Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lethal swinging wildly here.
Baby! swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lethal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Baby! counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Baby! blocks the low kick.
Baby! blocks a head kick by Lethal.
Baby! tries to counter with a takedown but Lethal is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Lethal misses
and Baby! counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baby! uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lethal.
Baby! feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baby! blocks a leg kick.
Matt Lethal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lethal misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Lethal. #T1#
Baby! ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lethal enables Baby! to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lethal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lethal is looking to cinch up a triangle. Baby! throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lethal's body to avoid the submission. Lethal has instead reached around Baby!'s neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lethal arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Lethal!
Post fight, Matt Lethal took to the microphone: 'Presley ... you are still very young, you have a great future. My victory was not bad for an old fighter. Thanks Syn, you are the best in the world!'.

Event: Syn 719
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warror misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Baby! shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Baby! is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warror is looking to improve his position.
Warror keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baby! is looking for a kimura here.
Baby! stalling away here and it's allowed Warror to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Baby! with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baby!'s corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baby! throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Baby! from controlling successfully.
Baby! controlling from the top position.
Warror is controlling Baby!'s posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baby! trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Baby! drops back looking for a leg! Warror is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warror manages to kick Baby! off! Baby! jumps back into Warror's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Warror throws a body punch but Baby! moves out of range.
Warror throws a body punch but Baby! moves out of range.
Warror throws a head kick that misses.
Baby! appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Warror defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baby!.
Warror misses with the body kick#TD#
so Baby! counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Warror wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Baby! wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
Baby! looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Baby! drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baby! jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baby! in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Baby! from controlling successfully.
Warror has his hands on Baby!'s head, controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Warror is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Baby! is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A nice leg kick from Warror, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Warror as Baby! shoots in.
Warror doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baby! has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baby! takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Warror throws a hook but Baby! avoids it easily.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Baby! appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A low kick lands for Warror.
Baby! stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror dominated that round.
That's time! Baby!'s corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Baby! off balance momentarily.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Baby! attempts a counter takedown but Warror avoids it well and moves away.
Warror has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warror staying out of range there.
Baby! closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baby! tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warror swivels and escapes.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baby! feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Baby!.
Warror sizes up Baby! with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Warror misses with a leg kick.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Warror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warror throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Baby! counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Baby! decides to stand up.
Baby! dives in for a single leg takedown but Warror sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warror was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baby!.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick from Warror.
Baby! moves out of range as Warror strikes.
Baby! takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baby! tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warror defends well and Baby! ends up having to push Warror into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baby! takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baby! was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror.
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warror lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Baby! avoids the body shot from Warror.
Baby! changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warror tries to avoid it but Baby! manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warror to the ground. Warror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baby! takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baby! attempts a counter takedown but Warror avoids it well and moves away.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Baby! is just out of range.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baby! moves away.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baby! manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Baby! down.
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baby!. #T4#
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baby! is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baby!.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Baby! feinted with a counter takedown.
Warror throws a lazy head kick
and Baby! counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Baby! moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror swings for the body but Baby! moves out of range.
Baby! feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Warror showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Warror tries to bum rush Baby! with a series of wild strikes but Baby! uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Warror. Baby! shrugs it off though.
Warror pushes Baby! away with a front kick.
Warror is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baby! rather than just go for the knockout.
Baby! takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Baby! with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Warror releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Baby! changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Warror lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baby! shoots in and drives through. Warror sprawls well.
Warror missing with a left hand there. Baby! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baby!.
Baby! changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warror tries to avoid it but Baby! manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warror to the ground. Warror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Warror.
Baby! looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warror is fending him off so far but Baby! persists. Nope, Warror circles away and we're back to standing.
Warror connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warror lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
Baby! checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baby! manages to avoid it.
Baby! is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warror cracks Baby! with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baby! takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby! tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warror sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baby! somewhat.
Warror flicks out a counter leg kick but Baby! steps away.
Warror lands a jab.#T3#
Warror bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zed Baby! has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warror has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baby! shoots in looking for a takedown. Warror tries to sprawl out of it but Baby! keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warror manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baby! moves out of range of the body kick.
Baby! drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warror sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Baby! shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baby! was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Baby! laying and praying for a moment but Warror takes advantage and regains half guard.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Baby! with the ground and pound but Warror uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Warror is controlling Baby!'s posture.#SUB#
Baby! drops back looking for a leg! Warror is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warror manages to kick Baby! off! Baby! jumps back into Warror's guard.
Baby! pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warror is keeping the position for now.
Baby! is fighting to break Warror's control of his arms but Warror is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn Chaos
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Baby! moved out of range.
Baby! is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Navarro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baby! tries to counter with a clinch but Navarro shakes him off and moves away.
Navarro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Baby! looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Navarro!
Navarro is trying to control Baby!'s posture but Baby! avoids it.
Navarro is looking for a sweep.
Navarro is not content to let Baby! control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro prevents Baby! from moving into mount.
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Navarro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baby! is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
An elbow from Baby! crashes against the mat.
Navarro is looking to regain half guard here but Baby! keeps moving and retains side control.
Navarro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baby!'s leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baby! pulls his head out easily.
Navarro is staying active underneath Baby!, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baby! tries to pass the half guard into mount. Navarro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Navarro actively working from the bottom here.
Navarro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Baby! scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Baby! is thwarting Navarro's attempts to control the position.
Baby! is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Baby! is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back.
Navarro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Navarro has hold of Baby!'s hands but Baby! slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Navarro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Navarro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Baby! got a little sloppy there for a moment and Navarro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baby! has managed to get both his arms back between Navarro's legs - danger averted.
Baby! trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Baby! tries to pass.
Baby! must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baby! trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Baby! drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Navarro dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Navarro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Navarro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
Navarro content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baby! striking from the bottom here.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baby! trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Baby! looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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 Gideon Navarro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Navarro missing with a left hand there. Baby! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby! moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Navarro throws a jab when Baby! was well out of range.
Navarro throws a head kick but Baby! moves out of range.
Baby! drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Navarro defends it well.
Baby! sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baby! closes this distance looking for a takedown but Navarro circles away.
Navarro throws a hook but Baby! avoids it easily.
Baby! is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Navarro throws a jab when Baby! was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Baby! moved out of range.
Navarro lands with a kick to the temple. Baby! shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baby! can do to turn this around?
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Navarro lands a nice hook to Baby!'s body. Baby! takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Navarro connects with a right hand. Baby! shakes it off.
Gideon Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Baby! darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baby! pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Baby! looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Baby! is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Navarro is looking to control Baby!'s leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Navarro avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baby! pulls his head out easily.
Navarro tries to roll over but Baby! keeps him under control.
Navarro is trying to stand up here but Baby! is controlling him well.
Baby! is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baby! is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Navarro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Baby! is looking for a kimura here.
Navarro has his hands clasped together around Baby!'s back. He's all about the action.#T3##SUB2#
Baby! is trying to work for a kimura but Navarro is defending well. #SU2#
Baby! decides to stand and escape the position.
Navarro closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Zed Baby! has been cut.
Navarro throws a jab when Baby! was well out of range.
Baby! ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Navarro.
Baby! shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baby! gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Navarro misses with the combination.
Baby! tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
Baby! changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Navarro throws a head kick but Baby! moves out of range.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Baby! shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gideon Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zed Baby!.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Baby! ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby! dodges the punch combination from Navarro.
Decent striking displayed by Navarro there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Navarro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zed Baby!'s cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Baby! sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby! displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Navarro misses the jab.
Navarro throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Baby! counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baby!.
Baby! trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Baby! avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baby! postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Navarro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.
Baby! wants to control from the top but Navarro keeps moving. #SUB#
Baby! avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Navarro is looking for a triangle but Baby! pushes his legs off easily.
Baby! wants to stand but Navarro is controlling his posture from full guard.
Navarro keeping full guard, as Baby! tries to pass. #SUB#
Navarro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Navarro working for a triangle but Baby! defends it easily. #SUB#
Baby! avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Navarro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baby! has picked Navarro up and slammed him! Navarro can't keep hold of the triangle and Baby! manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Baby! is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Navarro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baby! landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Navarro tries to improve position but can't.
Baby! lands a few punches from side control.
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Navarro sneaks back into half guard.
Navarro trying to hold on to Baby!'s head to control him but Baby! postures up.
Navarro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Navarro.#T3#
Baby! won't allow Navarro to sweep him here.
Zed Baby! has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baby! makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU2#
Baby! gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baby!.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Baby! tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baby! ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baby! tries to score a power double leg takedown but Navarro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baby! somewhat.#T4#
Navarro throws the left hand but Baby! avoids the punch easily.
Baby! slips a jab from Navarro.
Baby! tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baby! shoots in for a takedown but Navarro shows good takedown defense.
Baby! uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a body kick.
And Baby! tries to counter it with a takedown but Navarro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Baby! counters with a single leg into guard. Navarro didn't expect that.
Zed Baby! has got the better of the ground game so far.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Baby! controlling him for the moment.
Navarro managing to control the position.
Baby! tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baby! working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baby! postures up in Navarro's guard and throws a big left but Navarro blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baby! accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CFC: Last One Out..
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolff stuns Baby! with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Wolff misses.
Baby! tries to counter with a takedown but Wolff is quick to defend against it.
Wolff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolff throws a push kick but Baby! slaps the foot to one side.
Baby! half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baby! keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baby! avoids the head kick by Wolff.
Wolff misses with a wild body shot.
Baby! shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baby! changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolff looks to land a combination but Baby! avoids it well.
