Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EMP Jodson vs Boaz
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Darwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Coburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Coburn throws a hook to the side of Darwin's head but Darwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Coburn misses.
Darwin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Darwin lands but Coburn takes it in his stride.
Coburn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Darwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coburn on the side of the head.
Coburn walks into a jab.
Coburn throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Darwin connects with a jab.
Charlie Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Darwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coburn.#CL#
Darwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coburn, pushing him back against the cage.
Darwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darwin misses with some punches.
Coburn working aggressively here.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Darwin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Coburn working aggressively here.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coburn.
Coburn lands a shoulder strike.
Darwin misses with some punches.
Darwin misses with some punches.
Darwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darwin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darwin.
Darwin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Coburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darwin.
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 short right from Coburn.
Darwin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darwin.
Darwin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coburn.
Darwin has a couple of punches blocked by Coburn.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Coburn.
Coburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Darwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darwin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darwin lands an uppercut.
Coburn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darwin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darwin misses with some punches.
Coburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coburns head.
Darwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darwin working aggressively here. #T3##BC#
Darwin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coburn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darwin.
Coburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Darwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darwin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Coburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darwin thows a leg kick but Coburn checks it
and Coburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin throws a right hand that Coburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Coburn also avoids with ease.
Darwin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coburn tries to move into range but Darwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darwin throws a nice head kick! #T4#
Coburn misses the jab.
Darwin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coburn momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darwin connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Darwin moves into range and clinches up with Coburn.
Darwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darwin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darwin.
Darwin misses with the head strike.
Coburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin tries to throw a body punch but Coburn avoids it by throwing Darwin back against the cage.
Darwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coburns head.
Darwin blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darwin.
Darwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Coburn breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Darwin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Darwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coburn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Coburn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Coburn misses with a double jab
and Darwin counters with a straight right hand.
Coburn 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.
Darwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coburn in his tracks.
Coburn walks into a stiff left hand from Darwin.
Darwin lands a jab to Coburn's midsection.#T1#
Darwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coburn counters with a nice body shot.
Darwin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Darwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Darwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coburn has time to react.
Coburn on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Coburn is rocked!
Darwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Darwin finish him?
Darwin throws a monster overhand right that drops Coburn! Darwin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Darwin!
Charlie Darwin 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: EMP Steve vs Bulletowich
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1#
Nice body punch from Coburn.
Coburn slips under a jab from Yaj.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Coburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Coburn avoids them all with ease.
Coburn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yaj is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Coburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coburn counters with a left to the body.
Coburn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yaj scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Yaj throws the left hand but Coburn avoids the punch easily.
Coburn throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Coburn thuds a left hand into Yaj's body.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Coburn to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like CM Yaj has been cut.
CM Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaj throws a right hand that Coburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Coburn also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Yaj's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Coburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Coburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yaj thinking. #T2#
Yaj throws the left hand but Coburn avoids the punch easily.
Coburn throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Coburn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coburn misses with a hook to the body
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj scores with a decent looking hook.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yaj throws a body punch but Coburn moves out of range.
Coburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Yaj does it's job there.
Yaj misses with a straight left.
Coburn looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Coburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coburn throws a counter combo.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Coburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
It seemed like Coburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj misses with a series of wild punches.
Coburn throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Coburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coburn.
Coburn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yaj dips to his left and cracks Coburn with an uppercut!#T4#
Yaj misses with a wild combination.
Yaj lands a nice looking body shot.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Coburn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A shot to the body from Yaj misses
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Coburn unleashes a big counter combination but Yaj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Coburn.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
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 CM Yaj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CM Yaj's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Coburn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coburn manages to avoid it.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Coburn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yaj digs a good hook to Coburn's body.
Yaj swings for the body but Coburn moves out of range.
Coburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coburn walks into a stiff left hand from Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj with a jab.
Yaj throws a sloppy body shot
and Coburn counters with a stiff right hand.
