Khabilov defending well.
Ithamar stalling.
Ithamar moves into full mount! Khabilov won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Khabilov (4) vs (20) Ithamar

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.

Ithamar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Khabilov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Khabilov and Ithamar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ithamar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Khabilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ithamar wins on points by 20 to 4.
Ezekiel Ithamar took some time post fight to say the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Hard Knocks
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.#TD2#
Ithamar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva is wriggling around but Ithamar manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Ithamar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ithamar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ithamar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar is taking a breather. Silva 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Ithamar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ithamar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva! #T1#
Ithamar controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Silva wants to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Ithamar is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ithamar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ithamar prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Ithamar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ithamar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Ithamar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ithamar breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ithamar controlling from mount.
Silva really wants to buck Ithamar off and get back to his feet.
Ithamar avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva 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.
Silva is breathing heavily.#T3#
Silva is in trouble now - Ithamar has advanced to mount!
Ithamar landing shots from mount.
Ithamar landing strikes from the mount.
Ithamar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ithamar with the ground and pound from mount.
Ithamar looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ithamar controlling from the full mount.
Ithamar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face. #T4#
Ithamar looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Ithamar controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ithamar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ithamar raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithamar controlling the pace for now.
Ithamar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ithamar wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Ithamar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ithamar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ithamar dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva looks for a takedown but Ithamar sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ithamar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ithamar trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom. #T1#
Check out the look on Ithamar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ithamar controlling the position from side mount.
Ithamar lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Ithamar stalls from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ithamar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ithamar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ithamar controls the position.
Ithamar working the ground and pound. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ithamar advances to full mount.
Ezekiel Ithamar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ithamar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Ithamar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Ithamar tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Ithamar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ithamar controlling the pace for now.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ithamar scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!#SUB2#
Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ithamar.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ithamar looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ithamar.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ithamar sprawls well. Ithamar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Silva misses. #TD2#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ithamar is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ithamar looking for a submission but Silva manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ithamar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithamar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Ithamar stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Ithamar passes into half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ithamar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ithamar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva tries to kick Ithamar off but Ithamar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ithamar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ithamar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ithamar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Ithamar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Ithamar slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Ithamar stops Silva from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ithamar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ithamar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ithamar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Ithamar has a good base and remains in mount.
Ithamar controlling the position easily from mount.
Ithamar unloading with bombs!
Ithamar tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar lands with some strikes.
Ithamar looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Ithamar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ithamar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ithamar clinches up against the cage.
Ithamar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.#TD2#
Ithamar has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva tries to bench press Ithamar off him but Ithamar keeps the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Ithamar staying calm.#SUB2#
Ithamar has hold of Silva's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Silva seems comfortable defending it but Ithamar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Silva is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Silva is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ithamar couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar gave a big smile as he said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 10
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Ruger looks to land a right hand but Ithamar moved out of range.
Ruger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ithamar swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Ruger drives through with a takedown into Ithamar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Ithamar looking for a guillotine here but Ruger defends easily. #SUB#
Ithamar has his feet on Ruger's thighs here. He's pushed Ruger off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ruger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 17, 2017

