Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Figg throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figg.
Pulkkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Figg is wise to it.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Figg.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Figg takes one to the chin there.
Figg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Figg throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen sizes up Figg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Figg.
Figg swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pulkkinen! Figg is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 116 UTH v Cruz Jr
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Schubert just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Schubert 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.
Schubert moves away from the strike by Figg.
Schubert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schubert slips under a jab from Figg.
Schubert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figg manages to avoid it.
Figg scores with a sloppy right hand. Schubert should have avoided that one.
Figg throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Schubert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Figg to the mat! Figg manages to get full guard.
Schubert slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Figg.
Schubert not doing much here.
Figg is looking for a sweep. Schubert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schubert trying to control the pace. #T1#
Schubert wants to free his trapped foot but Figg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Figg is trying to maintain the position but Schubert is very close to passing his half guard.
Figg wants to improve his position but Schubert is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schubert is thwarting Figg's attempts to control the position.
Schubert controlling the action here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Figg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Figg trying to control but Schubert postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Schubert content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schubert just misses with a punch to the body.
Raycon Figg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schubert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Figg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schubert. Schubert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Figg lands a really nice looking cross but Schubert seems unphased.
Figg looks to land a right hand but Schubert moved out of range.
Figg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A head kick from Figg lands but Schubert takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Figg misses its intended target.
Figg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Schubert looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Figg!
Schubert working away.#SUB2#
Schubert working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Figg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Schubert swings around for an armbar but Figg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schubert's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figg connects with a couple of short punches.
Schubert pulls Figg in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schubert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schubert has his hands on Figg's head, controlling the position.
Schubert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Figg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schubert works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Figg throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Raycon Figg will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schubert scores with a jab.
Figg avoids the body shot from Schubert.
Schubert swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Figg.
Figg is looking to land body kicks.
Schubert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Schubert misses the shot to the body.
Schubert looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Schubert. Beautiful body shot.
Figg throws a nice looking combination but Schubert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Figg thows a body kick. Schubert tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raycon Figg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schubert throws a body punch but Figg moves out of range.
Figg is looking to counter punch.
Schubert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Figg rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Schubert.
Schubert misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg throws a front kick aimed at Schubert's knee but Schubert avoids it well.
Schubert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Figg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figg looks to land a left hand but Schubert moved out of range nicely.
Figg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schubert.
Figg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Schubert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Figg counters with a nice uppercut.
Schubert misses with an uppercut. Figg saw that one coming.
Figg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schubert lands a jab to Figg's midsection.
A head kick misses from Figg.
Schubert staying out of range there.
A big left from Figg misses.
Figg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Figg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schubert is trying to pull guard but Figg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raycon Figg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Schubert.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Figg takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Figg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Figg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Figg jabs Schubert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Figg throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Figg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Figg throws a series of punches but Schubert moves out of range.
Schubert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Figg defends it well.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schubert.
Figg cracks Schubert with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schubert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schubert throws a hook to the side of Figg's head but Figg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Figg is looking to counter the offense by Schubert and move into the clinch.
Schubert just misses with a punch to the body.
Figg throws a sloppy head kick and Schubert moves out of range easily.
Schubert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Figg throws a head kick but Schubert moves out of range.
Schubert goes for a double leg but Figg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Figg continues to drive forward.
Figg throws a jab but it's blocked by Schubert.
Schubert tries for a takedown but Figg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Schubert.
Schubert throws a jab but it's blocked by Figg.
Schubert lands a body shot.
Raycon Figg is winning the standup battle so far.
Figg looks to land a right hand but Schubert moved out of range.#T3#
Schubert misses with a body shot.
Schubert misses with a body punch
letting Figg counter with a right hand.
Schubert missing with a left hand there. Figg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schubert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schubert.
Figg lands a jab to the head.
Schubert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figg moves away.
Schubert misses with a hook to the body
and Figg counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schubert. Figg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schubert throws a hook but Figg avoids it easily.
Figg thuds his right hand into Schubert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Figg missing with a left hand there. Schubert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Figg misses with a looping left.
Figg tries to bum rush Schubert with a series of wild strikes but Schubert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Figg throws a head kick but Schubert moves out of range. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Figg.
Schubert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Figg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Figg misses with a head kick.
Figg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Figg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schubert blocks a head kick by Figg.
And Schubert tries to counter it with a takedown but Figg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Figg misses with a straight left.
Schubert with the counter takedown but Figg avoids it easily.
Schubert looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
Schubert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Figg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Figg lands a body shot. #TD2#
Schubert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schubert showed some decent athleticism there.
Figg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raycon Figg 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#
Schubert fails with a takedown attempt.
Figg misses with a hook.
Schubert jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Schubert gets a takedown into half guard.
Figg trying to control but Schubert postures up.
Figg wants to improve his position but Schubert is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg wants to control but Schubert is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Figg moves into full guard.
Schubert stays in close to Figg's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Schubert advances position into side control!
Schubert working away.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Schubert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schubert trying to control the action but Figg is working from the bottom.
Schubert works to advance to full mount. Figg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schubert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Schubert swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Figg is now in Schubert's guard. A big mistake from Schubert there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Figg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Figg throws a big elbow that misses.
Figg wants to control from the top but Schubert keeps moving.
Figg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schubert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Figg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Figg throws a strike but Schubert rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Schubert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Figg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schubert's guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Figg looking to improve position, pressing down on Schubert's thigh with his hand. Schubert seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Figg paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Figg's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Schubert picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Schubert!
Our winner, Thomas Schubert, 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: RISE 106 Asmundsen v Sailcirc
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Figg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ringnes staying out of range there.
Ringnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ringnes takes one to the side of the head.
Figg misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Ringnes clinches up with Figg and pushes him back against the cage.
Ringnes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Figg backwards. #BC#
Figg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figg keeps the fight on the outside.
Ringnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Figg misses. #CL2#
Ringnes closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ringnes as Figg tries to tie him up.
Ringnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Figg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ringnes .
Figg is breathing heavily.
Ringnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Ringnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Figg 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#
Figg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ringnes has him pressed against the cage.
Ringnes is working Figg over against the cage.
Ringnes lands with a light punch inside.
Ringnes lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ringnes .
Ringnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Figg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Ringnes .
A shot in the inside from Ringnes . #TD2#
Ringnes has picked Figg up - he's going for a ride! Ringnes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figg won't allow Ringnes to pass to mount.
Figg wants to control but Ringnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Figg wants to get back to full guard.
Ringnes stalling. #T2#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Figg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Ringnes darts in and clinches Figg up against the cage.
Ringnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Figg avoids it.
Figg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ringnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Figg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figg is trying to break free.
Figg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Figg stalling in the clinch.
Ringnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ringnes lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Ringnes .
Ringnes scores a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Ringnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Ringnes drops Figg onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Figg is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Figg is rocked!
Ringnes dips a shoulder and cracks Figg with a mighty uppercut! Figg falls back against the cage and Ringnes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Figg is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ringnes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arild Ringnes !

