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Event: SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt     
Date:   Apr 14, 2024





180 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs



165 cm
46 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Caceres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Caceres has Gro Ulfimph pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Caceres pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gro Ulfimph tumbling to the mat - Caceres dives into Gro Ulfimph's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Caceres preventing the sweep.
Caceres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gro Ulfimph keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres is pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gro Ulfimph is fighting to maintain full guard but Caceres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph regains half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy. #SUB#
Caceres is working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending it quite comfortably.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caceres wants to free his trapped foot but Gro Ulfimph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gro Ulfimph trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gro Ulfimph actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Caceres seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gro Ulfimph has recovered full guard.
Gro Ulfimph working a defensive guard here.
Caceres passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Caceres is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gro Ulfimph!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to reverse the position but Caceres maintains control.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here.
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Caceres is trying to work for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Caceres jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (11) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Caceres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gro Ulfimph has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Caceres from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Gro Ulfimph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (13) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is working to get back to half guard.
Caceres takes Gro Ulfimph's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (16) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph can't escape the position. #SUB#
Caceres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gro Ulfimph has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Caceres working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T6##SUB#
Caceres is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Gro Ulfimph is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit'.

 

Event: SSG 282 Makarov vs Pushkin     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024





165 cm
45 yrs
137 lbs



175 cm
47 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and George Francis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jafar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gro Ulfimph pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jafar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gro Ulfimph drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jafar pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Jafar moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar wants a takedown.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jafar is defending well.
Jafar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a takedown.
Gro Ulfimph gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jafar.
Jafar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gro Ulfimph gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jafar wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar gets underhooks to prevent Gro Ulfimph's takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph stops a takedown attempt from Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jafar pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (0) Jafar
Gro Ulfimph slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gro Ulfimph continues to stall.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph seems to be working for a kimura but Jafar defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jafar trying to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jafar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Gro Ulfimph seems content to control.
Jafar is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is stalling in the full guard.
Jafar has control of Gro Ulfimph's left arm, preventing Gro Ulfimph from doing any damage. #T6#
Gro Ulfimph content to stall in guard here.
Jafar pulls Gro Ulfimph in close to prevent any damage.
Jafar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gro Ulfimph has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (5) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jafar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jafar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar tries to lock up and control but Gro Ulfimph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Jafar tries to hold on but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Jafar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph is taking a breather. Jafar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jafar won't allow Gro Ulfimph to pass to mount. #T9#
Gro Ulfimph controlling the action here.
Further stalling from Gro Ulfimph.#SUB2#
Jafar has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gro Ulfimph escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gro Ulfimph!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (10) vs (0) Jafar
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T10#
More hug and hope from Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar struggling a bit here.
Jafar is letting Gro Ulfimph control him for a moment. #T11#
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom here.
Jafar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jafar is trying to escape the position but Gro Ulfimph is controlling the position. #T12##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jafar is trying to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jafar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Gro Ulfimph controlling the position.
Jafar tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Jafar tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jafar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gro Ulfimph's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar wants to control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'.

 

Event: SSG 271 Makarov vs Hlervu     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024





173 cm
21 yrs
173 lbs



165 cm
45 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gro Ulfimph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Idaho gets tackled into the cage by Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph maintains the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Idaho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Idaho is defending well.#TD#
Idaho pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Idaho looking for a guillotine here but Gro Ulfimph defends easily. #SUB#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Gro Ulfimph pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gro Ulfimph is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Idaho wants to sweep here but Gro Ulfimph controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
Idaho is looking for a triangle here but Gro Ulfimph uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (3) Gro Ulfimph
Idaho tries to improve position but can't.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Idaho is keeping him busy.
Idaho tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position but Idaho is working away. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Idaho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Idaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Idaho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Idaho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Idaho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gro Ulfimph pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Idaho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Idaho with the active half guard here but Gro Ulfimph passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (0) vs (6) Gro Ulfimph
Idaho is looking to regain half guard here but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving and retains side control.
Idaho is trying to work for a sweep but Gro Ulfimph has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (0) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Idaho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph#T4#
Gro Ulfimph trying to keep a closed guard but Idaho is proving a slippery customer.
Idaho passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and defends easily.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Idaho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Idaho 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.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but Idaho keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Idaho postures up. #SUB#
Idaho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Gro Ulfimph is pressing down on Idaho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Idaho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a sweep. Not yet Gro Ulfimph, not yet. #SUB#
Idaho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Idaho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Idaho preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep Idaho in close.
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Gro Ulfimph is retaining full guard.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gro Ulfimph is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (10) Gro Ulfimph#T6#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Idaho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gro Ulfimph escapes and throws Idaho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (2) vs (13) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position but Idaho is working away.
Idaho manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Idaho actively working from the bottom here.
Idaho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Idaho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gro Ulfimph content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Idaho keeps moving. #SUB#
Idaho is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Idaho keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Idaho has an active guard here but Gro Ulfimph has managed to pass into half guard. #T8#
Idaho works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gro Ulfimph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gro Ulfimph controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gro Ulfimph's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Idaho is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Idaho is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gro Ulfimph throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Idaho's body to avoid the submission. Idaho has instead reached around Gro Ulfimph's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Idaho arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Duncan Idaho!
In defeat, Murzol Gro Ulfimph stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit'.

 

Event: SSG 268 Bar vs Maximus     
Date:   Feb 18, 2024





180 cm
21 yrs
190 lbs



165 cm
45 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Mac Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.#TD#
Ryan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gro Ulfimph to the ground. Ryan is now in Gro Ulfimph's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan passes Gro Ulfimph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to get back to full guard but Ryan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan is taking a breather. Gro Ulfimph says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working.
Ryan controlling the action here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg. #T2##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to control Ryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gro Ulfimph avoid being mounted?
Ryan is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gro Ulfimph is holding on for now.
Ryan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is in trouble now - Ryan has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#T3#
Gro Ulfimph is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Ryan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but Gro Ulfimph frees his head quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Gro Ulfimph working to try and regain half guard.
Gro Ulfimph stops Ryan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gro Ulfimph manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Gro Ulfimph is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ryan (8) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T5##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is persistently looking for the submission but Ryan is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Gro Ulfimph won't let him.
Ryan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gro Ulfimph.
Ryan turns into Gro Ulfimph and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (10) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Ryan stands and throws Gro Ulfimph's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (13) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph#T6#
Ryan controlling the position from side mount.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep.
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Gro Ulfimph is working away.
Gro Ulfimph seems a little lost for a moment, as Ryan dominates the positioning.
Gro Ulfimph manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage. #T7#
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ryan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ryan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gro Ulfimph is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Ryan!
In defeat, Murzol Gro Ulfimph stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit'.

 

Event: SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024





165 cm
45 yrs
137 lbs



168 cm
47 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph gets a clinch. #TD2#
Doctore pulls guard. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gro Ulfimph passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (3) vs (0) Doctore#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Doctore gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gro Ulfimph (5) vs (0) Doctore
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gro Ulfimph looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Doctore is having none of it. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Doctore is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Doctore and Gro Ulfimph has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Doctore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doctore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doctore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gro Ulfimph content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position but Doctore is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gro Ulfimph tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doctore's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Doctore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gro Ulfimph off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gro Ulfimph (5) vs (4) Doctore#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph showing good submission defense here.
Gro Ulfimph is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Doctore is hanging on to Gro Ulfimph's back as he tries to escape.
Gro Ulfimph manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doctore's guard. Nice work there by Gro Ulfimph.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (4) Doctore
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Doctore keeps moving. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Doctore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gro Ulfimph showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Doctore working for a triangle but Gro Ulfimph defends it easily. #T5##SUB2#
Doctore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Doctore has his foot on Gro Ulfimph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gro Ulfimph works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Doctore has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gro Ulfimph is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Doctore.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (10) vs (4) Doctore#T6#
Doctore being controlled for a moment.
Gro Ulfimph's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Doctore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the pace. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control from half guard but Doctore is working away.
Gro Ulfimph seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Doctore is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Gro Ulfimph stalling. #SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions off his back.
Doctore wants to improve his position but Gro Ulfimph is controlling well. #T9##SUB2#
Doctore with the active half guard here but Gro Ulfimph passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (13) vs (4) Doctore#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gro Ulfimph has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take a break and control but Doctore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Gro Ulfimph takes a little break here. Doctore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Doctore gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Gro Ulfimph is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Doctore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Doctore actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gro Ulfimph sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12##T13#
Gro Ulfimph passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (16) vs (4) Doctore
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Doctore is having none of it. #T14#
Doctore can't escape the position.
Gro Ulfimph controlling his opponent.
Doctore has given up his back. Will we see Gro Ulfimph going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gro Ulfimph (19) vs (4) Doctore
Doctore can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph tightening his grip on Doctore, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for the choke from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024





165 cm
45 yrs
137 lbs



155 cm
21 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Johnny Vilmat!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Vilmat and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gro Ulfimph has hold of one of Vilmat's legs. Vilmat is fighting the takedown attempt but Gro Ulfimph gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (0) Vilmat
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Vilmat to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gro Ulfimph passes into half guard.
Vilmat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vilmat is trying to keep Gro Ulfimph in close.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is really struggling to control Vilmat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilmat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vilmat wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vilmat managing to control the position.
Vilmat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gro Ulfimph's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (2) Vilmat#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vilmat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vilmat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vilmat is pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gro Ulfimph is fighting to maintain full guard but Vilmat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vilmat prevents Gro Ulfimph from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Vilmat is working for a kimura here but Gro Ulfimph manages to reverse the position and he's now in Vilmat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (4) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Vilmat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gro Ulfimph is aware though and is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Vilmat looking for a sweep. Not yet Vilmat, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Vilmat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vilmat trying to control the position here. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph stands and throws Vilmat's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Vilmat is working from the bottom.
Vilmat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vilmat is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.
Gro Ulfimph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vilmat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Vilmat tries to bench press Gro Ulfimph off him but Gro Ulfimph keeps the position.
Vilmat wants to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
Gro Ulfimph advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gro Ulfimph (9) vs (2) Vilmat
Vilmat tries to lock up and control but Gro Ulfimph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the position easily from mount.
Gro Ulfimph can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vilmat is looking to escape. #T5##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph wants to finish this one by submission but Vilmat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gro Ulfimph. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vilmat is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vilmat and Gro Ulfimph has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vilmat is trying to control Gro Ulfimph's posture but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
Vilmat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gro Ulfimph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilmat keeps working. #T6#
Vilmat tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Vilmat's face as Gro Ulfimph controls the position.
Vilmat is trying to improve his position.
Vilmat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (9) vs (4) Vilmat#T7##SUB2#
Vilmat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vilmat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gro Ulfimph gets back to full guard.
Vilmat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vilmat trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Vilmat preventing the sweep.
Vilmat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gro Ulfimph's guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to improve his position but Vilmat is controlling well. #SUB2#
Vilmat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Vilmat wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is defending well. #SUB2#
Vilmat seems to be working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph defends the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Vilmat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vilmat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gro Ulfimph!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (9) vs (7) Vilmat
Vilmat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Vilmat looking to isolate an arm here. Gro Ulfimph doesn't see it coming and as Vilmat extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vilmat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Vilmat!

 

Event: SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall     
Date:   Dec 17, 2023





155 cm
40 yrs
139 lbs



165 cm
44 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Gordon Plant! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Plant pushes Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score a body lock takedown but Plant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gro Ulfimph has clasped his hands together around Plant's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Plant (0) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph controls the position.
Plant is looking to reverse the position.
Gro Ulfimph is staying tight to Plant's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph slows the pace down.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Plant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plant is looking for a sweep.
Plant can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Plant tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Plant wants to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Gro Ulfimph is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Plant's shoulder. That is not cool.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gro Ulfimph's best efforts.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Plant could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gro Ulfimph has cracked it and Plant is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gro Ulfimph!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
A relieved looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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: SSG 223 Gaul vs Gro Ulfimph     
Date:   Nov 05, 2023





180 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs



165 cm
44 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and pushes Gaul back into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gro Ulfimph tries for a takedown but Gaul manages to get underhooks.
Gaul has Gro Ulfimph pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gro Ulfimph manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaul is pressed up against the cage. Gro Ulfimph has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gaul down to the mat. Gaul avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lamban Gaul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
Gaul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch there but Gaul circles away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gaul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Gro Ulfimph rushes Gaul and presses him up against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score a body lock takedown but Gaul shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Gro Ulfimph has picked Gaul up - he's going for a ride! Gro Ulfimph dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Gro Ulfimph#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gaul has a hand on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gro Ulfimph takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (5) Gro Ulfimph
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul can't escape the position.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control the pace but Gaul is squirming around nicely.
Gro Ulfimph manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gaul to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (0) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Gaul trying to control but not successfully.
Gro Ulfimph controlling from the back.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stick to Gaul's back but Gaul is turning into Gro Ulfimph. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gaul.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph#T3#
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.
Gaul preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gaul drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaul jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.#T4#
Gaul's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul stays in close to Gro Ulfimph's body and controls the position.
Gaul trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gaul preventing the sweep.
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully. #T5#
Gaul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to bench press Gaul off him but Gaul keeps the position.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom here.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to escape the position but Gaul is controlling the position.
Gro Ulfimph gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position.
Gaul performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Gaul wants to take a breather but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control but can't.
Gaul controlling the action here.
Gaul wants to free his trapped foot but Gro Ulfimph is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to full guard.
Gro Ulfimph is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Gaul seems content to control.#T7#
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gaul prevents Gro Ulfimph from improving his position.
Gaul is trying to control. Gro Ulfimph wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaul is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gro Ulfimph is holding on for now.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Gaul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gaul controls the pace.
Gaul slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Gaul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gro Ulfimph is just riding it out for now. Gaul eventually gives up the hold.
Gaul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Gro Ulfimph is working away. #T9#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Gaul wants to work for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Gaul sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Gaul to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to control Gaul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gro Ulfimph avoid being mounted?
Gaul is taking a breather. Gro Ulfimph says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gaul works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (8) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gro Ulfimph manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gaul's best efforts.
Gaul trying to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph defending well.
Gaul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (11) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
Gaul wants to take his opponent's back but Gro Ulfimph doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Gaul looking for a guillotine from mount but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying desperately to improve position.
Gaul wants to control the pace but Gro Ulfimph is squirming around nicely. #T12#
Gro Ulfimph can't escape the position.
Gaul wants to take Gro Ulfimph's back but he can't do it this time.
Gro Ulfimph is desperately trying to improve his position but Gaul has a good base and remains in mount.
Gaul controlling the position easily from mount.
Gro Ulfimph working to try and regain half guard.
Gaul tries to control but Gro Ulfimph wriggling away.
Gaul content just to control the position here. #T13#
Gro Ulfimph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph has given up his back here. Will Gaul look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gaul (14) vs (8) Gro Ulfimph
I really don't envy Gro Ulfimph right now.
Gaul keeps control of the position easily here as Gro Ulfimph tries to buck him off. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gaul. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaul's arms.
I really don't envy Gro Ulfimph right now. #T14##SUB#
Gaul looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gaul is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gro Ulfimph has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Gaul looking for the choke from the back.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to break free. #SUB#
Gaul is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul is looking to control Gro Ulfimph but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gaul has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gro Ulfimph's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
After winning the bout, Lamban Gaul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023





158 cm
20 yrs
135 lbs



165 cm
44 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Walon Green! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to trip Green. He has hold of a leg but Green is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gro Ulfimph persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Green (0) vs (2) Gro Ulfimph#SUB#
Green throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gro Ulfimph escapes and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Green (0) vs (5) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Green is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gro Ulfimph's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Gro Ulfimph content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gro Ulfimph working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Green's thigh. Green counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gro Ulfimph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gro Ulfimph passes into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is pressing down on Green's thigh, looking to free his foot. Green is holding on for now.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the action here.
Gro Ulfimph is keen to just control but Green is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Green looking for a triangle here. Gro Ulfimph is fighting it but it looks tight! Green pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gro Ulfimph is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Walon Green!
Walon Green seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SSG 202 Gaul vs Berendas     
Date:   Sep 24, 2023





173 cm
43 yrs
155 lbs



165 cm
43 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Ulatov pulls Gro Ulfimph into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ulatov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#SUB2#
Ulatov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gro Ulfimph to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ulatov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gro Ulfimph pulls down on the head and he's put Ulatov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
An out of breath Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SSG 188 Banner vs Majere     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023





180 cm
21 yrs
180 lbs



165 cm
43 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 5 losses; Uvele Berendas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Berendas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berendas (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but Berendas has control of the leg.
Berendas is taking a breather. Gro Ulfimph says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Berendas works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Berendas (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Berendas looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berendas prevents Gro Ulfimph from getting the reversal.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Berendas's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gro Ulfimph bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (5) vs (2) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph is stalling in the full guard.
Berendas controlling Gro Ulfimph's posture. #T2#
Berendas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Berendas is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph tries to free his leg and advance position but Berendas is retaining full guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas has control of Gro Ulfimph's left arm, preventing Gro Ulfimph from doing any damage.
Berendas wants to sweep here but Gro Ulfimph controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Berendas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (7) vs (2) Gro Ulfimph
Berendas won't allow Gro Ulfimph to sweep him here.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Berendas controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for a guillotine here but Berendas defends easily.
Berendas won't allow Gro Ulfimph to sweep him here.
Berendas passes Gro Ulfimph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berendas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5##SUB#
Berendas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gro Ulfimph defends it well.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control from the bottom.
Berendas trying to mount his opponent but Gro Ulfimph defends it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position. #T6#
Gro Ulfimph moves into full guard.
Berendas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position for now.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a sweep. Not yet Gro Ulfimph, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berendas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gro Ulfimph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berendas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (7) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph controls from within his opponent's guard. #T8#
Berendas looking for a sweep. Not yet Berendas, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Berendas keeps moving.
Berendas managing to control the position. #T9#
Berendas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berendas is pulling down on Gro Ulfimph's head. It's preventing any offense from Gro Ulfimph, at least for the moment.
Berendas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gro Ulfimph manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (9) vs (4) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph controls Berendas momentarily but Berendas frees himself. #T10#
Gro Ulfimph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berendas is one step ahead there.
Berendas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gro Ulfimph is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berendas (9) vs (6) Gro Ulfimph
Berendas trying to control here.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Berendas from improving his position.#T11#
Gro Ulfimph sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Berendas trying to control here. #SUB#
Berendas looking for submissions off his back.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the action in half guard but Berendas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control from Berendas's half guard. Berendas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gro Ulfimph stopping the sweep attempt from Berendas.
Berendas controlling the position.
Berendas keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. #T13#
Gro Ulfimph might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berendas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Berendas looking for subs off his back but Gro Ulfimph has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berendas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14#
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gro Ulfimph has control of the leg.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take a break and control but Berendas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berendas tries to roll over but Gro Ulfimph keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph wants to free his trapped foot but Berendas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berendas tries to get to full guard but Gro Ulfimph has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berendas takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
A victorious Uvele Berendas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SSG 185 Johnson vs Ottke     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023





165 cm
43 yrs
137 lbs



172 cm
48 yrs
156 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 17 losses; Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hageman tries for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hageman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gro Ulfimph tries for a takedown but Hageman manages to get underhooks.
Hageman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gro Ulfimph prevents it.
Gro Ulfimph drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hageman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1##TD#
Gro Ulfimph tightens his grip and picks Hageman up, before dumping him to the ground. Hageman manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (0) Hageman
Gro Ulfimph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hageman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gro Ulfimph sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gro Ulfimph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hageman is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hageman keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph pushing down on Hageman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hageman controlling the position well. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hageman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gro Ulfimph is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gro Ulfimph continues to stall.#T5#
Hageman is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Gro Ulfimph wants to free his trapped foot but Hageman is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph seems to be looking for submissions.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but Hageman is working from the bottom.
Hageman is controlling Gro Ulfimph's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Gro Ulfimph content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work for a kimura but Hageman is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph stalling. #T8#
Gro Ulfimph has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Hageman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the action in half guard but Hageman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hageman is looking to control Gro Ulfimph's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hageman avoid being mounted?
Gro Ulfimph takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hageman trying to control from the bottom. #T10#
Gro Ulfimph performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
More hug and hope from Gro Ulfimph.#T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gro Ulfimph.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph 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. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hageman has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12#
Gro Ulfimph is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it. #T13#
Gro Ulfimph is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hageman is looking for a sweep. Gro Ulfimph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Gro Ulfimph with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hageman is just riding it out for now. Gro Ulfimph eventually gives up the hold.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but Hageman is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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: SSG 175 Ulatov vs Kersikov     
Date:   Jul 23, 2023





165 cm
43 yrs
137 lbs



165 cm
48 yrs
142 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kylar Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sensei decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (0) vs (2) Sensei
The fighters are battling for position here. Gro Ulfimph manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sensei passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sensei trying to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph defending well.
Gro Ulfimph manages to get to full guard.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei advances to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sensei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gro Ulfimph defends it well.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to full guard.
Sensei wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is defending well. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph gets full guard.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sensei frees his head nicely. Oh but Gro Ulfimph has switched to an armbar! Sensei is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SSG 170 Manning vs Chai     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023





165 cm
43 yrs
137 lbs



180 cm
41 yrs
184 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Moncey looks for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph sprawls well.#TD2#
De Moncey feints and as Gro Ulfimph raises his hands in defense, De Moncey changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (0) vs (2) De Moncey
De Moncey trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (2) De Moncey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph preventing the sweep.
Gro Ulfimph tries to free his leg and advance position but De Moncey is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gro Ulfimph has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.#T1#
De Moncey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gro Ulfimph stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Moncey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Moncey is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
De Moncey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey trying to control the position. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph content to stall in guard here.
De Moncey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gro Ulfimph's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (2) vs (4) De Moncey
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but De Moncey controlling him for the moment.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
De Moncey won't allow Gro Ulfimph to sweep him here. #T4#
De Moncey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for a guillotine here but De Moncey defends easily.
De Moncey looking to sit in guard and control but Gro Ulfimph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (4) vs (4) De Moncey#SUB2#
De Moncey has his foot on Gro Ulfimph's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gro Ulfimph works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB2#
De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Gro Ulfimph defends easily. #SUB2#
De Moncey throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gro Ulfimph uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (4) De Moncey
You can see the frustration on De Moncey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the action but De Moncey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Moncey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6#
Gro Ulfimph working away.
De Moncey manages to get back to half guard.
De Moncey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Moncey.
Gro Ulfimph stays in close to De Moncey's body and controls the position. #T7##SUB2#
De Moncey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gro Ulfimph defends it easily.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gro Ulfimph has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving. #SUB2#
De Moncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Moncey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gro Ulfimph (7) vs (6) De Moncey#T9#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position.
De Moncey trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
De Moncey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T10#
De Moncey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Moncey is stalling in the full guard.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Moncey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Moncey defends well.
De Moncey stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
De Moncey trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
De Moncey postures up. #T12#
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Moncey is one step ahead there.
De Moncey stays in close to Gro Ulfimph's body and controls the position.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #T13#
De Moncey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gro Ulfimph is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gro Ulfimph pulls De Moncey in close to prevent any damage.
Gro Ulfimph looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Moncey is one step ahead there.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully. #T14#
De Moncey is stalling in the full guard.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but De Moncey controlling him for the moment.
De Moncey 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Our winner, Murzol Gro Ulfimph, 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: SSG 158 Cheese vs Snowstrinski     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023