#R1#
Silva feints a jab promting Ithamar to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ithamar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ithamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Ithamar feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Ithamar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva is trying to control the position but Ithamar postures up.
Silva seems keen to control Ithamar's posture.
Ithamar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Silva controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself.
Silva 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ithamar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Ithamar is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva throws a leg kick but Ithamar sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Ithamar closes the distance and clinches.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Ithamar's takedown attempt.
Ithamar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ithamar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ithamar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Ithamar looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Ithamar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ithamar is one step ahead there.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Silva is trying to control the position but Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ithamar won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Ithamar passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Ithamar.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Ithamar is controlling him
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Ithamar is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for submissions but instead, Silva has regained full guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar stops Silva from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ithamar is defended easily by Silva.#TD#
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 Adriano Silva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ithamar feints the counter takedown.
Ithamar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Ithamar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ezekiel Ithamar has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ithamar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Silva controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself.
Ithamar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ithamar is still trying to improve position.
Silva has Ithamar pulled in close to control his posture.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ithamar dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Ithamar's head and hops out.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Ithamar's head and hops out.#CL2#
Ithamar closes the distance and clinches.
Ithamar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ithamar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.#TD#
Silva has clasped his hands together around Ithamar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ithamar is not content to let Silva control the position.
Ithamar holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Ithamar is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ithamar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ithamar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva is trying to control. Ithamar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Ithamar manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Silva keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ithamar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ithamar keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Ithamar is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ithamar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Ithamar has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ithamar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Ithamar dives into Silva's guard.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ithamar is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ezekiel Ithamar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ithamar avoids the body shot from Silva.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ithamar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Ithamar seems unphased.
Ithamar misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.#TD2#
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ithamar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ithamar is one step ahead there.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Ithamar is proving a slippery customer.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #T2#
Silva keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva wants to stand up but Ithamar is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ithamar shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Ithamar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Ithamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ithamar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ithamar won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4##ES#
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ithamar.
Ithamar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ithamar blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva clearly takes that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ithamar dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ithamar was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Ithamar has a takedown stuffed.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Adriano Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ithamar.
Ithamar avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1##TD2#
Ithamar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard. #ES#
Silva uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ithamar tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Ithamar is quick to defend against it.
Adriano Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Ithamar takes one on the button.#TD#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ithamar to the ground. Silva is now in Ithamar's guard.#ES2#
Ithamar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ithamar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ithamar moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ithamar doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away. #T2#
Silva cracks Ithamar with an open hand slap.#TD#
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
Silva throws an elbow but Ithamar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ithamar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Ithamar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ithamar regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ithamar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Ithamar 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.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ithamar pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva is fighting to break Ithamar's control of his arms but Ithamar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Ithamar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ithamar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ithamar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva had his way with Ezekiel Ithamar in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ithamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Ithamar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ithamar.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ithamar won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ithamar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Ithamar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Ithamar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ithamar throwing strikes but Silva manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Ithamar tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ithamar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Ithamar is keeping him busy.
Silva tries to stand but Ithamar is controlling his head.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
Ithamar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ithamar is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. #SU#
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Ithamar get back to his feet.
Silva misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ithamar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A control attempt from Silva but he's now mounted!#T4#
Ithamar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ithamar prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Silva taking shots to the head.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Ithamar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ithamar trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to buck Ithamar off but he can't manage it.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ithamar scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ezekiel Ithamar.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
Adriano Silva retains his bantamweight title!
The defeated Ezekiel Ithamar had this to say: 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Simmons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simmons misses with a low kick as Ithamar jumps back.#TD2#
Simmons looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ithamar has his feet on Simmons's thighs here. He's pushed Simmons off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Simmons screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ezekiel Ithamar!
In his post fight interview, Ezekiel Ithamar gave a big smile as he said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Silva lands a jab to Ithamar's midsection.
Silva scores with the left hand. Ithamar knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Ithamar instigates a clinch.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Ithamar has double underhooks.
Ithamar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Ithamar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ithamar defends it nicely.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Ithamar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Silva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ithamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ithamar shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ithamar goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.#CL#
Ithamar moves into the clinch.
Ithamar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ithamar looking for a takedown.
Ithamar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Ithamar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2#
Silva digs a good hook to Ithamar's body.
Silva connects with a body shot that sends Ithamar's belly button to the back.#TD#
Ithamar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Ithamar there.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva tries to roll over but Ithamar keeps him under control.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ithamar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva gets full guard.
Ithamar stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ithamar.
Ithamar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ithamar tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ithamar controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ithamar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Ithamar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ithamar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ithamar stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Ithamar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Ithamar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silva throws a one two combo.
Ithamar tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Ithamar takes one to the side of the head.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva with the counter takedown but Ithamar avoids it easily.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ithamar as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Silva scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Ithamar sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ithamar drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Ithamar. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva throws a jab when Ithamar was well out of range.
Ithamar feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Ithamar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Ithamar looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ithamar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ezekiel Ithamar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ithamar passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ithamar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES2#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Ithamar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ithamar dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Ithamar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ithamar but great work by Silva.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Ithamar struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Ithamar is defending well.