Event: RISE 97 Pentele v Stoddler
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Floyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Figg.
Figg tries to clinch but Floyd is having none of it.
Figg throws a right and a left that Floyd avoids nicely.
Figg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Floyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Floyd tries to counter by clinching up but Figg breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been told by Floyd's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Floyd feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Figg sprawling to the canvas! Figg rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Floyd finish him?! #CUT#
It looks like Raycon Figg has been cut.
Figg misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Figg there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Floyd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Figg.
Figg throws a wild body kick that Floyd sees coming a mile off.
As Figg tries to get set, Floyd tries to push him back and clinch up but Figg manages to avoid the attempt.
Figg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Floyd counters with a nice uppercut.
Figg misses with a looping right.
Figg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Floyd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Floyd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Figg closes the distance but Floyd moves to the side
and Floyd counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Figg is rocked!#T1#
Figg ducks into an uppercut from Floyd and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Pato vs Paa 2
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamboo Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Figg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Bamboo Face clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figg.
Figg can't get the takedown.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Figg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bamboo Face avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raycon Figg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Figg misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Figg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Bamboo Face pushes Figg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Figg tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Figg back against the cage.
Figg looking for a takedown.
Figg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bamboo Face on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamboo Face. #T2#
Figg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Figg has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Figg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Figg tries a knee to the head but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Figg controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
Figg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Figg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bamboo Face after a bit of a struggle.
Bamboo Face lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face cracks Figg with a nice body shot.
Bamboo Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Figg.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bamboo Face - that landed with a thud.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Figg backwards. #ROC2#
Figg is rocked!
Figg throws a head punch that misses.
Figg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face prevents a takedown attempt there.
Figg tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Figg back against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Figg backwards.
Oh Figg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Figg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figg.
Figg blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Figg seems to have got his legs back now.
Figg misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face lands a body shot in the clinch.
Figg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow. #T4#
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Figg! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bamboo Face is unloading with more strikes now! Figg drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Ubungu Bamboo Face really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that OLIMPO logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raycon Figg (ranked 1390 p4p, 67 weight class) and Kurt Diesel (ranked 4852 p4p, 0 weight class). Figg comes to the cage accompanied by Ten Ton Hammer by MACHINE HEAD. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

200 cm
25 yrs
289 lbs

185 cm
18 yrs
205 lbs

Figg

Diesel

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raycon Figg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

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

Diesel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Figg (0) vs (2) Diesel
Figg tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Figg won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Figg trying to control but Diesel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Figg is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Figg avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Figg wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Figg'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.
Figg trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Figg wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Figg wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel prevents Figg from improving his position.
Figg gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Figg pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Figg is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Figg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figg is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Figg keeps moving.
Diesel preventing the sweep.

Figg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figg is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Figg.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Figg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Figg is adopting a defensive guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Figg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Figg (4) vs (2) Diesel

Figg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diesel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Figg wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Figg prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.

Figg is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diesel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diesel!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Figg (4) vs (4) Diesel

Figg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Figg working a defensive guard here.
Figg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Figg is working hard here to advance position.