Wolff throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Baby! counters with a shoot takedown. Wolff fights it but they end up in guard.
Baby! is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolff has wrist control.
Baby! loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby! sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baby! wants to control from the top but Wolff keeps moving. #T1#
Baby! lands a couple of digs.
Wolff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wolff's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baby! trying to control but Wolff is working from the bottom.
Wolff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Baby! wants to control the action here but instead Wolff manages to pass to full mount!
Baby! is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Wolff controlling the position easily from mount.
Baby! wants to control but Wolff is having none of it.
Baby! is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Wolff takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baby! might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baby! tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolff controlling from the full mount. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baby! is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Baby! wants to control but Wolff is having none of it.
Baby! tries to reverse the position but Wolff maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baby! manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Baby! keeping hold of Wolff's head, controlling as best he can.
Baby! tries to get to full guard but Wolff has control of the leg.
Baby! makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baby!.
Wolff sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baby! looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartholomäus Wolff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wolff throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Baby! counters with a single leg into guard. Wolff didn't expect that.
Baby! postures up.
Wolff controlling Baby!'s posture.
Baby! trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baby! with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolff keeping moving, preventing Baby! from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Baby! drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wolff dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Baby! is trying to keep Wolff in close.
Bartholomäus Wolff has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Baby! is looking for a triangle but Wolff pushes his legs off easily.
Wolff trying to control but Baby! is working from the bottom.
Baby! working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Baby! is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Wolff rolls with it to try and escape but Baby! cranks on the arm and Wolff is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zed Baby!!
Zed Baby! retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Zed Baby! thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 426
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby! takes one to the side of the head.
Weight swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Baby! to counter with a crisp jab.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baby! sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight fails to land with a series of punches.
Baby! takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baby! slips a straight right by Weight.
Baby! blocks a jab.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Baby! is out of range.
And Baby! tries to counter it with a takedown but Weight pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Baby! is just out of range.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baby!.
Baby! fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baby! or perhaps it was just good defense by Weight, which made it look bad. #T1#
Weight misses with a hook.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Baby! off the cage and back into range.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baby! with the counter takedown but Weight avoids it easily.
Baby! slips a straight right by Weight.
Nice jab there from Weight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baby! or perhaps it was just good defense by Weight, which made it look bad.
Weight is looking to counter punch.
Welter Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zed Baby!.
Weight misses with a left hand
letting Baby! counter with a right hand.
Baby! bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight lands a jab to Baby!'s midsection.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weight misses with an uppercut.
Baby! tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baby! shoots for a double leg takedown but Weight sprawls well. He's pushed Baby!'s face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Weight throwing a counter right hand but Baby! manages to avoid it.
Weight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Weight missing with a left hand there. Baby! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Baby! changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Weight misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Baby! slips the punch.
Weight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baby! tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weight misses with a right hand
and Baby! counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baby! shoots in but no luck this time.
Weight misses with a hook
enabling Baby! to counter with a crisp jab.
Welter Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight cracks Baby! with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Baby! ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Weight.
Weight misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Baby! misses its intended target.
It looked like Weight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baby!.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Baby! counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Weight catches Baby! right on the button with a cross.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baby! drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weight defends it well.
Weight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baby!.
Baby! drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weight defends it well.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baby! manages to avoid it.
Baby! uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Baby! drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weight defends it well.
Weight throws a hook but Baby! avoids it easily.
Weight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baby! looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baby! shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weight sprawls well. Weight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baby! gets slowly back to his feet.
Weight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Baby! moves out of range of the strikes.
Baby! feints the counter takedown.
Baby! blocks a jab.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baby! scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Weight misses its intended target.
Baby! throws out a counter right but Weight avoids it with no problem.
Baby! has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight lands a body shot. #TD2#
Baby! looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weight pulls Baby! in close to prevent any damage.
Baby! pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weight is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Welter Weight dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Weight missing with a left hand there. Baby! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Weight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baby! on the side of the head.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Baby! saw that one coming.
Baby! fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baby! steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Weight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weight throws the left hand but Baby! avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Baby! saw that one coming.
Weight lands with a shot to the body.
Weight works Baby!'s body with a nice hook.
Baby! slips a jab from Weight.#T1#
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Baby!.
Baby! tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baby! blocks a jab.
Weight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baby!'s hands.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baby!. #TD2#
Baby! shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weight's guard.
Baby! trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baby! with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baby! is looking to advance position but Weight has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Weight controlling from mount.
Baby! has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU#
Weight get's back to his feet.#T2#
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Baby!.
Baby! changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baby! bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight throws a big shot that misses.
Weight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baby! momentarily.
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!
Weight misses with a hook #TD2#
so Baby! counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baby! wants to pass the guard but Weight is keeping the position.
Baby! trying to control but Weight is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Baby! stands and steps away. Weight gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weight misses with a hook. Baby! ducked under it nicely.
Baby! tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weight throws out a loose jab but Baby! uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Baby! saw that one coming.
Baby! with the counter takedown but Weight avoids it easily.#T3#
Weight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight misses with a hook. Baby! ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Baby! gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Baby! is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baby! trying to control the position but Weight is working away. #SUB2#
Baby! is trying to get an arm triangle but Weight is defending well. #SUB2#
Baby! is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weight has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
Baby! goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weight has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baby! but great work by Weight.
Weight wants to stand but Baby! is controlling his arm.
Baby! is trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby! is still trying to improve position.
Baby! is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Weight stands up and beckons Baby! to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Welter Weight 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.#R3#
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Baby! counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Baby!.
Weight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zed Baby! has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Baby! has gone for a leg lock! Weight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Baby!'s guard.#REVR#
Baby! is trying to keep Weight in close. #SUB2#
Weight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baby! has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weight has managed to get both his arms back between Baby!'s legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Baby! has his foot on Weight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weight works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! controls Weight momentarily but Weight frees himself. #SU#
Weight gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A slow jab from Weight misses its intended target. #T1#
Weight misses with an uppercut.
Baby! drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weight defends it well.
Baby! ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Baby! changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Welter Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Baby! counters by moving into the clinch.
Baby! tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Weight breaks from the clinch.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baby!.
A cross from Weight lands.
Weight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baby! at a distance.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Baby! tries to counter it with a takedown but Weight pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Weight lands a really nice looking cross but Baby! seems unphased.
Baby! slips a jab from Weight.
Weight misses the jab.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Baby! ducks down to avoid it.
Welter Weight is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Baby! bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight throws a hook but Baby! avoids it easily.
Baby! changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baby! drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weight defends it well.#TD2#
Baby! closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weight did well to prevent Baby! getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baby! trying to mount his opponent but Weight defends it. #SUB2#
Baby! is working for a kimura but Weight is defending it quite comfortably.
Weight tries to get to full guard but Baby! has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Baby! is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weight is just riding it out for now. Baby! eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Baby! is trying to work for a kimura but Weight is defending well.
Weight is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Baby! seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Baby! is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weight defends it well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Baby! is working for a kimura but Weight is defending it quite comfortably.
Baby! is thwarting Weight's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weight tries to roll over but Baby! keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Baby! is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Welter Weight clearly takes 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#
Baby! needs to keep his hands up - Weight had a free shot at his head there.
Baby! takes one to the side of the head.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Baby! moves away and avoids it.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Baby! is out of range.
Baby! shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weight as he avoids it easily.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
letting Baby! counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight throws a body punch but Baby! moves out of range.
A big left from Weight misses.
Weight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Weight misses. #T1#
Baby! walks into a stiff left hand from Weight.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baby! moves away.
Baby! tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baby! ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baby! is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baby! shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weight but Weight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baby! doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weight lands with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Baby!. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baby!.
Weight takes a swing at Baby!'s ribcage but misses.
Weight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baby! at a distance. #T2#
Weight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baby! is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Weight misses with a looping left.
Baby! uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Baby! is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baby! misses with a takedown attempt - Weight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Welter Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zed Baby!.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight scores with a hook.
Baby! ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weight stuffs the takedown.
Weight lands the left hand.
Weight misses the jab.
A big left from Weight misses.
Baby! with the counter takedown but Weight avoids it easily.#T3#
Weight missing with a left hand there. Baby! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby! is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baby! moves away.
Weight throws the left hand but Baby! avoids the punch easily.
Baby! tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Baby! counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Baby! gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Baby! seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Weight is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zed Baby!!
Zed Baby! is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Zed Baby! 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: PF21 Tripp v Baby!
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tripp tried to counter with a leg kick but Baby! avoided it.
Baby! connects with a right hand. Tripp shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Tripp.
Baby! tries to clinch but Tripp is having none of it.
It looked like Tripp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Baby! has knocked Tripp down with a huge combo! Baby! steps away and waves a wobbly Tripp back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Tripp is rocked!
Tripp switches off momentarily and Baby! cracks him with a monster right hand! Tripp topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Baby! dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Baby!!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zed Baby!!
Zed Baby! is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Zed Baby! 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: PF12 Choo v Menezes
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Baby! gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
It seemed like Baby! was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baby! stuffs the takedown.
Dick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baby! tries to avoid it but Dick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baby! to the ground. Baby! escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baby! tries to clinch but Dick moves out of range.
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby! throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Baby! gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dick is looking to work some ground and pound but Baby! has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dick prevents Baby! from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baby! being controlled here, momentarily.
Dick won't allow Baby! to get back to his feet.
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dick landing some decent shots from guard.
Dick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dick trying to control but Baby! is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dick lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Baby! closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dick did well to prevent Baby! getting side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dick wants to control but Baby! is keeping busy.
Dick is controlling Baby!'s trapped leg to prevent Baby! from advancing to side control.
Dick gets full guard.
Dick wants to control the position but Baby! says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baby! wants to get up but he can't break Dick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Baby! is proving a slippery customer.
Dick has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baby! has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is trying to get back to half guard.