186 cm
27 yrs
175 lbs



165 cm
42 yrs
137 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gro Ulfimph gets tackled into the cage by Sova. Sova maintains the clinch.
Sova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.#TD#
Sova pulls guard successfully.
Sova looking for a sweep. Not yet Sova, not yet.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a triangle but Sova pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gro Ulfimph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sova wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sova passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sova is looking to advance position but Gro Ulfimph won't allow it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to maintain the position but Sova is very close to passing his half guard.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gro Ulfimph wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
Sova passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (0) Gro Ulfimph#SUB#
Sova is trying to get an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph is defending well. #T2#
Sova trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Sova slows the pace down.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sova wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sova wants to control for a moment but Gro Ulfimph uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working.
Sova is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gro Ulfimph is holding on for now.
Gro Ulfimph gets back to full guard. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Sova from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sova frees his head nicely. Oh but Gro Ulfimph has switched to an armbar! Sova is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 18, 2023
#R1#
Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hackett tries to bum rush Gro Ulfimph with a series of wild strikes but Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hackett lands a head kick. Gro Ulfimph smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a three punch combo!
Hackett lands with a nice body punch.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Hackett.
Hackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph lands a head kick!
Gro Ulfimph throws a combination that misses
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a left hand but Hackett moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to chop away at Hackett's legs.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hackett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gro Ulfimph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hackett scrambles back to his feet.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch there but Hackett circles away.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Hackett misses with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett is looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph is avoiding it.
Hackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Crunch! Hackett slams his shin into Gro Ulfimph's torso.
Hackett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hackett works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Hackett does it's job there.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hackett sizes up Gro Ulfimph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Gro Ulfimph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gro Ulfimph.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gro Ulfimph throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nice jab there from Hackett.
Hackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph staying out of range there.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hackett.
Gro Ulfimph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackett.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good body shot.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice looking combination but Hackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hackett slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hackett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.#T4#
Hackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gro Ulfimph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hackett misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gro Ulfimph moves in looking to clinch but Hackett pushes him off.
Hackett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
Hackett avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Hackett walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Hackett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gro Ulfimph, pushing him back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hackett dominated that round.
That's time! Hackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gro Ulfimph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph swinging wildly here. #CL#
Hackett clinches up against the cage.
Hackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Hackett backwards. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch.
Hackett wants to clinch.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hackett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Hackett has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
Hackett throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws a combination that misses
and Hackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping right.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hackett backs up against the cage.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Hackett.
Hackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hackett circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Gro Ulfimph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James Hackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Gro Ulfimph misses the body punch
and Gro Ulfimph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gro Ulfimph is breathing heavily.
Hackett moves in looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph pushes him off.
Hackett fails to land with a series of punches.
Gro Ulfimph missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gro Ulfimph moves in looking to clinch but Hackett pushes him off.#T2#
Hackett dips to his left and cracks Gro Ulfimph with an uppercut!#KD#
Hackett lands a big head kick that sends Gro Ulfimph tumbling to the mat! Hackett takes a step backwards and waves Gro Ulfimph back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Gro Ulfimph is rocked!
Gro Ulfimph looks for the body kick but Hackett saw that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph is still on wobbly legs! Can Hackett finish him?#CL#
Hackett pushes Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Hackett creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gro Ulfimph with a big uppercut! Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up but Hackett pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gro Ulfimph to the mat! Gro Ulfimph covers up and Hackett unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Hackett!
A victorious James Hackett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: OFK 294 - Wulf Vs Granes     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023
#R1#
A punch combination from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Vuce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vuce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to land body kicks.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vuce circles away quickly and effectively.
As Gro Ulfimph looks to move away, Vuce throws a big counter combo but Gro Ulfimph just gets out of the way.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vuce counters with a series of strikes. Gro Ulfimph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vuce moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vuce has him pressed against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to push Vuce away but Vuce has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Murzol Gro Ulfimph has been cut.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break the clinch but Vuce is controlling the position.
Vuce has Gro Ulfimph pressed against the ropes, preventing Gro Ulfimph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but Gro Ulfimph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph catches Vuce with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Vuce throws a combination. Gro Ulfimph tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vuce tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gro Ulfimph pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Vuce moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a few strikes there.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws an overhand right that lands on Vuce's shoulder, as Vuce tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws an off balance right hand
and Vuce counters with a left and a right that stings Gro Ulfimph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
Vuce working Gro Ulfimph over with knees to the body.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the ropes. #T2#
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vuce just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but Gro Ulfimph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vuce just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Vuce throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a straight right. Vuce didn't see that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph thuds his right hand into Vuce's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy uppercut
and Vuce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vuce looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a leg kick but Vuce saw it coming and moves away.
Vuce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Vuce takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Vuce appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Vuce closes the distance and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gro Ulfimph managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to striking at distance but Vuce won't allow it. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Vuce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gro Ulfimph's defenses.
Vuce prevents Gro Ulfimph from breaking the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vuce misses with a body punch.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.#CL#
Vuce takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vuce counters with a series of strikes. Gro Ulfimph will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gro Ulfimph looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Vuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vuce landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vuce lands an elbow just above Gro Ulfimph 's eye. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vuce manages to avoid it.
It looked like Vuce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Vuce moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Vuce lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vuce. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vuce appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vuce!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a lunging right hand
and Vuce counters with a series of strikes. Gro Ulfimph will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gro Ulfimph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vuce.
Vuce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gro Ulfimph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vuce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick by Gro Ulfimph misses
and Vuce counters with a straight right hand.
Vuce drops his hands momentarily and Gro Ulfimph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick but Vuce moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Vuce moves into the clinch.
Vuce scores a nice knee to the body.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to break the clinch but Vuce is controlling him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gro Ulfimph in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vuce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to break free of the clinch but Vuce has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Vuce moves into the clinch.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
Leo Vuce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vuce lands a damaging elbow.
Gro Ulfimph tries to circle away but Vuce has him pinned against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the ropes.
Vuce lands an elbow just above Gro Ulfimph 's eye.
Vuce blocks an uppercut.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vuce just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Vuce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vuce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gro Ulfimph can do to turn this around?
Gro Ulfimph is trying to break the clinch but Vuce has him pressed against the ropes.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vuce looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break free but Vuce pushes him back against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to striking at distance but Vuce won't allow it.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks from the clinch.
Vuce ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a double jab
and Vuce counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vuce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Vuce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that misses
and Vuce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Gro Ulfimph drives through and clinches with Vuce against the ropes.
Vuce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vuce lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vuce backwards.
Vuce creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gro Ulfimph's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Gro Ulfimph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vuce has Gro Ulfimph pressed against the ropes, preventing Gro Ulfimph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Vuce.
Vuce missing with knees to the body.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the elbow strike from Vuce, against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce. #T3#
Vuce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph can't break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce lands an elbow inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vuce lands an elbow inside that Gro Ulfimph shrugs off.
Vuce pushes off an throws an elbow but Gro Ulfimph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vuce throws an elbow but it misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to circle away but Vuce has him pinned against the ropes.
Vuce misses with a knee strike.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Vuce misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Gro Ulfimph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Vuce lands a good knee to the midsection. Gro Ulfimph won't want to take too many of those.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the temple.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce crunches a lovely knee into Gro Ulfimph's ribcage.
Gro Ulfimph is breathing heavily.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce landing knees to the body.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to break free of the clinch but Vuce has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to force a seperation but Vuce has the dominant position.
Gro Ulfimph tries to circle away but Vuce has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Vuce.
Vuce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vuce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vuce lands a right hand.
Vuce lands a nice elbow.
Vuce has Gro Ulfimph pressed against the ropes, preventing Gro Ulfimph from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to break free of the clinch but Vuce has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vuce throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Vuce dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Gro Ulfimph does no damage.
Vuce wants to clinch up but Gro Ulfimph keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Gro Ulfimph.#CL#
Vuce clinches up with Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Vuce appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vuce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a push kick but Vuce slaps the foot to one side.
Vuce lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Vuce slips the punch.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph forces Vuce back against the ropes and clinches.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph avoiding damage as Vuce throws knees to the body.
Vuce throws an elbow that misses.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike from Vuce.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vuce throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph managing to block the knees to the body from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a wild elbow strike from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to force a seperation but Vuce has the dominant position.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Vuce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gro Ulfimph, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping right.
Vuce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gro Ulfimph as he avoids it easily.
Vuce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
Vuce tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range. #T2#
Vuce avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Vuce looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gro Ulfimph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vuce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vuce is looking for a counter combo.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a left hand but Vuce moved out of range nicely.
Gro Ulfimph lands with an uppercut that bounces Vuce off the ropes and back into range.
Vuce tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Vuce.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but Vuce is out of range. #CL#
Vuce rushes Gro Ulfimph and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vuce.
Vuce blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
As Gro Ulfimph looks to move away, Vuce throws a big counter combo but Gro Ulfimph just gets out of the way.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Vuce.#T3#
Vuce tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Vuce avoids it with no problem.
Vuce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vuce tries to close the distance and clinch but Gro Ulfimph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vuce slips a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swinging wildly here.
Gro Ulfimph goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Leo Vuce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Gro Ulfimph moves into the clinch.
Vuce connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gro Ulfimph's face.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vuce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph has had enough of the clinch but Vuce keeps him there for the moment.
Vuce misses with an elbow strike.
Vuce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gro Ulfimph's efforts to push away.
Vuce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Vuce.
Vuce lands a good knee to the midsection. Gro Ulfimph won't want to take too many of those.
Gro Ulfimph wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vuce lands with a right to the head.
Leo Vuce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vuce looking to throw knees to the head but Gro Ulfimph is blocking nicely.
Vuce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Vuce avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the ropes.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph is trying to push Vuce away but Vuce has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Vuce.
Vuce lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vuce scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

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 Leo Vuce.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vuce, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Vuce!

Leo Vuce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 288 - Gunner Vs Naulakko     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a left hand
letting Garrincha counter with a right hand.
Garrincha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrincha.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Garrincha.
Garrincha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garrincha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph moves to clinch but Garrincha breaks away
and Garrincha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gro Ulfimph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garrincha to score with a decent uppercut.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body punch but Garrincha moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrincha.
Gro Ulfimph darts in trying to clinch
and Garrincha counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Gro Ulfimph. Those never looked like landing.
Garrincha throwing a counter right hand but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Garrincha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garrincha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garrincha looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Garrincha avoids the head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Garrincha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Garrincha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Gro Ulfimph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Garrincha - just one landing.
Garrincha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrincha stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrincha throws a lazy right hand but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of Garrincha's head but Garrincha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gro Ulfimph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrincha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gro Ulfimph scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Garrincha avoids the head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Garrincha cracks Gro Ulfimph with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garrincha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Garrincha strikes.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a clinch but Garrincha shakes him off and moves away.
Garrincha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Garrincha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a few strikes there.
Garrincha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph throws a series of punches but Garrincha moves out of range.
Garrincha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gro Ulfimphs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gro Ulfimph misses with a wild body shot.
Garrincha misses with a hook.
Garrincha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Garrincha staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garrincha throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Garrincha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garrincha throws a lazy right hand but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garrincha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
It looked like Garrincha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Garrincha's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph. #T3#
Garrincha misses the jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that misses
and Garrincha counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from Garrincha misses.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrincha.
That kick from Garrincha tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gro Ulfimph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gro Ulfimph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a big counter combination but Gro Ulfimph scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gro Ulfimph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrincha.
Gro Ulfimph goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Garrincha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gro Ulfimph in his tracks.
Gro Ulfimph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gro Ulfimph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrincha manages to avoid it.
Garrincha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garrincha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Garrincha moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a wild body shot.
Garrincha misses with a straight right.
Gro Ulfimph throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick
and Garrincha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garrincha digs a good hook to Gro Ulfimph's body.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Garrincha.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick that misses
and Garrincha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the combination.
Gro Ulfimph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook but Garrincha blocks it.
Garrincha scores with a sloppy right hand. Gro Ulfimph should have avoided that one.
Garrincha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gro Ulfimph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garrincha scrambles back to his feet.
Garrincha moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Garrincha throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Garrincha moves out of range of the body kick.
Garrincha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick that misses
enabling Garrincha to counter with a crisp jab.
Garrincha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but Garrincha is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a left hand but Garrincha moved out of range nicely.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab-cross combination.
Gro Ulfimph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrincha misses the target.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garrincha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick but Garrincha moves out of range.
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Garrincha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrincha counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Gro Ulfimph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garrincha misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Garrincha moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Garrincha. That snapped Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Garrincha throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Garrincha throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrincha works the jab nicely.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garrincha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrincha loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garrincha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garrincha scores with a jab. Gro Ulfimph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrincha throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Garrincha connects with a nice looking jab.
Gro Ulfimph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garrincha with a hook.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a left hand
and Garrincha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Gro Ulfimph is rocked!
Garrincha scores with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrincha finish him?
Garrincha drops Gro Ulfimph with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gro Ulfimph! Garrincha dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hobo Garrincha!
Hobo Garrincha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 284 - Kosmanov Vs Santaban     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023
#R1#
Gro Ulfimph takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fuguego lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Fuguego has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fuguego misses the jab.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Gro Ulfimph coming out on top.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a series of punches but Fuguego moves out of range.
Fuguego slips under a jab.
Fuguego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Fuguego moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuguego throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a left and a right that stings Fuguego.
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!
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Fuguego loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Fuguego moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight left.
Gro Ulfimph staying out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Gro Ulfimph scores with a four punch combination!
Sloppy strikes from Gro Ulfimph. Those never looked like landing.
Fuguego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph missing with a left hand there. Fuguego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuguego attempts a counter takedown but Gro Ulfimph avoids it well and moves away.
Gro Ulfimph swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Fuguego counters with a shoot takedown. Gro Ulfimph fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Fuguego controlling from the top position.
Fuguego won't allow Gro Ulfimph to get back to his feet.
Fuguego scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fuguego passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fuguego prevents Gro Ulfimph from escaping the position.
Gro Ulfimph is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gro Ulfimph is pushing Fuguego's head away, looking to escape. Fuguego manages to hold on to the position though.
Gro Ulfimph being controlled for a moment.
Fuguego wants to control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping him busy. #T2#
Fuguego creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fuguego lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gro Ulfimph down.
Fuguego is looking to take a break and control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fuguego wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gro Ulfimph, who protects the arm well.
Fuguego prevents Gro Ulfimph from escaping the position.
Fuguego remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuguego looks up at the clock and then as Gro Ulfimph takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fuguego smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fuguego landing strikes.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to his feet but Fuguego drags him back down.#SUB#
Fuguego is trying to get an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Fuguego 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.
Fuguego trying to control the position but Gro Ulfimph is working away.
Fuguego takes a little break here. Gro Ulfimph wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fuguego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fuguego cracks Gro Ulfimph with a big elbow. #SUB#
Fuguego thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gro Ulfimph is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fuguego asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonse Fuguego dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Fuguego.
Gro Ulfimph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuguego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fuguego just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuguego blocks a jab.
Gro Ulfimph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuguego throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuguego is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuguego.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuguego half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gro Ulfimph. Those never looked like landing.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Fuguego strikes.
It seemed like Gro Ulfimph was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuguego.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuguego scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
Fuguego throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Fuguego throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Fuguego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a left hand but Fuguego moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuguego. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Fuguego.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but Fuguego is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fuguego walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Fuguego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph swinging wildly here.
Fuguego drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gro Ulfimph sprawls and moves away.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuguego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a lunging right hand
and Fuguego counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuguego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gro Ulfimph scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fuguego throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Fuguego avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gro Ulfimph, as that shot connected.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gro Ulfimph steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fuguego. That one must have hurt.
Gro Ulfimph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fuguego if he has to take too many more of those.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a body shot that sends Fuguego's belly button to the back.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Fuguego counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuguego looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Gro Ulfimph makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Fuguego counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fuguego passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gro Ulfimph wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph is squirming around, avoiding Fuguego's attempts to control the action.
Gro Ulfimph is in a horrible position here. Fuguego smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gro Ulfimph is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Alphonse Fuguego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuguego punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to his feet.
Fuguego looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fuguego cracks Gro Ulfimph with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fuguego trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuguego is landing with some decent strikes but Gro Ulfimph is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Fuguego lands a big shot there that rocks Gro Ulfimph but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#Gro Ulfimph is rocked!
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stand up.
Gro Ulfimph is still in real trouble! Can Fuguego finish him?
Fuguego connects with a bit shot that sees Gro Ulfimph covering up! More strikes from Fuguego and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fuguego is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonse Fuguego!
A relieved looking Alphonse Fuguego 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: OFK 278 - Kosmanov Vs Ryan     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Wulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wulf moves away.
A punch combination from Wulf misses.
Wulf throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wulf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wulf lands with a cross.
Gro Ulfimph displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Wulf misses.
Wulf connects with the punch.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulf moves out of range of the body kick from Gro Ulfimph. #CL2#
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and clinches up with Wulf.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf lands with an uppercut that bounces Gro Ulfimph off the cage and back into range.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Wulf.
Wulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gro Ulfimph.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gro Ulfimph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Wulf misses the target.
Wulf scores with a body shot. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Wulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulf lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Wulf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wulf has Gro Ulfimph pressed against the cage. #TD#
Wulf gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Gro Ulfimph kicks Wulf off and gets back to his feet.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wulf throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Wulf avoids it with no problem.
Wulf takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wulf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wulf fails with the takedown.
Gro Ulfimph fakes the leg kick and cracks Wulf in the body.
Wulf loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a kick to the temple. Wulf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2##CL2#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and pushes Wulf back into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to break free of the clinch but Wulf has double underhooks. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wulf looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Wulf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wulf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gro Ulfimph prevents it.
Wulf prevents Gro Ulfimph from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulf works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulf throws a body shot but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook.
Wulf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Wulf throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Wulf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulf tests Gro Ulfimph's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling the position.
Gro Ulfimph gets underhooks to prevent Wulf's takedown attempt.
Wulf wants a takedown but no success here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wulfs head.
Gro Ulfimph has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wulf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gro Ulfimph pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Wulf throws a series of punches but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
A jab from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Wulf is looking to counter punch.
Wulf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gro Ulfimph can pounce on him.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice cross.
Wulf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.
Wulf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
Decent striking displayed by Wulf there.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gro Ulfimph jabs Wulf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf is looking to counter the offense by Gro Ulfimph and move into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Wulf tries to counter with a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is quick to defend against it.
Wulf 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. #CL#
Wulf has closed the distance and engaged Gro Ulfimph in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wulf tries to score a body lock takedown but Gro Ulfimph shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wulf goes for a takedown attempt but Gro Ulfimph pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Wulf.
Wulf scores with a sloppy right hand. Gro Ulfimph should have avoided that one.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Wulf with an open hand slap.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Wulf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Gro Ulfimph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling the position.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to break the clinch but Wulf has him pressed against the cage.
Wulf pushes Gro Ulfimph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swinging wildly here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a series of punches but Wulf moves out of range.
Wulf thuds a left hand into Gro Ulfimph's body.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hook to the body.
Wulf dodges the punch combination from Gro Ulfimph. #TD#
Wulf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gro Ulfimph did well to prevent Wulf getting side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Wulf's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Gro Ulfimph has hold of Wulf's hands but Wulf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wulf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Wulf. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wulf slips a nice elbow through Gro Ulfimph's hands, connecting with Gro Ulfimph's forehead.
Wulf stops Gro Ulfimph from getting back to his feet.
Wulf working Gro Ulfimph over with strikes. #SUB#
Wulf is working for a submission of some sort.
Wulf tries to pass to full mount but Gro Ulfimph defends it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stand back up but Wulf is controlling him #SUB#
Wulf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gro Ulfimph is just riding it out for now. Wulf eventually gives up the hold.
Wulf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gro Ulfimph does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB#
Wulf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and defends easily.
Gro Ulfimph has hold of Wulf's hands but Wulf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf slips a nice elbow through Gro Ulfimph's hands, connecting with Gro Ulfimph's forehead.
Wulf wants to advance to full mount but Gro Ulfimph doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #ES2#
Gro Ulfimph kicks Wulf off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Gro Ulfimph has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gro Ulfimph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wulf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph has Wulf up against the cage in a clinch.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3##BC2#
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Wulf. #TD#
Wulf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to his feet.
Gro Ulfimph is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wulf is looking to take a break and control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Wulf wants to take a breather but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Wulf off looking to stand but Wulf dives back in and keeps control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gro Ulfimph on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gro Ulfimph taking some punishment here, with Wulf in his half guard. #SUB#
Wulf 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.
Gro Ulfimph is not content to let Wulf control the position.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Wulf off looking to stand but Wulf dives back in and keeps control.
Wulf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wulf wants to pass to mount but Gro Ulfimph is defending the position.
Gro Ulfimph taking some punishment here, with Wulf in his half guard.
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Wulf to pass to mount.
Wulf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gro Ulfimph with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wulf prevents Gro Ulfimph from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Minerva Wulf dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wulf keeps the fight on the outside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a kick to the temple. Wulf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wulf misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a series of punches.
Wulf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice looking body kick.
Wulf avoids the head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but Wulf avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Wulf.
Wulf misses with an uppercut. Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Wulf and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wulf closes the distance and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph gets underhooks to prevent Wulf's takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph prevents the takedown attempt.
Wulf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gro Ulfimph avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Gro Ulfimph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries to break free but Wulf pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Wulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance but Wulf moves to the side
and Wulf counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Gro Ulfimph coming out on top.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wulf takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wulf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wulf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Wulf wants to clinch.
Wulf digs a good hook to Gro Ulfimph's body. #T2#
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wulf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gro Ulfimph scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Wulf drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around but Wulf manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Wulf is working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending it quite comfortably.
Wulf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Minerva Wulf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wulf trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stand up here but Wulf is controlling him well.
Wulf is trying to control the action in half guard but Gro Ulfimph is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Wulf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wulf stops Gro Ulfimph from getting back to his feet.
Wulf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Wulf off looking to stand but Wulf dives back in and keeps control.
Wulf working over Gro Ulfimph with some ground and pound. Gro Ulfimph looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wulf trying to mount his opponent but Gro Ulfimph defends it. #SUB#
Wulf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and defends easily.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
Wulf 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.
Wulf working Gro Ulfimph over with strikes.
Wulf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wulf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Wulf scoring with strikes but Gro Ulfimph is staying in there.
Gro Ulfimph is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Wulf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gro Ulfimph is trying to stand up.
Wulf trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wulf lands a big elbow. #ROC#Gro Ulfimph is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wulf cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gro Ulfimph is still in real trouble! Can Wulf finish him?
Wulf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wulf postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gro Ulfimph badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Wulf around the waist but Wulf pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Wulf is the winner by TKO! Wulf jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minerva Wulf!
A very excited looking Minerva Wulf 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: OFK 272 - Cubbedge Vs Gazersky     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1#
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab but it's blocked by Sasaki.
Sasaki lands the left hand.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Sasaki misses.
Sasaki blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a looping overhand right but Sasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook
and Sasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a double jab
and Sasaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sasaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gro Ulfimph back to the cage. Sasaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gro Ulfimph's sensitive parts.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Sasaki slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that misses
and Gro Ulfimph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.#T1#
Sasaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A lazy body kick from Gro Ulfimph
and Sasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Gro Ulfimph.
Sasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sasaki blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasaki.
A head kick misses from Sasaki.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasaki is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph needs to keep his hands up - Sasaki had a free shot at his head there.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sasaki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gro Ulfimph just manages to avoid it.
Sasaki connects with a right hand. Gro Ulfimph shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a right hand. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab but it's blocked by Sasaki.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy head kick
and Sasaki counters with a left to the body.
Sasaki throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Sasaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a slapping head kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a left hand #KD#
and Sasaki counters with a head kick that drops Gro Ulfimph to the mat! Gro Ulfimph scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Gro Ulfimph is rocked!
Sasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but Sasaki is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sasaki gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gro Ulfimph 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 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pee Wee Sasaki!
Pee Wee Sasaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFK 268 - Chika Vs Mad Onion     
Date:   Jan 29, 2023
#R1#
Kidd lands with a good body shot.
Kidd tries to clinch there but Gro Ulfimph circles away.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kidd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kidd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gro Ulfimphs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gro Ulfimph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kidd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kidd jabs Gro Ulfimph right on the nose. Gro Ulfimph blinks but takes it well.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Kidd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Kidd.
Kidd is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
Kidd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kidd throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Kidd throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a double jab.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kidd takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Killer Kidd has been cut.
Kidd connects with a right hand. Gro Ulfimph shakes it off.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Kidd connects with a crisp jab.
Kidd staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Kidd takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Kidd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
Kidd walks into a straight right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph lands a glancing blow to the side of Kidd's head.
Gro Ulfimph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kidd.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kidd.
Kidd lands a really nice looking cross but Gro Ulfimph seems unphased. #T2#
Kidd tries to clinch there but Gro Ulfimph circles away.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Kidd with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kidd. That snapped Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Kidd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice looking body kick.
Kidd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kidd is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd scores with a jab.
Kidd stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses the shot to the body.
Kidd blocks the body kick.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the chin there.
Kidd slips a jab and a cross from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No joy there for Gro Ulfimph, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Kidd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kidd scores with the left hand. Gro Ulfimph knows he should have avoided that one.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Gro Ulfimph's front leg but catches the back leg as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kidd.
Kidd scores with a nice strike.
Gro Ulfimph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kidd back to the cage. Gro Ulfimph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kidd sizes up Gro Ulfimph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gro Ulfimph takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kidd back to the cage. Gro Ulfimph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Kidd misses.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a high kick.
Kidd blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kidd lands a jab to Gro Ulfimph's midsection.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd scores with a decent looking hook.
Kidd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4##CL#
Kidd moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch.
Kidd moves out of range of the body kick.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Kidd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab. Kidd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gro Ulfimph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kidd throws a big shot that misses.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kidd staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kidd stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kidd digs a good hook to Gro Ulfimph's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kidd lands a nice hook to Gro Ulfimph's body. Gro Ulfimph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kidd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Gro Ulfimph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Kidd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kidd throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.
Kidd misses with a looping left.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a body shot that sends Kidd's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Gro Ulfimph. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a three punch combo!
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Kidd is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kidd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter combo.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a loose jab but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Kidd slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Kidd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kidd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to move into range but Kidd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Kidd lands a jab to the nose.
Kidd scores with a leg kick.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gro Ulfimph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gro Ulfimph. Kidd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Kidd misses.
Kidd swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gro Ulfimph can do to turn this around?
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Kidd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gro Ulfimph just manages to avoid it.
Kidd throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph needs to keep his hands up - Kidd had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Gro Ulfimph does no damage.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Gro Ulfimph's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd cracks a nice hook into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.#T2#
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kidd looks to land a combination but Gro Ulfimph avoids it well.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the side of the head.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to land body kicks.
Kidd lands a jab to Gro Ulfimph's midsection.
Kidd avoids the head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd 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.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kidd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kidd connects with a body shot.
A cross from Kidd lands.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gro Ulfimph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kidd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gro Ulfimph in his tracks.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Kidd. #CL#
Kidd instigates a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gro Ulfimph or not.
Kidd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks from the clinch.
Kidd throws a head kick that half lands.
Kidd connects with a right hand. Gro Ulfimph shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a series of wild punches.
Kidd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gro Ulfimph's head backwards.
A jab from Kidd misses. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kidd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kidd works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
Gro Ulfimph lands a front kick.
Kidd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a double jab
and Kidd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd cracks Gro Ulfimph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
A punch combination from Kidd misses.
A big left from Gro Ulfimph misses. #CL#
Kidd moves into the clinch.
A short right from Kidd on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches. #BC2#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kidd jabs Gro Ulfimph right on the nose. Gro Ulfimph blinks but takes it well.
Kidd moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph strikes.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Kidd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Killer Kidd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kidd walks into a jab.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping left.
A cross from Kidd lands.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick but Kidd moves out of range.
Kidd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kidd scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
Kidd walks into a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that Kidd ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidd also avoids with ease.
As Gro Ulfimph backs away, Kidd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a stiff left hand from Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a crisp jab.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kidd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.#T1#
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot from downtown. Kidd moves away and avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph tries to bum rush Kidd with a series of wild strikes but Kidd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kidd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gro Ulfimph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Kidd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kidd clobbers Gro Ulfimph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kidd slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from Kidd.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kidd scores with the left hand. Gro Ulfimph knows he should have avoided that one.
Killer Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd ducks right into an uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Kidd blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Kidd.
Kidd defending well as Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph swings widly with a right hand
and Kidd counters with a leg kick.
Kidd defending well as Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kidd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab but it's blocked by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kidd punishes Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice straight punch.
Gro Ulfimph lands the left hand.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping left.
Kidd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gro Ulfimph's sensitive parts.
Gro Ulfimph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kidd can pounce on him.
Gro Ulfimph throws the kick towards the body but Kidd avoids it.
Kidd throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab to the nose.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but Kidd avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kidd blocks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Kidd moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gro Ulfimph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kidd is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Kidd takes one to the chin there.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Kidd tests Gro Ulfimph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd cracks Gro Ulfimph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd cracks Gro Ulfimph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gro Ulfimph.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kidd. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gro Ulfimph.#T4#
Kidd throws a leg kick which misses Gro Ulfimph's front leg but catches the back leg as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice cross.
Jab from Kidd.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kidd throws out a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range and Kidd only half commits.
Gro Ulfimph throws a fast counter high kick but Kidd manages to duck under it in time.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab to the nose.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Kidd looks to throw the jab but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kidd misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kidd momentarily.
Kidd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kidd. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!