Figg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Figg's legs - danger averted.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Figg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Figg is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel is pushing down on Figg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Figg is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel is controlling the pace.

Figg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Figg wants to control but Diesel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Figg (4) vs (7) Diesel

Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Figg is defending well.
Figg struggling a bit here.
Figg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Figg is doing well to control the position and prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.

Figg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel prevents Figg from improving his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Figg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Figg wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Figg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Figg wants to get back to full guard.
Figg is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Figg won't allow it.
Figg trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Figg manages to get to full guard.
Figg trying to control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Figg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel is fighting to break Figg's control of his arms but Figg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Figg is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Figg keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Figg trying to control the position here.

Figg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figg controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 7 to 4.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Braz vs McCullen
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Figg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snapp.
We've been informed that Snapp 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.
Snapp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left lands for Figg.
Figg throws a head kick that misses.
Snapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Raycon Figg has been cut.
Figg throws a head kick but Snapp moves out of range.
Figg tries to move into range but Snapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Figg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snapp sprawls well. Snapp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Figg gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp lands with an overhand left.
Figg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raycon Figg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figg misses with a hook.#T1#
Snapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snapp scores with a nice right hand.
Snapp steps in with a hook that catches Figg right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Snapp follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Figg looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Snapp!
Bob Snapp really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WVT19 Bell v Marcell
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Figg throws a hook but Yonic avoids it easily.
Figg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Yonic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Figg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yonic is in Figg's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yonic trying to control the position from guard on top but Figg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yonic throwing strikes but missing.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg can't keep his opponent in guard - Yonic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yonic is nestled in close to Figg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Yonic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Figg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yonic trying to mount his opponent but Figg defends it.
Yonic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yonic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Figg wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yonic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Figg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Figg wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yonic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yonic 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.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Figg is having none of it.
Figg is looking to improve his position.
Figg punching from the bottom. #T3#
Figg taking some punishment here, with Yonic in his half guard.
Yonic tries to pass to full mount but Figg defends it.
Yonic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yonic is trying to control. Figg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Figg wants to get back to full guard.
Yonic winds up and cracks Figg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yonic is taking a breather. Figg 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.
Figg is trying to control but can't.
Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Figg trying to hold on to Yonic's head to control him but Yonic postures up. #T4#
Yonic is taking a breather. Figg 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.
Yonic is keen to just control but Figg is a slippery customer.
Yonic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Figg wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Figg looking for submissions off his back.
Figg tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Figg just misses with a punch to the body.
Yonic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Yonic.#TD#
Yonic drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Figg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Figg moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Yonic misses.
Figg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yonic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic slips under a jab from Figg.
Nice cross by Yonic.
Yonic avoids the body shot from Figg.
Figg misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Figg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Figg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Figg misses with a body shot.
Figg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yonic counters with a nice body shot.
Yonic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Figg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Figg throws a shot from downtown. Yonic moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Yonic cracks a nice hook into Figg's ribs.
Figg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yonic slips under a jab from Figg.
Raycon Figg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic lands a glancing blow to the side of Figg's head.
Figg throws a body shot but no joy.
Figg misses with an uppercut
and Yonic counters with a nice body shot.
Figg misses with a body shot.
Figg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Figg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yonic cracks Figg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Figg misses with a double jab.
Figg takes a swing at Yonic's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Figg there.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Figg.
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!
Yonic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Figg's hands.
Figg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Figg throws a lazy right hand but Yonic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yonic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Figg throws a right hand that misses
and Yonic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yonic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boss Yonic is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A cross from Yonic lands.
Figg throws a series of punches but Yonic avoids them all with ease.
Yonic lands a really nice looking cross but Figg seems unphased.
A leg kick checked by Yonic.#TD#
Figg gets caught napping as Yonic dives in and scores a takedown. Figg manages to retain guard.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard.
Yonic connects with a couple of short punches.
Yonic won't allow Figg to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Figg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yonic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yonic is staying tight to Figg's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Figg is looking for a sweep.
Figg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yonic connects with a decent elbow.
Yonic taking a breather here. #SUB#
Yonic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yonic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yonic controls the position.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Figg tries to bench press Yonic off him but Yonic keeps the position. #T4#
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Figg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Figg tries to improve position but can't.
Figg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Figg controlling the position well.
Figg wants to get back to full guard but Yonic has passed into side control.
Yonic landing strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Figg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yonic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Figg to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Yonic 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#
Figg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yonic lands a right hook to the body.
Figg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Figg scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Yonic misses.
Figg avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Figg looks to throw the jab but Yonic is out of range.
Yonic throws a shot from downtown. Figg moves away and avoids it.
Figg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Figg throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Yonic counters with a shoot takedown. Figg fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Figg is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yonic frees his head nicely. Oh but Figg has switched to an armbar! Yonic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Raycon Figg!
A relieved looking Raycon Figg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Boss Yonic had this to say: 'Oh rats.'.