Baby! decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dick to his feet.
Baby! just misses with a punch to the body.
Dick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baby! defends it nicely.
Dick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dick misses with a body shot.
Baby! keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Baby! cracks Dick with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Baby! has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dick to stand back up!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Baby! dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice straight punches there by Baby!. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baby!.
Baby! tries to clinch up.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baby! as he jumps to the side.

Dick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Baby! makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Baby! scores with a jab. Dick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Baby! lunges at Dick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dick's hand.

Dick is rocked!
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Baby! sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oh Dick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baby! tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dick drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baby! sprawls and moves away.
Dick seems to have got his legs back now.
Baby! is looking to clinch but Dick is avoiding it.
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.
Baby! throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baby! misses with a hook. Dick ducked under it nicely.
Baby! stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baby! wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Baby! gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
Baby! cracks Dick with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zed Baby!!
A relieved looking Zed Baby! 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: PF9 Alcala v Choo
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Baby! moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Baby! misses the target.
Baby! looks to throw the jab but Takulai is out of range.
We've been told by Baby!'s head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takulai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takulai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Baby! shoots in but no luck this time.
Takulai throws a counter combo.#CL#
Baby! forces Takulai back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Takulai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Baby! rushes Takulai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baby! with a nice cross.
Baby! is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takulai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baby! moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakulai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takulai on the side of the head.
Baby! turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baby! blocks a head kick by Takulai.
Takulai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baby! fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takulai shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Baby! connects with the punch.#CL#
Baby! closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Takulai breaks the clinch.
Baby! jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takulai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Baby! clinches with his opponent.
Baby! lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takulai backwards.
Baby! lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baby! lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baby! lands a hook that snaps the head of Takulai backwards.
Takulai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Baby!'s corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baby! keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Takulai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baby!'s calf.#CL2#
Takulai has closed the distance and engaged Baby! in a clinch. #BC2#
Takulai manages to break the clinch.
Baby! misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Takulai.
Takulai feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Baby! closes the distance and clinches.
Takulai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takulai gets underhooks to prevent Baby!'s takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Takulai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baby! moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takulai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baby! fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Baby! pushes Takulai up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Baby! moves out of range easily. #T3##CL#
Baby! closes the distance and pushes Takulai back into the cage.#BC2#
Takulai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Baby! moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick
and Baby! counters with a straight right hand.
Takulai keeps the fight on the outside.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baby! cracks Takulai with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Baby!.
Baby! closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takulai circles away.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Baby! moves out of range easily.
Baby! is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Baby! clinches. #BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby! fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takulai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Baby! throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takulai dodges the punch combination from Baby!.
Takulai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takulai slips under a jab from Baby!.
Takulai throws a big counter head kick but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takulai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Baby!.
Takulai slips a straight right by Baby!.
Baby! bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takulai's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Takulai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Baby! dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Baby! wants to clinch.
Baby! tries to clinch
and Takulai counters with a head kick. #CL#
Baby! rushes Takulai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baby! manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Baby!, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Baby!.
Baby! takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Takulai drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baby! is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takulai can do to turn this around?
Takulai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baby! works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby! keeping full guard, as Takulai tries to pass.
Baby! avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Takulai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baby! works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takulai landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Baby! pushes Takulai off and gets back to his feet. #KD#
Baby! drops Takulai with a beautiful combination! Takulai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baby! is looking for the KO!#CL#
Baby! rushes Takulai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby! stalling. #BC2#
Takulai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baby! avoids the head kick by Takulai.
Baby! throwing a counter right hand but Takulai manages to avoid it.
Baby! avoids the head kick by Takulai.
Baby! was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takulai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Takulai misses with a head kick.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takulai moves out of range of the strikes.
Takulai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takulai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby! throws a body punch but Takulai moves out of range.
Takulai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zed Baby! is winning the standup battle so far.
Baby! takes a swing at Takulai's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Baby! gets a clinch. #BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baby! darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baby! throws a hook to the side of Takulai's head but Takulai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takulai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baby! looks to land a right hand but Takulai moved out of range.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baby! is looking for a counter combo.
Takulai throws a series of punches but Baby! avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Baby! ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takulai moves away.
Nice shot lands for Takulai.
Baby! tries to close the distance and clinch but Takulai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baby! sizes up Takulai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Baby! forces Takulai back against the cage and clinches.
Baby! wants to take the fight to the mat but Takulai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takulai is trying to break the clinch but Baby! is controlling him.
Takulai is trying to push Baby! away but Baby! has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baby! fails with the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Baby! 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Takulai throws a low kick but Baby! moves out of range easily.
Takulai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baby!.
Baby! throws a looping overhand right but Takulai ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Baby! closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Baby! pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baby! blocks a low kick nicely.
Takulai tried to score with a low kick but Baby! checks it.#CL#
Baby! has Takulai up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby! drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takulai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takulai fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Baby! 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##CL#
Baby! moves into the clinch successfully.
Takulai misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Takulai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Baby! throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baby! avoids the head kick by Takulai.
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai checks a leg kick.
Baby! tries to clinch up but Takulai circles away and keeps his distance.
Baby! fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Baby! misses.
Baby! throws a lazy right hand but Takulai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby! tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takulai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baby! tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takulai counters with a three punch combo that has Baby! backing up. Baby! nods at Takulai to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Takulai dodges the punch combination from Baby!.
Takulai tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Baby! shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Takulai actively working from the bottom here.
Takulai wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SU#
Baby! stands up from half guard.
Takulai slips under a jab from Baby!.
Takulai throws a big counter head kick but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
Baby! rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takulai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baby! looks to land a right hand but Takulai moved out of range.
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baby! throws out a loose jab but Takulai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby! jabs at Takulai's body.
Takulai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takulai misses with a low kick as Baby! jumps back.
A cross from Baby! lands.#T3##CL#
Baby! closes the distance and clinches.
Baby! scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baby! lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takulai backwards.
Takulai can't break the clinch. #BC#
Baby!'s corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Baby! misses.
Some wild striking there from Baby!.
Takulai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takulai connects with a leg kick. Baby! looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #KD#
Baby! drops Takulai with a beautiful combination! Takulai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baby! is looking for the KO!
Zed Baby! is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Takulai is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ade Takulai has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Baby! lands a huge takedown. Takulai is out but the ref is slow to react and Baby! lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Takulai lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zed Baby!!
Zed Baby! seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 4
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
Baby! takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baby! lands with a shot to the body.
Vettori closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vettori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vettori has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Baby! scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori is pushing Baby!'s head away, looking to escape. Baby! manages to hold on to the position though.
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.#SU2#
Baby! decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A jab lands there for Vettori.
Baby! throws a jab when Vettori was well out of range.
Baby! is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Baby! closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vettori quickly recovers to half guard.
Vettori wants to get back to his feet.
Vettori trying to hold on to Baby!'s head to control him but Baby! postures up. #T1##SU2#
Baby! decides to stand and escape the position.
A good leg kick by Vettori.
Baby! avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Baby! was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baby! keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vettori.
Baby! tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vettori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vettori scores with a nice strike.
Good work by Baby! as he checks the leg kick.
Baby! throws a lazy right hand but Vettori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vettori listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marvin Vettori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Vettori dips to his left and cracks Baby! with an uppercut!#TD2#
Baby! fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vettori sprawls well initially but Baby! persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Baby! postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vettori to stand up.
Baby! tries for a takedown but Vettori circles away easily
and Vettori counters with a straight right hand.
Vettori lands a slapping body shot.
Baby! misses with an uppercut.
Vettori misses with a looping left.
Vettori slips under a jab.
Vettori scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baby! in his tracks.
Vettori cracks Baby! with a good jab.#ROC#
Baby! is rocked!
Vettori rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baby! moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baby! getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vettori connects with the punch.
Baby! throws a hook to the side of Vettori's head but Vettori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vettori throws a head kick but Baby! moves out of range. #T3#
Baby! wants to clinch but Vettori slips to the side
and Vettori counters with a straight right hand.
Baby! is still on wobbly legs! Can Vettori finish him?
Vettori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
and Vettori counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Baby!! He's just covering up as Vettori starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Vettori!
Marvin Vettori decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WPFA XVI: Active vs Princip
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Vonshredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baby!. Baby! circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baby! looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Baby! slips a straight right by Vonshredder.
Vonshredder misses with a looping left.
Baby! misses with a hook
and Vonshredder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baby! thinking.
Baby! misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vonshredder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonshredder sizes up Baby! with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Vonshredder.
Vonshredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vonshredder throws out a powerful jab.
Vonshredder scores with a jab. Baby! acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Baby! is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonshredder cracks Baby! on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Baby! falls backwards against the cage. Vonshredder follows up with more strikes that drop Baby! to his knees. Vonshredder keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Baby!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Vonshredder!
Pete Vonshredder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WPFA: Dominance 5
Date: Feb 25, 2020

#R1##TD#
Manley gets a double leg takedown into Baby!'s guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manley throwing strikes from guard but Baby! blocks nicely.
Manley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manley is looking to work some ground and pound but Baby! has wrist control.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baby! is keeping the position for now.
Manley throwing strikes from guard but Baby! blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Baby! keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully.
Manley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manley postures up and lands a big shot to Baby!'s brow.
Manley throwing strikes from guard but Baby! blocks nicely.
Manley connects with a couple of short punches.
Manley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baby! swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baby! working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manley.
Manley scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Manley is working Baby! over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manley throwing strikes from guard but Baby! blocks nicely.
Baby! looks winded!
Manley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manley 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.
Manley 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.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baby! can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manley controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manley wants to control from the top but Baby! keeps moving.
Manley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Manley won't allow Baby! to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Baby! is looking for a triangle but Manley pushes his legs off easily.
Manley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manley trying to control but Baby! is working from the bottom.
Manley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manley landing some decent shots from guard.
Manley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baby! keeping moving, preventing Manley from controlling successfully. #T4#
Baby! can't keep his opponent in guard - Manley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Manley lands with a punch from half guard.
Manley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manley lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baby! is trying to stand back up but Manley is controlling him
Baby! is not content to let Manley control the position.
Nice strikes from Manley there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iggy Manley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Manley defending well as Baby! loads up on a big left hand.
Manley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby! lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baby! pinned against the cage. Baby! gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baby! misses with a right hand #TD#
and Manley counters with a shoot takedown. Baby! fights it but they end up in guard.
Manley trying to control the position from guard on top but Baby! is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley lands a couple of elbows.
Manley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baby! is breathing heavily.
Manley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Manley working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Baby! is rocked!
Manley stands up over Baby!, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Baby! is still in real trouble! Can Manley finish him?
Manley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manley landing with the ground and pound.
Manley arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Baby!'s eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iggy Manley!
Iggy Manley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Baby! fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farmery manages to avoid it.
Farmery lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Farmery.
Baby! connects with a nice looking jab.
Baby! is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baby! throws a jab when Farmery was well out of range.#TD2#
Farmery closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baby! did well to prevent Farmery getting side control.#SUB2#
Farmery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baby! is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Farmery is working for a submission of some sort.
Baby! might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Baby! manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Farmery keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Farmery avoiding damage.
Baby! drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farmery gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Farmery's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baby! moves forwards but Farmery connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Farmery lands with a nice combination. Baby! backs away looking to recover.
Baby! takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farmery lands with a shot to the body.
Farmery is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baby! is looking to clinch but Farmery is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farmery.
Farmery throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2##TD2#
Farmery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baby! on his heels. He'll look to pass Baby!'s guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Baby! is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Baby! is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farmery keeps control of Baby! as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Farmery.
Farmery just leaning against Baby!, taking a breather. #TD2#
Farmery is trying to trip Baby!. He has hold of a leg but Baby! is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Farmery persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Farmery wants to control from the top but Baby! keeps moving.
Farmery tries to free his leg and advance position but Baby! is retaining full guard.
Farmery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Baby! is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Farmery stops Baby! from standing up.
Farmery postures up and lands a big shot to Baby!'s brow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Farmery works over Baby! with some ground and pound from guard.
Farmery trying to move into half guard but instead Baby! has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Baby! wants to stand but Farmery is controlling his posture from full guard.
Farmery lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Farmery distracts Baby! with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baby! preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farmery works over Baby! with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Farmery has gone for a leg lock! Baby! slips out almost immediately though and dives into Farmery's guard.#REVR#
Farmery pulls Baby! in close to prevent any damage.
Farmery working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Farmery scores with a nice head shot.
Farmery scores with a hook to the body. Baby! takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Philip Farmery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farmery looks to land a combination. Baby! sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Farmery.
Farmery is looking to take a break and control but Baby! is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baby! takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Farmery in side control lands a decent elbow.
Farmery fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Farmery swings around for an armbar but Baby! sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Farmery's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Farmery pulls Baby! in to control the position.
Baby! has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baby! stopping the sweep attempt from Farmery.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmery pulls Baby! in close to his closed guard and prevents Baby! from doing any damage or advancing position.
Farmery is trying to control the position but Baby! postures up. #SUB2#
Farmery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baby! trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farmery's guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baby! wants to stand and escape but instead Farmery has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farmery throwing strikes from guard but Baby! blocks nicely.
Farmery trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baby! manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Farmery pulls Baby! in to control the position.
Farmery lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Farmery trying to control the position from guard on top but Baby! is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Farmery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baby! works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farmery trying to control but Baby! is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Farmery drops back looking for a leg! Baby! is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baby! manages to kick Farmery off! Farmery jumps back into Baby!'s guard.
Farmery wants to control from the top but Baby! keeps moving.
Baby! wants to get back to his feet but Farmery is in a dominant position and won't allow 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.
Farmery trying to control but Baby! is working from the bottom.
Farmery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farmery lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farmery is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farmery landing with the ground and pound.
Farmery postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baby! can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farmery controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Farmery throws a strike but Baby! rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Farmery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Farmery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Farmery throws a head kick that misses.
Farmery misses with a head kick.
Farmery throws out a powerful jab.
Farmery throws a head kick but Baby! moves out of range.
Farmery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farmery lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Farmery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baby! throws out the jab.
Farmery misses with a few strikes there.
Farmery stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farmery wants it to stay on the feet.
Farmery lands with a kick to the temple. Baby! shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farmery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baby!.
Baby! is looking to clinch.
Farmery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farmery lands a glancing blow to the side of Baby!'s head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farmery getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Farmery.
Baby! with a hook.#T1#
Baby! walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farmery throws a nice looking combination but Baby! bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baby! tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farmery swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Baby! gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farmery is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Farmery breaks from the clinch.
Farmery lands a jab to the head.
Farmery moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Farmery releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Farmery throws a shot to the body.
Baby! shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baby! takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baby! uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Farmery has time to react.
Farmery throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baby! stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baby! takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baby! throws a looping overhand right but Farmery ducks down to avoid it.
Farmery lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Baby! is rocked!#T2#
Farmery cracks Baby! with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Baby! is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farmery scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Farmery scores with a kick to the midsection.
Farmery cracks Baby! with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Baby! falls to his knees and Farmery doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Farmery!
An out of breath Philip Farmery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WPFA XI: Copeland vs Active
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Dan slips a jab from Baby!.
Dan punishes Baby!'s body with a nice straight punch.
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Dan lands.
Baby! takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dan slips a jab from Baby!.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baby! takes a step back to recover.
Baby! is breathing heavily.
Dan connects with a right hand. Baby! shakes it off.
Dan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dan jabs at Baby!'s body.
Dan throws a monster overhand right that drops Baby!! Dan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dangerous Dan!
A determined Dangerous Dan didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: WPFA X: New Years Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Bobeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Baby! gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bobeth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Baby! tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobeth swivels and escapes.
Bobeth throws a head kick but Baby! moves out of range.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses.
Bobeth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baby! has been working on his balance at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bobeth.
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!
Baby! blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
Baby! throws a series of punches but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth throws a big counter head kick but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
Bobeth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baby!.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bobeth.
A punch combination from Baby! misses.
Bobeth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bobeth throws a leg kick but Baby! sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the temple. Baby! shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Bobeth tries to keep at a distance but Baby! has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bobeth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baby! is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bobeth to the mat. Bobeth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Baby! stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobeth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baby! trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobeth wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Baby! stands and steps away. Bobeth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bobeth lands with an uppercut that bounces Baby! off the cage and back into range.
Bobeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Baby! is just out of range.#CL#
Baby! forces Bobeth back against the cage and clinches.
Bobeth struggles to land a body shot inside as Baby! controls his hands. #BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth throws a low kick but Baby! moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bobeth throws a shot to the body.
Bobeth misses with a head kick.
Bobeth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Michael Bobeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobeth misses with a body kick.
Baby! avoids the body shot from Bobeth.
Bobeth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baby! to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bobeth has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobeth tries to move into range but Baby! moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobeth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bobeth throws a head kick but Baby! moves out of range.
Baby! appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baby! fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobeth misses with a head kick. #CL#
Baby! has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobeth taking a breather.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch.
Bobeth moves away from the strike by Baby!.
Bobeth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bobeth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Baby! - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Baby!. #ROC#
Bobeth is rocked!
Bobeth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baby!. Baby! circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bobeth is still on wobbly legs! Can Baby! finish him?
Bobeth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Baby! moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobeth is trying to maintain a safe position but Baby! gets an underhook and turns Bobeth into the cage.#BC#
Baby! pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth seems to have recovered his senses.
Bobeth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baby! throws a shot from downtown. Bobeth moves away and avoids it.
Bobeth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Baby! blocks it well.
Baby! cracks Bobeth on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bobeth falls backwards against the cage. Baby! follows up with more strikes that drop Bobeth to his knees. Baby! keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bobeth! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zed Baby!!
Our winner, Zed Baby!, 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 40
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Baldwin!
Baldwin scores with a leg kick.
Baby! avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baldwin scores with a hook.
Baldwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baldwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baby! tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Baldwin counters with a crisp one two that drops Baby!! Baldwin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baby! to his feet! Baby! is in big trouble!#ROC#
Baby! is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Baldwin tenderised Baby!'s leg. Baby! is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baby! is still on wobbly legs! Can Baldwin finish him?
Baldwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Baby! seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baby! swinging wildly here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Baldwin! Baby! is out on his feet! Baldwin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Baby! is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Baby! is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Baldwin!
Brandon Baldwin retains his welterweight title!
Brandon Baldwin made sure to mention his sponsor, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview.