Our winner, Killer Kidd, 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: OFK 264-Vaiduoklis Vs Bomstærk     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023
#R1#
Good exchange - Gro Ulfimph coming out on top.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab when Kemonito was well out of range.
Kemonito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Kemonito ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Kemonito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses.
Kemonito throws a counter combo.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kemonito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kemonito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gro Ulfimph duly obliges.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Kemonito counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemonito working the head and body with strikes.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to his feet.
Gro Ulfimph on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kemonito.
Gro Ulfimph tries to kick Kemonito off in order to stand up. Kemonito Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kemonito prevents Gro Ulfimph from escaping the position.
Kemonito trying to control the position but Gro Ulfimph is working away. #SUB2#
Kemonito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kemonito cracks Gro Ulfimph with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kemonito scoring with punches and elbows.
Gro Ulfimph is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kemonito asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kemonito landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kemonito working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kemonito lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gro Ulfimph is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gro Ulfimph really wants to buck Kemonito off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kemonito looking to secure an arm triangle but Gro Ulfimph defends it well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kemonito working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kemonito working Gro Ulfimph over with strikes here.
Gro Ulfimph wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kemonito lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Kemonito connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kemonito connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Gro Ulfimph is rocked!#SUB2#
Kemonito is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kemonito!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Kemonito!
Juan Kemonito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: C138: Bong vs. Kilgore     
Date:   Oct 28, 2022
#R1#
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab.
Gro Ulfimph slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona throws a low kick, looking for Gro Ulfimph's leg but Gro Ulfimph calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cardona checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cardona's sensitive parts.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cardona.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cardona.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of Cardona's head but Cardona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cardona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gro Ulfimph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cardona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cardona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Cardona clobbers Gro Ulfimph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Cardona throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cardona scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cardona ducks right into an uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Nice shot lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona blocks a jab.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cardona throws an off balance right hand
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Cardona misses.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cardona was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona checks a leg kick nicely.
Cardona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cardona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Cardona 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.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona misses with a left hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Cardona blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gro Ulfimph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cardona has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cardona and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Cardona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice calf kick.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a kick to the body.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cardona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gro Ulfimph throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Cardona. That snapped Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the head.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardona throws a body kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona catches Gro Ulfimph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gro Ulfimph tries a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
Cardona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cardona connects with a high kick.
Gro Ulfimph is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Cardona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Cardona tries to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph saw it coming and moves away.
Cardona throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Cardona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a right to the head.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
Gro Ulfimph jabs at Cardona's body.
Cardona tries to clinch
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Cardona misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Cardona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona blocks a leg kick.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Cardona's front leg with a kick but Cardona checks it.
Gro Ulfimph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Cardona lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona scores with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the jaw.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Cardona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph throws a good cross that connects.
Gro Ulfimph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cardona avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cardona's head backwards.
Cardona throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona walks into a stiff left hand from Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardona doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Cardona's front leg with a kick but Cardona checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cardona! But no joy.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph thumps Cardona with a low kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gro Ulfimph here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Cardona throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardona checks the leg kick.
Cardona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardona.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Gro Ulfimph jabs at Cardona's body.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Cardona closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a low kick, right behind Cardona 's knee.
Cardona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gro Ulfimphs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cardona throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Cardona staying out of range there.
Cardona takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a jab to the body but Cardona is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a straight right hand from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph tries a low kick but Cardona avoids it.
Cardona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cardona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cardona's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gro Ulfimph under the eye.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cardona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Cardona misses with a hook
and Gro Ulfimph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cardona scores with a jab. Gro Ulfimph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cardona.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Cardona throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Cardona scores with a nice body kick.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cardona throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gro Ulfimph on the side of the head.
Cardona slips a straight right by Gro Ulfimph.
Good shot there by Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the body kick.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cardona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook. Cardona ducked under it nicely.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a solid leg kick but Cardona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona tries a quick counter leg kick but Gro Ulfimph is wise to it.
Cardona takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cardona checks a low kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gro Ulfimph. That did some damage!
Gro Ulfimph connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cardona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cardona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gro Ulfimph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph throws a solid leg kick but Cardona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gro Ulfimph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.#T1#
Cardona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that misses.
Cardona is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cardona works the jab nicely.
Cardona misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gro Ulfimph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardona.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardona throws a big counter head kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it with no problem.
Cardona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona 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.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Cardona sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slow jab from Cardona misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Gro Ulfimph, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Cardona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cardona connects with a body shot.
Cardona scores with a leg kick.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Cardona manages to avoid it.
Cardona throws a leg kick which misses Gro Ulfimph's front leg but catches the back leg as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it.
Cardona wants to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph with a jab.
A head kick from Cardona lands but Gro Ulfimph takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Cardona clinches up against the cage.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gro Ulfimphs head.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cardona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona. #T4#
Cardona misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Cardona cracks Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
Cardona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch.
Cardona blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Cardona fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Cardona with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

An out of breath Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C134: Dixon vs. McKraken     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Gro Ulfimph's front leg but catches the back leg as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gro Ulfimph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a big counter head kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it with no problem.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Benedetti.
Benedetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Benedetti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Gro Ulfimph fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benedetti just manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti 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.
Benedetti slips a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph backing away here, and Benedetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gro Ulfimph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benedetti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gro Ulfimph rather than just go for the knockout.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Benedetti lands a head shot.
Benedetti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Benedetti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gro Ulfimph's hands.
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!
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gro Ulfimph misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gro Ulfimph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a leg kick.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gro Ulfimph.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gro Ulfimph.
Benedetti checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Benedetti slips under a jab.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph avoids the head kick by Benedetti.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Benedetti checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with an outside leg kick.
Benedetti is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab to the nose.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Gro Ulfimph is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Benedetti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Benedetti to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti throws out a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range and Benedetti only half commits.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gro Ulfimph throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Benedetti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it well.
Benedetti thows a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benedetti throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Gro Ulfimph there.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Benedetti checks the leg kick.
Benedetti throws a low kick, looking for Gro Ulfimph's leg but Gro Ulfimph calmly moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gro Ulfimph has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benedetti finds it's way round the side to connect with Gro Ulfimph's head.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benedetti thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorenzo Benedetti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Benedetti lands with a slapping head kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Benedetti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gro Ulfimph with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gro Ulfimph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti jabs at Gro Ulfimph's body.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Gro Ulfimph wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benedetti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph backing away here, and Benedetti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Benedetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benedetti swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Benedetti to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti checks the leg kick.
Benedetti throws a solid leg kick but Gro Ulfimph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benedetti.
A bone on bone clash there as Benedetti blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gro Ulfimph under the eye.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benedetti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benedetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph walks into a left hand.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a low kick nicely.
Benedetti misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Benedetti!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti is looking to score with low kicks.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Gro Ulfimph tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benedetti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Benedetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gro Ulfimph.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Benedetti jabs Gro Ulfimph right on the nose. Gro Ulfimph blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Benedetti moved away.
Benedetti defending well as Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gro Ulfimph swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a kick to the body.
Benedetti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedetti delivers a nice body kick.
Benedetti connects with a body shot that sends Gro Ulfimph's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Gro Ulfimph.
Benedetti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gro Ulfimph might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gro Ulfimph.
Benedetti lands with a right hand.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Gro Ulfimph.
Benedetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gro Ulfimph if he has to take too many more of those.
Benedetti scores with a head kick. Gro Ulfimph tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Benedetti responds with a good body kick, but Gro Ulfimph manages to step out the way in time.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab to the nose.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Gro Ulfimph throws a front kick aimed at Benedetti's knee but Benedetti avoids it well.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Gro Ulfimph missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gro Ulfimph missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Benedetti is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benedetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gro Ulfimph scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benedetti throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab. #T1#
Benedetti swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Benedetti looks to land a body kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benedetti is able to avoid easily.
Benedetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a shot to the body.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a leg kick.
Lorenzo Benedetti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Gro Ulfimph looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Benedetti moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
Benedetti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gro Ulfimph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benedetti - the referee stops the clock and Gro Ulfimph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benedetti. Gro Ulfimph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from Benedetti.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benedetti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Benedetti to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gro Ulfimph moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
That kick from Benedetti tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benedetti jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gro Ulfimph will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Gro Ulfimph.
Benedetti with the inside leg kick.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight left.
Benedetti throws a big counter head kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it with no problem.
Gro Ulfimph just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Benedetti throws a lazy body kick
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gro Ulfimph moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to score with a low kick but Gro Ulfimph moves his leg out of the way.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benedetti with a nice calf kick.
Benedetti checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Benedetti throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benedetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gro Ulfimph thinking.
Gro Ulfimph scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to chop away at Benedetti's legs.
Benedetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Benedetti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gro Ulfimph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Benedetti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gro Ulfimph scrambles back to his feet.
Benedetti with a nice cross.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Benedetti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gro Ulfimph will feel that in the morning.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Benedetti!

Our winner, Lorenzo Benedetti, 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: C129: Kahn vs. Lohmus 2     
Date:   Sep 16, 2022
#R1#
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point backing away here, and Gro Ulfimph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Point's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Point under the eye.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gro Ulfimph. That snapped Point's head back.
Point checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Point lands a jab to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Point gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Point looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Gro Ulfimph.#T1#
Point lands with a straight right. Gro Ulfimph didn't see that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Point throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Point.
Gro Ulfimph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Point on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gro Ulfimph just misses with a punch to the body.
Point throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Point misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Point avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Point ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.#T2#
Point checks a low kick from Gro Ulfimph.
A counter left hand to the body from Point misses its target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Point lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab when Point was well out of range.
Gro Ulfimph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point cracks Gro Ulfimph with a right hand to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Point blocks the low kick.
Point is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Point stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Point scores with a jab to the head.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Point slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Point 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.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph connects with a crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that is checked
and Point counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws an overhand right that lands on Point's shoulder, as Point tries to avoid the shot.
Point takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Point swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Point. Beautiful body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Point moves out of range easily.
Point sizes up Gro Ulfimph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Point changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Point blocks a jab.
Point waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gro Ulfimph.
Point throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.#CL#
Point moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph gets through Point's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
A short left from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph gets underhooks to prevent Point's takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Point avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Point blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Point lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Point slows down the pace here.
Point tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Point.
A knee to the head by Point.
Gro Ulfimph being controlled against the cage.
Point misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Point on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gro Ulfimph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Point staying out of range there.
Point takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Point misses the jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Point misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Point slips under a jab.
Point is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Point to score with a decent uppercut.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Point.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph jabs Point to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph lands a glancing blow to the side of Point's head.
Point is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body shot but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph with the inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Point tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Point blocks a jab.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a leg kick but Point moves out of range and Gro Ulfimph only half commits.
Point throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a leg kick but Point saw it coming and moves away.
Point tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gro Ulfimph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Point cracks Gro Ulfimph with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
A lazy left from Point finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Point staying out of range there.
Point on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Point takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Point moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick.
Point misses with a straight right.
Gro Ulfimph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Point tries to clinch up but Gro Ulfimph circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands momentarily and Point takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Point does it's job there.#CL#
Point closes the distance and pushes Gro Ulfimph back into the cage.#T3#
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow. #TD#
Point successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Point is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Point pulls Gro Ulfimph in close to prevent any damage.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Point controlling the position.
Point keeping full guard, as Gro Ulfimph tries to pass. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gro Ulfimph passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Point is trying to control Gro Ulfimph's posture but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
Point is pushing Gro Ulfimph's head away, looking to escape. Gro Ulfimph manages to hold on to the position though.
Point tries to improve position but can't.
Gro Ulfimph tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gro Ulfimph advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Point tests Gro Ulfimph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Point avoids it with no problem.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Point checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Point misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Point avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Point has managed to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point tries to pull guard but Gro Ulfimph forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point throws a knee to the head but misses.
Point blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gro Ulfimph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Point fails to pull guard.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Point tries to pull guard but Gro Ulfimph won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Point. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Point tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
Point lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Point looking to throw knees to the head but Gro Ulfimph is blocking nicely.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
Point tries to pull guard but Gro Ulfimph won't allow it.
Point misses with some punches.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as Point controls his hands.
Point avoiding damage.
Point blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Gro Ulfimph.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Point lands an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
A right hook to the body lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Point landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Point pushes Gro Ulfimph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Point.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Point misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Point.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Point putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gro Ulfimph in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Point.
Point blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Point is trying to pull guard but Gro Ulfimph has him pressed against the cage.
Point blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Point looking to slow down the pace here.
Point prevents a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Come on Point - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Brayden Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Points head.
Point blocking some punches. #TD#
Point ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Point no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Point trying to keep a closed guard but Gro Ulfimph is proving a slippery customer.
Gro Ulfimph looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Point wants to sweep here but Gro Ulfimph controlling him for the moment.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Point looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gro Ulfimph has picked Point up and slammed him! Point can't keep hold of the triangle and Gro Ulfimph manages to pass to side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

Our winner, Murzol Gro Ulfimph, 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: C121: Puno vs. Brown     
Date:   Aug 20, 2022
#R1#
Gro Ulfimph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook but One avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick.
One shoots in for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph shows good takedown defense.
Gro Ulfimph lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gro Ulfimph thuds his right hand into One's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
One looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
One works the jab nicely.
One on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from One is defended easily by Gro Ulfimph.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gro Ulfimph sprawls well. Gro Ulfimph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
One closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gro Ulfimph's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but One controlling him for the moment.
Gro Ulfimph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
One wants to sweep here but Gro Ulfimph controlling him for the moment.
One tries to strike from the bottom.
One will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gro Ulfimph tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
One wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gro Ulfimph can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gro Ulfimph is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph postures up.
Gro Ulfimph looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
One is looking for a triangle but Gro Ulfimph pushes his legs off easily.
One has Gro Ulfimph pulled in close to control his posture.
One wants to control but Gro Ulfimph passes easily into half guard.
One trying to hold on to Gro Ulfimph's head to control him but Gro Ulfimph postures up. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph tries to pass to full mount but One defends it.
One tries to roll over but Gro Ulfimph keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph trying to mount his opponent but One defends it.
One is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
One looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
One keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gro Ulfimph stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook but One avoids it easily.
One attempts a counter takedown but Gro Ulfimph avoids it well and moves away.
A solid body kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a leg kick but One moves out of range and Gro Ulfimph only half commits.
One tries to close the distance and clinch but Gro Ulfimph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Gro Ulfimph, right into the meat of the thigh.
One dives in and grabs Gro Ulfimph's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gro Ulfimph pushes down on One's head and hops out.
Gro Ulfimph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from One.
Gro Ulfimph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gro Ulfimph to the ground. Gro Ulfimph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
One backing away here, and Gro Ulfimph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph connects with an inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to chop away at One's legs.
One staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
Gro Ulfimph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One shoots and misses
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
One slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy right hand but One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
One tries to clinch up but Gro Ulfimph circles away and keeps his distance.
One darts in looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph gets double underhooks and turns One into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by One.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One is working for takedown but Gro Ulfimph is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gro Ulfimph just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gro Ulfimph presses One against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but One avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gro Ulfimph prevents it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by One. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
One wants a takedown.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
One blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
One drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
One is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.#TD#
One has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gro Ulfimph regains guard immediately.
Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around but One manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to maintain the position but One is very close to passing his half guard.
Gro Ulfimph works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gro Ulfimph is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
One trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
One scoring with punches to the head and body.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
One with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gro Ulfimph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from One. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph looking to hit a scissor sweep but One is one step ahead there.
Gro Ulfimph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
One looking to pass the guard.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
One is looking to work some ground and pound but Gro Ulfimph has wrist control.
One postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
One stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
One fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gro Ulfimph to the ground. One is now in Gro Ulfimph's guard.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
New Breed One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
One preventing the sweep.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells One's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One is looking to work some ground and pound but Gro Ulfimph has wrist control.
One trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gro Ulfimph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a low kick but One moves his leg out of the way.
One looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gro Ulfimph connects with the punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick as One jumps back.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
One works over Gro Ulfimph's head and body with a nice combination.
One shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gro Ulfimph as he avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a jab.
One fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick that knocks One off balance momentarily.
One will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gro Ulfimph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten One somewhat.
A nice side step and Gro Ulfimph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
One 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.
One on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph obviously looking to wear him down.
Gro Ulfimph lands with an overhand left.
Gro Ulfimph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on One. That did some damage!
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gro Ulfimph but Gro Ulfimph pushes him off and we're back to square one.
One changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it but One manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gro Ulfimph to the ground. Gro Ulfimph escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw a body kick
and One counters with a lovely straight right hand!
One shoots in for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph shows good takedown defense.
Jab, jab by Gro Ulfimph - just one landing.
One with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gro Ulfimph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab when One was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
One misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One with a poor takedown
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
One fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by One.
Gro Ulfimph connects with an inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to slow One down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but One sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph stuffs the takedown attempt from One. One gets slowly back to his feet.
Gro Ulfimph tries a low kick but One avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but One moves out of range.
One tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph moves away
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice low kick that buckles One's knee momentarily.
One has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gro Ulfimph.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gro Ulfimph pinned against the cage. Gro Ulfimph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by One as he checks the leg kick.
One has a takedown stuffed.
One is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gro Ulfimph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on One. That did some damage!
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab when One was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Gro Ulfimph lands an impressive looking overhand right. One doesn't seem phased though.
One misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
One tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
One misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gro Ulfimph with a jab.
One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gro Ulfimph as One shoots in.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice calf kick.
One misses with a straight left.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight left. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows One to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
One trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but One can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gro Ulfimph controls One momentarily but One frees himself.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a sweep. Not yet Gro Ulfimph, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gro Ulfimph 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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: C119: Kahn vs. Blazej     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
McKraken scores with the left hand. Gro Ulfimph knows he should have avoided that one.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a loose jab but McKraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.
A jab from McKraken does it's job there.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice looking body shot.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McKraken.
McKraken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKraken on the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and McKraken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gro Ulfimph's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKraken looking to pass the guard.
McKraken controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKraken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKraken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
McKraken stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKraken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKraken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken lands a couple of digs.
Gro Ulfimph is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKraken works over Gro Ulfimph with some ground and pound from guard.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gro Ulfimph tries to free his leg and advance position but McKraken is retaining full guard.
McKraken pulls Gro Ulfimph in close to his closed guard and prevents Gro Ulfimph from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gro Ulfimph is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKraken is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McKraken keeping full guard, as Gro Ulfimph tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKraken has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gro Ulfimph has passed into side control.
Gro Ulfimph wants to stand but McKraken has his arm trapped.
McKraken can't do much from the bottom here.
McKraken gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKraken is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of McKraken's head but McKraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKraken checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gro Ulfimph. McKraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKraken tries for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of McKraken's head but McKraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKraken drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gro Ulfimph sprawls and moves away.#TD#
McKraken throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gro Ulfimph was covering up waiting for the punch and McKraken finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken stands up over Gro Ulfimph, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McKraken trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom. #T1#
McKraken stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
McKraken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gro Ulfimph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep McKraken in close.
McKraken is stalling in the full guard.
Gro Ulfimph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gro Ulfimph stopping the sweep attempt from McKraken.
McKraken controlling the position.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but McKraken keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph tries to pass the half guard into mount. McKraken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but McKraken is having none of it.
McKraken won't allow Gro Ulfimph to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Gro Ulfimph misses #TD#
and McKraken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McKraken.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKraken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but McKraken controlling him for the moment. #T4#
McKraken throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Ulfimph is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
McKraken passes Gro Ulfimph's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McKraken trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McKraken is working for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKraken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gro Ulfimph knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gemechu McKraken dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McKraken throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
McKraken blocks a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but McKraken avoids the punch easily.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Gro Ulfimph is quick to defend against it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph tests McKraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKraken moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
McKraken throws a body shot but no joy.
McKraken shoots in looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKraken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
McKraken gets the takedown into side control. #T1##SUB#
McKraken goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gro Ulfimph has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McKraken but great work by Gro Ulfimph.
McKraken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gro Ulfimph off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Gro Ulfimph's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McKraken doesn't have the hooks in and Gro Ulfimph manages to turn into his guard.
McKraken keeping full guard, as Gro Ulfimph tries to pass.
McKraken 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#
Gro Ulfimph has hold of McKraken's hands but McKraken slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gro Ulfimph trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McKraken manages to pass to mount! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position but McKraken isn't that keen on the idea.
McKraken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gro Ulfimph is looking to escape.
McKraken is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McKraken lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McKraken content just to control the position here. #SUB#
McKraken goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gro Ulfimph is on top in guard.
McKraken keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McKraken manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gro Ulfimph has McKraken in his guard.#REVR#
Gemechu McKraken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gro Ulfimph has momentary wrist control but McKraken slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKraken trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
McKraken works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McKraken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gro Ulfimph defends it well.
Gro Ulfimph works his way to full guard. Good work.
McKraken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gro Ulfimph's guard.
McKraken is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gro Ulfimph tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McKraken has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gemechu McKraken!

Gemechu McKraken thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C108: Chula vs. Corassa     
Date:   Jul 01, 2022
#R1#
Gro Ulfimph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kitjakarn blocks a low kick nicely.
Kitjakarn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitjakarn misses with a straight right.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Kitjakarn avoids it with no problem.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kitjakarn is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a nice looking jab.
Kitjakarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitjakarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gro Ulfimph smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn motions for Gro Ulfimph to come forward. Kitjakarn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph tries to keep at a distance but Kitjakarn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kitjakarn lands a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitjakarn.
Gro Ulfimph presses Kitjakarn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Kitjakarn.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitjakarn.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as Kitjakarn controls his hands.
Kitjakarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Kitjakarn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
Kitjakarn tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Kitjakarn back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn is leaning against Gro Ulfimph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kitjakarn misses with a body punch.
Kitjakarn prevents a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Kitjakarn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn blocking some punches.
Kitjakarn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitjakarn.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitjakarn blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Kitjakarn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gro Ulfimph or not.
Gro Ulfimph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kitjakarn blocks an uppercut.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land. #T3#
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Kitjakarn blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand.
Kitjakarn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Kitjakarn has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is leaning against Kitjakarn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kitjakarn as the two fighters clinch.
Kitjakarn blocks an uppercut.
Kitjakarn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gro Ulfimphs head.
Kitjakarn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Kitjakarn is working Gro Ulfimph over against the cage.
Kitjakarn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kitjakarn backwards.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
Kitjakarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn lands a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kitjakarn lands a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kitjakarn.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gro Ulfimph is keeping busy.
Kitjakarn tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Kitjakarn blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Kitjakarn back against the cage.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that round.
That's time! Kitjakarn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kitjakarn checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a leg kick but Kitjakarn moves out of range and Gro Ulfimph only half commits.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Kitjakarn to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph lands with an overhand left.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kitjakarn.
Gro Ulfimph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn throws a solid leg kick but Gro Ulfimph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kitjakarn.
Gro Ulfimph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook
and Kitjakarn counters with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gro Ulfimph misses the target. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the head.
Gro Ulfimph just misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kitjakarn's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Kitjakarn down.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to score with low kicks.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw a body kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a low kick, right behind Gro Ulfimph 's knee.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a straight right hand.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight right. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph tried to score with a low kick but Kitjakarn checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kitjakarn.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitjakarn misses with a straight right.
Kitjakarn 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.
Gro Ulfimph swings widly with a right hand
and Kitjakarn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kitjakarn throws a lazy right hand but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kitjakarn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Kitjakarn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kitjakarn wants to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kitjakarn misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph with the inside leg kick.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hook to the body.
Kitjakarn tries to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph saw it coming and moves away.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph needs to keep his hands up - Kitjakarn had a free shot at his head there.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Kitjakarn's front leg with a kick but Kitjakarn checks it.
Gro Ulfimph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kitjakarn counter with a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Kitjakarn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the head.
Gro Ulfimph thows a leg kick but Kitjakarn checks it
and Kitjakarn counters with a left to the body.
Gro Ulfimph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Kitjakarn avoids it.
A low kick from Gro Ulfimph misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Biabas Kitjakarn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gro Ulfimph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitjakarn throws out the jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but Kitjakarn avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but Kitjakarn avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitjakarn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gro Ulfimph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph thuds his right hand into Kitjakarn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a left hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range nicely.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitjakarn ducks right into an uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Kitjakarn loads up on a big left hand.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kitjakarn scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitjakarn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Kitjakarn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kitjakarn scores with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to slow Kitjakarn down with leg kicks.
Kitjakarn misses with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gro Ulfimph. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gro Ulfimph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Kitjakarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kitjakarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
A big left from Kitjakarn misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries a quick counter leg kick but Kitjakarn is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Kitjakarn takes one to the chin there.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook. Kitjakarn ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gro Ulfimph.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Kitjakarn down.
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Kitjakarn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kitjakarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab.
Kitjakarn looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Kitjakarn takes one on the button.
Kitjakarn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Kitjakarn avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Kitjakarn moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kitjakarn takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kitjakarn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitjakarn lands a jab.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitjakarn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Kitjakarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitjakarn throws the kick towards the body but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gro Ulfimph! But no joy.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Kitjakarn avoids it.
Kitjakarn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body kick.
Kitjakarn is looking to counter punch.
Kitjakarn slips a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Kitjakarn slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gro Ulfimph wants to land a leg kick but Kitjakarn is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gro Ulfimph.
A jab from Kitjakarn misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

Murzol Gro Ulfimph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C102: Mumu vs. Wanker     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ronaldo just manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been informed that Ronaldo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Ronaldo blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Ronaldo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ronaldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gro Ulfimph rather than just go for the knockout.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Ronaldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Ronaldo. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but Ronaldo is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph lands a glancing blow to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range. #T1#
Ronaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph dips to his left and cracks Ronaldo with an uppercut!
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to chop away at Ronaldo's legs.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo checks a low kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo lands with a nice body punch.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice calf kick.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph. #T2##CL2#
Gro Ulfimph tries to keep at a distance but Ronaldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Ronaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo taking a breather.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Ronaldo blocking some punches. #T3#
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ronaldo cracks Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Ronaldo tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph presses Ronaldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Gro Ulfimph.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Gro Ulfimph ducked under it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but Ronaldo is out of range.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is winning the standup battle so far.
Gro Ulfimph throws a looping overhand right but Ronaldo ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Gro Ulfimph lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ronaldo doesn't seem phased though.
Ronaldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gro Ulfimph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph tried to counter with a leg kick but Ronaldo avoided it.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ronaldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Ronaldo jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph thumps Ronaldo with a low kick.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ronaldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronaldo misses with a hook. Gro Ulfimph ducked under it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ronaldo's head backwards.
Nice cross by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Gro Ulfimph tried to counter with a leg kick but Ronaldo avoided it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping right.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a straight right hand from Ronaldo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Ronaldo checks it.
Ronaldo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ronaldo staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut.
Ronaldo misses with a jab to the body
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Ronaldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ronaldo misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a leg kick but Ronaldo saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo lands a two punch combo.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ronaldo checks it well. #T4#
Ronaldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ronaldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph dodges the punch combination from Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ronaldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ronaldo punishes Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice straight punch.
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks Ronaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ronaldo down.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gro Ulfimph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ronaldo. That did some damage!
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph's corner calls for a 1-2. Gro Ulfimph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Ronaldo misses with a double jab.
Ronaldo wants to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gro Ulfimph.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy uppercut
and Ronaldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph works over Ronaldo's head and body with a nice combination.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gro Ulfimph works the jab nicely.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Donk. Gro Ulfimph catches Ronaldo right on the button with a cross.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ronaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter punch.
Ronaldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gro Ulfimph lands a glancing blow to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ronaldo if he has to take too many more of those.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight right.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Ronaldo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gro Ulfimph or not. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph scores with a shot to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Ronaldo lands with a right to the head.
Ronaldo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gro Ulfimph up against the cage.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Jose Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a shoulder strike.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Ronaldo tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo trying to control the position but instead, Gro Ulfimph has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ronaldo into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ronaldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gro Ulfimph gets through Ronaldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