Event: Batoru FC 15
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Figg throws a push kick but Black slaps the foot to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Figg scores with a four punch combination!
We've been informed that Figg 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.
Figg with a nice cross.
Black throws a right hand that Figg ducks under and follows up with a left that Figg also avoids with ease.
Raycon Figg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Figg wants it to stay on the feet.
Black avoids the body shot from Figg.
Nice straight punches there by Figg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Figg.
Black has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Figg dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Figg lands with a hook. Black tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figg's waist but Figg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Figg punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Black is breathing heavily.
Jab from Figg.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figg.
Black half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Figg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Figg tries to land a front kick but Black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Black drops down looking for a counter takedown but Figg sprawls and moves away.
Black is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Figg.#CUT2#
It looks like Dick Black has been cut.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figg's waist but Figg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Figg sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Figg throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Black appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Figg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#
Black is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Figg, which made it look bad.
Figg scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD2#
Figg cracks Black with an uppercut from hell and Black crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Figg's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figg arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Black's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raycon Figg!
Our winner, Raycon Figg, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019

#R1#
Figg jabs Umbutu right on the nose. Umbutu blinks but takes it well.
Umbutu throws a right and a left that Figg avoids nicely.
Figg scores with a spinning back kick!
Umbutu closes the distance and clinches up with Figg, looking for a takedown. Umbutu pushes Figg against the cage but Figg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Figg throws a one two combo.
Figg scores with a one two! Umbutu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Umbutu has been cut.
Figg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umbutu on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Umbutu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figg scores with a shot to the body.
Umbutu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A thudding body kick lands there by Figg!
Umbutu looks winded!
A combination from Figg does no damage.
Figg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Umbutu throws a wild hook but Figg just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Umbutu gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Figg raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raycon Figg!
A victorious Raycon Figg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFLFN-17 SSH vs. Fu Leng
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Figg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Figg is in Gunn's guard.
Figg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Figg landing some decent shots from guard.
Figg stops Gunn from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Figg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Figg stops Gunn from standing up.
Figg trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES#
Gunn pushes Figg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Figg defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Figg misses with a head kick.
It looked like Gunn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Figg.
Figg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Figg slips the punch.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figg throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn misses with a straight left. #T1#
Figg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Figg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Figg's head back.
Figg misses the shot to the body.
Figg misses the shot to the body.
Figg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
Gunn lands a jab to Figg's midsection.
Figg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Figg throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Figg 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.
Gunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Figg looks to land a body kick but Gunn moved away.
Figg just misses with a punch to the body.
Figg lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Gunn '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!
Figg ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Figg slips the punch.
Figg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Figg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Figg misses the jab.
Gunn connects with a body shot.
Figg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunn rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Figg slips under a jab from Gunn.
Figg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gunn.
We've been told by Gunn's head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Figg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunn.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Figg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Figg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Figg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Gunn works Figg's body with a nice hook.
Figg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colt Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunn wants it to stay on the feet.
Colt Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raycon Figg.
Figg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Figg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunn as he jumps to the side.
Figg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Figg throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Figg throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Figg's shoulder, as Figg tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunn scores with a shot to the body.
Figg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Figg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Figg moved out of range nicely.
Gunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gunn with a hook.
Figg looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Figg throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Figg's head back.
Figg throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Figg slips the punch.
Colt Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Figg throws a chopping leg kick but Gunn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Figg slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Figg misses the jab.
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Figg throws out the jab.
Figg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Figg misses with a body shot.
Figg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Figg lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn cracks Figg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Figg misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Figg.
Nice body punch from Gunn.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Figg seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figg lands a nice shot to the body.
Gunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunn 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.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Figg saw that one coming.
Figg throws out a counter right but Gunn avoids it with no problem.
Figg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Figg scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Gunn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Figg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Figg knows he should have avoided that one.
Figg throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figg was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
It seemed like Figg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Figg throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Figg knows he should have avoided that one.
Figg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Figg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Gunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Figg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Colt Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Figg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Gunn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figg at a distance.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Gunn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Figg.
Gunn cracks Figg with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Figg moves forwards but Gunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Figg slips a jab from Gunn.
Figg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Gunn cracks Figg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Figg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Figg misses with a double jab.
Figg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Figg saw that one coming.
Figg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Figg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figg looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Figg misses with a body kick.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Figg saw that one coming.
Figg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Figg looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Figg misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figg ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws a jab when Figg was well out of range.
Gunn sizes up Figg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Figg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Figg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Figg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Figg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figg.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Figg can do to turn this around?
Figg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunn.
Gunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Figg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn connects with a right hand. Figg shakes it off.
Figg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Figg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Figg just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Figg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Figg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet.#T3##ES#
Gunn pushes Figg off and gets back to his feet.
Figg slips a jab from Gunn.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gunn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Figg's head but Figg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Figg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Figg looks for a takedown but Gunn sprawls well.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn misses the jab.
Gunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Figg off the cage and back into range.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figg.
Figg misses with a body kick.
Figg walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Figg blocks a jab.
Gunn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Figg backs up against the cage.
Figg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Gunn there.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Figg slips the punch.
Figg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Figg slips a straight right by Gunn.
Gunn cracks Figg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gunn lunges at Figg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Figg's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Figg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Figg.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Figg's shoulder, as Figg tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Gunn 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gunn misses with a hook. Figg ducked under it nicely.
Figg throws a front kick aimed at Gunn's knee but Gunn avoids it well.
Gunn misses with a hook.
Figg steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gunn throws a right hand that misses
and Figg counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunn jabs Figg right on the nose. Figg blinks but takes it well.
Gunn swings widly with a right hand
and Figg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Figg ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Figg saw that one coming.
Figg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Figg.
Figg throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Figg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Figg moves away and avoids it.
Figg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Figg throws a right and a left that Gunn avoids nicely.
Figg slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figg lands a lovely overhand right.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Figg throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Figg throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn misses with a hook. Figg ducked under it nicely.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Figg tries to counter with a clinch but Gunn shakes him off and moves away.
Gunn connects with a body shot that sends Figg's belly button to the back.
Gunn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Figg on the side of the head.
Figg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Figg slips under a jab from Gunn.
Gunn with a nice cross.
Gunn lunges at Figg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Figg's hand.
Figg walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Figg.
Raycon Figg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gunn lands with a good body shot.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Figg moved out of range nicely.
Figg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Gunn avoids the body shot from Figg.
Figg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Figg.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Figg moved out of range nicely.
Figg misses with the combination.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Figg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunn throws a hook but Figg blocks it.
Figg misses with a straight right.
Figg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Figg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Figg's head but Figg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Gunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Figg staying out of range there.
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Figg.
A nice side step and Figg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Figg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Figg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Figg saw that one coming.
A big right from Gunn misses.
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Figg tries to work over Gunn's front leg with a kick but Gunn checks it.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figg.
Figg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Figg's head.
Figg walks into a stiff left hand from Gunn.
Figg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Figg swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Figg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Figg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Figg tries to move into range but Gunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Figg is rocked!
Gunn cracks Figg on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Figg falls backwards against the cage. Gunn follows up with more strikes that drop Figg to his knees. Gunn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Figg! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Gunn!
An out of breath Colt Gunn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFL-63 Kondo vs. Markell
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Schmidt misses with a straight left.
Figg throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been informed that Figg 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.
Figg tries to land a front kick but Schmidt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmidt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schmidt moves out of range of the body kick.
Schmidt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Figg.
Schmidt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schmidt works over Figg's head and body with a nice combination.
Figg lands with a nice combination. Schmidt backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schmidt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schmidt.
Figg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a big counter combination but Figg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Figg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Figg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schmidt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schmidt swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Figg scores with a jab. Schmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Schmidt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Figg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Figg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmidt.
Schmidt slips a straight right by Figg.
Schmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Figg is out of range and Schmidt settles back down.
Figg swinging wildly here.
Figg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Schmidt misses its target.
Gandolf Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schmidt checks it well.
Figg misses with a shot to the body
and Schmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Figg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Figg.
A counter left hand to the body from Schmidt misses its target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Figg. Schmidt shrugs it off though.
Schmidt swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Figg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
A jab from Figg does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt lands a nice hook to Figg's body. Figg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Schmidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmidt connects with a body shot.
Figg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Figg misses with a low kick.
Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Figg loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Schmidt misses its target.
Schmidt connects with a body shot that sends Figg's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Schmidt. Beautiful body shot.
Schmidt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schmidt swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Figg throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schmidt throws a shot to the body.
Schmidt connects with a body shot that sends Figg's belly button to the back.
Figg looks winded!
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Figg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schmidt is looking to wear down Figg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmidt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figg was well out of range. Poor timing from Schmidt.
Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.#T3#
Figg misses with a body shot.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Figg.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Figg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt works Figg's body with a nice hook.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt swings for the body but Figg moves out of range.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Figg works the jab nicely.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figg manages to avoid it.
Figg throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Schmidt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Schmidt scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Schmidt scores with a four punch combination!
Schmidt lands with a good 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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Schmidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD#
Schmidt drops Figg with a beautiful combination! Figg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Schmidt is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Figg is rocked!
Schmidt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Figg is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmidt finish him?
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schmidt throws an overhand right that has Figg reeling! Schmidt follows up with more punches and Figg is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gandolf Schmidt!
An out of breath Gandolf Schmidt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 94
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Figg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Figg misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rogan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Figg! #SUB#
Rogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Figg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rogan but great work by Figg.
Rogan manages to get back to half guard.
Figg is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Rogan actively working from the bottom here.
Rogan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figg trying to mount his opponent but Rogan defends it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figg pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Rogan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Figg pulls his head out easily.
Figg thows a huge punch but Rogan dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Figg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Rogan gets full guard.
Figg throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Figg is sitting in close to Rogan's body. Rogan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Figg is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Figg is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rogan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derek Rogan!
A relieved looking Derek Rogan 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: DARE 88
Date: Dec 16, 2018