Event: XF 30
Date: Sep 09, 2019

#R1#
Baby! stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lopette.
Baby! throws a lazy right hand but Lopette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby! sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lopette walks into a stiff left hand from Baby!.#CUT#
It looks like Bornas Lopette has been cut.
Baby! connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopette momentarily.
Baby! stuns Lopette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopette works the jab nicely.
Lopette sizes up Baby! with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby! cracks Lopette with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Lopette is rocked!
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopette slips under a jab from Baby!.
Lopette is still on wobbly legs! Can Baby! finish him?
BOOM! Baby! lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lopette. Lopette tries to recover but Baby! is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lopette lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zed Baby!!
Our winner, Zed Baby!, 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.
Bornas Lopette was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '.

Event: XF 23
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dos Santos rushes Baby! and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Baby! pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baby! as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baby! quickly recovers to half guard.
Baby! pushes Dos Santos off looking to stand but Dos Santos dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baby! defends it well. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baby! defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! is pressing down on Dos Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Baby! is keeping the position.#ES#
Baby! is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##TD#
Baby! lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos gets full guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Baby! escapes and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Baby! decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Baby! gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Baby! manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baby! defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Baby! into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zed Baby! has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Baby! takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baby! defends well and Dos Santos ends up having to push Baby! into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baby! connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dos Santos. Dos Santos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Baby! displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Santos.
Baby! connects with a right hand. Dos Santos shakes it off.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
and Baby! counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dos Santos! He's just covering up as Baby! starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zed Baby!!
During a confident post fight interview, Zed Baby! thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: XF 15
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Baby! moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Brooks walks into a stiff left hand from Baby!.
Baby! swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brooks.
Baby! tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brooks feints the counter takedown.#KD#
Baby! cracks Brooks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Baby! has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brooks to stand back up!#ROC#
Brooks is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Baby! gets a big slam - oh, Brooks is out! Brooks is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Zed Baby!!
During a confident post fight interview, Zed Baby! thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Phill Brooks had this to say: 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: XF 5
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Usmen looks for a takedown but Baby! sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baby!! But no joy.#TD2#
Baby! changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Usmen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU2#
Baby! stands up and beckons Usmen to his feet.
Usmen shoots in for a double leg but Baby! sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baby! feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Usmens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#KD2#
Baby! drops Usmen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Usmen looks back up at him and smiles so Baby! waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Usmen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Baby! darts in and clinches Usmen up against the cage.
Oh Usmen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usmen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Baby! manages to break the clinch.
Baby! ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Usmen out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zed Baby!!
Zed Baby! decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Baby! keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baby! was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Better dodges the punch combination from Baby!.
Better scores with a hook.
Baby! has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Better has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Better there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Evan Better has been cut.#CL#
Baby! clinches.
Better misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Baby! pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baby! misses with a lunging right hand
and Better counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Better blocks a jab.
Better leaves Baby! with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Better wants to counter the offense by Baby! and move into the clinch position.
Baby! rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Better counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Better thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Better lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Baby! is not content to let Better control the position.
Better prevents Baby! from escaping the position.
Better wants to control but Baby! is keeping him busy.
Baby! avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Better.
Better wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baby! keeps working. #SUB2#
Better wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baby!, who protects the arm well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Better wants to control but Baby! is keeping him busy.
Baby! is looking for a sweep.
Baby! is pushing Better's head away, looking to escape. Better manages to hold on to the position though.
Baby! is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Better with the ground and pound but Baby! uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Better wants to pass the guard but Baby! is keeping the position.#T3#
Better trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Better loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Better throwing strikes from guard but Baby! blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baby! controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baby! throws a lazy right hand but Better sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby! is looking to clinch.
Better buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baby! throws a body punch but Better moves out of range.
Better lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Better 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baby! wants to clinch up but Better keeps it at a distance.
Better lands a leg kick that knocks Baby! off balance momentarily.#T4#
Better scores with a leg kick.
Baby! changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Better tries to avoid it but Baby! manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Better to the ground. Better escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baby! walks into a left hand.
Baby! slaps away a takedown attempt from Better, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Baby! shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Better counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Baby! manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Baby! dives in and scores a takedown into Better's guard.
Better controls Baby! momentarily but Baby! frees himself.
Baby! wants to control from the top but Better keeps moving.
Better pulls Baby! in close to his closed guard and prevents Baby! from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Evan Better will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evan Better's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Better slips under a jab from Baby!.
A chopping leg kick lands by Better.
Baby! lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Better circles away quickly and effectively.
Better looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Better - that will leave a mark!
Baby! shoots in and drives through. Better sprawls well.
Better turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baby! throws a hook but Better blocks it.
Baby! throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Better counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Baby! bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Better moves into the clinch.
Baby! looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Better breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Better darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baby! doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Better counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Baby! misses the jab.
Better with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baby! to score with a decent uppercut.
Baby! misses with an uppercut. Better saw that one coming.
Better lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baby! at a distance.
Baby! throws a jab when Better was well out of range.
Baby! tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Better drives through with a takedown into guard.
Better looking to pass the guard.
Better throwing strikes from guard but Baby! blocks nicely.
Baby! has momentary wrist control but Better slips an elbow through the middle.
Baby! is looking to stand up but Better isn't so interested in that idea.
Better wants to control from the top but Baby! keeps moving. #T2#
Better wants to pass the guard but Baby! is keeping the position.
Baby! utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Better looking to sit in guard and control but Baby! gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baby! tries to stand but Better is controlling from the bottom.
Better wants to sweep here but Baby! controlling him for the moment.
Baby! missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Better looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Better wants to control but Baby! passes easily into half guard.
Better wants to get back to full guard.
Baby! sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Better defending well though.
Better wants to get back to full guard.
Baby! thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Better's head.
Baby! not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Baby! not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Better gets back to full guard.
Better working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baby!.
Better wants to sweep but no luck.
Better working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baby! closes the distance looking to clinch
and Better counters with a straight right hand.
Better scoring well with a low kick there.
Evan Better seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Better keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Better fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baby! has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Evan Better will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evan Better's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Baby! connects with a good right hand that stumbles Better. Better circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Better throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Baby! with that takedown attempt.
Baby! misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Baby! clinches up against the cage.
Baby! on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Better jumps guard but Baby! turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Better manages to break the clinch.
Better fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Better ducks under a wild hook from Baby!.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baby!.
Baby! wants to clinch but Better slips to the side
and Better counters with a slapping leg kick.
Better drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baby! tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baby! bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Better's head.#T1#
Better scores with a jab. Baby! acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Better lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Better shoots in but Baby! avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Better jabs Baby! right on the nose. Baby! blinks but takes it well.
Better scores with a crisp jab that stopped Baby! in his tracks.
Baby! smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baby! throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baby! misses with a straight right.
Better takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baby! listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Better is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby! takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baby! falls off balance throwing a combination
and Better counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Better.
Baby! rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Better counters with a leg kick.
Baby! dives in and grabs Better's left leg, looking for a takedown. Better pushes down on Baby!'s head and hops out.
Baby! is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baby! scores with a jab.
Better is still on wobbly legs! Can Baby! finish him?
Better shoots in and drives through. Baby! sprawls well.
Zed Baby! has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Better.
A looping hook to the body misses from Better. Baby! does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baby! tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Better seems to have recovered his senses.
Baby! tries to clinch up but Better circles away and keeps his distance.
Baby! feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Betters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
That has opened up Evan Better's cut even more.
Baby! scores with a jab to the head.
Baby! throws the left hand but Better avoids the punch easily.
Better flicks out a counter leg kick but Baby! steps away.
Baby! shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Better as he jumps to the side.
OH! Better has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Baby! smells blood and charges in for the finish! Baby! unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Better sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zed Baby!!
An out of breath Zed Baby! thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Evan Better had this to say: 'Lucky, lucky, lucky.'.