A relieved looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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: SFL 155 | Koivisto vs Balushi     
Date:   May 04, 2022
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a front kick aimed at McKraken's knee but McKraken avoids it well.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for McKraken with that takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKraken.
McKraken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab from Gro Ulfimph.
McKraken cracks a nice hook into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a body kick#TD#
and McKraken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get to full guard but McKraken has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKraken wants to free his trapped foot but Gro Ulfimph is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB#
McKraken 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. #SUB#
McKraken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gro Ulfimph doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McKraken.
Gro Ulfimph has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKraken is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McKraken is trying to work for a kimura but Gro Ulfimph is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
McKraken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McKraken trying to control the action but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
McKraken trying to work for an americana but Gro Ulfimph has managed to regain full guard.
McKraken trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McKraken sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gro Ulfimph doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! McKraken paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gro Ulfimph - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
During a confident post fight interview, Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SFL 151 | McKraken vs Petrov     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Grandis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grandis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grandis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping left.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick from Grandis.
Grandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grandis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gro Ulfimph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grandis circles away quickly and effectively.
Robert Grandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Grandis tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a right hand. Grandis shakes it off.
Gro Ulfimph gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grandis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab when Grandis was well out of range.
Grandis misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good low kick that Grandis was not able to check.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grandis's head backwards.
Grandis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gro Ulfimph.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Grandis blocks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice calf kick.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grandis slips a straight right by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick, looking for Grandis's leg but Grandis calmly moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to slow Grandis down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Gro Ulfimph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grandis swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Grandis loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Grandis checks it.
Grandis lands a glancing blow to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a jab to the body but Grandis is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Grandis.#T2#
Grandis scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grandis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph tries a low kick but Grandis avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grandis is able to avoid easily.
Grandis lands a really nice looking cross but Gro Ulfimph seems unphased.
Gro Ulfimph just misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gro Ulfimph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grandis defending well as Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big left hand.
Grandis misses with a looping right.
Gro Ulfimph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grandis misses the jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Grandis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Grandis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Gro Ulfimph blocks the leg kick.
Grandis scores with a jab.
Grandis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grandis lands a right hook to the body.
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grandis checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick.
Grandis tries to score with a low kick but Gro Ulfimph moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gro Ulfimph! But no joy.
Grandis is looking to score with low kicks.
Grandis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grandis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Grandis avoids a kick to the body.
Grandis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grandis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks Grandis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grandis down.
Grandis lands a nice looking body shot.
Grandis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Gro Ulfimph.
A nice leg kick from Gro Ulfimph, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Grandis throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Grandis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Grandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Donk. Grandis catches Gro Ulfimph right on the button with a cross.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Gro Ulfimph blocks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph stuns Grandis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a loose jab but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a solid leg kick but Grandis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the leg kick from Grandis.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook. Grandis ducked under it nicely.
Grandis misses with a body punch
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Grandis throws a body shot but no joy.
Grandis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grandis slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Grandis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Grandis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Grandis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick from Grandis.
Grandis checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands momentarily and Grandis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grandis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grandis moves out of range of the leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grandis. That did some damage!
Grandis 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.
Grandis misses with a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gro Ulfimph lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph needs to keep his hands up - Grandis had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grandis blocks a leg kick.
Grandis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gro Ulfimph. Grandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grandis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph looks to score with a jab to the body but Grandis is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Gro Ulfimph blocks the leg kick.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Grandis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grandis scores with a decent looking hook.
Grandis scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Grandis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph slips a straight right by Grandis.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Grandis avoids it with no problem.
Grandis looks for the body kick but Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Grandis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Grandis connects with a solid leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grandis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gro Ulfimph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gro Ulfimph lunges at Grandis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grandis's hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandis moves away.
Nice defenses there by Grandis.
Grandis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gro Ulfimph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grandis tries to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph saw it coming and moves away.
Gro Ulfimph missing with a left hand there. Grandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grandis.
Gro Ulfimph darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph digs a good body shot into Grandis's ribs.
Grandis throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Grandis throws a low kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grandis jabs Gro Ulfimph right on the nose. Gro Ulfimph blinks but takes it well.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice strike.
Grandis throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
An inside leg kick from Gro Ulfimph misses.
A jab from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Grandis throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gro Ulfimph thows a leg kick but Grandis checks it
and Grandis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gro Ulfimph's knee momentarily.
Grandis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grandis lands with a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick from Grandis.
Grandis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grandis throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Gro Ulfimph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grandis in his tracks.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from Grandis.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grandis tries to score with a low kick but Gro Ulfimph moves his leg out of the way.
Grandis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grandis momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Grandis.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Grandis is looking to score with low kicks.
Grandis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grandis cracks Gro Ulfimph with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up.
Grandis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grandis misses with a leg kick
and Grandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grandis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick
and Grandis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gro Ulfimph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grandis looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Grandis misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gro Ulfimph can pounce on him.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph lands with a slapping head kick.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to score with low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Grandis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis misses with a low kick as Gro Ulfimph jumps back.
Grandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Grandis.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a nice body punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a jab to the body
and Grandis counters with a thumping low kick.
Gro Ulfimph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grandis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grandis tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's front leg with a kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Grandis blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph thumps Grandis with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph lands with an uppercut that bounces Grandis off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis thows a body kick. Gro Ulfimph tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to slow Grandis down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grandis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grandis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph. #T1#
Grandis swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Grandis is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Grandis throws a chopping leg kick but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grandis throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Grandis checks it.
It looked like Grandis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gro Ulfimph scoring well with a low kick there.
Grandis throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grandis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grandis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight left.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the leg kick from Grandis.
Grandis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Grandis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grandis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook but Grandis avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grandis checks a leg kick. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grandis misses with a hook
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grandis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grandis is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Gro Ulfimph.
Grandis misses with a low kick as Gro Ulfimph jumps back.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick from Grandis.
Grandis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Grandis as he checks the leg kick.
Grandis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gro Ulfimph just manages to avoid it.
Grandis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gro Ulfimph! But no joy.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grandis is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grandis is out of range.
Grandis misses with a body shot.
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gro Ulfimph.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Grandis.
Gro Ulfimph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Grandis checks it.
Grandis looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
Gro Ulfimph cracks a nice hook into Grandis's ribs.
Grandis scores with a shot to the body.
Grandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gro Ulfimph! But no joy.
Grandis misses with a low kick.
Grandis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grandis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Grandis.
Gro Ulfimph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grandis throws out the jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild body kick that Grandis sees coming a mile off.
Gro Ulfimph with the inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but Grandis is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph just misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis throwing a counter right hand but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Grandis lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grandis.
Gro Ulfimph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Grandis is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis lands a nice shot that snaps Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
Grandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Grandis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grandis lands with a straight right. Gro Ulfimph didn't see that one coming.
Grandis throws a leg kick which misses Gro Ulfimph's front leg but catches the back leg as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid it.
Grandis throws a low kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Grandis blocks the low kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a right hand but Grandis moved out of range.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gro Ulfimph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grandis.

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 Robert Grandis.
Well Grandis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SFL 146 | Grandis vs Petrov     
Date:   Mar 23, 2022
#R1#
River feints and then cracks Gro Ulfimph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from River. Those never looked like landing.
Gro Ulfimph throws a half hearted mid kick.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gro Ulfimph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River 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.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a shot to the body.
River dives in for a single leg takedown but Gro Ulfimph sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
River looks to throw a body kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by River.
Gro Ulfimph throws a quick counter head kick but River was just out of range.#T1#
River 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.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
River gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to reverse the position.
Gro Ulfimph sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but River keeps him under control.
River wants to free his trapped foot but Gro Ulfimph is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph is not content to let River control the position.
River is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
River misses with a head shot. Gro Ulfimph uses the momentum to regain guard.
River preventing the sweep. #T3#
River trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Ulfimph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good work by Gro Ulfimph as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as River blocks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
River lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
River closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gro Ulfimph did well to prevent River getting side control.
River prevents Gro Ulfimph from improving his position.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River is stalling in the full guard.
River trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gro Ulfimph connects with a crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from River - that will leave a mark!
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from River.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gro Ulfimph rather than just go for the knockout.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Gro Ulfimph moves out of range easily.
A big right from River misses.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick
and River counters with an inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward, straight into a front kick from River.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
River forces Gro Ulfimph back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph. #T1#
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gro Ulfimph lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Gro Ulfimph.
River lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from River. #TD2#
River has hold of one of Gro Ulfimph's legs. Gro Ulfimph is fighting the takedown attempt but River gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gro Ulfimph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. River manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gro Ulfimph forces his way into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph trying to pass the guard but River defending well.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Gro Ulfimph sits in half guard. #T2#
River won't allow Gro Ulfimph to pass to mount.
River has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gro Ulfimph is working away from the top position though.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but River does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
River trying to control but Gro Ulfimph postures up. #SUB2#
River looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gro Ulfimph pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River tries to hold on but Gro Ulfimph pushes him away.
River wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T3#
River staying busy and making it hard for Gro Ulfimph to control. #SUB#
River is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph is not going to allow River to sit and survive in this position.
Gro Ulfimph tries to get the hooks in deep but River pushed the leg off. #SUB#
River showing good submission defense here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gro Ulfimph struggling to keep hold of the position.
River is in bad spot here.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control.
Gro Ulfimph has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River throws a low kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
Bernhard River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a jab to the head.
Bernhard River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gro Ulfimph misses the shot to the body.
River blocks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River avoids the head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!
Gro Ulfimph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Gro Ulfimph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River wants to clinch but Gro Ulfimph slips to the side
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River scores with a jab.
River misses the jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Gro Ulfimph 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but River checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph pivots, looking for a leg kick but River is out of range and Gro Ulfimph settles back down.
And River responds with a good body kick, but Gro Ulfimph manages to step out the way in time.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks River's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
Gro Ulfimph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gro Ulfimph at a distance. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph rushes River and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River misses with a body punch.
River digs a right hand underneath Gro Ulfimph's ribcage. Gro Ulfimph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gro Ulfimph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike. #T2#
River tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but River regains guard immediately.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
River looking to control.
Gro Ulfimph works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph works his way into full mount!
Gro Ulfimph prevents River from getting the reversal.
Gro Ulfimph content just to control the position here.
Gro Ulfimph looking to control but River is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph avoids the attempt from River to control.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, River has worked his arm free - good work by River!
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
River tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gro Ulfimph 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

During a confident post fight interview, Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SFL 137 | Aloha     
Date:   Feb 09, 2022
#R1#
Nouveau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nouveau is looking to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph scoring well with a low kick there.
Nouveau shoots for a double leg takedown but Gro Ulfimph sprawls well. He's pushed Nouveau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Nouveau slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gro Ulfimph.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nouveau blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Nouveau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Nouveau to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph clinches up against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Nouveau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nouveau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph prevents the takedown attempt.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nouveau is trying to maintain a safe position but Gro Ulfimph gets an underhook and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Nouveau fails to pull guard.
Gro Ulfimph digs a right hand underneath Nouveau's ribcage. Nouveau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
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!
Gro Ulfimph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau is trying to break the clinch but Gro Ulfimph is controlling him.#T2#
Nouveau is trying to maintain a safe position but Gro Ulfimph gets an underhook and turns Nouveau into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Gro Ulfimph finish him?
Nouveau can't get the takedown.
Nouveau can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nouveau backwards.
Nouveau missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Nouveau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph has Nouveau pressed against the cage. Nouveau drops his hands and Gro Ulfimph takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Nouveau tumbling to the canvas! Gro Ulfimph rains down with more punches but Nouveau was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Gro Ulfimph!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Theodore Nouveau spoke after the fight, saying 'what a mess...'.

 

Event: SFL 130 | Emminence     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022
#R1#
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight left.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder throws a head kick but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Thunder.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thunder. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Thunder looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Thunder with a nice cross.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Thunder wants to clinch up but Gro Ulfimph keeps it at a distance.
Thunder misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Distant Thunder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands momentarily and Thunder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Thunder misses.
Thunder wants to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunder off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Thunder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thunder trying to advance position but Gro Ulfimph counters by regaining guard.
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but Thunder controlling him for the moment.
Thunder pushes down on Gro Ulfimph's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Thunder moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph sneaks back into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Thunder to pass to mount.
Gro Ulfimph manages to get to full guard.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Gro Ulfimph is retaining full guard.
Gro Ulfimph 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#
Gro Ulfimph seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thunder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Thunder actively working from the bottom here.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Gro Ulfimph has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thunder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control. Thunder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thunder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard but Gro Ulfimph has passed into side control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
Gro Ulfimph taking a break here but Thunder is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to pass the guard but Thunder is defending well.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take a breather but Thunder is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to advance position but Thunder won't allow it.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Thunder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
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#
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder throws out a counter right but Gro Ulfimph avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Thunder catches Gro Ulfimph right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a wild body kick that Thunder sees coming a mile off.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Thunder down.
Thunder throws a low kick but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
A big left from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gro Ulfimph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder throws a poor cross that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with an outside leg kick.
Thunder blocks a low kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a low kick but Thunder moves his leg out of the way.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunder scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder wants to clinch.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Thunder down.
Thunder goes for a double leg but Gro Ulfimph avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gro Ulfimph continues to drive forward.
Thunder throws a sloppy head kick and Gro Ulfimph moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Thunder strikes.
Thunder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gro Ulfimph.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is winning the standup battle so far.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder scores with a hook.
Thunder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Thunder loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thunder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thunder's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder wants to slow Gro Ulfimph down by chopping away at his legs.
Thunder connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a wild body shot.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body punch but Thunder moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Thunder misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunder is able to avoid easily.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
Thunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
A short body shot lands from Thunder as the two fighters clinch.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Thunder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thunder misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Thunder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunders head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder is leaning against Gro Ulfimph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thunder blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph takes an elbow to the temple.
A hook to the body from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder pushes off an throws an elbow but Gro Ulfimph leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gro Ulfimph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder is trying to force a seperation but Gro Ulfimph has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder tries to break free but Gro Ulfimph pushes him back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Gro Ulfimph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph as the two fighters clinch.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph is working Thunder over against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an elbow strike.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Gro Ulfimph tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Thunder pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
Thunder tries to free his leg and advance position but Gro Ulfimph is retaining full guard.
Thunder passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thunder slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
Thunder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a low kick but Thunder moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thunder.
The crowd cheers as Thunder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gro Ulfimph doesn't seem phased though.
Thunder throws out a powerful jab.
Thunder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunder blocks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the body kick from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a stiff left hand from Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder lands with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Thunder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Thunder throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Thunder strikes.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Gro Ulfimph.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gro Ulfimph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thunder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thunder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid body kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thunder misses with a looping right.
Gro Ulfimph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thunder is out of range and Gro Ulfimph settles back down.
Gro Ulfimph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gro Ulfimph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gro Ulfimph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gro Ulfimph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks Thunder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thunder down.
Thunder lands with a nice body punch.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to wear down Thunder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thunder tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Thunder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunder misses the target.
Thunder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Thunder does no damage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by clinching up but Thunder breaks away and moves out of range.
Thunder checks the leg kick.
Thunder checks a leg kick nicely.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thunder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a shoulder strike.
Gro Ulfimph is working Thunder over against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gro Ulfimph misses with some punches.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Thunder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thunder gets through Gro Ulfimph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Thunder avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph as the two fighters clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder.
Thunder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a right to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Thunder. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thunder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gro Ulfimph not allowing Thunder to control his hands.
Thunder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thunder manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gro Ulfimph's guard. Nice work there by Thunder.
Thunder stands and throws Gro Ulfimph's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thunder wants to control but Gro Ulfimph is keeping him busy.
Gro Ulfimph regains half guard there - taking advantage of Thunder's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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: SFL 119 | Womba vs Murhapuro     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
Thunder slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gro Ulfimph can pounce on him.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunder.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Thunder throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thunder lunges at Gro Ulfimph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph's hand.
We've been hearing reports that Thunder has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Thunder rushes Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gro Ulfimph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunder. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Thunder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Thunder breaks from the clinch.
Thunder with a poor takedown
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a right hand to the body.
Gro Ulfimph delivers a nice body kick.
Thunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thunder's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thunder misses with a hook. Gro Ulfimph ducked under it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up.
Thunder misses with a hook.#CL#
Thunder moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder takes a shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Thunder on the inside.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thunder blocking some punches.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunder.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Thunder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder. #T3##TD2#
Gro Ulfimph jumps into guard, dragging Thunder to the mat.
Thunder 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.
Thunder stopping the sweep attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph keeping full guard, as Thunder tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has an active guard here but Thunder has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to full guard but Thunder has mounted him!#SUB#
Thunder looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gro Ulfimph tries to hold on but Thunder postures up.
Gro Ulfimph is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thunder looks to throw the jab but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gro Ulfimph! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunder misses the body punch
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand. #CL#
Thunder darts in and clinches Gro Ulfimph up against the cage.#BC#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thunder misses with a lunging right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Thunder.
Gro Ulfimph flicks out a counter leg kick but Thunder steps away.
Thunder fakes the leg kick and cracks Gro Ulfimph in the body.
Thunder looks to clinch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with an inside leg kick.
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Thunder thumps Gro Ulfimph with a low kick.
Thunder cracks Gro Ulfimph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thunder feints and then cracks Gro Ulfimph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Gro Ulfimph works Thunder's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Thunder rushes Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gro Ulfimph gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Thunder breaks the clinch.
Thunder moves in looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph pushes him off.#CL#
Thunder pushes Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Thunder.
Thunder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder wants a takedown but no success here.
Thunder scores with a shot to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Thunder is looking to break free of the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gro Ulfimph's brow.
Distant Thunder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph dodges an elbow strike from Thunder.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder throws an elbow but it misses.
Thunder takes a shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Thunder blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunder.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Thunder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunder misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Gro Ulfimph.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Thunder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the position but Thunder postures up. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph working for a triangle but Thunder defends it easily.
Thunder pushing down on Gro Ulfimph's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body.
Thunder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thunder thows a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a straight right hand.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thunder.
A little jabbing left from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thunder. #SUB#
Thunder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gro Ulfimph rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thunder's guard! Nice work there by Gro Ulfimph!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thunder is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gro Ulfimph is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Gro Ulfimph slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thunder is trying to get back to half guard.
Thunder is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gro Ulfimph advances to full mount.
Gro Ulfimph controlling from mount.
Thunder gets back to half guard.
Thunder is pressing down on Gro Ulfimph's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Thunder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gro Ulfimph's guard. #REVR#
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Thunder from controlling successfully.
Distant Thunder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thunder is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gro Ulfimph.#SUB#
Thunder goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gro Ulfimph has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thunder but great work by Gro Ulfimph.#T4#
Thunder can't do much from the bottom here.
Thunder tries to buck Gro Ulfimph off but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Thunder is not content to let Gro Ulfimph control the position.
Thunder tries to bench press Gro Ulfimph off him but Gro Ulfimph keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position but Thunder is working away.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thunder sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

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 Distant Thunder.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thunder, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SFL 104 | Sitsongrit vs Petrov     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021
#R1#
Doctore checks the leg kick.
Doctore throws a big counter combination but Gro Ulfimph scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doctore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Gro Ulfimph lands.
Gro Ulfimph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doctore. That did some damage!
Doctore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doctore tries to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doctore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doctore misses the body punch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a low kick, right behind Doctore 's knee. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph lands a front kick.
Gro Ulfimph just misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot from downtown. Doctore moves away and avoids it.
Doctore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Doctore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doctore avoids the head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gro Ulfimph lands a slapping body shot.
Gro Ulfimph is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doctore rather than just go for the knockout.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook but Doctore avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gro Ulfimph. Doctore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body. Doctore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doctore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doctore.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doctore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gro Ulfimph can pounce on him. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph thows a leg kick but Doctore checks it
and Doctore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gro Ulfimph wants to land a leg kick but Doctore is out of range.
As Gro Ulfimph looks to move away, Doctore throws a big counter combo but Gro Ulfimph just gets out of the way.
Doctore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph.
Doctore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Doctore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice hook to Doctore's body. Doctore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Doctore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph misses with some punches.
Doctore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Doctore.
Doctore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doctore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doctore blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doctore backwards.
Doctore blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doctore's elbow.
Doctore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Doctore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph obviously looking to wear him down.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doctore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gro Ulfimph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch but Doctore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doctore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice looking body shot.
Doctore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doctore moves away.
Doctore tries to clinch up
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doctore.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy body shot
and Doctore counters with a stiff right hand.
Gro Ulfimph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gro Ulfimph. Doctore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doctore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gro Ulfimph counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph digs a good hook to Doctore's body. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook to the body
and Gro Ulfimph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Gro Ulfimph tenderised Doctore's leg. Doctore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doctore punishes Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice strike.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doctore has time to react.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Doctore throws a big shot that misses.
Doctore throws an off balance right hand
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Doctore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with an outside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doctore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Doctore finds it's target.
Doctore ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Doctore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Doctore.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doctore.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a body shot.
Doctore misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a thumping low kick.
Gro Ulfimph connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doctore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Doctore.
Gro Ulfimph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gro Ulfimph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Doctore throws an off balance right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doctore connects with a body shot that sends Gro Ulfimph's belly button to the back.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doctore moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Doctore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doctore misses with a hook to the body
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice cross.
Doctore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doctore misses with a hook
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gro Ulfimph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doctore at a distance.
Doctore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doctore there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doctore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doctore thinking.
Doctore tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doctore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doctore. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick which misses Doctore's front leg but catches the back leg as Doctore tries to avoid it.
Doctore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doctore fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph lands with a straight right. Doctore didn't see that one coming.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot
and Doctore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph connects with a body shot.
Oenomaus Doctore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doctore slips under a jab from Gro Ulfimph.
A counter left hand to the body from Doctore misses its target.
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doctore manages to avoid it.
Doctore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Doctore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Doctore loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Doctore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doctore is looking to score with low kicks.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that misses.
Doctore throws a sloppy body shot
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doctore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Doctore's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to slow Doctore down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doctore manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Doctore lands a nice shot to the body.
Doctore misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Doctore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doctore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Doctore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doctore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gro Ulfimph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

A relieved looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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: SFL 96 | Powerful Auspices     
Date:   Aug 29, 2021
#R1#
Alzate tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph looks to land a right hand but Alzate moved out of range.
Good shot there by Gro Ulfimph.
Alzate fails to land with a series of punches.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Alzate's front leg with a kick but Alzate checks it.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzate throws out the jab.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alzate looks to land a body kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alzate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gro Ulfimph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alzate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Alzate. Those never looked like landing.
As Alzate backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice jab there from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Alzate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Alzate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gro Ulfimph.
Alzate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alzate misses with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzate swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alzate's sensitive parts.
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab.
Alzate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alzate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alzate tries to land a front kick but Gro Ulfimph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alzate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gro Ulfimph jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's front leg with a kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body. Alzate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alzate lands an overhand right.
Alzate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch up but Alzate keeps it at a distance.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alzate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gro Ulfimph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gro Ulfimph takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gro Ulfimph. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Alzate is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alzate throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a two punch combo.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Alzate to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate tries to clinch but Gro Ulfimph is having none of it.
Gro Ulfimph with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Alzate throws a sloppy body shot
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Alzate throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
Alzate moves in looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph pushes him off.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alzate is out of range.
Alzate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Alzate scores with a nice body kick.
Gro Ulfimph is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alzate.#CUT2#It looks like Murzol Gro Ulfimph has been cut.
Alzate takes one on the button.
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!
Alzate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Alzate strikes.
Alzate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Alzate catches Gro Ulfimph right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alzate tried to score with a low kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice hook to Alzate's body. Alzate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Alzate clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Alzate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Gro Ulfimph as he checks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Alzate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gro Ulfimph, pushing him back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Alzate holds him up against the cage and eventually Gro Ulfimph drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph's cut.
That's time! Gro Ulfimph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gro Ulfimph lands a jab to Alzate's midsection.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gro Ulfimph's sensitive parts.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzate.
As Alzate backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to score with low kicks.
Alzate throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Alzate 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.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph sizes up Alzate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alzate tried to score with a low kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice hook to Alzate's body. Alzate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Alzate with an open hand slap.
Niko Alzate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alzate misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Alzate throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Gro Ulfimph blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Alzate has Gro Ulfimph up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alzates head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
Alzate lands a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzate throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate digs a right hand underneath Gro Ulfimph's ribcage. Gro Ulfimph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzate.
Alzate blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
Alzate works on Gro Ulfimph's body with a couple of short punches.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Alzate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph. #T3#
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzate blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gro Ulfimph - that landed with a thud.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with some punches.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzate scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Alzate avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Alzate misses with a body punch.
Alzate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzate lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzate misses with some punches.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Alzate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Alzate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph connects with the punch.
Alzate misses with a body shot.
Alzate throws a head kick that Gro Ulfimph semi-blocks.
Gro Ulfimph connects with an inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Alzate as he connects with a hook.
Alzate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alzate with the inside leg kick.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzate misses the target.
Alzate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Gro Ulfimph with a jab.
Alzate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph. #T1#
Alzate scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alzate looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
Alzate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alzate scores with a jab.
That kick from Alzate tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzate lands a nice hook to Gro Ulfimph's body. Gro Ulfimph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gro Ulfimph swats away the attempt to clinch by Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Alzate tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
A big left from Alzate misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Alzate throws a body kick.
Alzate misses the jab.
Gro Ulfimph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gro Ulfimph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alzate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alzate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gro Ulfimph bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alzate's head.
Alzate throws a lazy head kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alzate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gro Ulfimph swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Alzate. Beautiful body shot.
Alzate lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzate misses the target.
Alzate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alzate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gro Ulfimph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Alzate. Those never looked like landing.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alzate in his tracks.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Alzate down.
Gro Ulfimph keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Alzate misses.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alzate.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alzate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gro Ulfimph. #T4#
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate swings widly with a right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a left to the body.
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks Alzate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alzate down.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Alzate lands a nice shot that snaps Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Alzate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Alzate misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Alzate moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alzate has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!

Niko Alzate made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SFL 82 | Meesang vs Kilgore     
Date:   Jun 30, 2021
#R1#
Kidd lands a glancing blow to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
Kidd thuds a left hand into Gro Ulfimph's body.#CL2#
Kidd moves into the clinch.
Kidd lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph successfully pulls guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but Kidd controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd 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. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kidd is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gro Ulfimph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph has his arm trapped. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph tries to roll over but Kidd keeps him under control.
Well, if Kidd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kidd tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gro Ulfimph controls his leg.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gro Ulfimph tries to hold on but Kidd postures up.
Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph regains half guard.
Gro Ulfimph keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to full guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control but Kidd is keeping busy.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kidd 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#
Gro Ulfimph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kidd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab. Kidd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gro Ulfimph takes a swing at Kidd's ribcage but misses.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Kidd moves into the clinch successfully.
Kidd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
A right hand to the body from Kidd.
Kidd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Kidd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd lands a left hand. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph has his foot on Kidd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kidd works his way back into a safe position though.
Gro Ulfimph controls Kidd momentarily but Kidd frees himself.
Kidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidd preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kidd won't allow Gro Ulfimph to sweep him here.
Kidd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kidd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the position but Kidd postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gro Ulfimph wants to improve his position but instead Kidd has moved into half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a sweep. Kidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gro Ulfimph tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kidd has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gro Ulfimph bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kidd keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kidd is pulling down on Gro Ulfimph's head. It's preventing any offense from Gro Ulfimph, at least for the moment.
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gro Ulfimph not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gro Ulfimph forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gro Ulfimph controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kidd sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidd gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Killer Kidd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kidd lands a jab.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice calf kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Kidd's front leg with a kick but Kidd checks it. #CL2#
Kidd rushes Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kidd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kidd can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Kidd lands a hook that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
A body shot lands from Kidd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph as the two fighters clinch.
Kidd misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kidd pushes Gro Ulfimph back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Kidd.
Kidd lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kidd.
Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kidd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Kidd has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Kidd misses with a body punch.
Kidd digs a right hand underneath Gro Ulfimph's ribcage. Gro Ulfimph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Kidd.
Kidd tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kidd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Kidd throws a head punch that misses.
Kidd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kidd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gro Ulfimph decides to pull guard.
Kidd stays in close to Gro Ulfimph's body and controls the position.
Kidd wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kidd has picked Gro Ulfimph up and slammed him! Gro Ulfimph can't keep hold of the triangle and Kidd manages to pass to side control!
Gro Ulfimph sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gro Ulfimph manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kidd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kidd stacks Gro Ulfimph 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 Kidd!
Kidd has control of an arm but Gro Ulfimph manages to advance to Kidd's back!#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for the choke but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph biding his time, controlling Kidd.
Gro Ulfimph thows a strike but Kidd uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Kidd as he ends up in Gro Ulfimph 's guard! #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kidd escapes and throws Gro Ulfimph's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kidd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gro Ulfimph throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kidd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kidd 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kidd!