Silva taking a breather here.
Silva wants to control but Ithamar is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ithamar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ithamar wants to control but Silva postures up.
Ithamar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Silva looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ithamar landing with strikes. #SUB#
Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ithamar.
Ithamar lands a shot to the head. #SUB#
Ithamar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adriano Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ithamar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva scores with a jab. Ithamar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ithamar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Silva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Silva lands with a hook. Ithamar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ithamar ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Silva leaves Ithamar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ithamar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Ithamar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ithamar at a distance. #CL#
Ithamar drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Ithamar is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Ithamar won't allow it.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Ithamar is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Ithamar tries to tie him up.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva blocking some punches.
Ithamar looking for a takedown.
Ithamar wants a takedown.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ithamar is looking for a takedown.
Ithamar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Ithamar's takedown attempt.
Ithamar has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Ithamar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ezekiel Ithamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ithamar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva digs a good body shot into Ithamar's ribs.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Ithamar's head back. #T3#
Silva leaves Ithamar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ithamar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ithamar as he avoids it easily.
Ithamar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Ithamar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Ithamar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ithamar tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithamar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ithamar is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva really 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.
#R4#
Silva works Ithamar's body with a nice hook.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Ithamar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva jabs Ithamar right on the nose. Ithamar blinks but takes it well.
Ithamar misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Silva throws a series of punches but Ithamar avoids them all with ease.
Ithamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Ithamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Ithamar backpedaling.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ithamar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ithamar drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ithamar is defended easily by Silva.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva punishes Ithamar's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Ithamar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to control the position but Ithamar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura but Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ithamar to get the leverage.
Ithamar slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Ithamar trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Ithamar is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.
Ithamar trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ithamar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ithamar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is trying to escape back to his feet but Ithamar uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ithamar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ithamar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ithamar controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Ithamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Ithamar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ithamar looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Ithamar drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Ithamar throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ithamar has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Ithamar.
Silva trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Ithamar looking for a sweep. Not yet Ithamar, not yet.
Ithamar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ithamar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ithamar throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely. #T2#
Ithamar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva wants to hit a switch here but Ithamar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva there!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.
Ithamar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Silva wants to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Ithamar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Ithamar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ithamar wants to finish this one by submission but Silva is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ithamar. #SUB#
Ithamar looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Ithamar trying to control but Silva is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ithamar looking to ground and pound but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Ithamar's attempts to control the action.
Ithamar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ithamar lands a nice shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ithamar has hold of Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ithamar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!
Adriano Silva is the new bantamweight champion!
Ezekiel Ithamar spoke after the fight, saying 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 4
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1##TD#
Ithamar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ithamar won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Ithamar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ithamar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ithamar pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Ithamar is keeping busy.
Ithamar slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ithamar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Ithamar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ithamar 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.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ithamar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ithamar tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Ithamar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is not content to let Ithamar control the position.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Ithamar has control of the leg.
Ithamar is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ithamar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Ithamar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Ithamar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar tries to clinch up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Ithamar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ithamar throws a big elbow that misses.
Ithamar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Ithamar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ithamar controlling the pace.
Ithamar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Ithamar 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 Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ithamar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ithamar trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Ithamar advancing to mount.
Jones trying to hold on to Ithamar's head to control him but Ithamar postures up.
Jones is staying active underneath Ithamar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Ithamar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar 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#
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Ithamar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ithamar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Ithamar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a hook but Ithamar blocks it.#T1#
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Ithamar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar fails with the takedown.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.#TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ithamar moves into full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB#
Ithamar is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ithamar's body to avoid the submission. Ithamar has instead reached around Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ithamar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Ithamar dives in and grabs Tolevski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tolevski pushes down on Ithamar's head and hops out.
Tolevski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tolevski misses with a hook #TD#
and Ithamar counters with a shoot takedown. Tolevski fights it but they end up in guard.
Tolevski 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.
Tolevski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ithamar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ithamar trying to control but Tolevski is working from the bottom.
Ithamar sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ithamar passes into half guard.
Tolevski is not content to let Ithamar control the position.#T1##SUB#
Ithamar seems to be working for a kimura but Tolevski defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ithamar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ithamar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolevski manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tolevski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ithamar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tolevski trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tolevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ithamar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ithamar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tolevski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ithamar controls the pace.
Tolevski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ithamar.
Ithamar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ithamar looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ithamar pushes down on Tolevski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ithamar working over Tolevski with some ground and pound. Tolevski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tolevski wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Tolevski is defending well.
Tolevski wants to control the action here but instead Ithamar manages to pass to full mount!
Ithamar landing punches.
Tolevski slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Ithamar is trying to control. Tolevski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tolevski gets full guard.
Ithamar is fighting to break Tolevski's control of his arms but Tolevski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolevski looking to control.
Ithamar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ithamar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar throwing strikes from guard but Tolevski blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ithamar.
Ithamar moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Tolevski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ithamar 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ithamar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tolevski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tolevski keeping moving, preventing Ithamar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tolevski throws a wild body kick that Ithamar sees coming a mile off.
Ithamar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolevski tries to avoid it but Ithamar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolevski to the ground. Tolevski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Ithamar clinches.