Event: IFC86: Mma v Warring
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Kennedy throws a hook but Baby! blocks it.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baby!s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Baby! gets the takedown into side control.
Kennedy tries to improve position but can't.
Kennedy wants to control but Baby! postures up.#SUB2#
Baby! is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kennedy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kennedy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kennedy 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.
The referee asks Baby! politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baby! prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Baby!'s face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kennedy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baby! off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baby! staying busy and making it hard for Kennedy to control.
Kennedy has the hooks in. Baby! is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kennedy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baby! is defending well though. Kennedy let's go of the attempt for now.#T1#
Kennedy controlling well, preventing Baby! from escaping the position.
Baby! prevents Kennedy from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baby! tries to break free.
Baby! is still trying to improve position.
Kennedy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Baby! has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kennedy.
Kennedy is hanging on to Baby!'s back as he tries to escape.
Kennedy scores with punches from the back. #T2##SUB#
Kennedy looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Baby! right now.
Kennedy not allowing Baby! to control his hands.
Kennedy throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Kennedy tries to get the hooks in deep but Baby! pushed the leg off.
Baby! is trying to break free.
Baby! covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kennedy is trying to stick to Baby!'s back but Baby! is turning into Kennedy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kennedy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Baby!.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kennedy, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kennedy has momentary wrist control but Baby! slips an elbow through the middle.
Kennedy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennedy is really struggling to control Baby! but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kennedy being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Kennedy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baby! chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Baby! stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.#SUB#
Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Baby! pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Kennedy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baby! doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baby! manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kennedy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baby! is one step ahead there.
Baby! distracts Kennedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baby! postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baby! trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Baby! landing with the ground and pound.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baby! scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Steven Kennedy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Baby! feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Baby! won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.
Kennedy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kennedy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baby!'s guard. #REVR#
Baby! pulls Kennedy in close to his closed guard and prevents Kennedy from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Baby! escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kennedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kennedy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy passes Baby!'s left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kennedy is looking for a kimura but Baby! is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kennedy to get the leverage.
Baby! manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Baby! is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Baby! is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Baby! escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kennedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kennedy trying to move into half guard but instead Baby! has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Baby! from controlling successfully.
Baby! throws a big elbow that misses.
Kennedy controls Baby! momentarily but Baby! frees himself.
Baby! throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zed Baby! has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Baby! looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kennedy is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kennedy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Baby! is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baby! swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Baby! working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kennedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kennedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baby! keeping moving, preventing Kennedy from controlling successfully. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kennedy forces his way into half guard.
Baby! tries to roll over but Kennedy keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy stalling. #SUB#
Kennedy seems to be working for a kimura but Baby! defends the submission attempt.
Baby! preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kennedy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kennedy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Baby! is trying to control but can't.
Kennedy wants to take a breather but Baby! is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baby! fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kennedy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy misses with a left hand
and Baby! counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kennedy thinking.
Baby! scores with a jab to the head.
Baby! throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baby! thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zed Baby! will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Baby! throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kennedy is looking to land body kicks.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baby! but Baby! pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baby! scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Kennedy shoots in and bounces Baby! off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kennedy looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Baby! has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kennedy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kennedy throwing strikes from guard but Baby! blocks nicely. #T1#
Kennedy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Baby! looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baby! swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baby! working a defensive guard but Kennedy passes into half guard.
Baby! tries to roll over but Kennedy keeps him under control.
Kennedy is keen to just control but Baby! is a slippery customer.
Kennedy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kennedy is trying to control the action in half guard but Baby! is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #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.#SUB2#
Baby! is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Kennedy content to control rather than advance.
Baby! trying to control but Kennedy postures up. #SUB2#
Baby! looking for submissions off his back.
Baby! is trying to maintain the position but Kennedy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kennedy seems to be working for a kimura but Baby! defends the submission attempt.
Baby! is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Kennedy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baby! just misses with a punch to the body.
Baby! scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Baby!.
Baby! slips a straight right by Kennedy.
Baby! has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baby!.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baby! looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Baby! sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baby! throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby! cracks Kennedy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Baby! swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy missing with a left hand there. Baby! was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby! throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Baby! throws a big shot that misses.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy misses with a takedown
and Baby! counters with a straight right hand.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Baby!.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baby! manages to avoid it.
Baby! looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Baby! lands a nice shot that snaps Kennedy's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zed Baby! comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baby! 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zed Baby!!
During a confident post fight interview, Zed Baby! thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC79: Choo v OQuinn
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Baby! throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferreira Da Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ferreira Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baby!.
As Baby! backs off Ferreira Da Silva throws a huge counter combo but Baby! manages to avoid it all.
Baby! misses with a hook. Ferreira Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferreira Da Silva! But no joy.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baby! paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baby! is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baby! digs a good hook to Ferreira Da Silva's body.
Baby! throws a leg kick
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! scores with a hook.
Baby! lands a leg kick that knocks Ferreira Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids the head kick by Baby!.
Ferreira Da Silva throws the left hand but Baby! avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Baby! scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferreira Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baby!.
Ferreira Da Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ferreira Da Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baby!.
Baby! throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira Da Silva throws out a counter right but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
Baby! fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferreira Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Ferreira Da Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Baby! with a body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to clinch but Baby! is avoiding it.
Baby! throws out a loose jab but Ferreira Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby! throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Baby! does no damage.
Ferreira Da Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a leg kick. Baby! looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baby! scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferreira Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Baby! lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baby! misses with a two punch combination.
Baby! missing with a left hand there. Ferreira Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira Da Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baby! cracks Ferreira Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baby! swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira Da Silva counters with a body kick.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Baby! pushes him off.
Baby! throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ferreira Da Silva on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Baby! coming out on top.#T3#
Baby! comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baby! scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferreira Da Silva in his tracks.
Baby! takes a swing at Ferreira Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Baby! seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Baby! misses its intended target.
Ferreira Da Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baby! lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferreira Da Silva backwards.
A short right from Baby! on the inside.
Baby! swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Baby! controls his hands.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Baby! lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baby! lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baby! swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira Da Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Ferreira Da Silva.
Baby! misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferreira Da Silva gets underhooks to prevent Baby!'s takedown attempt.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to work over Baby!'s body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva fails to land.
Baby! struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferreira Da Silva controls his hands.
Ferreira Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Baby! controls the action.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baby! can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ferreira Da Silva - that landed with a thud.
Baby! prevents a body shot from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Baby! controls the action.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Baby! breaks from the clinch.
Baby! misses with a leg kick.
Baby! throws a leg kick but Ferreira Da Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Baby! 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#
Baby! throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira Da Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ferreira Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids the body shot from Baby!.
Baby! throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baby! throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baby! lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Baby! throws a leg kick
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! lands a body shot.
Baby! takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baby! lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baby!.#T1#
Baby! swings widly with a right hand
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Baby! is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferreira Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Baby! works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baby! misses with a right hand
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baby! thinking.
Baby! waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferreira Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baby!.
Ferreira Da Silva throws out a counter right but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
Ferreira Da Silva slips a jab from Baby!.
Baby! lands a jab to the nose.
Baby! lands a head kick!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up but Baby! circles away and keeps his distance.
Baby! misses with a right hand
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a body kick that stops Baby! in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Baby! shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferreira Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Baby! misses the target.
Ferreira Da Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Baby! bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baby! throws a right hand that Ferreira Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferreira Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Baby! backing away here, and Ferreira Da Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baby! throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids the body shot from Baby!.
Ferreira Da Silva slips under a jab.
Ferreira Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baby! throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baby! uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira Da Silva.#T3#
Ferreira Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baby!.
Baby! misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Baby! misses
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baby! throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira Da Silva. #CL2#
Ferreira Da Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baby! wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva prevents Baby! from breaking the clinch.
Baby! trying to stall but Ferreira Da Silva improves his position.
Baby! wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baby! creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baby!s head. #T4#
Ferreira Da Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baby! tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva is leaning against Baby! and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a shot to the side of Baby!'s head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baby! backwards.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferreira Da Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baby! seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ferreira Da Silva can turn it around.
Ferreira Da Silva lands an uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch.
Ferreira Da Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ferreira Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baby!. That did some damage!
Baby! throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baby! tries for a takedown but Ferreira Da Silva circles away easily
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baby! attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baby! throws a combination that misses
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Baby! looks to throw the jab but Ferreira Da Silva is out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! misses with a hook.
Ferreira Da Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Baby! takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zed Baby! is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Baby! throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira Da Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baby! throws out the jab.
Baby! moves out of range as Ferreira Da Silva throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Baby! tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby! throws a shot to the body.
Baby! throws a body punch but Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva thinks about the counter body kick.
Baby! fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira Da Silva. No joy for Baby! on that attempt.
Baby! throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreira Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baby! throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira Da Silva. #T2#
Baby! goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Baby! misses
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Baby! throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby! just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira Da Silva. Baby! does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baby! throws a head kick that misses
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baby! throws an off balance right hand
and Ferreira Da Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a double jab.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Baby!.
Baby! throws a lazy uppercut
and Baby! takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baby! misses with a looping left.
Baby! throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby! throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up but Baby! circles away and keeps his distance.
Baby! was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Baby! lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferreira Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baby!.
Ferreira Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Baby! misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Baby! pushes him off.
Baby! misses with a shot to the body
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a good low kick that Baby! was not able to check.
Baby! misses with a hook.
Baby! misses with an uppercut
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Baby! swings for the body but Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferreira Da 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!