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

 

Event: SFL 79 | Sitsongrit vs Gavin     
Date:   Jun 16, 2021
#R1#
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Jun strikes.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
Jun just misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Murzol Gro Ulfimph has been cut.
Jun throws a low kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jun just misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jun.
Jun missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Jun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
We've been informed that Gro Ulfimph has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Jun tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
A slow jab from Jun misses its intended target.
Jun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
Jun scores with a nice right hand.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the leg kick from Jun.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
Jun misses with a hook. Gro Ulfimph ducked under it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a clinch but Jun shakes him off and moves away.
Jun throws a body shot but no joy.
Jun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Jun finds it's target.
Jun lands a nice hook to Gro Ulfimph's body. Gro Ulfimph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jun.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
Jun misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jun. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jun feints and then cracks Gro Ulfimph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Jun tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a clinch but Jun shakes him off and moves away.
Zhang Jun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jun misses with a kick to the body.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Jun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Jun. #T3#
Jun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
Jun connects with an inside leg kick.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Jun throws a sloppy head kick and Gro Ulfimph moves out of range easily.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
Jun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
Jun tries a head kick but it misses.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Jun throws a body shot but no joy.
Jun throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
Jun looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Jun throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.#T4#
Jun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gro Ulfimphs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by Jun.
Jun throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Gro Ulfimph counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gro Ulfimph. #TD2#
Gro Ulfimph decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has his foot on Jun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jun works his way back into a safe position though.
Jun wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Jun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Jun.
Some wild striking there from Jun.
Gro Ulfimph gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the strikes.
Jun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jun throws a push kick but Gro Ulfimph slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jun does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jun.
Jun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jun.
Gro Ulfimph steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jun.#T1#
Jun throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jun. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
Jun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jun throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Gro Ulfimph counters by clinching up.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jun backwards.
Jun blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph keeps control of Jun as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph prevents Jun from breaking the clinch.
Jun tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Jun back against the cage. #BC#
Jun manages to break the clinch.
Jun throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gro Ulfimph on the side of the head.
Jun swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Jun wants to slow Gro Ulfimph down by chopping away at his legs.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by Jun.
Jun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a clinch but Jun shakes him off and moves away.
Jun throws a right and a left that Gro Ulfimph avoids nicely.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a low kick nicely.
Jun just misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Jun scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a clinch but Jun shakes him off and moves away.
Jun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jun tries a low kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.#T3#
Jun lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jun looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Jun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
Jun throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Jun misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a clinch but Jun shakes him off and moves away.
Jun throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Jun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jun. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jun.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jun. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun tries to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph saw it coming and moves away.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
A nice leg kick from Jun, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jun thuds his right hand into Gro Ulfimph's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Jun lands a nice shot that snaps Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Jun throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Jun.
Gro Ulfimph takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jun misses with a hook #CL2#
and Gro Ulfimph moves into the clinch.
Jun is trying to break the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has him pressed against the cage.
Jun tries to break the clinch but Gro Ulfimph is controlling the position.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Jun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jun is trying to push Gro Ulfimph away but Gro Ulfimph has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Gro Ulfimph gets control of Jun's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gro Ulfimph will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jun is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gro Ulfimph is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gro Ulfimph has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zhang Jun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murzol Gro Ulfimph'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!#R3#
Jun misses with a straight left.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Jun misses its intended target.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
Jun misses with a kick to the body.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jun connects with a nice looking jab.
Jun throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Jun misses with an uppercut.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
Jun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
Jun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Jun.
Jun connects with a body shot that sends Gro Ulfimph's belly button to the back.
Jun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jun.
Jun looks for the body kick but Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Jun scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jun throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph slips a straight right by Jun.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun throws a chopping leg kick but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gro Ulfimph walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jun.
Jun throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jun throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jun misses with a body shot.
Jun sets himself, and Gro Ulfimph steps forward looking for the clinch! Jun avoids it this time.
Jab from Jun.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Jun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jun, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Jun.
A bone on bone clash there as Gro Ulfimph blocks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Jun works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the head kick by Jun.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
Jun punishes Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice straight punch.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a low kick nicely.
Jun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jun. Beautiful body shot.
Jun looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Jun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Jun.
Gro Ulfimph steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jun.
Jun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Jun. Those never looked like landing.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jun throws a sloppy head kick and Gro Ulfimph moves out of range easily. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
Jun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jun throws a head kick that misses.
Jun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gro Ulfimph can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Jun misses.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter the offense by Jun and move into the clinch position.
A leg kick checked by Gro Ulfimph.
Jun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a clinch but Jun shakes him off and moves away.
Jun throws a body shot but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Jun throws a front kick aimed at Gro Ulfimph's knee but Gro Ulfimph avoids it well.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jun pushes him away.
Jun lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Jun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jun, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Jun!

 

Event: SFL 72 | Reloaded     
Date:   May 22, 2021
#R1#
Chaplin tries to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chaplin lands a nice hook to Gro Ulfimph's body. Gro Ulfimph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gro Ulfimph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Chaplin moves into the clinch.
Chaplin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaplin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaplin.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Chaplin.
Chaplin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaplin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Gro Ulfimph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chaplin throws a big shot that misses.
Chaplin scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaplin jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Charlie Chaplin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chaplin lands a nice shot that snaps Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Chaplin swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Chaplin manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaplin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gro Ulfimph scrambles back to his feet.
Chaplin misses with a body punch #CL#
and Gro Ulfimph holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A hook to the body from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaplin backwards.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Chaplin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaplin misses with a body punch.
Chaplin working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a light punch inside.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch.
I was talking to Gro Ulfimph's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chaplin tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Chaplin back against the cage.
Chaplin lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Chaplin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chaplin throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Chaplin strikes.
Chaplin thumps Gro Ulfimph with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph ducks right into an uppercut from Chaplin.
Chaplin lands a jab to the head.
Chaplin throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
As Chaplin looks to move away, Gro Ulfimph throws a big counter combo but Chaplin just gets out of the way.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chaplin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chaplin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chaplin jabs Gro Ulfimph right on the nose. Gro Ulfimph blinks but takes it well.
Chaplin looks to clinch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Chaplin coming out on top.
Chaplin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gro Ulfimph had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chaplin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gro Ulfimph. Gro Ulfimph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Chaplin misses with a straight left.
Chaplin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from Chaplin misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Chaplin clinches.
Chaplin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chaplin scores with a shoulder strike.
Chaplin misses with some punches.
Chaplin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chaplin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaplin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaplin backwards.
Chaplin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chaplin uses from the top position. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position here.
Chaplin trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaplin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gro Ulfimph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chaplin is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaplin defends well.
Chaplin looking to sit in guard and control but Gro Ulfimph gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Chaplin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaplin.
Chaplin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter the offense by Chaplin and move into the clinch.
Chaplin scores with the left hand. Gro Ulfimph knows he should have avoided that one.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaplin throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp one two that drops Chaplin! Gro Ulfimph thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chaplin to his feet! Chaplin is in big trouble!#ROC#Chaplin is rocked!
Chaplin throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Gro Ulfimph counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chaplin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gro Ulfimph finish him?
Chaplin tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chaplin.
Chaplin tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Chaplin back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Chaplin to his knees! Gro Ulfimph keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
An out of breath Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 53 | Atunes vs Kai     
Date:   Mar 07, 2021
#R1##CL#
Gro Ulfimph clinches.
A short uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph jumps into guard, dragging White to the mat. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gro Ulfimph looking for a sweep. Not yet Gro Ulfimph, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gro Ulfimph is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White drops his hands momentarily and Gro Ulfimph takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Gro Ulfimph finds it's target.
White digs a good body shot into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
Gro Ulfimph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gro Ulfimph slips a straight right by White.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gro Ulfimph.
White scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph thuds a left hand into White's body.
White throws a leg kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White tries to land a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph saw it coming and moves away.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gro Ulfimph rather than just go for the knockout.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
White lands with a light punch inside.
Gro Ulfimph pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by White.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A leg kick checked by White.
White ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
White jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by clinching up but White breaks away and moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Gro Ulfimph fails with an attempt to clinch.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from White.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab from White.
White dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a left hand. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gro Ulfimph slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White feints a counter leg kick.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab.
White let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gro Ulfimph scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gro Ulfimph.
White scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gro Ulfimph's hands.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Crunch! White slams his shin into Gro Ulfimph's torso.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as White strikes.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gro Ulfimph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there.
White throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
White misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph clinches up against the cage.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to break free but Gro Ulfimph pushes him back against the cage.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gro Ulfimph to score with a decent uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up.
A jab from White misses.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
As White tries to get set, Gro Ulfimph tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
White misses with a looping left.
White on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
White misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from White.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White is trying to break free.#T2#
White tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White just leaning against Gro Ulfimph, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White can't break the clinch.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White misses with a wild body shot.
White misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
White feints a counter leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph pivots, looking for a leg kick but White is out of range and Gro Ulfimph settles back down.
Jab, jab by Gro Ulfimph - just one landing.
White loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
Walter White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph cracks White with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
White throws out a powerful jab.
White misses with a straight right.
White connects with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling White to score with a decent uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the head.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
White tries to keep at a distance but Gro Ulfimph has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Good body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Gro Ulfimph scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
White is struggling to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice uppercut.
White tries to break free but Gro Ulfimph pushes him back against the cage.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks.
White tries to circle away but Gro Ulfimph has him pinned against the cage.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
White swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White lands with a hook. Gro Ulfimph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gro Ulfimph.
White does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
White blocks an uppercut.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has double underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Gro Ulfimph tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
White is looking to land body kicks.
White throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph lands with an overhand left.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.#T2##CL#
Gro Ulfimph fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph on the inside.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a light punch inside.
White wants to break free but Gro Ulfimph has control.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables White to keep the fight standing.
White is trying to break the clinch but Gro Ulfimph has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by White. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph pulls White into guard. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gro Ulfimph is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
White preventing the sweep.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gro Ulfimph is pulling down on White's head. It's preventing any offense from White, at least for the moment.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White 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.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Gro Ulfimph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gro Ulfimph.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Ulfimph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gro Ulfimph, 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

Our winner, Murzol Gro Ulfimph, 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: SFL 46 | Taneyev vs Murhapuro     
Date:   Feb 07, 2021
#R1#
A low kick from River misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gro Ulfimph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from River does it's job there.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by River.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.#T1#
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gro Ulfimph.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River throws a right hand that Gro Ulfimph ducks under and follows up with a left that Gro Ulfimph also avoids with ease.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from River.
River throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph. #T2#
River throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a counter combo.
River misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bernhard River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gro Ulfimph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
Gro Ulfimph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gro Ulfimph takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
A low kick lands for River.
River throws a wild body kick that Gro Ulfimph sees coming a mile off.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
River thows a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gro Ulfimph makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard River 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#
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bernhard River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gro Ulfimph blocks the body kick.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter with head kicks.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Gro Ulfimph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
River lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from River.
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGro Ulfimph.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Gro Ulfimph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Gro Ulfimph misses its target.
River misses with a head kick.
As River backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
A quick step to the side and Gro Ulfimph tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
A jab lands there for River.
Gro Ulfimph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gro Ulfimph might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
River scores with a nice head shot.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGro Ulfimph.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River misses with a looping right.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
River throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a left to the body.
River connects with a jab.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick.
As River backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
River throws a lazy head kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from River is predictable there
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gro Ulfimph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
River scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from River.
River misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
River misses with a body kick.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bernhard River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
River swings widly with a right hand
and Gro Ulfimph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from River.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from River does it's job there.
Nice body kick from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Gro Ulfimph blocks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
River lands a body shot. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
River misses with a right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
A jab from River misses.
A punch combination from River misses.
River misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River throws a body kick that misses.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River misses with a low kick as Gro Ulfimph jumps back.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big counter combination but River scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
River misses with a double jab
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
River misses with a low kick as Gro Ulfimph jumps back.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter high kick but River was just alert enough to avoid it.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGro Ulfimph.
River misses with a hook to the body
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from River.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by River misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a big right hand! Oh River is in trouble here! Gro Ulfimph follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMMA Fright Night 1     
Date:   Jan 06, 2021
#R1#
Hermann connects with a high kick.
Hermann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hermann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hermann throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Hermann.
Good leg kick by Hermann.
Hermann throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph moves away from the strike by Hermann.
Hermann throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Gro Ulfimph counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gro Ulfimph.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hermann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard and drags Hermann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermann trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermann wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position.
Hermann is looking to stand up but Gro Ulfimph won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hermann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gro Ulfimph is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hermann wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hermann misses with a hook #CL#
and Gro Ulfimph counters by moving into the clinch.
Hermann blocking some punches.
Hermann throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gro Ulfimphs head.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Hermann blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Hermann has him pressed against the cage.
Hermann misses with some punches.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann swings wildly with an uppercut but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Hermann lands a shoulder strike.
Hermann stalls.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann misses with some punches. #BC2#
Hermann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hermann takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up but Hermann circles away and keeps his distance.
Gro Ulfimph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hermann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hermann throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Hermann connects with a single shot there.
Hermann walks into a straight right hand from Gro Ulfimph.#ROC#Hermann is rocked!
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!
Gro Ulfimph cracks Hermann with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Gro Ulfimph finish him?
Hermann misses with a hook
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph drops Hermann with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hermann! Gro Ulfimph dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
After winning the bout, Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TC 17 Mil $ GP vol. 3.1     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Amodei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Amodei misses with a hook. Gro Ulfimph ducked under it nicely.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a shot to the body.
Amodei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gro Ulfimph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Amodei moved away.
Amodei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei throws a sloppy head kick and Gro Ulfimph moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Amodei. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Gro Ulfimph. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gro Ulfimph.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gro Ulfimph, as that shot connected. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph moves into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Amodei won't allow it.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Amodei has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Amodei has him pressed against the cage.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
Amodei working aggressively here.
Amodei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei lands a shoulder strike.
Amodei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei. #TD#
Amodei has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gro Ulfimph regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gro Ulfimph manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
#T2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to pass the guard.
Gro Ulfimph preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Gro Ulfimph trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph advances position into side control!
Amodei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gro Ulfimph wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Amodei is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has an Americana. Amodei didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gro Ulfimph is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gro Ulfimph hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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: TC 13 Mil $ GP vol 1.3     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gro Ulfimph checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Amodei closes the distance and pushes Gro Ulfimph back into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amodei smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gro Ulfimph was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Amodei throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
A jab from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Amodei throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a head kick!
Gro Ulfimph misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amodei counters with a nice uppercut.
Amodei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amodei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gro Ulfimph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei looks to land a body kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
Amodei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amodei lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Amodei with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Amodei throws a push kick but Gro Ulfimph slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei throws a lazy head kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gro Ulfimph might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Amodei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gro Ulfimph throws a left and a right that both miss
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Amodei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amodei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Amodei tries to keep at a distance but Gro Ulfimph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amodeis head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Gro Ulfimph pulls guard successfully.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Gro Ulfimph has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Amodei is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amodei defends it easily.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Amodei from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei is really struggling to control Gro Ulfimph but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Amodei passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Amodei pulls his head out easily.
Gro Ulfimph slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amodei advances to half guard. #SUB#
Amodei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gro Ulfimph has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gro Ulfimph is not content to let Amodei control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph defending well.
Gro Ulfimph is not content to let Amodei control the position.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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#
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amodei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Amodei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gro Ulfimph.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but Amodei moves away
and Amodei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
A little jabbing left from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amodei is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gro Ulfimph moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gro Ulfimph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off.
It looked like Amodei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Gro Ulfimph slips the punch.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Amodei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Amodei throws out a powerful jab.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch up but Amodei keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Amodei with a hook.
Amodei connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a left hand
and Gro Ulfimph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gro Ulfimph throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Gro Ulfimph.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph flicks out a counter leg kick but Amodei steps away.#CL2#
Gro Ulfimph instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Amodei has him pressed against the cage.
Amodei misses with a body punch. #T3#
Amodei throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph. #TD2#
Gro Ulfimph pulls Amodei into guard. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph working for a triangle but Amodei defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph is looking for a triangle but Amodei pushes his legs off easily.
Amodei passes Gro Ulfimph's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gro Ulfimph works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amodei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SUB2#
Amodei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gro Ulfimph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gro Ulfimph 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#
Gro Ulfimph passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amodei!
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 Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Amodei lands with a cross. #CL2#
Gro Ulfimph darts in and clinches Amodei up against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gro Ulfimph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Amodei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amodei just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Amodei stands there with Gro Ulfimph around his waist. Gro Ulfimph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Amodei tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Amodei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Amodei tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amodei.
Amodei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amodei misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Good body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Amodei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Amodei to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Amodei.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard and drags Amodei to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amodei trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amodei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amodei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amodei wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph working for a triangle but Amodei defends it easily.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gro Ulfimph swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Amodei controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei is looking to advance position but Gro Ulfimph has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for a guillotine from mount but Amodei is having none of it.
Amodei manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Amodei works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
I think Gro Ulfimph 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: TC 9 Francis vs McGuire     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermann rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Gro Ulfimph moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gro Ulfimph ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gro Ulfimph no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hermann wants to get up but he can't break Gro Ulfimph's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermann passes into side control.
Gro Ulfimph is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Hermann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermann.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Nice cross by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Hermann manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hermann misses with an uppercut.
Hermann throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Hermann.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hermann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Hermann misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hermann misses the target.
As Hermann backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph forces Hermann back against the cage and clinches.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
Hermann presses Gro Ulfimph against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Hermann avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann lands with a right to the head.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Hermann has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermann backwards. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard and drags Hermann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hermann wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SU2#
Hermann gets to his feet. Gro Ulfimph looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hermann throws a lazy uppercut
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hermann thuds a left hand into Gro Ulfimph's body.
Hermann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
As Hermann tries to get set, Gro Ulfimph tries to push him back and clinch up but Hermann manages to avoid the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hermann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hermann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter the offense by Hermann and move into the clinch.
Hermann throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
Hermann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermann misses with a left hand
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Hermann misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermann misses with a looping left.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab.
Gro Ulfimph tries to counter by clinching up but Hermann breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph forces Hermann back against the cage and clinches.
Gro Ulfimph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Hermann is rocked!
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Gro Ulfimph finish him?
Hermann is working Gro Ulfimph over against the cage.
Hermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Gro Ulfimph lands a left hand.
Come on Hermann - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hermann slows down the pace here.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Hermann controls the action.
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 Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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##CL2#
Hermann moves into the clinch.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann lands a nice uppercut.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull guard.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a right to the head.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gro Ulfimph digs a right hand underneath Hermann's ribcage. Hermann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Hermann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Gro Ulfimph. #T1#
Nice body punch from Hermann - that landed with a thud.
Hermann tries to stall but Gro Ulfimph uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Hermann takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Hermann.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph presses Hermann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Hermann tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Hermann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
Hermann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hermann.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gro Ulfimph has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph pulls Hermann into guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to sweep here but Hermann controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Hermann stands up from Gro Ulfimph's guard - Hermann perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Hermann throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Hermann strikes.
Hermann throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Gro Ulfimph counters by clinching up.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermann.
Hermann lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Hermann has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gro Ulfimph seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hermann can turn it around.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann taking a breather.
Gro Ulfimph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hermann smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermann.
Hermann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab.
Gro Ulfimph staying out of range there.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Hermann loads up on a big left hand.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Hermann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hermann throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Gro Ulfimph counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermann walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hermann throws out a loose jab but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hermann misses with a left hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hermann throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.
Hermann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl Hermann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Hermann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermann misses with a right hand
and Hermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph drives through and clinches with Hermann against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Hermann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hermann to keep the fight standing.
Hermann lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Hermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hermann lands an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph pushes Hermann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Gro Ulfimph gets an underhook and turns Hermann into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hermann.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Hermann blocking some punches.
Hermann stalling in the clinch but Gro Ulfimph improves position.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hermann walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hermann lunges at Gro Ulfimph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph's hand.
Hermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermann.
Hermann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hermann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gro Ulfimph's hands.
Hermann looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Karl Hermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hermann lands a slapping body shot.
Gro Ulfimph 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. #CL2#
Hermann rushes Gro Ulfimph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Gro Ulfimph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Gro Ulfimph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Hermann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Hermann has him pressed against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Hermann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Hermann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hermann 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Hermann!

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

 

Event: TC 4: Sitsongrit vs Salvatore     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like John McCain has been cut.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for McCain.
McCain missing with a left hand there. Gro Ulfimph was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot to the body.
A jab from McCain misses.
McCain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gro Ulfimph moves forwards but McCain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
McCain thuds a left hand into Gro Ulfimph's body.
McCain throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCain.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from McCain misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCain.
McCain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCain.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Gro Ulfimph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from McCain tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCain misses with a hook to the body
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from McCain, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain misses the shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCain wants to slow Gro Ulfimph down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a front kick aimed at McCain's knee but McCain avoids it well. #T2#
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCain.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gro Ulfimph has time to react.
McCain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCain misses with a low kick as Gro Ulfimph jumps back.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but McCain manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain sizes up Gro Ulfimph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCain stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCain looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from McCain tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gro Ulfimph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but McCain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain connects with a body shot.
McCain lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCain scores with a jab. Gro Ulfimph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain throws a leg kick that misses.
McCain throws a front kick aimed at Gro Ulfimph's knee but Gro Ulfimph avoids it well.
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - McCain coming out on top.
McCain tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's front leg with a kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
As McCain backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCain throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as McCain loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from McCain misses
letting Gro Ulfimph counter with a right hand.
McCain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
McCain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCain swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gro Ulfimph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCain.
McCain blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
McCain thows a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph swings for the body but McCain moves out of range.
McCain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McCain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John McCain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McCain is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks. #KD#
Gro Ulfimph cracks McCain with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gro Ulfimph has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McCain to stand back up!#ROC#McCain is rocked!
McCain throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
McCain throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCain misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a huge left! McCain is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gro Ulfimph isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save McCain from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gro Ulfimph!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
A very excited looking Murzol Gro Ulfimph 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: Galaxy 5: Nirvana     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius is looking to clinch but Gro Ulfimph is avoiding it.
Gro Ulfimph works Aurelius's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Aurelius moves into the clinch.
Aurelius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gro Ulfimph prevents it. #TD2#
Aurelius tightens his grip and picks Gro Ulfimph up, before dumping him to the ground. Gro Ulfimph manages to land in guard.
Gro Ulfimph bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aurelius's guard. #REVR#
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aurelius is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius controls Gro Ulfimph momentarily but Gro Ulfimph frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph wants to pass the guard but Aurelius is keeping the position.
Aurelius is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph controlling from the top position.
Aurelius has his hands on Gro Ulfimph's head, controlling the position.
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aurelius is keeping the position for now.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gro Ulfimph 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.
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Gro Ulfimph from controlling successfully.
Aurelius wants to get back to his feet but Gro Ulfimph is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aurelius misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Aurelius moves into range and clinches up with Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aurelius backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelius.
Aurelius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gro Ulfimph after a bit of a struggle.
Aurelius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aurelius tries for a takedown but Gro Ulfimph manages to get underhooks.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Aurelius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Aurelius wants to take the fight to the mat but Gro Ulfimph manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph is working Aurelius over against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph is pressed up against the cage. Aurelius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gro Ulfimph down to the mat. Gro Ulfimph avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Aurelius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gro Ulfimph was covering up waiting for the punch and Aurelius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aurelius wants to pass the guard but Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aurelius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aurelius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep Aurelius in close. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelius preventing the sweep.
Gro Ulfimph keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Gro Ulfimph is adopting a defensive guard.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gro Ulfimph holds on and takes a little breather.
Aurelius won't allow Gro Ulfimph to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gro Ulfimph keeping full guard, as Aurelius tries to pass.
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 Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Aurelius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Aurelius misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelius tries to clinch up but Gro Ulfimph circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Gro Ulfimph was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aurelius.#CL2#
Aurelius forces Gro Ulfimph back against the cage and clinches.
Aurelius is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Aurelius is trying to trip Gro Ulfimph. He has hold of a leg but Gro Ulfimph is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aurelius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gro Ulfimph trying to keep a closed guard but Aurelius is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph has his hands on Aurelius's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Aurelius postures up.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control the position here.
Gro Ulfimph continues to stall.
Marcus Aurelius has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph is looking to cinch up a triangle. Aurelius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gro Ulfimph's body to avoid the submission. Gro Ulfimph has instead reached around Aurelius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gro Ulfimph arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
After winning the bout, Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Marcus Aurelius was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. I'll be back!'.