Ithamar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tolevski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tolevski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tolevski is trying to stall. #T2#
Ithamar has Tolevski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tolevski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Tolevski breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Ithamar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tolevski did well to prevent Ithamar getting side control.
Ithamar is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolevski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ithamar 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.
Ithamar is really struggling to control Tolevski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tolevski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Tolevski is defending well.
Tolevski is concentrating on defense, preventing Ithamar from advancing position. #T3#
Tolevski trying to hold on to Ithamar's head to control him but Ithamar postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Ithamar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tolevski sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tolevski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tolevski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ithamar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ithamar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tolevski landing strikes. #T4#
Tolevski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ithamar keeps working.
Ithamar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ithamar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ithamar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolevski is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Tolevski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ithamar blocks a head kick by Tolevski.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Tolevski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ithamar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tolevski's guard.
Ithamar stays in close to Tolevski's body and controls the position.
Ithamar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolevski is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Ithamar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tolevski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tolevski has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tolevski stopping the sweep attempt from Ithamar.
Tolevski trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Tolevski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ithamar wants to sweep here but Tolevski controlling him for the moment.
Tolevski passes Ithamar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ithamar is looking for a sweep. Tolevski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ithamar is trying to control but can't.
Ithamar moves into full guard.
Ithamar pulls Tolevski in close to his closed guard and prevents Tolevski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ithamar controls Tolevski momentarily but Tolevski frees himself. #T3#
Ithamar wants to sweep here but Tolevski controlling him for the moment.
Ithamar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tolevski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ithamar has been working on his balance at All Star Performance Institute, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tolevski.
Ithamar misses with a few strikes there.
Tolevski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ithamar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ithamar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolevski can do to turn this around?
Tolevski tries for a takedown but Ithamar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tolevski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tolevski feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Ithamar tries to keep at a distance but Tolevski has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Ithamar.
Tolevski prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar is pressed up against the cage. Tolevski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ithamar down to the mat. Ithamar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tolevski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ithamar defends it nicely.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ithamar has clasped his hands together around Tolevski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Tolevski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ithamar has knee on belly and moves into mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Ithamar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ithamar 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Ithamar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ithamar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ithamar with the counter takedown but Sims avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ithamar clinches up with Sims and pushes him back against the cage.
Ithamar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sims jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ithamar walks away with a smile on his face. Sims gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sims looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ithamar is fending him off so far but Sims persists. Nope, Ithamar circles away and we're back to standing.
Ithamar fails with the takedown
and Sims counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ithamar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sims is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ithamar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sims is fending him off so far but Ithamar persists. Nope, Sims circles away and we're back to standing.
As Ithamar looks to move away, Sims throws a big counter combo but Ithamar just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims darts in looking for a takedown but Ithamar gets double underhooks and turns Sims into the cage.
Ithamar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sims.
Sims is looking to clinch but Ithamar is avoiding it. #TD2#
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ithamar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ithamar connects with a decent elbow. #T1##SUB2#
Ithamar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sims is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sims is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Ithamar's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ithamar cracks Sims with a big elbow.
Sims is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ithamar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sims can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Ithamar happy to just control the position for now.
Ithamar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sims is looking to regain half guard here but Ithamar keeps moving and retains side control.
Ithamar grinds an elbow into Sims's temple. #SUB2#
Ithamar has hold of Sims's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sims seems comfortable defending it but Ithamar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sims is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sims is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ithamar couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
An intense looking Ezekiel Ithamar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: AFC Fight Night 1
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ithamar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ithamar throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Ithamar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ithamar postures up.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ithamar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ithamar is one step ahead there.
Ithamar content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Ithamar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Ithamar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well, if Ithamar 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.
Ithamar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva 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.
Ithamar not doing much here.
Silva trying to control but Ithamar postures up.
Silva won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Well, if Ithamar 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. #T3#
Ithamar is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Ithamar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva leaves Ithamar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pablo Jr Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Ithamar as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Ithamar moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ithamar has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Ithamar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Ithamar pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Ithamar defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to control the position but Ithamar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Ithamar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ithamar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Ithamar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ithamar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Ithamar pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Ithamar is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ithamar has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pablo Jr Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Ithamar is working away. #T1#
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Ithamar trying to control from the bottom.
Ithamar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Ithamar pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ithamar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ithamar is trying to control but can't.
Ithamar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ithamar keeping control of the position.
Ithamar moves into full guard.
Silva trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ithamar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ithamar is continuing to stall.
Ithamar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES2#
Ithamar pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ithamar has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Ithamar's takedown attempt.
Ithamar tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Ithamar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Ithamar is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries to roll over but Ithamar keeps him under control.
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 Pablo Jr Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.#TD2#
Ithamar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
Ithamar trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Ithamar has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Ithamar trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T1#
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva has control of Ithamar's left arm, preventing Ithamar from doing any damage.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Ithamar is proving a slippery customer.
Ithamar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Ithamar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ithamar has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithamar stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Ithamar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ithamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Ithamar is out of range.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ithamar as he avoids it easily.
Silva goes for a double leg but Ithamar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ithamar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Jr Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Ithamar rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ithamar is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ithamar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ithamar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ithamar is defending well.#T3#
Silva looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Ithamar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ithamar trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Ithamar prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ithamar from controlling successfully.
Ithamar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ithamar controls the pace.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Ithamar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ithamar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Ithamar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ithamar trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Ithamar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ithamar 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