Event: IFC 75: Zaad vs Klos
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Baby! finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baby! looks to throw the jab but Infidellus is out of range.
Baby! has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Infidellus misses the target.
Baby! looks to throw the jab but Infidellus is out of range.
The fighters circling - Infidellus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baby! throws out a counter right but Infidellus avoids it with no problem.
Baby! tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Infidellus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baby! is defended easily by Infidellus.
A slow jab from Baby! misses its intended target.
Baby! steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Infidellus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infidellus cracks Baby! with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baby! misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Infidellus.
Infidellus moves away from the strike by Baby!.
Infidellus misses with a looping left.
Infidellus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Infidellus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baby! swings for the body but Infidellus moves out of range.
Infidellus misses the jab.
Jab by Baby!.
Baby! scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Infidellus doesn't seem bothered though.
Infidellus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Infidellus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crusadius Infidellus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Infidellus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baby! at a distance.
Infidellus throws a sloppy body shot
and Baby! counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Infidellus thinking.
Infidellus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Infidellus misses with a double jab
and Baby! counters with a series of strikes. Infidellus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baby! looks to land a left hand but Infidellus moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Infidellus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Baby! misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Infidellus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Infidellus misses the shot to the body.
Baby! throws a head kick that misses.
Infidellus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Infidellus throws the left hand but Baby! avoids the punch easily.
Baby! looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Infidellus misses with a straight right.
Infidellus avoids the body shot from Baby!.
Infidellus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baby!.
Baby! misses with a wild body shot.
Infidellus misses with a body shot
and Baby! connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baby! looks to land a right hand but Infidellus moved out of range.
Infidellus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baby! at a distance.
Infidellus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baby!.
Infidellus appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Infidellus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Infidellus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Infidellus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Infidellus tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Baby! with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baby! works over Infidellus with some ground and pound from guard.
Baby! stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Infidellus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baby! won't allow Infidellus to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Baby! drops back looking for a leg! Infidellus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Infidellus manages to kick Baby! off! Baby! jumps back into Infidellus's guard.
Infidellus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baby! on the ground.
Baby! won't allow Infidellus to sweep him here.
Baby! landing with the ground and pound.
Baby! slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baby! preventing the sweep.
Baby! wants to control from the top but Infidellus keeps moving.
Infidellus looking for a sweep. Not yet Infidellus, not yet. #T4#
Baby! prevents Infidellus from getting back to his feet.
Baby! lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baby!'s corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baby! has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Infidellus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Infidellus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Infidellus postures up.
Infidellus trying to control but Baby! is working from the bottom.
Infidellus tries to free his leg and advance position but Baby! is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Infidellus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Infidellus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baby! looking to control.
Infidellus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baby! swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Infidellus is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Baby! dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Baby! darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baby! throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Infidellus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Baby! misses.
Zed Baby! seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Baby! misses
and Infidellus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Infidellus throws a lazy right hand but Baby! sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby! avoids the body shot from Infidellus.
Infidellus avoids the body shot from Baby!.
A decent looking cross lands there for Infidellus.
A decent looking cross lands there for Infidellus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Infidellus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baby!.
Baby! fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Infidellus checks it well.
Baby! misses with a looping left.
Baby! 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. #T1#
Infidellus misses with a looping right.
Baby! walks into a jab.
Infidellus slips a jab and a cross from Baby!.
Baby! lands the left hand.
Baby! throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Infidellus moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Baby! pulls Infidellus into guard.
Baby! trying to control the position.
Infidellus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baby! with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Infidellus can't handle though.
Infidellus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baby! swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baby! looking for a sweep. Not yet Baby!, not yet.
Infidellus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Infidellus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baby! is keeping the position for now.
Baby! controls Infidellus momentarily but Infidellus frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Baby! escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Infidellus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Infidellus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baby!'s guard.
Zed Baby! has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baby! keeping full guard, as Infidellus tries to pass.
Baby! bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Infidellus's guard. #REVB#
Baby! is in close to Infidellus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baby!'s corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baby! 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.
Baby! makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baby! sitting in guard here, content to control.
Infidellus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Baby! is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baby! stands up over Infidellus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Infidellus is rocked!
Baby! won't allow Infidellus to sweep him here.
Oh Infidellus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Infidellus keeping moving, preventing Baby! from controlling successfully.
Baby! lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baby! postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Baby! gets to his feet and stands over Infidellus, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Infidellus felt that one! Baby! unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Infidellus from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zed Baby!!
During a confident post fight interview, Zed Baby! thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC 72: Thomas vs Vasquez
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1##CL#
Average gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Average is trying to pull guard but Baby! has him pressed against the cage.
Average fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baby! misses with a body punch.
Average tries a body shot but Baby! blocks it.
Average struggles to land a body shot inside as Baby! controls his hands.
Baby! looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Average throws a head punch that misses.
Baby! tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baby! throws a head punch that misses.
Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baby! slows down the pace here.
Average tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baby!'s elbow.
Baby! has a couple of punches blocked by Average.
Baby! lands with a light punch inside.
Baby! wants to take the fight to the mat but Average manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average throws a punch but it's blocked by Baby!.
Average misses with a hook from the clinch.
Average lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Average.
Average is looking for a takedown.
Average tries a body shot but Baby! blocks it.
Average tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
Baby! breaks the clinch.
Average misses with the combination. #CL#
Average closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baby!.
Average tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Average throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Baby! blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Average doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baby! working aggressively here.
Average misses with a hook to the ribs.
Average 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.
Baby! lands an uppercut.
Average lands a body punch in the clinch.
Average misses with a body punch. #TD#
Average works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Average wants to pass the guard but Baby! is keeping the position.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Baby! is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Average with a flurry of punches that miss.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Baby! is retaining full guard.
Average wants to control from the top but Baby! keeps moving. #SUB2#
Baby! is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baby! wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Average drops back looking for a leg! Baby! is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baby! manages to kick Average off! Average jumps back into Baby!'s guard. #SUB2#
Baby! has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Average can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Average landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baby! keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Average is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baby! is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baby! has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baby! is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Baby! defends easily.
Average can't keep his opponent in guard - Baby! advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Baby! is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Average controls Baby! momentarily but Baby! frees himself.
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Average keeping moving, preventing Baby! from controlling successfully.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baby! doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baby! manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Average is looking for a triangle but Baby! pushes his legs off easily.
Baby! wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Average dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Average tries to clinch there but Baby! circles away.
Baby! looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Average fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baby!, pushing him back against the cage.
Baby! swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Average letting Baby! take a breather here.
Baby! swings wildly with an uppercut but Average uses good head movement to avoid it.
Average blocking some punches.
Baby! lands a knee to the body.
Baby! misses with some punches.
Average presses Baby! against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baby! working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baby! lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baby!'s elbow.
Baby! working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baby! drops down looking for an ankle pick but Average pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baby! tries to move into range but Average moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Baby! scores with a head kick. Average tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Baby! tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Average was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby!.
Average slips a jab and a cross from Baby!.
Average swings for the body but Baby! moves out of range.
Baby! misses with a few strikes there.
Baby! takes one to the chin there.
Baby! tries to move into range but Average moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Average tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baby! pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Average tries to clinch
and Baby! counters with a two punch combo.
Average with a jab.
Average fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Average throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Baby! checks a low kick from Average.
Average shoots in looking for a takedown but Baby! manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Average's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Average looks to land a left hand but Baby! moved out of range nicely.
Average wants to clinch up but Baby! keeps it at a distance.
Average throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baby! throws a fast counter high kick but Average manages to duck under it in time.
Average tries to clinch up but Baby! circles away and keeps his distance.
Average misses with a double jab.
Baby! on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Average drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Average checks a leg kick.
Average takes a swing at Baby!'s ribcage but misses. #TD#
Average shoots in and gets a takedown into Baby!'s guard.#SUB2#
Baby! looking for a guillotine here but Average defends easily.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Baby! is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Average thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Average works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Average prevents Baby! from improving his position.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Baby! is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Baby! is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Average thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Average is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baby! has managed to free his arm - good work.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Baby! is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Average 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.
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Baby! is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Average tries to pass to full mount but Baby! defends it.
Baby! regains full guard. Nicely done.
Average postures up in Baby!'s guard and throws a big left but Baby! blocks it.
Baby! is trying to keep Average in close.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baby! swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baby! is trying to keep Average in close.
Average forces his way into half guard.
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 Joe Average will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Average or perhaps it was just good defense by Baby!, which made it look bad.
Baby! swings for the body but Average moves out of range.
Baby! leaves Average with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baby! looks to land a left hand but Average moved out of range nicely.
Baby! scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Average takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Baby! 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baby! lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Baby!.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average looks to score with a jab to the body but Baby! is just out of range.
It seemed like Baby! was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average throws a body shot but no joy.
Average throws an overhand right that lands on Baby!'s shoulder, as Baby! tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Average closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baby! to the mat! Baby! manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Average got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baby! has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Average has managed to get both his arms back between Baby!'s legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Average got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baby! has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Average has managed to get both his arms back between Baby!'s legs - danger averted.
Average wants to pass the guard but Baby! is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Baby! has his foot on Average's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Average works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Average 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Average accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baby! managing to control the position.
Baby! looking to control. #SUB2#
Baby! working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Average doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Average manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Baby! tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average tries to move to mount but Baby! blocks the move with his legs.
Average trying to control the position but Baby! is working away.
Baby! on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Average tries to advance to mount but Baby! denies him. #SUB#
Average looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Average wants to control but Baby! is keeping him busy.
Average is staying tight to Baby!'s torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Baby! is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Average tries for a kimura but Baby! is defending well. #SUB#
Average thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baby! gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zed Baby! has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Baby! looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Average is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Baby! actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Average is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baby! makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baby!.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Baby!.
Average slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baby! doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Baby! is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Average showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Average, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Average!

Event: IFC 68: Heavyweight vs Choo
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Baby! thuds his right hand into Eduardo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baby! just misses with a punch to the body.
Baby! is looking to slow Eduardo down with leg kicks.
Eduardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baby! moves away.
Eduardo throws a jab when Baby! was well out of range.
Baby! waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eduardo.
Baby! throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eduardo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baby! throws a leg kick
and Eduardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eduardo throws a lazy right hand but Baby! sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! throws out a powerful jab.
Baby! feints and then cracks Eduardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eduardo down.
Baby! connects with a leg kick. Eduardo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby! ducks under a wild hook from Eduardo.#T1#
Eduardo checks a leg kick nicely.
Eduardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baby! looks to land a right hand but Eduardo moved out of range.
Baby! misses with a takedown
and Eduardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Baby! swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baby! jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baby! misses with a lunging right hand
and Eduardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baby!. That's going to slow Eduardo down.
Baby! fails with the takedown
and Eduardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Baby! clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Baby! misses with a punch on the inside.
Eduardo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Eduardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eduardo blocks a jab.
Eduardo slips a jab and a cross from Baby!.
Eduardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eduardo throws a shot from downtown. Baby! moves away and avoids it.
Eduardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baby!.
Baby! fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eduardo.
Eduardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby! moves forwards but Eduardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baby! throws a head kick that misses.
Baby! looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fernando Eduardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Baby! cracks Eduardo with a good jab.
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby! throws an off balance right hand
and Eduardo counters with a left to the body.
Baby! tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eduardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby!.
Eduardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baby!.
Baby! misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eduardo throws out a counter right but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Baby! misses
and Eduardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eduardo throws a lazy right hand but Baby! sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby! changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baby! throws a leg kick
and Baby! takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eduardo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A lazy body kick from Baby!
and Eduardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Baby! changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eduardo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eduardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eduardo is trying to control Baby!'s posture but Baby! avoids it. #T4#
Eduardo tries to bench press Baby! off him but Baby! keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Baby!'s face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baby! grinds an elbow into Eduardo's temple.
Eduardo is looking for a sweep.
Baby! in side control, throwing shots but Eduardo defends.
Baby! with the ground and pound but Eduardo regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Baby! is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eduardo sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Baby! dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baby! fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baby! throws a low kick but it's checked well by Eduardo.
Baby! lands a body shot.
Baby! missing with a left hand there. Eduardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eduardo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baby! tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eduardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby!.
Baby! uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eduardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eduardo lands a nice shot to the body.
Baby! moves forwards but Eduardo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baby! fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eduardo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Baby! dives in and grabs Eduardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eduardo pushes down on Baby!'s head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eduardo! But no joy.
Eduardo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eduardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baby!.
Eduardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baby! counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Baby!
and Eduardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eduardo slips a jab from Baby!.
Baby! misses with a body shot
and Eduardo counters with a straight right hand.
Baby! throws a lazy uppercut
and Eduardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eduardo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eduardo throws out a loose jab but Baby! uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby! misses with a straight left.
Eduardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Baby! wants to clinch but Eduardo slips to the side
and Eduardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Eduardo. That snapped Baby!'s head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eduardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baby! tries to counter with a takedown but Eduardo is quick to defend against it.
Baby! throws a leg kick but Eduardo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Eduardo misses.
Baby! misses with a jab to the body
and Eduardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baby! throws a hook to the side of Eduardo's head but Eduardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baby! scores with a nice strike.
Baby! misses with a left hand
and Baby! takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eduardo misses with an uppercut.
Eduardo throws out a loose jab but Baby! uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby! misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Baby! throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Eduardo counter with a right hand.
Baby! throws the left hand but Eduardo avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Eduardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eduardo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baby! uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baby! throws a looping overhand right but Eduardo ducks down to avoid it.
Eduardo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baby! takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baby! shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eduardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baby! scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eduardo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eduardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baby!.
Baby! tries a low kick but Eduardo avoids it.#T4#
Baby! falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eduardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Eduardo lands with a good body shot.
Eduardo slips a straight right by Baby!.
Eduardo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eduardo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Baby!.
Baby! throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Eduardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eduardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eduardo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Eduardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby! throws a body shot but no joy.
Eduardo staying out of range there.
Baby! fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eduardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fernando Eduardo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Baby! misses with a left hand
and Eduardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baby! looks for a takedown but Eduardo sprawls well.
Eduardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baby! throws a lazy right hand but Eduardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Eduardo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baby! misses with a hook
enabling Eduardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Baby! on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baby! throws a poor cross that misses
and Eduardo counters with a right hand to the body.
Baby! throws a front kick that sends Eduardo stumbling back into the cage.
Fernando Eduardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Eduardo.
Baby! is looking to score with low kicks.
Baby! misses with an uppercut.
Eduardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eduardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Baby! tries for a takedown but Eduardo circles away easily
and Eduardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Baby! misses.
Baby! misses with a head kick.
Eduardo takes a swing at Baby!'s ribcage but misses.
Baby! is looking to clinch.
Eduardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eduardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eduardo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Baby!.
Baby! throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Eduardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baby! misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Eduardo misses with a straight left.
Baby! fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baby! throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eduardo on the side of the head.
Baby! scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eduardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eduardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eduardo just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Baby! was looking to counter with a kick there.
Baby! throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eduardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baby! misses with a jab to the body
and Eduardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Eduardo moves out of range as Baby! strikes.
Baby! throws an off balance right hand
and Eduardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eduardo.
Baby! moves away from the strike by Eduardo.
Baby! cracks the inside of Eduardo's front leg.
Eduardo looks to land a right hand but Baby! moved out of range.
A jab from Eduardo does it's job there.
Baby! tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eduardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baby! somewhat.
Baby! looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Baby! lands a leg kick that knocks Eduardo off balance momentarily.
Baby! punishes Eduardo's body with a nice straight punch.
Baby! tries to close the distance and clinch but Eduardo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eduardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baby! throws a looping overhand right but Eduardo ducks down to avoid it.
Baby! looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eduardo! But no joy.
Eduardo throws a lazy right hand but Baby! sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eduardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baby!.
Baby! misses with a right hand
and Eduardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Eduardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eduardo 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fernando Eduardo!