 

Event: Syn 691 Dog vs Rockwell     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulsen swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Poulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Gro Ulfimph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Poulsen to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poulsen! But no joy.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a body shot.
Poulsen checks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poulsen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gro Ulfimph catches Poulsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poulsen avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
A jab from Poulsen does it's job there.
Gro Ulfimph motions for Poulsen to come forward. Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poulsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poulsen swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Poulsen swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
Poulsen lands a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by Poulsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph slips a jab and a cross from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Poulsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poulsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gro Ulfimph rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Poulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poulsen tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Poulsen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poulsen backwards.
Poulsen looking to stall.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a short shot to the head.
Poulsen blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poulsen.
Poulsen takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poulsen leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a light punch inside.
Poulsen can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poulsen backwards.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Poulsen won't allow it.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Poulsen controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gro Ulfimph tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph pulls guard.
Gro Ulfimph has his hands on Poulsen's head, controlling the position.
Poulsen wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for a guillotine here but Poulsen defends easily.
Gro Ulfimph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Poulsen works over Gro Ulfimph with some ground and pound from guard.
Gro Ulfimph lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Poulsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gro Ulfimph can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poulsen keeping full guard, as Gro Ulfimph tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poulsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gro Ulfimph has managed to get both his arms back between Poulsen's legs - danger averted.
Gro Ulfimph tries to free his leg and advance position but Poulsen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gro Ulfimph jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poulsen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Poulsen pulls Gro Ulfimph in to control the position. #SUB2#
Poulsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gro Ulfimph defends well.
Gro Ulfimph looking to pass the guard.
Gro Ulfimph sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murzol Gro Ulfimph dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Poulsen checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Poulsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poulsen lands with an overhand left.
Gro Ulfimph swinging wildly here.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the head.
Poulsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that misses.
Poulsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Poulsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gro Ulfimph here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Poulsen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body punch but Poulsen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph has managed to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poulsen.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Poulsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gro Ulfimph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Poulsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poulsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poulsen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jab by Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab when Poulsen was well out of range.
Poulsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poulsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulsen.
Poulsen swinging wildly here.
As Poulsen tries to get set, Gro Ulfimph tries to push him back and clinch up but Poulsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poulsen blocks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poulsen on the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Poulsen checks it.
Gro Ulfimph scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Poulsen walks into a stiff left hand from Gro Ulfimph.
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!
Poulsen throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gro Ulfimph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poulsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poulsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poulsen moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gro Ulfimph darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poulsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gro Ulfimph finds it's way round the side to connect with Poulsen's head.
Poulsen misses with a body kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.
Gro Ulfimph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.
Poulsen checks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poulsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gro Ulfimph. That's going to slow Poulsen down.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poulsen is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the leg kick from Poulsen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but Poulsen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poulsen stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Poulsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poulsen throws a solid leg kick but Gro Ulfimph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poulsen.
A big right from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Gro Ulfimph looks to throw the jab but Poulsen is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poulsen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gro Ulfimph backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot
and Poulsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poulsen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Poulsen takes one to the chin there.
Poulsen lands with a right hand.
Gro Ulfimph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poulsen. That did some damage!
Poulsen blocks a jab.
A big left from Poulsen misses.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Poulsen lands with a good body shot.
Poulsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poulsen stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gro Ulfimph lands a glancing blow to the side of Poulsen's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poulsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poulsen looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jab from Gro Ulfimph.
Poulsen throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Poulsen throws a head kick that misses.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Poulsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poulsen looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Gro Ulfimph takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poulsen scores with a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poulsen swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Gro Ulfimph holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poulsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poulsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Poulsen won't allow it.
Poulsen slowing the pace effectively.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Poulsen blocks it.
Poulsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poulsen trying to control the position but instead, Gro Ulfimph has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poulsen into the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poulsen's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Poulsen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Poulsen blocks it.
Poulsen blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poulsen trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph pulls Poulsen in close to prevent any damage.
Gro Ulfimph working a defensive guard here.
Gro Ulfimph pulls Poulsen in to control the position.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the position but Poulsen postures up.
Gro Ulfimph wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Poulsen trying to control but Gro Ulfimph is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph throws out a powerful jab.
Poulsen jabs Gro Ulfimph right on the nose. Gro Ulfimph blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut there from Poulsen.
Gro Ulfimph fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
Poulsen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poulsen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poulsen is trying to break free.
Poulsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poulsen throws a head punch that misses.
Poulsen misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Poulsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Poulsen avoiding damage.
Poulsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poulsen pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Poulsen lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gro Ulfimph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Vang Poulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poulsen misses with a punch to the body.

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 Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gro Ulfimph, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murzol Gro Ulfimph!

Murzol Gro Ulfimph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn 685 Toivonen vs Dog     
Date:   May 08, 2020
#R1#
Jafar tests Gro Ulfimph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jafar misses the jab.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Jafar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gro Ulfimph looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jafar wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph is controlling his arm.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to improve his position.
Jafar working away.
Jafar taking a breather here.
Jafar working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gro Ulfimph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jafar controls the position. #SU#
Jafar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jafar scores with a hook.#CL#
Jafar rushes Gro Ulfimph and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Jafar stands there with Gro Ulfimph around his waist. Gro Ulfimph gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jafar lands a hook that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches. #TD2#
Gro Ulfimph successfully pulls guard.
Jafar advances position into side control!
Jafar happy to just control the position for now.
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gro Ulfimph keeps working.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gro Ulfimph struggling a bit here.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Jafar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gro Ulfimph to get to his feet. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph tries to sprawl but Jafar drives through with a takedown into half 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!
Jafar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jafar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gro Ulfimph won't allow Jafar to pass to mount.
Gro Ulfimph preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Gro Ulfimph has a hand on Jafar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jafar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gro Ulfimph tries to lock up and control but Jafar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gro Ulfimph can't escape the position. #SUB#
Jafar is working for a guillotine from mount but Gro Ulfimph frees his head quite easily. #SU#
Jafar stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jafar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gro Ulfimph.#T4#
Jafar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Gro Ulfimph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.
Jafar is looking to counter punch.
Jafar lands a jab to Gro Ulfimph's midsection.
Jafar stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gro Ulfimph has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gro Ulfimph there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Jafar shoots in and gets a takedown into Gro Ulfimph's guard.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jafar defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Ulfimph can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jafar controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar dominated that round.
That's time! Jafar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gro Ulfimph connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar moves out of range of the leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Nuri Jafar is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a double jab.
Jafar lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Jafar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jafar can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Jafar won't allow it.
A short right from Jafar.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph digs a right hand into Jafar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jafar's gas tank.
Gro Ulfimph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jafar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jafar to keep the fight standing.
Nuri Jafar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murzol Gro Ulfimph.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuri Jafar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jafar misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gro Ulfimph can do to turn this around?
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Jafar blocks it. #T2#
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jafar lands a body punch.
Jafar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Jafar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch on the inside.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Gro Ulfimph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jafar or not.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Jafar controls the action. #TD2#
Gro Ulfimph drags the fight down to the ground.
Jafar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position for now.
Gro Ulfimph is controlling Jafar's posture.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gro Ulfimph is keeping the position for now.
Gro Ulfimph pulls Jafar in close to prevent any damage.
Gro Ulfimph has a closed guard, preventing Jafar from standing up.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Gro Ulfimph keeps moving.
Jafar wants to stand but Gro Ulfimph has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to control the position but Jafar postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gro Ulfimph tries to work over Jafar's front leg with a kick but Jafar checks it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jafar momentarily.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gro Ulfimph wants to slow Jafar down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab, jab by Gro Ulfimph - just one landing.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick that misses.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Gro Ulfimph's belly button to the back.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jafar looks to throw the jab but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jafar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jafar's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Jafar - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gro Ulfimph connects with a crisp jab.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a straight left.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Jafar moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar cracks a nice hook into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jafars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jafar cracks Gro Ulfimph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Jafar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jafar.
Jafar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Jafar cracks Gro Ulfimph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Jafar blocks the low kick.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.#TD#
Jafar feints and as Gro Ulfimph raises his hands in defense, Jafar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jafar is looking to stand up but Gro Ulfimph won't let him. #SU#
Jafar gets to his feet. Gro Ulfimph looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jafar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Jafar misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph wants to counter with a clinch but Jafar pushes him away.
Gro Ulfimph thumps Jafar with a low kick.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Gro Ulfimph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jafar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a leg kick.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gro Ulfimph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Jafar.
Jafar lands with a nice body punch.
Jafar checks a leg kick.#TD#
Jafar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gro Ulfimph's half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to full guard.
Gro Ulfimph moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Jafar stands and steps away. Gro Ulfimph gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar throwing a counter right hand but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid it.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a right hand
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Jafar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick, looking for Jafar's leg but Jafar calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gro Ulfimph, right into the meat.
Jafar tries to clinch up.
Jafar moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws a body kick.
Jafar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jafar works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
Jafar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph throws a chopping leg kick but Jafar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jafar throws a shot to the body.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Jafar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but Jafar moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jafar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Gro Ulfimph tries to get set, Jafar tries to push him back and clinch up but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Jafar digs a good body shot into Gro Ulfimph's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Jafar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
A slow jab from Gro Ulfimph misses its intended target.
Gro Ulfimph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jafar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jafar moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph strikes.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land a leg kick but Jafar saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Jafar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Jafar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back.

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 Nuri Jafar.
Well Jafar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!

Nuri Jafar took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels     
Date:   Apr 03, 2020
#R1#
Gro Ulfimph staying out of range there.
Sepulveda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sepulveda throws a sloppy body shot
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter high kick but Sepulveda was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sepulveda connects with a body shot that sends Gro Ulfimph's belly button to the back.
Gro Ulfimph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sepulveda throws out the jab.
A low kick from Sepulveda misses
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sepulveda rushes Gro Ulfimph and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Sepulveda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice body shot.
Gro Ulfimph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sepulveda lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Sepulveda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gro Ulfimph. That did some damage!
Sepulveda jabs Gro Ulfimph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sepulveda lands a head shot.
Sepulveda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sepulveda lands a nice shot to the body.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sepulveda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back to recover.
Sepulveda tries to clinch up.
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Sepulveda.#T2#
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks Sepulveda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sepulveda down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepulveda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gro Ulfimph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sepulveda clobbers Gro Ulfimph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gro Ulfimph moves to clinch but Sepulveda breaks away
and Gro Ulfimph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Gro Ulfimph on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sepulveda misses with a looping left.
Sepulveda connects with a body shot.
Sepulveda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sepulveda scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Sepulveda throws a right hand that misses
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Sepulveda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gro Ulfimph doesn't seem phased though.
Sepulveda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter high kick but Sepulveda was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sepulveda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gro Ulfimph had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gro Ulfimph throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the leg kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Sepulveda scores with a body shot.
Sepulveda punishes Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice straight punch.
Gro Ulfimph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sepulveda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sepulveda tests Gro Ulfimph's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepulveda throws a sloppy head kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a head kick.
Sepulveda fakes the leg kick and cracks Gro Ulfimph in the body.
Sepulveda connects with a right hand. Gro Ulfimph shakes it off.
Sepulveda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Sepulveda is rocked!
Sepulveda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sepulveda is still on wobbly legs! Can Gro Ulfimph finish him?
Sepulveda finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sepulveda seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Sepulveda there.
Sepulveda scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sepulveda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sepulveda misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sepulveda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gro Ulfimph scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sepulveda with a hook.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sepulveda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepulveda staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph tried to counter with a leg kick but Sepulveda avoided it.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A jab from Sepulveda does it's job there.
Sepulveda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a sloppy head kick and Sepulveda moves out of range easily.
Gro Ulfimph wants to land a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range.
Sepulveda misses with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sepulveda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepulveda lunges at Gro Ulfimph with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gro Ulfimph's hand.
Sepulveda throws a shot from downtown. Gro Ulfimph moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the chin there.
Sepulveda tries to clinch there but Gro Ulfimph circles away. #T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sepulveda.
Sepulveda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sepulveda cracks the inside of Gro Ulfimph's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sepulveda throws a lazy right hand but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gro Ulfimph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sepulveda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sepulveda is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
Gro Ulfimph gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sepulveda.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sepulveda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Gro Ulfimph is just out of range.
Sepulveda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sepulveda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sepulveda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Sepulveda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sepulveda closes the distance but Gro Ulfimph moves to the side
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sepulveda swings widly with a right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice uppercut.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Sepulveda manages to avoid it.
Sepulveda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sepulveda swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gro Ulfimph to counter with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sepulveda was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a counter high kick but Sepulveda was just alert enough to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sepulveda.
Sepulveda slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Sepulveda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Sepulveda catches Gro Ulfimph right on the button with a cross.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sepulveda blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Sepulveda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sepulveda does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gro Ulfimph walks into a left hand.
Sepulveda throws a poor cross that misses
and Sepulveda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sepulveda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gro Ulfimphs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A big left from Sepulveda misses.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sepulveda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sepulveda connects with a crisp jab.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph moves away.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that misses
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a nice body shot.
Gro Ulfimph cracks the inside of Sepulveda's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sepulveda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Sepulveda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a shot from downtown. Sepulveda moves away and avoids it.
Sepulveda connects with a jab.
Gro Ulfimph is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sepulveda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gro Ulfimph's head backwards.
Gro Ulfimph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sepulveda moves away.
Sepulveda works Gro Ulfimph's body with a nice hook.
Sepulveda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sepulveda closes the distance but Gro Ulfimph moves to the side
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sepulveda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a crisp right that sends Sepulveda to the canvas! Gro Ulfimph follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
An out of breath Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud     
Date:   Mar 06, 2020
#R1#
Narz ducks under a wild hook from Gro Ulfimph.
Narz throws the left hand but Gro Ulfimph avoids the punch easily.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Narz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Narz backs away, Gro Ulfimph returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narz.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Narz looks to land a body kick but Gro Ulfimph moved away.
Good exchange - Gro Ulfimph coming out on top.
Narz is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narz. Narz obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Narz misses the target.
Narz is looking to score with low kicks.
Gro Ulfimph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Narz 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.
Gro Ulfimph feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Narz's calf.
A low kick from Narz misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narz throws a head kick that Gro Ulfimph semi-blocks.
Narz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Narz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gro Ulfimph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narz scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Gro Ulfimph tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Narz tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz takes one to the side of the head.
Narz looks for the body kick but Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Narz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Narz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a right hand to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook but Narz blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice hook to Narz's body. Narz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Narz.
Narz misses with a lunging right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gro Ulfimph misses with a head kick.
Gro Ulfimph cracks a nice hook into Narz's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gro Ulfimph looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Gro Ulfimph.
Narz tries a head kick but it misses.
Narz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gro Ulfimph to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Gro Ulfimph.
Narz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narz takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Narz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Narz throws a lazy right hand but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the body.
Narz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gro Ulfimph. That did some damage!
Narz misses with a body shot.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to counter punch.
Narz blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph.
Narz flicks out a counter leg kick but Gro Ulfimph steps away.
Gro Ulfimph scoring well with a low kick there.
Narz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Gro Ulfimph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gro Ulfimph misses the target.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range as Narz strikes.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Narz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gro Ulfimph.
Narz works over Gro Ulfimph's head and body with a nice combination.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to slow Narz down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narz throws a hook to the side of Gro Ulfimph's head but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Narz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Narz up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Gro Ulfimph. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Narz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gro Ulfimph has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Narz has managed to get both his arms back between Gro Ulfimph's legs - danger averted.
Gro Ulfimph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gro Ulfimph throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Narz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SU2#
Narz stands and steps away. Gro Ulfimph gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a nice body punch.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Narz throws a head kick that misses.
Narz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Narz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Peter Narz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gro Ulfimph.
A left hand lands to the body for Narz.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a light punch inside.
Narz is pushing Gro Ulfimph up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Narz tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
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#
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Narz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Narz moves out of range of the strikes.
Narz misses with a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph moves into range and connects with a jab.
Narz connects with an inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Narz's hands.
Narz misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Narz moved away.
Narz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narz lands a head shot.
Narz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gro Ulfimph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Narz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Narz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narz throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
A clash of legs there as Narz blocks the low kick.
Narz thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Narz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Narz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Narz throws a big counter head kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it with no problem.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick that knocks Narz off balance momentarily.
Narz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gro Ulfimph.
A clash of legs there as Gro Ulfimph blocks the low kick.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Narz moves out of range easily.
Narz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook.
Narz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gro Ulfimph.
That kick from Narz tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph instigates a clinch.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage. #T2#
Narz prevents a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Gro Ulfimph lands a shoulder strike.
Narz blocks an uppercut.
Narz lands a shot to the body.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Narz won't allow it.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Narz tries to throw a body punch but Gro Ulfimph avoids it by throwing Narz back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Gro Ulfimph fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Narz.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch.
Narz digs a right hand underneath Gro Ulfimph's ribcage. Gro Ulfimph let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph tries to throw a body punch but Narz avoids it by throwing Gro Ulfimph back against the cage.
Narz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Narz tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph digs a right hand underneath Narz's ribcage. Narz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Narz.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Narz.
Narz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Narz blocking some punches.
Narz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph throws a head punch that misses.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Narz walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook. Narz ducked under it nicely.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gro Ulfimph was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Narz cracks Gro Ulfimph with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Narz.
Nice shot by Narz.
Narz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Narz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Narz slips a straight right by Gro Ulfimph.
Narz throws a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Narz tenderised Gro Ulfimph's leg. Gro Ulfimph is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Narz checks it well.
Gro Ulfimph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Narz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Narz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gro Ulfimph with a body 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 Murzol Gro Ulfimph will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Narz.
Gro Ulfimph feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Narz's calf.
Narz takes a swing at Gro Ulfimph's ribcage but misses.
Narz blocks a head kick by Gro Ulfimph. #CL#
Narz tries to keep at a distance but Gro Ulfimph has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Gro Ulfimph - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narz.
Gro Ulfimph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narz tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz slows down the pace here.
Gro Ulfimph misses with some punches.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Narz.
Narz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Narz. #T1#
Good body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Narz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Narz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Good body shot from Narz.
Narz lands a right hand.
Narz lands a body shot.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz tries a body shot but Gro Ulfimph blocks it.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Narz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a body shot from Narz.
Narz is leaning against Gro Ulfimph and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Narz misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gro Ulfimph fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph cracks Narz with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Narz blocks an uppercut.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action. #BC2#
Narz breaks from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph slips under a jab.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick from Narz.
Gro Ulfimph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz tries to bum rush Gro Ulfimph with a series of wild strikes but Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narz throws a head kick but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph checks a low kick from Narz.
Narz misses with an uppercut. Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.#T3#
Narz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gro Ulfimph throws out the jab.
Narz looks to land a right hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a jab.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph clinches.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Narz struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Narz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Narz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gro Ulfimph works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Narz misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph is leaning against Narz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action. #T4#
Narz can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Narz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Narz on the inside.
Narz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Narz tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Narz breaks the clinch. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Narz misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Narz's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Narz.
Narz tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a body shot from Narz.
Narz lands a shot to the body.
Peter Narz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narz misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Narz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gro Ulfimph 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Narz!

Peter Narz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Bolleke     
Date:   Feb 09, 2020
#R1#
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gro Ulfimph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Gro Ulfimph looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gro Ulfimph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick from Gro Ulfimph misses.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Gro Ulfimph controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Gro Ulfimph.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Gro Ulfimph decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sitsongrit is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to buck Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit is having none of it.#T2##SU2#
Sitsongrit stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Gro Ulfimph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Gro Ulfimph misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gro Ulfimph avoids a kick to the body.
Gro Ulfimph takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gro Ulfimph bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gro Ulfimph wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Gro Ulfimph checks a leg kick nicely.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Gro Ulfimph checks it.
Gro Ulfimph just misses with a punch to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph misses the jab.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Sitsongrit.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murzol Gro Ulfimph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Gro Ulfimph drops back down to his feet.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Gro Ulfimph tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Gro Ulfimph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Gro Ulfimph.
Sitsongrit cracks Gro Ulfimph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Gro Ulfimph only half commits.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gro Ulfimph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gro Ulfimph loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Gro Ulfimph goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gro Ulfimph throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Gro Ulfimph fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Gro Ulfimph there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph is winning the standup battle so far.
Gro Ulfimph throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit pushes Gro Ulfimph away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Gro Ulfimph closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gro Ulfimph's elbow.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit. #T2#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands. #BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gro Ulfimph throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Gro Ulfimph's front leg.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Gro Ulfimph coming out on top.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gro Ulfimph. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Gro Ulfimph avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gro Ulfimph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gro Ulfimph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Gro Ulfimph was not able to check.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gro Ulfimph is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Gro Ulfimph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gro Ulfimph stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gro Ulfimph can pounce on him.
Gro Ulfimph feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Gro Ulfimph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gro Ulfimph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping left.
Gro Ulfimph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gro Ulfimph wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Gro Ulfimph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gro Ulfimph checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Gro Ulfimph throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gro Ulfimph on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit throws a one two combo.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Gro Ulfimph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Gro Ulfimph manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gro Ulfimph drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit 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#
Gro Ulfimph lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gro Ulfimph throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a stiff right hand.
Gro Ulfimph tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a body punch. #T1#
Gro Ulfimph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Gro Ulfimph blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard and drags Sitsongrit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gro Ulfimph looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sitsongrit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gro Ulfimph is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back.
Murzol Gro Ulfimph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit is controlling the pace.
Gro Ulfimph trying to control here. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Sitsongrit decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gro Ulfimph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit stuns Gro Ulfimph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit 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. #CL#
Gro Ulfimph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gro Ulfimph can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action. #T4#
Gro Ulfimph blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gro Ulfimph throws a body shot but no joy.
Gro Ulfimph cracks the inside of Sitsongrit's front leg.
Gro Ulfimph defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Gro Ulfimph takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Gro Ulfimph finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Gro Ulfimph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gro Ulfimph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gro Ulfimph throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!

A victorious Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EMP Ispa vs. Marceau     
Date:   Jan 12, 2020
#R1#
Vinyard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gro Ulfimph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vinyard looks for the body kick but Gro Ulfimph saw that one coming.
Vinyard misses with a wild combination.
Gro Ulfimph moves out of range of the strikes.
As Vinyard tries to get set, Gro Ulfimph tries to push him back and clinch up but Vinyard manages to avoid the attempt.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Vinyard lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Vinyard there.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by Vinyard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph blocks the body kick.
Jab by Vinyard.#T1#
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinyard throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Gro Ulfimph counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph misses with the head strike.
Vinyard gets through Gro Ulfimph's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinyard controls his hands.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Vinyard lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
Gro Ulfimph working aggressively here.
Gro Ulfimph prevents a body shot from Vinyard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph tries a body shot but Vinyard blocks it.
Vinyard struggles to land a body shot inside as Gro Ulfimph controls his hands.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vinyard to keep the fight standing.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Vinyard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gro Ulfimph misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Gro Ulfimph.
Vinyard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gro Ulfimph jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vinyard walks away with a smile on his face. Gro Ulfimph gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gro Ulfimph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.#T3#
Vinyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph wants to clinch
and Vinyard counters with a one-two to the body.
Gro Ulfimph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vinyard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vinyard wants to clinch up but Gro Ulfimph keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Vinyard misses.
Gro Ulfimph scores with a hook to the body. Vinyard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Vinyard does no damage.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Gro Ulfimph ducks down to avoid it.
Gro Ulfimph circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinyard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Vinyard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinyard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinyard is looking to chop away at Gro Ulfimph's legs.
Gro Ulfimph takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Vinyard misses.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Vinyard drives through and clinches with Gro Ulfimph against the cage.
Gro Ulfimph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gro Ulfimph.
Gro Ulfimph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Gro Ulfimph on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinyard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gro Ulfimph backwards.
Gro Ulfimph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vinyard fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Gro Ulfimph jumps into guard, dragging Vinyard to the mat. #SUB#
Gro Ulfimph has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vinyard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard 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#
Gro Ulfimph blocks a head kick by Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph throws a leg kick but Vinyard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vinyard throws a jab when Gro Ulfimph was well out of range.
Vinyard throws a lazy uppercut
and Gro Ulfimph counters with a low kick, right behind Vinyard 's knee.
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinyard.
Nice uppercut lands for Vinyard. That snapped Gro Ulfimph's head back.
Vinyard looks to throw the jab but Gro Ulfimph is out of range.
Gro Ulfimph wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vinyard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vinyard.
Gro Ulfimph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vinyard lands with a cross.
Gro Ulfimph lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Vinyard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gro Ulfimph on the side of the head.
Vinyard checks a low kick from Gro Ulfimph.
Vinyard throws a hook but Gro Ulfimph avoids it easily.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick that knocks Vinyard off balance momentarily.
Gro Ulfimph has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Vinyard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gro Ulfimph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Derek Vinyard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinyard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gro Ulfimph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinyard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinyard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vinyard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gro Ulfimph connects with a nice looking jab.
Gro Ulfimph tries to clinch up but Vinyard circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinyard moves out of range as Gro Ulfimph strikes.
Vinyard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gro Ulfimph's sensitive parts. #T2#
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Vinyard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard is looking to slow Gro Ulfimph down with leg kicks.
Gro Ulfimph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinyard swings for the body but Gro Ulfimph moves out of range.
Gro Ulfimph looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Gro Ulfimph.
A jab from Vinyard does it's job there.
Vinyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinyard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gro Ulfimph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Gro Ulfimph's shoulder, as Gro Ulfimph tries to avoid the shot.
Vinyard looks to land a left hand but Gro Ulfimph moved out of range nicely.
Gro Ulfimph thows a leg kick but Vinyard checks it
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Gro Ulfimph ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Vinyard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gro Ulfimph manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Gro Ulfimph keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinyard.
A lazy left from Gro Ulfimph finds it's target.#ROC#
Vinyard is rocked!
Gro Ulfimph lands an uppercut, right on the button! Vinyard tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murzol Gro Ulfimph!
During a confident post fight interview, Murzol Gro Ulfimph thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs Piano     
Date:   Nov 24, 2019
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Walcott.
Walcott jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
We've been informed that Walcott has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Walcott walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott throws a leg kick #TD#
so Barbosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Walcott keeps moving.
Walcott is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Walcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Walcott keeps moving.
Walcott has control of Barbosa's left arm, preventing Barbosa from doing any damage. #T2#
Walcott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walcott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barbosa works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Walcott tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walcott scores with a shoulder strike.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Walcott cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Walcott won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Barbosa can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walcott.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Walcott cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Walcott tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
Walcott gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott digs a right hand into Barbosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa's gas tank.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Marcelo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Walcott takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Marcelo Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa cracks Walcott with an open hand slap.
Jab from Barbosa.
Walcott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Walcott finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Walcott throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Walcott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Walcott tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Barbosa works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa checks the leg kick.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Walcott.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Walcott looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Walcott takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Walcott's body.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Walcott darts in looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets double underhooks and turns Walcott into the cage.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Walcott moves out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walcott has a takedown stuffed.
Marcelo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Walcott.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Walcott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Walcott avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Walcott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Walcott controls his hands.
Barbosa blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa tries to break the clinch but Walcott is controlling the position.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barbosa is trying to push Walcott away but Walcott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barbosa is trying to break free.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walcott checks the leg kick.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Walcott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Walcott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walcott steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbosa. That one must have hurt.
Barbosa misses with a body kick. #T4#
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walcott can do to turn this around?
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott throws out a leg kick but Barbosa moves out of range and Walcott only half commits.
Barbosa scores with a head kick.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Walcott lands a high kick!
Walcott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walcott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Walcott lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Barbosa 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#
Barbosa lands with a kick to the temple. Walcott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Walcott is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Walcott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Walcott with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Walcott circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Walcott dives in and scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Walcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walcott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walcott is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walcott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Walcott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barbosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walcott has managed to get both his arms back between Barbosa's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle here but Walcott uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barbosa tries to buck Walcott off but Walcott is having none of it.
Walcott staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is trying to work for a sweep but Walcott has mounted him!#T2#
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Walcott postures up.
Walcott controlling from the full mount.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa wants to control but Walcott is having none of it.
Tommy Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walcott looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Walcott throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marcelo Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tommy Walcott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa working to try and regain half guard.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Walcott controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa wants to control but Walcott is having none of it.
Walcott throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barbosa 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: EMP Piano vs Pearson     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pugberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Pugberg off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Pugberg.
Barbosa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pugberg pinned against the cage. Pugberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pugberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Barbosa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pugberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barbosa.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pugberg's best efforts.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa is working hard here to advance position.
Barbosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barbosa.
Pugberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Pugberg defends easily.
Barbosa is trying to keep Pugberg in close. #SUB#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pugberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet. #T3#
Barbosa controlling the position.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugberg defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pugberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barbosa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barbosa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pugberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barbosa uses it to pass to side control. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Pugberg is defending well. #T4#
Barbosa advances nicely into full mount.
Pugberg regains half guard.
Pugberg trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Pugberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Barbosa is looking to advance position but Pugberg won't allow it. #SUB#
Barbosa 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Pugberg defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Barbosa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pugberg is just out of range.
Pugberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pugberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Pugberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Pugberg moves out of range.
Pugberg misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Pugberg swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pugberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Pugberg moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pugberg. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pugberg throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pugberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with the combination. #T1#
Pugberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Pugberg looks for a takedown but Barbosa sprawls well.
Pugberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Pugberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pugberg throws out the jab.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pugberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbosa defends it well.
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Marcelo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xing Pugberg.
Barbosa takes a swing at Pugberg's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Pugberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pugberg. Pugberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugberg throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pugberg swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pugberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Pugberg dives in and grabs Barbosa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbosa pushes down on Pugberg's head and hops out.
Pugberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugberg moves away.
Pugberg feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Pugberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pugberg misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pugberg!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pugberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pugberg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barbosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pugberg, who protects the arm well.
Pugberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Pugberg is keeping him busy. #T3#
Pugberg wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Pugberg is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pugberg actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pugberg defends it well. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbosa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pugberg!
Marcelo Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Pugberg tries to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barbosa controlling his opponent.
Pugberg working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pugberg has worked his arm free - good work by Pugberg!
Barbosa just content to control the position.
Pugberg is looking for a sweep.
Pugberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Barbosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Pugberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Pugberg with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa with a hook.#TD2#
Pugberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barbosa is trying to control Pugberg's posture but Pugberg avoids it.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pugberg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barbosa prevents Pugberg from improving position.
Barbosa sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Barbosa is trying to control but Pugberg manages to pass to mount!
Barbosa gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Pugberg wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa is looking to control Pugberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Pugberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB2#
Pugberg seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Pugberg is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugberg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pugberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barbosa gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pugberg defends it easily.
Xing Pugberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcelo Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pugberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pugberg passes Barbosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pugberg is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pugberg to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is positioning himself well to prevent Pugberg advancing to mount.
Barbosa trying to hold on to Pugberg's head to control him but Pugberg postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xing Pugberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: EMP Scrotum vs Graves     
Date:   Oct 04, 2019
#R1#
Barbosa jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santosh Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagasaki connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Nagasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagasaki wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagasaki digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.#T1#
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcelo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Nagasaki moves out of range easily.
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Nagasaki fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Barbosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagasaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbosa, into his guard. #REVB#
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barbosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nagasaki trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasaki's guard. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Barbosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagasaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbosa, into his guard. #REVB#
Nagasaki distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Nagasaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nagasaki works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagasaki cracks Barbosa with a solid left hand.
Barbosa looking to control.
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Nagasaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagasaki, not yet.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Nagasaki has his hands on Barbosa's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasaki is retaining full guard.
Barbosa 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Nagasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Nagasaki moves out of range. #TD2#
Nagasaki 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.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Nagasaki cracks Barbosa with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle here but Nagasaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nagasaki lands a nice forearm strike.
Barbosa tries to bench press Nagasaki off him but Nagasaki keeps the position.
Nagasaki lands some shots froms side control.
Nagasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Nagasaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Nagasaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barbosa down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santosh Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a jab.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Barbosa lands a jab to the head.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa looking to sit in guard and control but Nagasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Barbosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Barbosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but instead Barbosa has moved into half guard.
Nagasaki trying to control here.
Barbosa passes to full mount!
Nagasaki is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nagasaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nagasaki and Barbosa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Nagasaki is defending well.
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Barbosa looking to control but instead Nagasaki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nagasaki wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Nagasaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Nagasaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barbosa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nagasaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barbosa, into his guard. #REVB#