#R1#
Cousins slips a straight right by Figg.
Figg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Figg wants to land a leg kick but Cousins is out of range.
Figg misses with a combination
and Cousins counters with a right hand to the body.
Cousins looks to score with a jab to the body but Figg is just out of range.
Figg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cousins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cousins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Figg's head.
Cousins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Figg looks winded!
Cousins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Cousins has knocked Figg down with a huge combo! Cousins steps away and waves a wobbly Figg back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Figg is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Raycon Figg has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cousins Throws a clean left jab. Cousins Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Figg's chin! Figg crumbles to the ground and Cousins follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Cousins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeMarcus Cousins!
During a confident post fight interview, DeMarcus Cousins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 82
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Uzun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Uzun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Figg did well to prevent Uzun getting side control.#ES#
Figg has one foot on Uzun's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Uzun fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Figg to the ground. Uzun is now in Figg's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Uzun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Figg wants to control but Uzun is keeping busy.
Uzun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Figg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uzun.
Uzun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uzun working over Figg with some ground and pound. Figg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Figg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Figg is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Uzun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uzun has managed to get both his arms back between Figg's legs - danger averted.
Uzun wants to pass the guard but Figg is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Figg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uzun is aware though and is defending well.
Figg 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#
Figg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Figg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uzun defending well though.
Uzun is looking to improve his position.
Uzun is looking to escape.
Figg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Uzun!
Uzun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Figg working the ground and pound effectively. #CUT#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Figg unloading with bombs!#CUT#
The cut above Bogdan Uzun's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bogdan Uzun's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raycon Figg!
A very excited looking Raycon Figg 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: WeInSyd 33
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Loiri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loiri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Figg just misses with a punch to the body.
Loiri misses the jab.
Figg looks to land a left hand but Loiri moved out of range nicely.
Figg 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.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figg throws a combination that misses
and Loiri counters with a right hand to the body.
Figg looks winded!#CL#
Figg tries to keep at a distance but Loiri has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Loiri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Loiri pushes Figg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Loiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Figg backwards.
Loiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Loiri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Figg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Loiri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loiri manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Loiri is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Figg is trying to escape and Loiri transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Figg is forced to tap! Nice work there by Loiri! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimi Loiri!

Event: SyFi 101
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1##TD#
Xzavier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Figg pushes Xzavier off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Figg moves into range and clinches up with Xzavier.
Xzavier working aggressively here.
Xzavier can't get the takedown.
Figg misses with a punch to the body.
Xzavier is pressed up against the cage. Figg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xzavier down to the mat. Xzavier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Xzavier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Xzavier gets a double leg takedown into Figg's guard.#ES2#
Figg pushes Xzavier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Figg gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Figg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Xzavier.#TD#
Figg tries to sprawl but Xzavier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Figg regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xzavier stopping the sweep attempt from Figg.
Xzavier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Xzavier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xzavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figg is keeping the position for now.
Figg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xzavier is one step ahead there.
Xzavier is stalling in the full guard.
Figg has momentary wrist control but Xzavier slips an elbow through the middle.
Xzavier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Xzavier throws a strike but Figg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Xzavier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Figg trying to control but Xzavier is working from the bottom.
Figg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figg wants to take a breather but Xzavier is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Figg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Figg working over Xzavier with some ground and pound. Xzavier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Figg wants to take a breather but Xzavier is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xzavier is looking to control Figg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xzavier avoid being mounted?
Figg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Xzavier is desperately trying to improve his position but Figg has a good base and remains in mount.
Figg looking to control but Xzavier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Figg controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Figg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xzavier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xzavier shrugs it off.
Xzavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Figg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Xzavier tries to lock up and control but Figg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Figg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Xzavier can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Figg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xzavier is trying desperately to improve position.
Xzavier is squirming around, avoiding Figg's attempts to control the action.
Figg working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Figg has hold of Xzavier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Xzavier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Xzavier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Figg on the ground.#SUB2#
Figg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Xzavier can't escape the position.
Figg wants to control the pace but Xzavier is squirming around nicely.
Figg avoids the attempt from Xzavier to control.#T4#
Xzavier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Figg is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Figg working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB2#
Xzavier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Figg.
Figg avoids the attempt from Xzavier to control.#SUB2#
Figg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Xzavier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Figg avoids the attempt from Xzavier to control.
Xzavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raycon Figg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Figg rushes Xzavier and presses him up against the cage.
Figg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Figg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Ezekiel Xzavier has been cut.
Xzavier has had enough of the clinch but Figg keeps him there for the moment.
Figg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Figg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Figg gets underhooks to prevent Xzavier's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Figg.
Figg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD2#
Figg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xzavier uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Figg is looking to cinch up a triangle. Xzavier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Figg's body to avoid the submission. Figg has instead reached around Xzavier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Figg arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raycon Figg!
Raycon Figg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SyFi 87
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Figg tries to clinch up.
Figg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Savage misses.
We've been informed that Figg 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 fight stays on the outside here - Figg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage cracks Figg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savage has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BIGISLAND BIGGUNS WARRIOR TRAINING in the buildup to the fight.
Savage thuds a left hand into Figg's body.
Figg walks into a jab.
Figg wants to clinch but Savage slips to the side
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Raycon Figg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savage is out of range and Figg settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
Savage scores with a hook.
Figg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD#
Savage cracks Figg with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Savage has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Figg to stand back up!#ROC#
Figg is rocked!#T1#
Savage moves in close and cracks Figg with a massive right hand! Figg, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Savage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Savage!