Event: TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wilson Wills Jr and Ezekiel Ithamar. Ithamar has chosen Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104 as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

173 cm
21 yrs
148 lbs

176 cm
19 yrs
145 lbs

Wills Jr

Ithamar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Wilson Wills Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ithamar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wills Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Wills Jr shows good takedown defense.
Wills Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ithamar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wills Jr tries to avoid it but Ithamar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wills Jr to the ground. Wills Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wills Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Ithamar shoots in but Wills Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wills Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ithamar sprawls and moves away.
Wilson Wills Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar tries to clinch but Wills Jr moves out of range.
Ithamar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wills Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wills Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ithamar sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ithamar gets a clinch.
Wills Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wills Jr tries for a takedown but Ithamar manages to get underhooks.
Wills Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Wills Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ithamar is trying to keep an underhook but Wills Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wills Jr (2) vs (0) Ithamar

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills Jr wants to pass to mount but Ithamar is defending the position.
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wills Jr is working away from the top position though.
Wills Jr trying to control the pace.
Ithamar tries to get to full guard but Wills Jr has control of the leg.
Ithamar trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills Jr wants to pass to mount but Ithamar is defending the position.
Wills Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wills Jr 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr is keen to just control but Ithamar is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wills Jr trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Ithamar is trying to control the position but Wills Jr postures up.
Ithamar is adopting a defensive guard.
Wills Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (5) vs (0) Ithamar
Wills Jr trying to control the action but Ithamar is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ithamar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ithamar prevents Wills Jr from improving position.
Ithamar is trying to control Wills Jr's posture but Wills Jr avoids it.
Wills Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ithamar trying to control but Wills Jr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Wills Jr (8) vs (0) Ithamar

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar tries to roll but Wills Jr sticks to his back.