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

#R1#
Cathaway connects with a solid leg kick.
Cathaway throws a lazy right hand but Sokolov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cathaway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cathaway looks to land a left hand but Sokolov moved out of range nicely.
Sokolov blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Sokolov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cathaway looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cathaway.
Cathaway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cathaway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Sokolov.
Cathaway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cathaway trying to stall but Sokolov improves his position.
Cathaway throws a head punch that misses.
Cathaway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokolov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cathaway is looking to control Sokolov's arms but Sokolov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cathaway has his back to the cage. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Cathaway would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Sokolov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cathaway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokolov controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Cathaway manages to break the clinch.
Sokolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cathaway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Cathaway misses
and Sokolov counters with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cathaway.
Sokolov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Cathaway misses the target.
Alexei Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cathaway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cathaway misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Sokolov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sokolov showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cathaway controlling the position for now.#T2#
Cathaway gets full guard.
Sokolov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cathaway holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Cathaway throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Cathaway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cathaway is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at All Star Performance Institute that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sokolov postures up.
Cathaway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sokolov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cathaway is fighting to break Sokolov's control of his arms but Sokolov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cathaway has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sokolov is proving hard to escape from.
Cathaway is looking to pass into half guard but Sokolov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sokolov is in guard.#REVB#
Cathaway looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Cathaway has Sokolov pulled in close to control his posture.
Cathaway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sokolov's guard. #REVR#
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokolov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cathaway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cathaway won't allow Sokolov to sweep him here.
Cathaway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Cathaway 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#
Sokolov staying out of range there.
Cathaway throws a hook but Sokolov blocks it.
Cathaway loads up on a big right hand but Sokolov slips the punch.
Sokolov misses the body punch
and Cathaway counters with a nice uppercut.
Cathaway throws a low kick but Sokolov avoids it.
Cathaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sokolov throws out a powerful jab.
Sokolov connects with a solid leg kick.
Cathaway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sokolov is looking to slow Cathaway down with leg kicks.
Cathaway misses with a wild body shot.
Sokolov flicks out a counter leg kick but Cathaway steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cathaway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sokolov takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokolov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jimmy Cathaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokolov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cathaway.#T1#
Sokolov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cathaway.
Sokolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cathaway defends well and Sokolov ends up having to push Cathaway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Cathaway.
Cathaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokolov can do to turn this around?
Cathaway thows a leg kick but Sokolov checks it
and Sokolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cathaway scores with a nice strike.
Cathaway looks to throw the jab but Sokolov is out of range.
Cathaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sokolov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sokolov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokolov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cathaway.
Sokolov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cathaway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Sokolov is rocked!
Sokolov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cathaway gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sokolov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Cathaway!
Jimmy Cathaway retains his middleweight title!

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

#R1#
Sokolov misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Sokolov tenderised Cathaway's leg. Cathaway is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Sokolov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Cathaway kicks Sokolov off and gets back to his feet.
Sokolov misses with a body shot.
Cathaway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Cathaway has been cut.
Cathaway misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cathaway misses with a kick to the body.
Sokolov throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Sokolov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokolov throws a low kick but Cathaway moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Cathaway.
Alexei Sokolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokolov scores with a push kick.
Cathaway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokolov is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Sokolov throws an off balance right hand
and Cathaway counters with a three punch combo that has Sokolov backing up. Sokolov nods at Cathaway to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cathaway misses the target.
Cathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut. Cathaway saw that one coming.
Sokolov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cathaway. Cathaway obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokolov connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokolov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sokolov throws the left hand but Cathaway avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Sokolov misses
and Cathaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Sokolov tenderised Cathaway's leg. Cathaway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cathaway ducks under a wild hook from Sokolov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov slips a straight right by Cathaway.
Cathaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokolov manages to avoid it.
Cathaway seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cathaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sokolov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Sokolov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sokolov cracks Cathaway with a good jab.
Cathaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sokolov misses with a leg kick
and Sokolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cathaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cathaway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sokolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cathaway.
A swing and a miss from Sokolov.
Sokolov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sokolov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Sokolov misses.
Sokolov cracks Cathaway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokolov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sokolov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Sokolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cathaway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sokolov can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cathaway.
Cathaway looks to land a combination but Sokolov avoids it well.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Cathaway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cathaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick from Sokolov.
Sokolov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cathaway. Cathaway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cathaway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokolov counters with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Sokolov tenderised Cathaway's leg. Cathaway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sokolov misses with a jab to the body
and Cathaway counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokolov throws a shot from downtown. Cathaway moves away and avoids it.
Sokolov throws a leg kick
and Cathaway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sokolov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cathaway is out of range and Sokolov settles back down.
Sokolov misses with the body kick
and Cathaway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cathaway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sokolov.
Cathaway checks a leg kick.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Sokolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cathaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cathaway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokolov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cathaway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cathaway 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.
Cathaway slips under a jab from Sokolov.
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 Jimmy Cathaway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sokolov throws a leg kick but Cathaway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokolov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cathaway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cathaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Cathaway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sokolov avoids the head kick by Cathaway.
Sloppy strikes from Cathaway. Those never looked like landing.
Cathaway throws out a powerful jab.
Sokolov scores with a body shot.
Cathaway connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokolov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sokolov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cathaway.
Cathaway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokolov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Cathaway finds it's target.
Jimmy Cathaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cathaway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Sokolov lands with a shot to the body.
Cathaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Cathaway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sokolov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cathaway's knee momentarily.
Sokolov misses with a right hand #KD#
and Cathaway counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sokolov! Cathaway lets Sokolov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Sokolov is rocked!
Cathaway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokolov.
Sokolov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cathaway finish him?
Cathaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sokolov.
Sokolov lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokolov looks to land a left hand but Cathaway moved out of range nicely.
Sokolov seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokolov misses with an uppercut.
Sokolov throws a body punch but Cathaway moves out of range.
Cathaway swings for the body but Sokolov moves out of range.
Cathaway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cathaway misses with a looping left.
Sokolov thumps Cathaway with a low kick.
Sokolov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cathaway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Sokolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cathaway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Cathaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Sokolov looking to score a takedown here. Cathaway is defending well but Sokolov drives through and ends up in Cathaway's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cathaway looking for a guillotine here but Sokolov defends easily.
Sokolov postures up.
Sokolov stays in close to Cathaway's body and controls the position. #T3#
Cathaway has control of Sokolov's left arm, preventing Sokolov from doing any damage.
Sokolov passes Cathaway's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sokolov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Sokolov 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.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cathaway gets full guard.
Cathaway is trying to keep Sokolov in close.
Sokolov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cathaway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sokolov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cathaway throws a nice looking combination but Sokolov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cathaway cracks a nice hook into Sokolov's ribs.
Cathaway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cathaway there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 Jimmy Cathaway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Cathaway there.
Sokolov moves out of range as Cathaway strikes.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sokolov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sokolov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Sokolov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cathaway controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cathaway is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sokolov passes Cathaway's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokolov content to control rather than advance. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sokolov lands a nice short elbow.
Sokolov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sokolov tries to pass to full mount but Cathaway defends it.
Cathaway trying to hold on to Sokolov's head to control him but Sokolov postures up.
Sokolov works his way into full mount! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cathaway is looking to get to half guard.
Cathaway manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cathaway is looking to improve his position.
Cathaway wants to control but Sokolov is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Sokolov is looking for a kimura but Cathaway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sokolov to get the leverage.
Alexei Sokolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cathaway tries to get to full guard but Sokolov has control of the leg. #T3#
Sokolov slips a nice elbow through Cathaway's hands, connecting with Cathaway's forehead.
Sokolov trying to control the pace.
Cathaway is looking to control Sokolov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cathaway avoid being mounted?
Sokolov trying to control the action but Cathaway is working from the bottom.
Sokolov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cathaway is looking to improve his position.
Sokolov stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cathaway wants to control but Sokolov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sokolov tries to score with a low kick but Cathaway moves his leg out of the way.
Cathaway staying out of range there.
Cathaway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokolov looks to throw the jab but Cathaway is out of range.
Sokolov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Cathaway.
Sloppy strikes from Cathaway. Those never looked like landing.
Cathaway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokolov is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Sokolov really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Sokolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cathaway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sokolov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good shot there by Cathaway.
Jab, jab by Sokolov - just one landing.
Sokolov throws the kick towards the body but Cathaway avoids it.
Cathaway looks for the body kick but Sokolov saw that one coming. #CL2#
Sokolov moves into range and clinches up with Cathaway.
Sokolov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sokolov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cathaway backwards. #TD2#
Sokolov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cathaway tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cathaway trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Cathaway is trying to break free.
Good control from Sokolov.
Cathaway just trying to survive but Sokolov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Cathaway right now.
Cathaway trying to control the hands but Sokolov breaks the grip. #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.
Cathaway is trying to stand back up.
Sokolov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Cathaway's head.
Cathaway trying to control the action but Sokolov just sinks the hooks in.
Sokolov biding his time, controlling Cathaway.
Cathaway can't escape the position. #T3#
Sokolov is riding his opponent, not letting Cathaway buck him off.
Cathaway wants to escape the position.
Sokolov controls the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sokolov.
Cathaway wants to escape the position.
Cathaway is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
Cathaway tries to escape the position.
Cathaway is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sokolov controlling the positon.
Cathaway is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cathaway trying to control the hands but Sokolov won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei Sokolov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Cathaway ducks under a wild hook from Sokolov.
Sokolov moves out of range of the body kick.
Cathaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sokolov. Sokolov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sokolov scores with a jab to the head.
Sokolov misses the shot to the body.
Cathaway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cathaway throws a right and a left that Sokolov avoids nicely.
Cathaway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cathaway takes a swing at Sokolov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cathaway's head backwards.
Sokolov lands with a straight right. Cathaway didn't see that one coming.
Sokolov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cathaway missing with a left hand there. Sokolov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Sokolov cracks the inside of Cathaway's front leg.
Sokolov throws a solid leg kick but Cathaway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sokolov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cathaway.
Sokolov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sokolov takes a swing at Cathaway's ribcage but misses.
Sokolov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sokolov throws an overhand right that lands on Cathaway's shoulder, as Cathaway tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cathaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokolov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokolov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cathaway. Cathaway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sokolov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cathaway.
Cathaway scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sokolov.
Cathaway staying out of range there.#T2#
Sokolov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cathaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sokolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokolov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cathaway.
Sokolov blocks a low kick nicely.
Jimmy Cathaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cathaway blocks a jab.
Sokolov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cathaway is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cathaway. Those never looked like landing.
Sokolov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sokolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cathaway is fending him off so far but Sokolov persists. Nope, Cathaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Sokolov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cathaway.
Cathaway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sokolov.
Jimmy Cathaway is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Cathaway throws a hook but Sokolov blocks it.
Sokolov sizes up Cathaway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sokolov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sokolov scores with a nice strike.
Sokolov connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sokolov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sokolov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cathaway.
Sokolov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cathaway.
Sokolov lands with a cross.
Cathaway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Sokolov lands.
Sokolov throws a hook but Cathaway blocks it.#T4#
Cathaway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sokolov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cathaway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cathaway lands with a shot to the body.
Cathaway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cathaway misses with a looping right.
Sokolov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sokolov scores with a leg kick.
Cathaway stuffs the takedown.
Cathaway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sokolov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A big right from Sokolov misses.
Cathaway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sokolov misses with a right hand
and Cathaway counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sokolov.
Cathaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cathaway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Sokolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sokolov 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Sokolov!
Our winner, Alexei Sokolov, 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: Dynasty D-L Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Schaafs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Schaafs does no damage.
Sokolov throws a hook but Schaafs blocks it.
Schaafs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schaafs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schaafs takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Dieter Schaafs has been cut.
Schaafs throws a series of punches but Sokolov avoids them all with ease.
Sokolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokolov swings for the body but Schaafs moves out of range. #KD2#
Sokolov connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Schaafs onto his butt! Schaafs bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
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!
Schaafs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokolov connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Schaafs's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Schaafs - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexei Sokolov!
After winning the bout, Alexei Sokolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TAOC #3
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Vasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sokolov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasquez somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sokolov! But no joy.#KD2#
Sokolov sends Vasquez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sokolov is motioning to the referee to let Vasquez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Vasquez is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Vasquez has been cut.
Sokolov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Vasquez! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexei Sokolov!
Alexei Sokolov is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Alexei Sokolov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: COLISEU 25.01
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Neffgen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neffgen is looking to clinch but Sokolov is avoiding it.
Sokolov avoids the head kick by Neffgen.
Sokolov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Sokolov. No joy for Neffgen on that attempt. #TD2#
Sokolov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Neffgen on his heels. He'll look to pass Neffgen's guard now, I'm sure.
Neffgen is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Neffgen is working an open guard so Sokolov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sokolov.
Neffgen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#KD2#
Sokolov cracks Neffgen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Neffgen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sokolov finish him? #ROC2#
Neffgen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sokolov is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Neffgen is in big trouble! Sokolov is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Neffgen. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Alexei Sokolov!
An out of breath Alexei Sokolov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Christian Neffgen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ihr seid die Besten'.