Event: EFA 76 Gigantus vs Figg
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Figg throws a solid leg kick but Gigantus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Figg.
Figg misses with a low kick.
Gigantus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Galactor Gigantus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gigantus lands a really nice looking cross but Figg seems unphased.
Gigantus throws a big shot that misses.
Gigantus misses with a body shot.
Figg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gigantus defends it well.
Gigantus scores with a decent looking hook.
Gigantus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Figg's hands.
Figg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gigantus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigantus loads up on a big right hand but Figg slips the punch.
Figg wants to counter with a clinch but Gigantus pushes him away.
Figg throws a front kick aimed at Gigantus's knee but Gigantus avoids it well.
Gigantus lands a head shot.#T1#
Figg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gigantus.
Gigantus throws out a powerful jab.
Figg looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gigantus lands a right hand from hell, dropping Figg. Gigantus pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galactor Gigantus!
Galactor Gigantus retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, Galactor Gigantus took to the microphone: 'I've run through the best of this division it's time to move on to bigger and better things.Former management was a fucktard.Raycon Figg I'm taking your soul back to the Cold Harsh North.....'.

Event: EFA 64 Vermeulen vs Wetness
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##CL#
Singh moves into the clinch successfully.
Figg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.
Figg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Figg swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a body punch. #TD#
Singh has Figg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Singh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Figg tumbling to the mat - Singh dives into Figg's guard.#ES2#
Figg manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
Figg 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.#CL#
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Figg.
Singh stalls.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Figg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Singh is looking for a takedown.
Singh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Figg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Figg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Singh wants to take the fight to the mat but Figg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Figg breaks the clinch.
Singh checks a leg kick.
Singh fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalip Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Figg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Singh doesn't seem phased though.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figg throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Singh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Figg sprawls well initially but Singh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Singh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Singh prevents Figg from improving his position.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Figg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Figg working a defensive guard here.
Figg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Singh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Singh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh being controlled here momentarily.
Figg working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raycon Figg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Figg throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
Singh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Singh rushes Figg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Figg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
Singh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Figg up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Figg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singh.
Singh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Figg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Figg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Singh.
Figg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.
Singh avoiding damage.
Figg wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh. #BC2#
Figg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figg throws out a powerful jab.
Figg throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Singh has managed to clinch.
Singh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Figg up against the cage.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Singh lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Figg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figg leaning against his opponent.
Singh letting Figg take a breather here.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.
Figg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Singh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Figg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figg stalls. #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.
Figg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Singh avoids a wild elbow strike from Figg.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Figg.
Figg being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raycon Figg 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#
Figg misses with a leg kick
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Figg.
Figg can't break the clinch.
Dalip Singh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Singh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Figg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Singh pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh goes for a takedown attempt but Figg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Singh blocks a low kick nicely.
Singh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figg manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Figg gets caught napping as Singh dives in and scores a takedown. Figg manages to retain guard.
Figg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Singh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Figg is trying to hold Singh in close to prevent damage but Singh has managed to pass into half guard.
Singh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Figg tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh controlling the action here.
Figg looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Figg has hold of Singh's hands but Singh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Figg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Singh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Raycon Figg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Figg tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
Dalip Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Figg trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
Singh working the head and body with strikes.
Singh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Singh connects with a nice short shot to Figg's temple.
Figg is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.
Singh wants to pass to mount but Figg is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh prevents Figg from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figg, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Singh.
Singh stalling in the clinch.
Dalip Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh is stalling here.
Figg wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raycon Figg!
Raycon Figg took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: EFA 54 Egyptian vs Turner
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Hanada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanada lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Figg throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hanada wants to stand and escape but instead Figg has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Figg content to stall in guard here.
Figg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanada keeping moving, preventing Figg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Figg 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.
Figg passes Hanada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Figg 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.
Hanada is refusing to be controlled, as Figg sits in half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hanada has eaten all the pies!
Figg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Figg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Figg is nestled in close to Hanada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Figg controlling the pace. #T1#
Figg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Figg scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Figg is trying to work for a kimura but Hanada is defending well. #SUB#
Figg is working for a kimura but Hanada is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanada wants to stand back up but Figg manages to pass into side control.
Hanada is not content to let Figg control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Figg lands an elbow.
Hanada taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hanada wants to get back to his feet.
Figg working the ground and pound from side control.
Figg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2##SUB#
Figg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Figg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hanada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Figg cracks Hanada with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hanada is not content to let Figg control the position.
Figg advances nicely into full mount.
Figg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Figg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Figg lands a big shot there that rocks Hanada but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Figg is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ES2#
Hanada bucks Figg off and manages to get back to his feet!
Figg throws a jab when Hanada was well out of range.
Hanada shoots in and drives through. Figg sprawls well.#T3#
Figg drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hanada's head, knocking him out cold! Figg is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raycon Figg!
Raycon Figg got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: EFA 43 Lancaster vs Murdock
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Figg misses.
Figg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Figg as Nikil Jr shoots in.#CL#
Nikil Jr closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Figg drags the fight down to the ground.
Figg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Figg is trying to control the position but Nikil Jr postures up.
Figg wants to sweep here but Nikil Jr controlling him for the moment.
Figg is looking to sweep but instead, Nikil Jr has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Figg keeping hold of Nikil Jr's head, controlling as best he can.
Figg wants to control but Nikil Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nikil Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Figg wants to control but Nikil Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Nikil Jr there.
Nikil Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Figg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nikil Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Figg is trying to control but can't.
Nikil Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nikil Jr is thwarting Figg's attempts to control the position.
Figg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Figg wants to improve his position but Nikil Jr is controlling well. #T2#
Nikil Jr controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Figg is out! Nikil Jr gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenrick Nikil Jr!
Kenrick Nikil Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFA 34 Pavlov vs Harrington 2
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Quickly avoids the body shot from Figg.
Figg looks to score with a jab to the body but Quickly is just out of range.
Quickly throws a big shot that misses.
Quickly tries to close the distance and clinch but Figg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quickly staying out of range there.
Tires Quickly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quickly is looking to clinch.
Figg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Figg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Figg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quickly.
Figg throwing a counter right hand but Quickly manages to avoid it.
Quickly tries to clinch up but Figg circles away and keeps his distance.
Figg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quickly.
Figg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quickly circles away quickly and effectively.
Figg misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quickly tries to close the distance and clinch but Figg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quickly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Figg throws a hook but Quickly blocks it.
Quickly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Figg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quickly.
Quickly throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Figg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quickly tries to clinch but Figg is having none of it.
Figg looks to throw the jab but Quickly is out of range.
Figg dodges the punch combination from Quickly.
Figg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Figg misses with a body shot.
Quickly throws out a counter right but Figg avoids it with no problem.
Quickly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Quickly waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Figg. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Figg to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #CUT2#
It looks like Raycon Figg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quickly's guard. #REVR#
Figg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quickly's head.
Figg passes into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Figg'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.
Figg blocks the strikes from Quickly.
Figg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Figg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Figg controlling from the full mount. #T2##SU#
Figg is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Figg jabs Quickly right on the nose. Quickly blinks but takes it well.
Figg staying out of range there.
Quickly lands a nice shot that snaps Figg's head back.
Figg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quickly throws out the jab.
Figg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Quickly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quickly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Figg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quickly.
Quickly looks winded!
Quickly 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 looping hook to the body misses from Figg. Quickly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Figg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Quickly takes one to the side of the head.
Quickly misses with a hook.
Quickly moves away from the strike by Figg.
Tires Quickly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quickly misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Figg.
Quickly lands a nice shot that snaps Figg's head back.
Figg misses with a body shot. #T3#
Figg looks to score with a jab to the body but Quickly is just out of range.#TD#
Figg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Figg seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Quickly is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raycon Figg!
The defeated Tires Quickly had this to say: 'I fought hard to entertain and that's all that matters'.