Wills Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ithamar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ithamar is trying to break free.
Ithamar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wills Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Ithamar is looking for a sweep. Wills Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wills Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Wills Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ithamar sees it coming and defends easily.

Wills Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Ithamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wills Jr is taking a breather. Ithamar 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.
Ithamar trying to control but Wills Jr postures up.
Wills Jr controlling the pace.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Wills Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Wills Jr is taking a breather. Ithamar 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.

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

Wills Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ithamar has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar trying to control but Wills Jr postures up.
Ithamar wants to control the action here but instead Wills Jr manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (11) vs (0) Ithamar
Wills Jr content just to control the position here.
Wills Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ithamar is looking to escape.
Ithamar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is squirming around, avoiding Wills Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ithamar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ithamar is still trying to improve position.
Wills Jr controlling the position easily from mount.

Wills Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ithamar manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ithamar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ithamar looks to move to half guard but instead Wills Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Wills Jr (13) vs (0) Ithamar

Wills Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ithamar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ithamar shrugs it off.
Ithamar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wills Jr fails to advance to Ithamar's back.
Wills Jr is working hard here to advance position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ithamar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ithamar working a defensive guard here.
Ithamar pulls Wills Jr in to control the position.
Wills Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ithamar wants to sweep but no luck.
Ithamar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wills Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Ithamar.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar trying to keep a closed guard but Wills Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Wills Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ithamar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wills Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wills Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ithamar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wills Jr (13) vs (2) Ithamar
Ithamar sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Wills Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ithamar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Wills Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Wills Jr keeps moving.
Ithamar looking to pass the guard.
Wills Jr trying to control the position.

Wills Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ithamar defends it easily.
Ithamar stands and throws Wills Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wills Jr (13) vs (5) Ithamar

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is looking to take a break and control but Wills Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ithamar tries to advance to mount but Wills Jr denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ithamar is trying to get an arm triangle but Wills Jr is defending well.
Ithamar wants to control but Wills Jr is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wills Jr takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
An out of breath Wilson Wills Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Ezekiel Ithamar stepped up to the mic, saying 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ezekiel Ithamar and Guilherme Mendes. Ithamar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Guilherme Mendes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

176 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

160 cm
18 yrs
157 lbs

Ithamar

Mendes

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.

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

Ithamar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ithamar is in Mendes's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ithamar (2) vs (0) Mendes
Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mendes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ithamar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ithamar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mendes looking for a guillotine here but Ithamar defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ithamar controls the pace.
Ithamar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ithamar (2) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes wants to control but Ithamar is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Ithamar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Mendes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Ithamar is having none of it.
Mendes content to control rather than advance.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendes wants to free his trapped foot but Ithamar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ithamar tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ithamar is trying to keep Mendes in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ithamar holds on and takes a little breather.

Ithamar working for a triangle but Mendes defends it easily.
Ithamar 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is controlling Mendes's posture.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ithamar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ithamar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ithamar wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ithamar wants to improve his position but instead Mendes has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mendes prevents Ithamar from improving his position.
Ithamar wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy.
Ithamar is trying to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Ithamar is defending well.
Ithamar is controlling Mendes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ithamar is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes is thwarting Ithamar's attempts to control the position.
Mendes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ithamar keeps working.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes preventing the sweep.
Ithamar trying to keep a closed guard but Mendes is proving a slippery customer.
Ithamar seems keen to control Mendes's posture.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Ithamar is pulling down on Mendes's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendes, at least for the moment.
Mendes trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to pass the guard.
Ithamar wants to hit a switch here but Mendes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ithamar there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (2) vs (5) Mendes
Mendes is looking to work his way around to Ithamar's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ithamar tries to improve his position but instead Mendes has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ithamar (2) vs (8) Mendes
Mendes keeps control of the position easily here as Ithamar tries to buck him off.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Well, with Mendes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ithamar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mendes wants to control but Ithamar is keeping busy.
What can Ithamar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ithamar trying to control the hands but Mendes won't let him.
Ithamar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mendes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ithamar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mendes wants to control but Ithamar is keeping busy.
Mendes keeps control of the position as Ithamar tries to break free.
Mendes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ithamar wants to escape the position.
Mendes tries to get the hooks in deep but Ithamar pushed the leg off.
Mendes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is trying to break free.
Will Mendes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ithamar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mendes trying to control momentarily.
Ithamar wants to escape the position.
Ithamar just trying to survive but Mendes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mendes tries to keep control of the position but Ithamar is staying busy.
Mendes keeps control of the position easily here as Ithamar tries to buck him off.
Mendes is hanging on to Ithamar's back as he tries to escape.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
Mendes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Ithamar right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ithamar is in bad spot here.
Ithamar staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
Ithamar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ithamar trying to control from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ithamar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mendes is keen to just control but Ithamar is a slippery customer.

Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ithamar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ithamar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendes is working away from the top position though.
Mendes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (2) vs (11) Mendes
Ithamar can't escape the position.
Mendes trying to control but Ithamar is having none of it.
Mendes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ithamar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ithamar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ithamar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ithamar (4) vs (11) Mendes

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Ithamar from controlling successfully.
Ithamar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ithamar defends it easily.
Mendes wants to control but Ithamar passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ithamar (7) vs (11) Mendes
Mendes is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mendes wins on points by 11 to 7.
The defeated Ezekiel Ithamar had this to say: 'So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done.'.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lincoln Freeman and Ezekiel Ithamar. Ithamar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

167 cm
18 yrs
152 lbs

176 cm
18 yrs
145 lbs

Freeman

Ithamar

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lincoln Freeman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Freeman scores with a takedown into Ithamar's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Freeman (2) vs (0) Ithamar
Freeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ithamar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ithamar is keeping the position for now.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.

Ithamar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar being controlled here, momentarily.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is working hard here to advance position.
Freeman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ithamar on the ground.
Ithamar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freeman (2) vs (2) Ithamar
Ithamar wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ithamar content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Freeman trying to hold on to Ithamar's head to control him but Ithamar postures up.
Ithamar trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.

Ithamar wants to work for an arm triangle but Freeman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Ithamar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freeman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ithamar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ithamar's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Freeman (6) vs (2) Ithamar

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar turns into Freeman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freeman (6) vs (4) Ithamar
Ithamar advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Freeman (6) vs (7) Ithamar
Freeman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ithamar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Freeman (6) vs (9) Ithamar
Freeman is wriggling around trying to escape.

Ithamar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Freeman turns into him and now he's in Ithamar's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freeman (8) vs (9) Ithamar
Freeman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ithamar keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.

Ithamar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
Freeman trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Ithamar is keeping the position.
Freeman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar pulls Freeman in close to prevent any damage.
Freeman preventing the sweep.
Freeman tries to free his leg and advance position but Ithamar is retaining full guard.
Ithamar controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Freeman is stalling in the full guard.
Ithamar is trying to keep Freeman in close.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freeman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ithamar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freeman postures up.

Ithamar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freeman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ithamar is keeping the position for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Freeman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freeman looking to pass the guard.
Ithamar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freeman's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Freeman (8) vs (11) Ithamar

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar passes Freeman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Ithamar sits in half guard.
Ithamar is taking a breather. Freeman 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.

Ithamar is looking for a kimura here.
Freeman trying to control but Ithamar postures up.
Freeman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Freeman tries to get out of the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar prevents Freeman from improving his position.
Ithamar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
Ithamar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Freeman (8) vs (14) Ithamar
Ithamar trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

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

Ithamar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Freeman is trying to escape the mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Freeman tries to control the position but Ithamar now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Freeman (8) vs (17) Ithamar
Ithamar is hanging on to Freeman's back as he tries to escape.
Freeman is keeping busy.

Ithamar working for the choke.

Ithamar working for a choke but Freeman is defending well.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ithamar has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ithamar is looking to control Freeman but Freeman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Freeman can't escape the position.

Ithamar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Freeman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Freeman tries to escape the position.
Ithamar is not going to allow Freeman to sit and survive in this position.
Ithamar tries to keep control of the position but Freeman is staying busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar keeps control of the position as Freeman tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ithamar wins on points by 17 to 8.
Post fight, an emotional Ezekiel Ithamar said 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

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