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 Marcelo Barbosa.
Well Nagasaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Santosh Nagasaki!

Santosh Nagasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EMP Zulu vs Tower 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2019
#R1##TD#
Barbosa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gorbachenko is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa 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.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gorbachenko is looking to reverse the position.
Gorbachenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura but Gorbachenko is defending well.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Gorbachenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachenko is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gorbachenko sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gorbachenko tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorbachenko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gorbachenko trying to control here.
Gorbachenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Gorbachenko defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Gorbachenko defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gorbachenko trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Gorbachenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorbachenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gorbachenko wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barbosa seems to be working for a kimura but Gorbachenko defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Barbosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Nice straight punches there by Barbosa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbosa.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorbachenko.
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Gorbachenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gorbachenko throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorbachenko misses with a straight right.
Gorbachenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
A jab from Gorbachenko misses.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gorbachenko.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Gorbachenko. #T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch but Gorbachenko is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Gorbachenko misses.
A big left from Gorbachenko misses.
Gorbachenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Gorbachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa cracks Gorbachenko with a good jab.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gorbachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa lands with a good body shot.
Gorbachenko cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa defending well as Gorbachenko loads up on a big left hand.
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorbachenko lands a body shot.
Gorbachenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorbachenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorbachenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Gorbachenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gorbachenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa catches Gorbachenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
letting Gorbachenko counter with a right hand.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gorbachenko.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorbachenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorbachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa throws a head kick but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorbachenko moves away.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorbachenko misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Gorbachenko saw that one coming.#T1#
Gorbachenko wants to clinch.
Gorbachenko throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Gorbachenko ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gorbachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gorbachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gorbachenko throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Gorbachenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa works Gorbachenko's body with a nice hook.
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Gorbachenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gorbachenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorbachenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Gorbachenko moves out of range easily.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Gorbachenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Gorbachenko saw that one coming.
Gorbachenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gorbachenko looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Barbosa pushes Gorbachenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorbachenko misses with a body punch. #T3#
Gorbachenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Gorbachenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gorbachenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Gorbachenko lands a slapping body shot.
Gorbachenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gorbachenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gorbachenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorbachenko is looking to clinch.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Gorbachenko avoids it well and moves away.
Gorbachenko moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Gorbachenko scores with a nice strike.
Gorbachenko throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gorbachenko momentarily.
Gorbachenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Gorbachenko throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Gorbachenko pushes Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorbachenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Gorbachenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Gorbachenko tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Gorbachenko back against the cage.
A short right from Gorbachenko on the inside. #BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gorbachenko.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Gorbachenko stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorbachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorbachenko avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
Gorbachenko works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anatoly Gorbachenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Gorbachenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gorbachenko lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa works over Gorbachenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Gorbachenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorbachenko also avoids with ease.
Gorbachenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorbachenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Gorbachenko blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Gorbachenko throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gorbachenko stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gorbachenko dodges the punch combination from Barbosa. #CL2#
Gorbachenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Gorbachenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa walks into a jab.#T1#
Gorbachenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorbachenko. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa cracks Gorbachenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gorbachenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Gorbachenko throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorbachenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Gorbachenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gorbachenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gorbachenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gorbachenko ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorbachenko misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gorbachenko on the side of the head.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Gorbachenko throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.
Gorbachenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gorbachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Gorbachenko ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Barbosa there.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Gorbachenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body. #T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barbosa. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gorbachenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gorbachenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barbosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorbachenko is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gorbachenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gorbachenko is looking to improve his position. #T4##SUB#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barbosa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gorbachenko is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa is keen to just control but Gorbachenko is a slippery customer.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Gorbachenko defends it.

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 Marcelo Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: EMP Ispa vs Toivonen     
Date:   Aug 02, 2019
#R1#
Barbosa misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Mayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mayer.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Mayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for subs off his back but Mayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Mayer has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
Mayer trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Barbosa pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mayer passes into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayer pulls his head out easily.
Mayer works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Mayer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barbosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barbosa tries to buck Mayer off but Mayer is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barbosa!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mayer slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Mayer takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Mayer drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbosa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Barbosa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mayer's guard. #T1#
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is trying to control. Mayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Mayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa is thwarting Mayer's attempts to control the position.
Mayer wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mayer keeping control of the position.
Damen Mayer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Mayer is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Mayer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barbosa escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barbosa!#SUB#
Barbosa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barbosa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mayer is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mayer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.
Mayer sneaks back into half guard.
Mayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayer is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barbosa defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcelo Barbosa 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#
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mayer jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Mayer around his waist. Mayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Mayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mayer to keep the fight standing.
Mayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcelo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.#BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa leaves Mayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mayer sprawls and moves away.
Mayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barbosa looks to land a combination. Mayer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Mayer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barbosa did well to prevent Mayer getting side control.
Barbosa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayer wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving. #SUB#
Barbosa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mayer escapes and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Barbosa sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mayer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer staying calm.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Mayer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barbosa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mayer but great work by Barbosa.
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to get an arm triangle but Mayer is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Mayer is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Mayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barbosa off and has taken his back!
Barbosa trying to control the hands but Mayer breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer trying to control.
Even with his hooks in, Mayer manages to miss with strikes from the back.

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 Marcelo Barbosa.
I think Barbosa 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: EMPLA8     
Date:   Jul 05, 2019
#R1#
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Jefferson.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Barbosa defending well as Jefferson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Jefferson thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson swinging wildly here. #CL#
Barbosa forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
Barbosa misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa cracks the inside of Jefferson's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Jefferson lands a head kick. Barbosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jefferson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges.
Jefferson throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jefferson's head.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Jefferson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Jefferson misses. #T2#
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jefferson. That did some damage!
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jefferson.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Jefferson avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jefferson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa with a nice cross.#T3#
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jefferson throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jefferson on the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Jefferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Jefferson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson is looking to land body kicks.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Barbosa 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#
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jefferson can do to turn this around?
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jefferson stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Barbosa misses
and Jefferson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jefferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Marcelo Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa 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.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa. #T2#
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Jefferson is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Jefferson.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Good exchange - Jefferson coming out on top.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbosa works over Jefferson's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa works over Jefferson's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Jefferson is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Jefferson moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Jefferson moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Jefferson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Barbosa swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Jefferson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa moves out of range as Jefferson strikes.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa tests Jefferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferson misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Jefferson scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jefferson under the eye.
Jefferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbosa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbosa lands a body 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 Marcelo Barbosa 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#
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Jefferson misses with a low kick. #CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jefferson!
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jefferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Jefferson stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lands a jab to Jefferson's midsection.#CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson walks into a stiff left hand from Barbosa.#T1#
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jefferson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jefferson scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa lands a jab.
Jefferson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jefferson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Jefferson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jefferson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jefferson drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
Jefferson lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jefferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.#TD#
Barbosa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jefferson is trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jefferson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Barbosa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jefferson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barbosa yanks on the arm and Jefferson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barbosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Barbosa!
In defeat, Cahal Jefferson stepped up to the mic, saying 'WHY YOU GOTTA BEAT UP ON A MIDGET?!'.

 

Event: EMP Verygood vs Dong     
Date:   May 24, 2019
#R1#
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcelo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Osterberg defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Osterberg fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Osterberg feints and as Barbosa raises his hands in defense, Osterberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa has his foot on Osterberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osterberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Osterberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Osterberg working some strikes from top position.
Barbosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Barbosa is keeping the position.
Osterberg stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osterberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osterberg controlling from the top position.
Osterberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Barbosa 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! Osterberg rolls with it to try and escape but Barbosa cranks on the arm and Osterberg is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Barbosa!
In defeat, James Osterberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

 

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 26, 2019
#R1#
Xinhai connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Barbosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xinhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Xinhai.
Xinhai lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xinhai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Xinhai moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Xinhai's ribs.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Xinhai moves out of range.
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa 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.#T1#
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Xinhai avoids it well and moves away.
Xinhai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xinhai jabs at Barbosa's body.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
Xinhai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa moves out of range as Xinhai strikes.
Barbosa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xinhai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
Xinhai looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
Barbosa attempts a counter takedown but Xinhai avoids it well and moves away.
Barbosa misses with a head kick. #T2#
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xinhai throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Xinhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xinhai.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Xinhai is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Barbosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Xinhai.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xinhai sprawls and moves away.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Xinhai's head back.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai slips under a jab.#T3#
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xinhai throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai stalks Barbosa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbosa's face. Barbosa staggers backwards, shaken.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a nice body kick.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xinhai momentarily.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Xinhai throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xinhai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbosa swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range. #T4#
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Xinhai moved out of range nicely.
Xinhai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Xinhai.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Xinhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Xinhai misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Xinhai's body.
Xinhai throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Xinhai cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Xinhai pushes him off.
Xinhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Barbosa takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
Xinhai misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Xinhai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Xinhai circles away.
Xinhai throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
Barbosa jabs at Xinhai's body.
Xinhai missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Xinhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xinhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Xinhai lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Xinhai with a series of wild strikes but Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Barbosa tries to clinch but Xinhai is having none of it.
Xinhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xinhai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbosa backs up against the cage.
Xinhai lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xinhai as he avoids it easily.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Xinhai is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Barbosa tries to clinch up
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xinhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xinhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Barbosa. #T3#
Xinhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
A telegraphed right hand from Xinhai misses the target.
Xinhai lands with a nice combination. Barbosa backs away looking to recover.
Xinhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Xinhai's body.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Xinhai lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Xinhai misses.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Xinhai is avoiding it. #T4#
Xinhai throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Xinhai connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Xinhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Xinhai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Xinhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Xinhai.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xinhai. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yang Xinhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Xinhai lands a jab to the nose.
Xinhai misses with a hook.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xinhai sprawls and moves away.
Xinhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xinhai throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Xinhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xinhai fails to land with a series of punches.
Xinhai blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.#CL#
Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xinhai blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Xinhai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Xinhai fails to land. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xinhai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xinhai throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barbosa.
Xinhai is looking to stand back up but Barbosa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Xinhai. #REVB##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Xinhai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Xinhai is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Xinhai really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Xinhai is squirming around nicely.
Xinhai trying desperately to get to his feet.
Xinhai stops Barbosa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Barbosa trying to control but Xinhai is having none of it. #SUB#
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Xinhai turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard. #T4##SUB#
Barbosa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Xinhai uses it to pass to side control.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa missing with punches from the bottom.
Yang Xinhai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yang Xinhai.
I've got Xinhai 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Xinhai!

A very excited looking Yang Xinhai 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: EMP Jodson vs Boaz     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Amodei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amodei misses with a few strikes there.
Amodei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa throws a nice head kick!
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Amodei on the side of the head.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Amodei fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barbosa sprawls well initially but Amodei persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amodei to get the leverage.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa trying to control here.
Amodei wants to advance to full mount but Barbosa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barbosa working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Amodei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amodei works his way back into a safe position though.
Barbosa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amodei is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB#
Barbosa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amodei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amodei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amodei's guard. #REVR#
Barbosa trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Amodei working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa pushing down on Amodei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Amodei is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amodei has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to work for an arm triangle but Amodei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amodei is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Barbosa 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. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amodei wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Amodei looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Amodei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Barbosa is thwarting Amodei's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Barbosa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Amodei is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
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 Marcelo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
That kick from Amodei tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Amodei counters with a right hand to the body.
Amodei misses with a straight right.
Amodei throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Barbosa misses
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
Amodei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a straight right. #T1#
Amodei scores with a leg kick.
Amodei scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Barbosa misses #TD2#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Amodei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amodei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barbosa is defending against the submission attempts here by Amodei.
Amodei frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Barbosa has given up his back. Will we see Amodei going for some submissions?
Amodei gets his hands free as Barbosa looks to control. #SUB2#
Amodei working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barbosa turns into Amodei and is now in his guard.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barbosa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Amodei controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself. #SUB2#
Amodei looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily. #T4#
Barbosa pushing down on Amodei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Amodei is defending the position.
Amodei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Amodei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei looking to control.
Amodei keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Barbosa advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Amodei looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa dives in and grabs Amodei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amodei pushes down on Barbosa's head and hops out.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Amodei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amodei duly obliges.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Amodei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amodei scores with a nice body kick.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Amodei tries to land a front kick but Barbosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa backing away here, and Amodei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Amodei with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Amodei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Amodei connects with a body shot.
Amodei throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei lands with a nice body kick.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Amodei has time to react.
Amodei lands with an overhand left.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amodei.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Amodei is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Amodei throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Amodei swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Amodei moves out of range easily.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei lands a front kick.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amodei's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amodei.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amodei sprawls well. Amodei wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!

Giuseppe Amodei thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 4     
Date:   Mar 10, 2019
#R1#
Madog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Madog throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Madog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Madog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Madog.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick
enabling Madog to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Madog cracks the inside of Barbosa's front leg.
Madog defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa lunges at Madog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madog's hand.
Madog thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barbosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Madog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madog lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Madog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Madog.#T1#
Madog with a nice cross.
Barbosa lands a high kick!
Madog scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Madog misses the shot to the body.
Madog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Madog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Madog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Madog moves out of range.
A slow jab from Madog misses its intended target.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa is looking to chop away at Madog's legs.
Madog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Madog lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Madog dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
It looked like Madog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madog throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Madog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madog throws a nice head kick!
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
Madog cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Madog scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madog.
Madog staying out of range there.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Madog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Madog. #T3#
Madog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Madog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Madog misses with a body kick.
Madog sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Madog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madog throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Madog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Madog ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Madog can pounce on him.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madog.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Madog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Madog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Madog throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madog throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Madog misses.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Madog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
Madog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Madog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Madog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog 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#
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Madog clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Madog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Madog does it's job there.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Madog.
Madog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Madog as he connects with a hook.
Madog throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Madog's calf.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and Madog counters with an outside leg kick.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Madog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Madog cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
Madog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Madog avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Madog connects with a solid leg kick.
Madog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iolyn Madog is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Madog.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Madog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Madog with a series of wild strikes but Madog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Madog has got the better of the exchanges.
Madog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa slips a jab from Madog.
Madog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madog throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Barbosa with a nice cross.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Madog slips the punch.
Madog is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madog lands with a good body shot.
Madog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Madog counters with a right hand to the body.
Madog moves out of range of the strikes.
Madog keeps Barbosa at a distance using the push kick.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbosa.
Madog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Madog lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Madog throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Madog throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Madog slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Jab from Barbosa.
Madog takes one to the chin there.
Madog lands a front kick.
Nice jab there from Madog.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Madog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Madog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Madog can pounce on him.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Madog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
letting Madog counter with a right hand.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Madog misses.
Madog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog connects with a single shot there.
Madog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Madog lands with a right hand.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Madog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Madog.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Madog is just out of range.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Madog.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Madog moves out of range.
Madog loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Madog. That one must have hurt.
Madog connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madog misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Madog moved out of range.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Madog's body.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madog moves away.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
and Madog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Madog counter with a right hand.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madog scores with a kick to the body.
Barbosa takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Madog is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Madog counters with a left to the body.
Madog lands with a thumping leg kick.
Madog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Madog.
Madog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbosa to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa lands a head kick. Madog smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Madog.
Madog stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Madog works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Madog swinging wildly here.
Barbosa throws a right hand that misses
and Madog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Madog thuds his right hand into Barbosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Madog lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Madog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Madog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Madog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barbosa cracks Madog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iolyn Madog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Madog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Madog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madog takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Madog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madog.
And Madog counters with a quick kick to the body but Barbosa blocks it.
Madog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Madog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Madog counters with a leg kick.
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Madog. That one must have hurt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Madog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madog lands a body shot.
Madog with a nice cross.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Madog lands a jab to the nose.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Madog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Madog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iolyn Madog!

After winning the bout, Iolyn Madog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EMP Steve vs Storm     
Date:   Feb 10, 2019
#R1##TD#
Chugman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chugman uses it to pass to side control.
Barbosa tries to bench press Chugman off him but Chugman keeps the position. #SUB#
Barbosa wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Chugman has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Barbosa's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Barbosa is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Chugman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Klaus Chugman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaus Chugman thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: SyFi - End Prequel     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Carlitto throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carlitto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carlitto misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carlittos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlitto throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlitto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carlitto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlitto in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlitto misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Carlitto throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carlitto throws out the jab.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Carlitto moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carlitto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.#T1#
Carlitto throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
Carlitto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Carlitto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Carlitto saw that one coming.
A big right from Carlitto misses.
Barbosa tests Carlitto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carlitto is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Carlitto circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Carlitto's ribs.
Barbosa jabs Carlitto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Carlitto moved out of range.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the temple. Carlitto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Carlitto.
A big right from Carlitto misses. #T2#
Carlitto tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Diego Carlitto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlitto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carlitto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Carlitto throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlitto misses with a hook
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Carlitto 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.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Carlitto sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Carlitto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlitto misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Carlitto throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Carlitto ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa sizes up Carlitto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Carlitto cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carlitto moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Carlitto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Carlitto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlitto misses with a straight right.
Carlitto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa is looking to clinch but Carlitto is avoiding it.
Carlitto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carlitto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Carlitto slips a jab from Barbosa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carlitto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlitto.#T4#
Carlitto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Carlitto throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlitto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlitto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carlitto digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Carlitto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Carlitto fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Carlitto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Carlitto misses.
Carlitto throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.#CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Carlitto won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Carlitto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carlitto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlitto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Carlitto will probably get the nod.
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#
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Carlitto.
Carlitto swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Carlitto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Carlitto ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Carlitto misses its intended target.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Carlitto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Carlitto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Carlitto misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carlitto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carlitto throws a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Carlitto sees coming a mile off.#T1#
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Carlitto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbosa.
Carlitto throws a body kick that misses.
Barbosa moves out of range as Carlitto throws a body kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Carlitto ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlitto.
Carlitto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carlitto dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlitto.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa walks into a jab.#T2#
Carlitto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carlitto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Carlitto.
Carlitto tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Diego Carlitto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa with a jab.
Barbosa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carlitto throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Decent striking displayed by Barbosa there.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Carlitto moves out of range.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlitto.
Carlitto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlitto.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlitto.
Carlitto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa. #T3#
Barbosa defending well as Carlitto loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Carlitto shakes it off.
Carlitto misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Carlitto.
Carlitto avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carlitto to score with a decent uppercut.
Carlitto moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbosa connects with a high kick.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlitto.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Carlitto saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Carlitto.
Carlitto throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target. #T4#
Carlitto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlitto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa throws a hook but Carlitto avoids it easily.
Carlitto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlitto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa throws a hook but Carlitto avoids it easily.
Carlitto misses with a hook to the body
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlitto looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Carlitto throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carlitto.
Carlitto tries a low kick but Barbosa avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carlitto throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
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 Marcelo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carlitto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlitto throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range. #TD#
Barbosa shoots in and gets a takedown into Carlitto's guard.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Carlitto wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carlitto is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Carlitto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlitto defends well.
Carlitto looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlitto trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carlitto is aware though and is defending well.
Carlitto content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Barbosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carlitto stays in close to Barbosa's body and controls the position.
Carlitto trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carlitto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carlitto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.
Carlitto trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a triangle but Carlitto pushes his legs off easily.
Carlitto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carlitto controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlitto defends well.
Carlitto trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlitto defends it easily.#SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlitto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlitto 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carlitto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Barbosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlitto defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlitto is looking to stand up but Barbosa won't let him.
Carlitto trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcelo Barbosa!

In defeat, Diego Carlitto stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm crushed right now, but i have a fire in my gut. I will get my belt back. Mark my words.'.

 

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 2     
Date:   Dec 30, 2018
#R1#
Morad scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morad misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Morad steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook but Morad avoids it easily.
Barbosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Erran Morad has been cut.#CL2#
Morad clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Morad has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morad smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morad. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morad moves away.
Morad misses with a body shot.
Morad takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Morad moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Barbosa decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Morad defends easily. #T1#
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Barbosa working for a triangle but Morad defends it easily. #SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Morad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morad works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Morad tries to pass. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morad stands and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barbosa is trying to control Morad's posture but Morad avoids it.
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbosa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Morad's best efforts.
Morad wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Morad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morad is pressing down on Barbosa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barbosa is holding on for now. #SUB#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morad pulls his head out easily.
Morad is looking to advance position but Barbosa won't allow it.
Barbosa is pressing down on Morad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Barbosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morad is aware though and is defending well.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Morad tries to pass. #T4#
Morad wants to stand but Barbosa has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Morad is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barbosa has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Morad is looking to defend but Barbosa has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Morad! Barbosa pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Morad taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: SyFi 131     
Date:   Nov 18, 2018
#R1#
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit 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.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Barbosa's body. #T1#
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Barbosa has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Barbosa takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sitsongrit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa misses with the combination.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa lands a lovely overhand right.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Barbosa was not able to check.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Barbosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbosa or not.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.#BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Barbosa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Barbosa scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.#T4#
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Barbosa was not able to check.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbosa's calf.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa connects with a jab.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Barbosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sitsongrit misses. #T2#
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.#CL2#
Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Barbosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Barbosa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Barbosa. #T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Barbosa darts in trying to clinch
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Sitsongrit thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbosa doesn't seem phased though.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Jab from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit throws a nice head kick!
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbosa blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barbosa takes a step back to recover.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa lands with a nice combination. Sitsongrit backs away looking to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit. #T3#
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa wants to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.#T4#
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a lazy head kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsawan Sitsongrit had his way with Marcelo Barbosa in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Barbosa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Barbosa 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.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Barbosa's front leg.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits. #T4#
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
A head kick by Barbosa misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice combination. Barbosa backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsawan Sitsongrit!

Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SyFi 123     
Date:   Nov 04, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa is looking to slow Nakata down with leg kicks.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcelo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa works Nakata's body with a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakata has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Barbosa shoots in and gets a takedown into Nakata's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Nakata keeps moving.
Barbosa advances to half guard. #T1#
Barbosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nakata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakata is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Nakata is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barbosa wants to take a breather but Nakata is having none of it. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Nakata is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa not doing much here.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Nakata is working away.
Barbosa passes to side control. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Nakata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barbosa has hold of Nakata's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nakata seems comfortable defending it but Barbosa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nakata is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nakata is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barbosa couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: SyFi 113     
Date:   Oct 07, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Munchkin avoids nicely.
Munchkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Jab from Barbosa.
Furious Munchkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munchkin looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Munchkin tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munchkin lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munchkin cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barbosa 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Munchkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a wild combination.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Munchkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Munchkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Munchkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Munchkin to keep the fight standing.
Barbosa fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Munchkin manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Munchkin lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munchkin doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munchkin slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Munchkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Munchkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munchkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Munchkin.
Munchkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Munchkin as he connects with a hook.
Munchkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Munchkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Munchkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Munchkin throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munchkin. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munchkin throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Munchkin misses
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Munchkin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munchkin slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Munchkin throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munchkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munchkin. #T3#
Munchkin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Furious Munchkin has been cut.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Munchkin takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munchkin.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munchkin throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munchkin can pounce on him.
Munchkin misses with a right hand
and Barbosa counters with a right hand to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Barbosa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munchkin.
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!
Munchkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munchkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munchkin throws a good cross that connects.
Munchkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa catches Munchkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Munchkin swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Barbosa counters with a head kick that drops Munchkin - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #ROC#
Munchkin is rocked!#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munchkin defends it well.
Munchkin is still in real trouble! Can Barbosa finish him?#SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Munchkin is defending well. #SUB#
Barbosa seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Barbosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munchkin sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munchkin defends it well. #SUB#
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Munchkin is defending well.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Munchkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Munchkin trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Munchkin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Barbosa 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.
Munchkin is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munchkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barbosa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Munchkin seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Munchkin actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munchkin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barbosa is working for a kimura but Munchkin is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Marcelo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Furious Munchkin'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#
Munchkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Munchkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munchkin.
As Munchkin looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Munchkin just gets out of the way.
Barbosa tried to score with a low kick but Munchkin checks it.
Munchkin scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munchkin lands with a right hand.
Barbosa throws a hook but Munchkin blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Munchkin! But no joy.
Munchkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbosa is pawing at Munchkin, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Munchkin's nose. Munchkin is badly hurt! Barbosa pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Munchkin tries desperately to hold on but Barbosa is relentless in his assault! As Munchkin receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Barbosa away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: SyFi 102     
Date:   Sep 14, 2018
#R1#
Magnum throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Magnum.
Magnum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
A big right from Magnum misses.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Magnum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Magnum misses with a straight right.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Magnum moved out of range.
Magnum with a hook.
Magnum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnum.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Magnum.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Magnum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Nice shot by Magnum.
Barbosa swings for the body but Magnum moves out of range.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Magnum.#T1#
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Magnum.
Barbosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magnum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Magnum throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnum misses the jab.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magnum.
Barbosa defending well as Magnum loads up on a big left hand.
Magnum misses with the combination.
Magnum throws a nice looking combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magnum slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnum throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnum ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Magnum just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Magnum. Those never looked like landing.
Magnum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Magnum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Magnum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Magnum pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Magnum follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Magnum saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magnum! But no joy.
Magnum swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Magnum is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barbosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Magnum scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Magnum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnum throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Magnum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magnum throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Magnum.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Magnum.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges. #ROC#
Magnum is rocked!
Magnum swings widly with a right hand
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magnum is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Justin Magnum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnum takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Magnum misses with a looping left.
Magnum seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Magnum throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Magnum swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Magnum avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnum avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Magnum misses.
Barbosa is looking to wear down Magnum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magnum walks into a jab.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnum throws out the jab.
Barbosa has a takedown stuffed.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magnum to score with a decent uppercut.
A combination from Magnum does no damage.
Magnum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magnum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Magnum.
Magnum looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Magnum.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Magnum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magnum dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Magnum takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Magnum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Magnum avoids it well.
Magnum feints a counter leg kick.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Magnum lands with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barbosa shoots in for a double leg but Magnum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magnum lands with an overhand left.
Magnum throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Justin Magnum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magnum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Magnum cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magnum looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Magnum scores with a four punch combination!
Magnum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Magnum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
A left and a right from Magnum both land. Nice combination.
Barbosa takes a swing at Magnum's ribcage but misses.
Magnum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnum.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magnum misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Magnum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magnum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Magnum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Magnum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Magnum misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnum throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Barbosa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnum.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnum.
Magnum connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnum.
Barbosa lands a jab.#CL#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Magnum.
Magnum swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnum misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Magnum has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Magnum has him pressed against the cage.
Magnum misses with some punches.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magnum misses with the head strike.
Magnum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards. #T3#
Barbosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magnum walks away with a smile on his face. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magnum moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Magnum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Magnum throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Magnum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Magnum misses.
Nice jab there from Magnum.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Magnum.
Magnum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Magnum.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Magnum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnum throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Barbosa sizes up Magnum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnum slips under a jab from Barbosa.#T4#
Magnum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Magnum.
Magnum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Magnum misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbosa, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Magnum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magnum lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Magnum looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Magnum manages to avoid it.
Magnum misses with a straight right.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Magnum avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Magnum ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Magnum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Magnum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Magnum misses with a hook.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Magnum.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnum.
Magnum misses with a looping right.
Magnum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magnum misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magnum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnum.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Magnum scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa connects with a jab.
Magnum misses with a looping right.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magnum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnum circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Magnum tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Magnum throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magnum misses with the head strike.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Magnum.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Magnum misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magnum just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa. #TD#
Barbosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magnum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barbosa is proving hard to escape from.
Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for a triangle here. Magnum is fighting it but it looks tight! Barbosa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Magnum is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: SyFi 93     
Date:   Aug 24, 2018
#R1#
Kovarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Kovarov moves into range and clinches up with Barbosa.#BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kovarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kovarov tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Leo Kovarov has been cut.
Kovarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa throws a counter high kick but Kovarov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kovarov is looking to clinch but Barbosa is avoiding it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kovarov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the temple. Kovarov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kovarov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kovarov.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Kovarov's head back.
Kovarov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. #T1#
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Marcelo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa jabs at Kovarov's body.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Kovarov seems unphased.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Kovarov throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Kovarov ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
Kovarov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kovarov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kovarov slips under a jab from Barbosa.#TD2#
Kovarov scores with a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kovarov wanted to stand there but Barbosa had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Kovarov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kovarov passes into side control.
Kovarov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barbosa looks to move to half guard but instead Kovarov has passed into mount! Damn!
Kovarov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barbosa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barbosa wants to hold on but Kovarov pushes him away.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Kovarov's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kovarov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barbosa looks a forlorn figure.
Kovarov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barbosa to take his back!
Kovarov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Barbosa!
Kovarov punishes Barbosa with strikes from the back mount.
Barbosa tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kovarov looking for the RNC.
Barbosa is in bad spot here.
Kovarov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Barbosa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kovarov is not going to allow Barbosa to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Kovarov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to escape but Kovarov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Kovarov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barbosa is defending well though. Kovarov let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kovarov trying to control.
Kovarov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Kovarov gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Barbosa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kovarov gets his way!
Barbosa wants to control his opponent's hands but Kovarov gets his hands free.
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 Marcelo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Kovarov's cut.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kovarov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kovarov showed some decent athleticism there.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kovarov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Barbosa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kovarov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Barbosa pulls down on the head and he's put Kovarov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: WeInSyd 23     
Date:   Aug 01, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Joieson forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Joieson has picked Barbosa up - he's going for a ride! Joieson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joieson is working for a submission of some sort.
Joieson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joieson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbosa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joieson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joieson's back!#SUB2#
Barbosa is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Barbosa has his arm under Joieson's chin here. Game over son! Barbosa squeezes tightly and Joieson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: SyFi 70     
Date:   Jun 30, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa throws a body punch but Flower moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Flower looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Flower.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Flower.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flower moves away.
And Flower counters with a quick kick to the body but Barbosa blocks it.
Flower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flower, right into the meat.
Flower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Flower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lotus Flower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flower manages to avoid it.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Flower ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Flower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flower scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flower throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flower rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Barbosa jabs Flower to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flower throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
Flower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flower.
Flower missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flower.
Flower connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Flower.
Barbosa throws a big counter head kick but Flower avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa stuns Flower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flower moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Flower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flower scores with a kick to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook but Flower avoids it easily.
Flower attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flower swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.#T2#
Flower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flower feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Flower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Flower finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flower connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flower wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Flower feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Flower delivers a nice body kick.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Flower.
Flower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Flower dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Flower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Flower cracks the inside of Barbosa's front leg.
Flower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flower blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Flower connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Flower was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Flower moves out of range.
Flower misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flower lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Flower is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flower's calf.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Flower avoids the punch easily.
Flower slips under a jab.#T4#
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flower.
Flower cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flower throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flower was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Flower misses with a body shot.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flower with a body shot.
Flower connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Barbosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flower's head backwards.
Flower tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Flower lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa lands a jab to Flower's midsection.
Flower misses with a body shot.
Flower tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbosa throws a big counter head kick but Flower avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flower.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Flower is out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Flower connects with a leg kick. Barbosa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lotus Flower 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#
Flower blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Flower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flower scores with a kick to the body.
Flower throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Flower misses with a low kick.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Flower.
Barbosa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Flower throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbosa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Flower turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Flower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Flower.
Flower scores with a jab to the body.
Flower cracks the inside of Barbosa's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa slips a straight right by Flower.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Flower avoids nicely.
Flower scores with a kick to the midsection.
Flower throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Barbosa swings for the body but Flower moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Flower has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flower. Flower obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flower.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
Flower connects with an inside leg kick.
Flower digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbosa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flower misses with a low kick.
Lotus Flower is winning the standup battle so far.
Flower fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbosa checks it well.
Flower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Flower throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Flower connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Flower fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flower.
Flower throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa. #T2#
Flower lands a leg kick that knocks Barbosa off balance momentarily.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barbosa jabs Flower to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa defending well as Flower loads up on a big left hand.
Flower throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flower can pounce on him.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flower can pounce on him.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Flower connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flower lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flower scores with a jab to the head.
Flower thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flower.
Barbosa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Flower slips a straight right by Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flower steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
A little feinted left hand from Flower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flower misses with a straight left.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Flower blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Flower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flower lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Flower throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Flower there.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flower. Flower obviously looking to wear him down.
Flower tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Flower.
Flower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flower connects with a looping right hand.
Flower blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Flower scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Flower.
Flower throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Flower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flower.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flower.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Flower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Flower connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Flower misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Flower scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flower throws out the jab.
Flower throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Flower.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Flower.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flower was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flower scores with a jab to the jaw.
Flower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Flower fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Flower throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lotus Flower dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flower.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flower, right into the meat.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barbosa.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Flower swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flower avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flower throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Flower scores with a push kick.
Flower connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbosa. Barbosa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa blocks the body kick.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flower.
A quick step to the side and Flower tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flower is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbosa is looking for the big counter here.
Flower throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barbosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Flower misses with a body shot.
Flower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa swings for the body but Flower moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Flower.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Flower moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Flower.
Flower throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flower connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Lotus Flower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flower takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flower takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flower takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Flower misses.
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flower blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Decent striking displayed by Flower there.
Flower slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Flower avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Flower.
Flower staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flower. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flower chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbosa can pounce on him. #T3#
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flower.
Flower lands a nice looking body kick.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Flower's head but Flower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa moves forwards but Flower connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Flower moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Flower feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Flower connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbosa!
Flower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Flower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flower throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Flower. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Flower misses with a body shot.
Barbosa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Flower avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flower scores with a nice strike.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Flower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Flower throwing a counter right hand but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Flower lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flower throws a leg kick which misses Barbosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbosa tries to avoid it.
Flower walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Flower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flower lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Barbosa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Flower.
Flower ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Flower scoring well with a low kick there.

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 Lotus Flower.
Well Flower has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lotus Flower!

 

Event: SyFi 57     
Date:   Jun 01, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Sitsongrit.#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Barbosa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbosa jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbosa. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Sitsongrit Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T2#
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Barbosa moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Barbosa throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Barbosa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Barbosa stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Barbosa stalks Sitsongrit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitsongrit's face. Sitsongrit staggers backwards, shaken.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a jab to the nose.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcelo Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Marcelo Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Barbosa swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
A clash of legs there as Barbosa blocks the low kick.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Barbosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Barbosa moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Barbosa lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sitsongrit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts. #T4#
Barbosa cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Barbosa throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa works the jab nicely.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Barbosa was not able to check.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Barbosa finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sitsongrit eats them both and turns towards Barbosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa lands a body shot. #T1#
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barbosa's calf.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Barbosa avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Barbosa takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Barbosa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa stalks Sitsongrit and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sitsongrit's face. Sitsongrit staggers backwards, shaken.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.#T4#
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit motions for Barbosa to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa 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.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A leg kick checked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

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 Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit.
Well Barbosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: SyFi 45     
Date:   May 04, 2018
#R1#
Fog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fog lands a head shot.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Fog lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fog circles away.
Fog swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Fog scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Fog's shoulder, as Fog tries to avoid the shot.
Fog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fog's head.
Fog throws an off balance right hand
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fog lands with a cross.
A jab from Fog does it's job there.
Fog cracks Barbosa with an open hand slap.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Fog cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fog throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa throws a counter combo.#T1#
Fog misses with a straight right.
Barbosa lands a nice hook to Fog's body. Fog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Fog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Fog throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa moves forwards but Fog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fog punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Fog's ribs.
Fog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Fog.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Fog dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
Fog misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Fog defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Fog connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook
letting Fog counter with a right hand.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fog.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fog.
Fog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Fog misses its intended target.
Fog misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Fog moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fog lands with a cross.
Fog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fog.
Fog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Fog throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fog misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Fog moves out of range.
Fog scores with a nice strike.
Fog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa. #T4#
Fog looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fog looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Fog throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Fog sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Fog throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Fog throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Fog misses.
Barbosa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fog.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fog manages to avoid it.
Brain Fog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Fog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fog punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fog.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fog throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brain Fog dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barbosa slips under a jab from Fog.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fog misses the body punch
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Fog looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fog throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Fog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Fog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fog throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barbosa might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fog has got the better of the exchanges.
Fog throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Fog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fog throws out the jab.
Fog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.#T1#
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Fog.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fog throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa swings for the body but Fog moves out of range.
A jab from Fog misses.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Fog is out of range.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Fog moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fog misses the target.
Fog looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
It seemed like Barbosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fog rather than just go for the knockout.
Fog misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Barbosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fog.
Fog looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
Fog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Fog.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Fog.
Fog throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Fog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Fog throws a body shot but no joy.
Fog misses with a looping right.
Barbosa jabs Fog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa connects with a jab.
Fog throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Fog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa throws a jab when Fog was well out of range.
Fog missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fog misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Fog connects with a body shot.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Fog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.
Nice cross by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa jabs at Fog's body.
Fog misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fog. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa works Fog's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Fog's body.
Fog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fog misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Fog misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throws a jab when Fog was well out of range.
Fog throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Fog moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Fog blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Fog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Barbosa catches Fog right on the button with a cross.
Fog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fog lands a body shot.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Fog.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fog.
Fog looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Fog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fog moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcelo Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Fog lands a head shot.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fog.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Fog moves out of range.
Fog lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Fog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Fog is just out of range.
Fog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fog lands a nice shot to the body.
Fog throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fog.
Fog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Fog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Fog slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fog avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
A swing and a miss from Fog.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fog.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Fog gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Barbosa slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fog throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Fog lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Fog throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fog.
Barbosa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barbosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Fog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Fog.
Fog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa scores with a nice strike.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Fog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fog catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Fog misses the target.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fog works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Fog throws a body shot but no joy.
Fog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Fog is just out of range.#T4#
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brain Fog is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Fog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fog throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbosa moves out of range as Fog strikes.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa slips a jab from Fog.
Fog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa jabs Fog to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fog throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Fog staying out of range there.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Fog connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brain Fog!

Brain Fog took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Determined, so-so chin.'.

 

Event: SyFi 37     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Nerve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nerve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nerve cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nerve.
A left lands for Nerve.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Nerve sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nerve.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nerve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nerve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa misses with a double jab.
Nerve throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nerve blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Nerve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Nerve ducks down to avoid it.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nerve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa is looking to counter the offense by Nerve and move into the clinch.
Nerve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Nerve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Nerve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Nerve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerve avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Nerve throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nerve throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nerve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nerve keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nerve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Barbosa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nerve keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Nerve moves out of range.
Nerve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Nerve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Pinched Nerve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Nerve.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nerve misses with a right hand
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Nerve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Nerve's ribs.
Nerve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Nerve moves out of range.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Nerve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nerve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Nerve cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nerve keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nerve misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nerve is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barbosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Nerve is having none of it.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nerve.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nerve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nerve misses with a body shot
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Nerve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nerve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nerve back to the cage. Barbosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
Nerve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Nerve cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nerve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nerve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nerve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Nerve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barbosa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nerve scrambles back to his feet.
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Nerve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nerve missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Nerve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Nerve.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Nerve takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Nerve connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Nerve moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pinched Nerve will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Nerve.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Nerve stuns Barbosa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Nerve's leg but Nerve calmly moves out of range.
Nerve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Nerve moves out of range.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nerve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nerve loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Nerve ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Nerve.
Barbosa throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Nerve.
Nerve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nerve swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Nerve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Nerve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nerve misses with a hook.
Barbosa tries to counter by clinching up but Nerve breaks away and moves out of range.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Nerve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nerve manages to avoid it.
Nerve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nerve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Nerve.
A jab from Nerve finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nerve's hands.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Nerve.
Barbosa defending well as Nerve loads up on a big left hand.
Nerve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Nerve.
Good exchange - Nerve coming out on top.#T2#
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nerve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Nerve 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Barbosa clinches up with Nerve and pushes him back against the cage.
Nerve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Nerve has the dominant position.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Nerve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Nerve holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nerve.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nerve to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nerve lands with a left to the head.
Nerve digs a right hand into Barbosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbosa's gas tank.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Nerve holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet.
Barbosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nerve walks away with a smile on his face. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nerve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nerve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barbosa closes the distance but Nerve moves to the side
and Nerve counters with a stiff right hand.
Nerve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nerve misses with a wild body shot.
Nerve misses with a hook.
Nerve misses with a looping right.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Nerve.
Nerve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Nerve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbosa thinking.
Nerve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nerve counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nerve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Barbosa backs off Nerve throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.
Nerve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbosa counters with a left and a right that stings Nerve.
Nerve avoids a kick to the body.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nerve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Nerve circles away.
Barbosa takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses.
Nerve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nerve.
A swing and a miss from Nerve.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Nerve circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pinched Nerve 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#
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nerve misses with a hook.
Nerve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nerve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Nerve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Nerve circles away.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nerve scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses.
Nerve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nerve takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nerve moves out of range of the strikes.
Nerve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a jab from Nerve.
Pinched Nerve seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Nerve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Nerve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nerve blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Nerve throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nerve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Nerve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Nerve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nerve. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
Nerve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nerve throws out the jab.
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Nerve.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Nerve cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinched Nerve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Nerve.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerve misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa tries to clinch there but Nerve circles away.
Barbosa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nerve swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nerve.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nerve misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nerve misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Nerve misses the target.
Nerve throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nerve! But no joy.
Nerve misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Nerve throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.#T3#
Nerve misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Barbosa lands an overhand right.
Nerve takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Nerve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nerve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Nerve saw that one coming.
Nerve blocks a jab.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Nerve.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Nerve.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nerve.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Nerve pushes him off.
Nerve blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Nerve just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nerve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a series of wild punches.
Nerve throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerve circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nerve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nerve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Nerve.
Nerve takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Nerve misses.
Nerve avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Donk. Nerve catches Barbosa right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Nerve misses.
Nerve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Nerve looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinched Nerve!

A victorious Pinched Nerve thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SyFi 25     
Date:   Mar 17, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbosa. That one must have hurt.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joe.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joe scores with a punch to the head.
Joe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbosa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Joe.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Joe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Joe.
Barbosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Joe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.#T1#
Joe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Joe's body.
Barbosa connects with a high kick.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Joe avoids it.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glass Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Joe.#T2#
Joe throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Barbosa.
Glass Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Joe misses.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joe scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Joe manages to avoid it.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Joe avoids it.
Barbosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Joe throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Joe misses the jab.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Barbosa slips a jab from Joe.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Joe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.#CL#
Barbosa darts in and clinches Joe up against the cage.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Joe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Joe holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet.
Joe working hard to break the clinch.
Joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Joe stalling against the cage. #T4#
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
Barbosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Joe is trying to force a seperation but Barbosa has the dominant position.
Joe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Joe won't allow it.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Joe won't allow it.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Joe holds him up against the cage and eventually Barbosa drops back down to his feet.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Joe 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.
Joe lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Barbosa moves out of range as Joe strikes.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe throws out the jab.
Barbosa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Joe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
Joe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Joe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joe.
Barbosa 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joe.
Joe swinging wildly here.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe leaves Barbosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target. #T1#
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Joe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa closes the distance but Joe moves to the side
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
A punch combination from Joe misses.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Joe lands with a nice combination. Barbosa backs away looking to recover.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbosa lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.#T2#
Barbosa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe circles away.
Joe lands with a good body shot.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Joe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbosa cracks Joe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glass Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
Joe misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joe lands with a good body shot.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Joe ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa misses the body punch
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body kick from Barbosa.#T3#
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joe connects with a single shot there.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Joe moves out of range.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Joe misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Joe misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Joe scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joe missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barbosa counters with a big head kick but Joe shrugs it off.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joe scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joe at a distance.
Joe defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe throws a right hand that misses
and Barbosa counters with a head kick.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joe.
Joe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Joe looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe misses with a low kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter the offense by Joe and move into the clinch.#T1#
Joe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joe jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joe digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Joe keeps the fight on the outside.
Joe lands with a nice body punch.
Joe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Joe throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Joe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Joe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Joe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a hook.#T2#
Barbosa slips a straight right by Joe.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Joe misses with a straight left.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Barbosa lands a head kick. Joe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joe takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Joe.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe's head.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Joe keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Joe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Barbosa jabs Joe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa darts in looking for a takedown but Joe gets double underhooks and turns Barbosa into the cage.
Joe lands a head shot.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Joe misses with a looping left.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Joe is quick to defend against it.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe. #T4#
Joe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa wants to clinch.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Barbosa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Glass Joe just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Joe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joe throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Joe takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Joe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
Barbosa jabs Joe right on the nose. Joe blinks but takes it well.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Joe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa. #CL#
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe can't break the clinch.
Joe scores with a shoulder strike.
Joe presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa jumps guard but Joe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barbosa up against the cage.#T2#
Joe is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Joe lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Joe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa jumps guard but Joe stands there with Barbosa around his waist. Barbosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barbosa pulls guard successfully.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joe controls the pace.
Joe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joe won't allow Barbosa to sweep him here. #T3#
Joe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Barbosa has his foot on Joe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joe works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for a guillotine here but Joe defends easily. #SUB#
Barbosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SUB#
Barbosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe throws a strike but Barbosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Barbosa had his way with Glass Joe in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joe's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Joe!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joe.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body kick.
Joe scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Joe as he connects with a hook.
Joe throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Barbosa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joe's head.
Joe lands with a nice body punch.
Joe fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Barbosa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Joe misses with a left hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice body kick.
Barbosa swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Joe walks into a jab.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa digs a good hook to Joe's body.
Joe misses with a straight left.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Barbosa.
Nice jab there from Joe. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Joe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Joe leaves Barbosa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
Barbosa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Joe blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
A jab from Joe misses.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Joe is quick to defend against it.
Joe dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joe takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barbosa.
Barbosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
Barbosa tries to counter with a takedown but Joe is quick to defend against it.
Joe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe misses with a looping left.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe lands a really nice looking cross but Barbosa seems unphased.
Joe misses the jab.
Joe misses with a hook.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Barbosa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcelo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Barbosa pulls guard.
Joe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glass Joe.
I think Joe 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 46:49

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

Glass Joe is the new bantamweight champion!
Glass Joe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SyFi 11     
Date:   Feb 16, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Chang.
It looked like Barbosa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barbosa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bigfoot Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Chang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa lands with a right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chang misses with a knee to the head.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Chang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chang obliges.
Chang tries to work over Barbosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbosas head.
Chang keeps control of Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barbosa fails to pull guard.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw! #T1#
Chang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barbosa's face.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Chang has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chang just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chang misses with a knee strike.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chang lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chang walks into a jab.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Chang moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa connects with a body shot that sends Chang's belly button to the back.
Barbosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Chang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Barbosa.
A short left from Barbosa. #ROC#
Chang is rocked!
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Chang looking to throw knees to the head but Barbosa is blocking nicely.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Chang lands a nice knee to the body.
Barbosa takes a knee right on the jaw! #TD#
Barbosa pulls Chang into guard. #SUB#
Barbosa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chang should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Barbosa has tightened it up now! Chang should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: SyFi 4     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Dema's body.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dema misses with a hook.
Dema misses with a straight left.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dema on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Dema looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range. #CL2#
Dema gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dema wants to stall.
Dema lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
Dema misses with a knee strike.
Dema blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dema obliges.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dema.
Dema lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Dema controls the action.
Dema is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Dema lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off. #T1#
Dema lands a knee to the head.
Dema unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barbosa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dema creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barbosa's defenses.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dema controls his hands.
Dema lands a knee to the head.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Dema blocks it.
Dema landing knees to the head.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dema lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but Dema forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Dema avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the ropes.
Dema lands a knee to the body.
Dema misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dema lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dema has him pressed against the ropes.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dema controls his hands.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dema lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Dema to keep the fight standing.
Dema blocking some punches.
Dema goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dema can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Dema misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Dema.
Dema trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dema into the ropes.
Barbosa taking a breather.
Dema lands a nice elbow.
Dema slowing the pace effectively.
Dema lands an elbow that stopped Barbosa in his tracks for a moment.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Dema avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the ropes.
Dema stalling the fight.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Dema turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dema is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dema.
Barbosa wants to break free but Dema has control.
Barbosa is trying to break free.
Dema is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dema using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dema scores with a knee to the head.
Barbosa jumps guard but Dema stands there with Barbosa around his waist. Barbosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbosa jumps guard but Dema stands there with Barbosa around his waist. Barbosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa jumps guard but Dema turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the side of Dema's head.
Dema tries a body shot but Barbosa blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dema obliges.
Barbosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
Dema is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Dema trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dema into the ropes.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Dema.
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Dema has the dominant position.
Dema misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dema.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Dema keeps him there for the moment.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knees to the body from Dema.
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!
Dema landing knees to the head.
Dema leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Dema dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barbosa lunges at Dema with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dema's hand.
Dema takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dema.#CL2#
Dema moves into the clinch.
Gary Dema seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Dema blocks it.
Dema with a knee to the head.
Dema tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbosa avoids it.
Dema is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dema missing with knees to the body.
Dema throws an elbow that misses.
Barbosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dema lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dema pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Dema with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dema controls his hands.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dema smiles and moves away.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Dema's body.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Dema.
Dema pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Dema.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#
Dema is rocked!
Barbosa fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dema to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dema looks to clinch but Barbosa throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dema taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: EPGH 4 Prelims     
Date:   Dec 22, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Hadley Jr turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hadley Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hadley Jr has closed the distance and engaged Barbosa in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hadley Jr as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hadley Jr to keep the fight standing.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Hadley Jr has him pressed against the ropes.
Alex Hadley Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Barbosa.
Barbosa holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Barbosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hadley Jr just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Hadley Jr jumps into guard, dragging Barbosa to the mat.
Barbosa won't allow Hadley Jr to sweep him here.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hadley Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa won't allow Hadley Jr to sweep him here. #T1#
Hadley Jr wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barbosa passes Hadley Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hadley Jr is trying to stand back up but Barbosa is controlling him #SUB2#
Barbosa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hadley Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barbosa has cracked it and Hadley Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barbosa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 01, 2017
#R1#
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Barbosa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Valentine has his hands clasped together but Barbosa extends and breaks Valentine's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barbosa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Barbosa!

 

 
 
 
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