Event: EFA 20 Bates vs Octavian
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1##TD#
Figg shoots in and gets a takedown into Towson's guard.
Figg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Figg is working Towson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Figg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Figg throws a big right hand that misses.
Towson keeping moving, preventing Figg from controlling successfully.
Figg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Towson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Towson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Towson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Figg slips nicely into half guard.
Towson is in trouble now - Figg has advanced to mount!
Figg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Towson is squirming around, avoiding Figg's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB#
Figg is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Towson is surviving well by controlling Figg's body position as best he can.
Figg scoring with strikes but Towson is staying in there.
Figg 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.
Figg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Figg controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Figg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Figg working Towson over with strikes here.
Figg looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Towson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Figg tries to control but Towson wriggling away.
Figg raining down shots from the mount!
Figg controlling the pace for now.
Towson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Figg.
Figg landing punches. #ROC#
Towson is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Figg! Towson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raycon Figg!

Event: EFA 9 Williamson vs Gomi
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Towson dives in and grabs Figg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figg pushes down on Towson's head and hops out.
Towson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figg's waist but Figg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Towson off to one side.
Figg throws a jab when Towson was well out of range.
Towson wants to clinch up but Figg keeps it at a distance.
Figg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Figg ducks under a wild hook from Towson.
Towson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Figg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Towson is not content to let Figg control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Figg content to control rather than advance.
Towson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Figg. #T1#
Figg lands strikes from half guard.
Figg slows the pace down in half guard.
Figg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Figg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Figg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Figg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Towson for as long as he can get away with.
Figg tries to control but Towson wriggling away.
Figg breaks from Towson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Figg controlling his opponent.
Figg breaks from Towson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Towson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Figg controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Figg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Towson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Towson shrugs it off.
Figg controlling his opponent.
Figg with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Figg is working for a guillotine from mount but Towson frees his head quite easily.
Figg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Figg manages to capitalize on a mistake by Towson to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Can Towson hold on?! Figg is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #T4#
Figg softening up his opponent with strikes here. #ROC#
Towson is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figg is loading up with his shots from the back and Towson is in big trouble! Towson taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raycon Figg!

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