Event: Vale Tudo GP: 265+ Opening Rd.
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Sokolov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Beef Destroyer has been cut.
Destroyer looks for a takedown but Sokolov sprawls well.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokolov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Sokolov sends Destroyer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sokolov is motioning to the referee to let Destroyer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Destroyer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer ducks into an uppercut from Sokolov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Sokolov!
Alexei Sokolov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ACL - Fight Night 2
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Sokolov takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Sokolov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marciano is looking to get back to his feet here but Sokolov is keeping cool and he's managed to take Marciano's back.#SUB#
Sokolov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Marciano has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Sokolov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Marciano taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Sokolov doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexei Sokolov!
A relieved looking Alexei Sokolov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Good exchange - Sokolov coming out on top.
Sokolov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokolov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hristo.
Hristo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sokolov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hristo back to the cage. Sokolov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like George Hristo has been cut.
Sokolov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hristo! Sokolov dives in looking to finish! Hristo 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 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Sokolov!
Alexei Sokolov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Sokolov finds it's way through Zap's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Zapi Zap has been cut.#KD#
Sokolov lands a big uppercut and Zap crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zap looks OK. Sokolov waves Zap back to his feet!#ROC#
Zap is rocked!
Sokolov fakes the body blow, causing Zap to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zap goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexei Sokolov!
Alexei Sokolov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexei Sokolov (ranked 3321 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bailey (ranked 2629 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokolov comes to the cage accompanied by Bapki -Zoo in Space. Joe Bailey told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

176 cm
19 yrs
180 lbs

177 cm
25 yrs
166 lbs

Sokolov

Bailey

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alexei Sokolov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bailey has managed to clinch.

Bailey pulls guard successfully.
Sokolov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bailey wants to sweep here but Sokolov controlling him for the moment.
Sokolov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bailey is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sokolov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sokolov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bailey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bailey has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokolov (0) vs (2) Bailey
Bailey controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov trying to keep a closed guard but Bailey is proving a slippery customer.
Bailey won't allow Sokolov to sweep him here.
Bailey controlling from the top position.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Bailey tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov trying to keep a closed guard but Bailey is proving a slippery customer.
Bailey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sokolov wants to sweep here but Bailey controlling him for the moment.
Bailey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bailey looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
Sokolov being controlled here, momentarily.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bailey controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailey stopping the sweep attempt from Sokolov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is trying to keep Bailey in close.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there.
Sokolov pulls Bailey in close to his closed guard and prevents Bailey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov looking to control.
Bailey slips nicely into half guard.
Sokolov wants to control but Bailey is keeping busy.
Bailey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bailey passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sokolov (0) vs (5) Bailey
Sokolov can't escape the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bailey avoids the attempt from Sokolov to control.
Bailey controlling from the full mount.
Sokolov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sokolov gets back to half guard.
Bailey is trying to control. Sokolov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sokolov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bailey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bailey's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sokolov (4) vs (5) Bailey

Sokolov is looking for the choke from the back position but Bailey is controlling his hands well.

Sokolov tightening his grip on Bailey, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Bailey's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sokolov's guard. Nice work there by Bailey.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sokolov (4) vs (7) Bailey
Sokolov pulls Bailey in close to his closed guard and prevents Bailey from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bailey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bailey is fighting to break Sokolov's control of his arms but Sokolov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bailey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sokolov's guard.
Bailey controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Bailey 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.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov tries to roll over but Bailey keeps him under control.
Sokolov trying to hold on to Bailey's head to control him but Bailey postures up.
Sokolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sokolov is in trouble now - Bailey has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sokolov (4) vs (10) Bailey
Bailey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bailey trying to control but Sokolov is having none of it.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bailey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bailey.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov wants to hold on but Bailey pushes him away.
Sokolov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sokolov wants to control but Bailey is having none of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Bailey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bailey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sokolov is looking to escape.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
Sokolov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Bailey working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sokolov is working to get back to half guard.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokolov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bailey looking to control but Sokolov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bailey wins on points by 10 to 4.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Sokolov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brooks fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Sokolov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brooks on his heels. He'll look to pass Brooks's guard now, I'm sure.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
Sokolov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokolov lands a couple of elbows.
Sokolov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sokolov throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Brooks wanted to stand there but Sokolov had control of the position.
Brooks trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sokolov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brooks escapes and throws Sokolov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sokolov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Sokolov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sokolov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Brooks avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sokolov.
Brooks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sokolov tries to buck Brooks off but Brooks is having none of it.
Sokolov throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sokolov is looking to reverse the position.
Sokolov striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sokolov misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T2##SU2#
Brooks decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Sokolov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sokolov is in Brooks's guard.#SUB2#
Brooks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sokolov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sokolov postures up and lands a big shot to Brooks's brow.
Sokolov landing with the ground and pound.
Sokolov lands a couple of elbows.
Sokolov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sokolov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sokolov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokolov lands a couple of elbows.
Sokolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokolov lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Sokolov is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Sokolov chips away with some ground and pound.
Sokolov chips away with some ground and pound.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sokolov throwing strikes but missing.
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov postures up.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Sokolov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Sokolov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brooks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brooks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Sokolov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T4#
Brooks postures up in Sokolov's guard and throws a big left but Sokolov blocks it.
Sokolov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Sokolov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brooks uses it to pass to side control.
Sokolov throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Sokolov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sokolov is throwing a few token shots, despite Brooks being in side control.
Sokolov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brooks.
Sokolov throws up a few punches.
Sokolov is trying to get back to half guard.
Brooks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokolov keeps working.
Sokolov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexei Sokolov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sokolov with a poor takedown
and Brooks counters with a left and a right that stings Sokolov.
Sokolov tries for a takedown but Brooks circles away easily
and Brooks counters with a series of strikes. Sokolov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Sokolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sokolov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brooks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Sokolov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brooks to the ground. Sokolov is now in Brooks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
Sokolov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brooks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sokolov throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Sokolov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brooks stacks Sokolov 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 Brooks!
Sokolov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brooks's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Sokolov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Sokolov wants to sweep but Brooks has passed to side control!
Sokolov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at White Lotus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sokolov throws up a few punches.
Sokolov tries to bench press Brooks off him but Brooks keeps the position.
Sokolov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sokolov regains half guard.#SUB2#
Brooks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sokolov sees it coming and defends easily.
Alexei Sokolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokolov is looking to improve his position.
Sokolov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2##SUB#
Sokolov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sokolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks blocks the strikes from Sokolov. #SUB#
Sokolov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sokolov actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sokolov's head.
Sokolov is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Brooks blocks the strikes from Sokolov. #T3#
Brooks blocks the strikes from Sokolov. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Brooks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sokolov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sokolov throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Sokolov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura but Sokolov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokolov missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Sokolov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Sokolov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sokolov is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Sokolov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sokolov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokolov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sokolov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sokolov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokolov, not yet.
Brooks wants to stand but Sokolov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sokolov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phill Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sokolov misses with a takedown
enabling Brooks to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokolov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brooks is looking to escape.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brooks trying to control from the bottom.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Brooks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sokolov. #T1#
Sokolov 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.
Sokolov winds up and cracks Brooks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sokolov drops an elbow to the side of Brooks's head.
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. Sokolov connects with a nice short shot to Brooks's temple.
Sokolov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Sokolov is working for a kimura but Brooks is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Brooks is trying to stand.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sokolov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brooks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely. #T2#
Sokolov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sokolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Sokolov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sokolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sokolov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokolov throwing strikes from guard but Brooks blocks nicely.
Sokolov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sokolov chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
Sokolov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brooks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brooks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brooks! #REVB#
Brooks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sokolov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sokolov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sokolov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sokolov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brooks passes into half guard.
Brooks blocks the strikes from Sokolov. #T4#
Brooks blocks the strikes from Sokolov.
Sokolov is pressing down on Brooks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sokolov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks won't allow Sokolov to sweep him here.
Brooks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sokolov 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#
Sokolov working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brooks pushes Sokolov off looking to stand but Sokolov dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sokolov lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Sokolov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sokolov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Sokolov!
Alexei Sokolov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Phill Brooks had this to say: 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: IFFL 1: Rise of Iron
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Schaafs forces Sokolov back against the cage and clinches.
Schaafs prevents the takedown attempt.
Schaafs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sokolov goes for a takedown attempt but Schaafs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Sokolov gets a takedown into half guard.
Sokolov prevents Schaafs from standing back up.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schaafs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokolov.
Sokolov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schaafs defending well though.
Sokolov throwing shots but Schaafs is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schaafs tries to kick Sokolov off but Sokolov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schaafs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sokolov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sokolov prevents Schaafs from standing back up.
Sokolov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Schaafs dodges it nicely.
Sokolov throwing shots but Schaafs is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Sokolov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Sokolov is trying for a kimura here. Schaafs looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sokolov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexei Sokolov!
A relieved looking Alexei Sokolov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2017

#R1##TD#
Sokolov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Killer's half guard.
Killer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sokolov is working away from the top position though.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.
Sokolov working Killer over with strikes. #ROC#
Killer is rocked!
Sokolov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Killer! More strikes land and this one is all over! Sokolov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Sokolov!

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