CM Yaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Coburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yaj lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Coburn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coburn.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
letting Coburn counter with a right hand.
Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Coburn jabs Yaj right on the nose. Yaj blinks but takes it well.
Yaj lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj throws a shot from downtown. Coburn moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Coburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yaj moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coburn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yaj connects with a crisp jab.
Yaj scores with a sloppy right hand. Coburn should have avoided that one. #T3#
Yaj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yaj punishes Coburn's body with a nice straight punch.
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
letting Coburn counter with a right hand.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Coburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coburn counters with a left to the body.
Coburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Coburn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Coburn's belly button to the back.#T4#
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coburn at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coburn! But no joy.
Coburn staying out of range there.
Yaj digs a good hook to Coburn's body.
Coburn moves away from the strike by Yaj.
Coburn throws a counter combo.
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Coburn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yaj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coburn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yaj with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that CM Yaj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CM Yaj's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coburn.
Despite the aggression on Coburn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coburn misses with a wild combination.
Coburn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yaj connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Coburn moves out of range.
Coburn is looking for the big counter here.
Yaj throws a body punch but Coburn moves out of range. #T1#
Yaj feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coburns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yaj lands with a hook. Coburn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yaj.
A jab lands there for Yaj.#ROC#
Coburn is rocked!
Coburn walks straight into a right hand from Yaj - that's dropped him! Yaj jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Coburn from any more punishment! Coburn complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). CM Yaj!
A victorious CM Yaj thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Coburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coburn slips a straight right by Jackson.
It looked like Coburn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Coburn.
Coburn lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Coburn won't allow it.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coburn wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson trying to control the action but Coburn is working from the bottom.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Coburn is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Coburn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coburn keeps working.
Coburn is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Coburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coburn keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Coburn wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coburn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Coburn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coburn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coburn keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Coburn keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Coburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coburn is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Coburn keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson cracks Coburn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Coburn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Randall Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Coburn avoids nicely.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Coburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson sizes up Coburn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coburn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Coburn ducks down to avoid it.
Coburn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws the left hand but Coburn avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Coburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Coburn throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Coburn blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Coburn misses the target.
Coburn slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Coburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Coburn's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Coburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Coburn misses the target.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Coburn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Coburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson with a hook.
Coburn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coburn checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Coburn counter with a right hand. #T1#
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Coburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Coburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coburn.
Coburn is looking to counter punch.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coburn on the side of the head.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Coburn counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Coburn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson cracks Coburn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Coburn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coburn.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Coburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Coburn's head back.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coburn at a distance.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coburn.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Coburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coburn. Coburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Coburn slips a straight right by Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Coburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coburn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coburn scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson cracks Coburn with an open hand slap.
Coburn drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Coburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson clobbers Coburn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coburn avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Coburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Coburn throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coburn prevents it.
Kevin Coburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Jackson.
Coburn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Coburn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Coburn tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coburn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coburn blocks a jab.
Coburn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Coburn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coburn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coburn throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coburn is looking to counter punch.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Coburn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Coburn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD2#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Coburn is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Coburn's guard.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coburn wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Coburn wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Coburn there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coburn wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coburn is looking to escape. #T1#
Coburn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Coburn controlling him for the moment.
Kevin Coburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randall Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randall Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Coburn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Coburn has moved into half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Coburn is controlling well. #T3#
Coburn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coburn wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Coburn.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coburn is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard but Coburn has passed into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Coburn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Coburn unloading with bombs!#T4#
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Coburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Coburn avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Coburn tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson tries to hold on but Coburn pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Jackson!
A very excited looking Randall Jackson 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: SyFi - Aftermath 2
Date: Dec 30, 2018

#R1#
De Barros ducks under a wild hook from Coburn.
De Barros with a poor takedown
and Coburn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Barros darts in looking for a takedown but Coburn gets double underhooks and turns De Barros into the cage.
De Barros has his takedown stuffed
enabling Coburn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Barros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
De Barros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Barros 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.
Coburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Coburn manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Coburn lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Bernardo De Barros has been cut.#T1#
Coburn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Barros with a poor takedown
letting Coburn counter with a right hand.
Coburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Barros was well out of range. Poor timing from Coburn.
De Barros tries for a takedown but Coburn circles away easily
and Coburn counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
Coburn gets caught napping as De Barros dives in and scores a takedown. Coburn manages to retain guard.
Coburn pulls De Barros in close to prevent any damage.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Barros prevents Coburn from getting back to his feet.
De Barros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coburn is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Coburn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coburn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Barros wants to control from the top but Coburn keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Barros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coburn avoids it really well and circles away.
De Barros tries to clinch but Coburn moves away
and Coburn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coburn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Barros. #T3##TD#
De Barros throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coburn was covering up waiting for the punch and De Barros finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coburn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Barros manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
De Barros working for submissions but it's allowed Coburn to get to half guard.
De Barros is staying active underneath Coburn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Barros trying to control but Coburn postures up.
De Barros is looking for a sweep. Coburn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
De Barros with the active half guard here but Coburn passes nicely into side control.#T4#
Coburn working away.
Coburn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Barros can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on De Barros's face as Coburn controls the position.
Coburn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at De Barros to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on De Barros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Barros manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
That's time! De Barros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
De Barros tries to clinch there but Coburn circles away.
Coburn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Barros with a body shot.
De Barros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt
letting Coburn counter with a right hand.
De Barros misses with a takedown
and Coburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Coburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
De Barros is rocked!
De Barros tries for a takedown but Coburn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coburn throws out a counter right but De Barros avoids it with no problem.
Coburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Barros shoots for a takedown but Coburn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt - Coburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Barros shoots in for a double leg but Coburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Barros looks to clinch
enabling Coburn to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
De Barros wants to clinch but Coburn slips to the side
and Coburn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Barros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
De Barros shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Coburn is trying to defend but De Barros finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Coburn is defending against the submission attempts here by De Barros.
Coburn is pressing down on De Barros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Barros is pushing down on Coburn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coburn is fighting to maintain full guard but De Barros has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
De Barros won't allow Coburn to get back to his feet. #T2#
Coburn working a defensive guard here.
De Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Coburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coburn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Barros's guard. #REVB#
Coburn wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving. #SUB#
De Barros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coburn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Coburn avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
De Barros has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Coburn has passed into side control.
De Barros prevents Coburn from moving into mount.
Coburn taking a breather here.
Coburn gets to mount! De Barros was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Coburn controlling the pace for now.
De Barros is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
De Barros is working hard here to advance position.
De Barros regains half guard.
Kevin Coburn has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
De Barros looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
De Barros is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coburn pulls his head out easily.
Coburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coburn is keen to just control but De Barros is a slippery customer.
Coburn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
De Barros with a poor takedown
and De Barros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Barros shoots in and drives through. Coburn sprawls well.
Coburn throws out a counter right but De Barros avoids it with no problem.
De Barros goes for a double leg but Coburn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coburn continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros fails with the takedown
and Coburn counters with a left to the body.
De Barros has his takedown stuffed
and Coburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Coburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Barros was well out of range. Poor timing from Coburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros fails with the takedown.
Coburn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Coburn slaps away a takedown attempt from De Barros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Coburn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coburn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De Barros is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
De Barros misses with a takedown
enabling Coburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt - Coburn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coburn as he avoids it easily.
Coburn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Coburn holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
A short left from Coburn.
Coburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Barros takes a shot to the head.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Coburn has him pressed against the cage.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coburn to keep the fight standing.
De Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coburn smiles and moves away. #T2#
De Barros misses with a hook
and Coburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh De Barros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Barros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Barros seems to have got his legs back now.
De Barros has his takedown stuffed
enabling Coburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Coburn lands a beautiful left hook that drops De Barros. De Barros tries to recover but Coburn is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and De Barros lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Coburn!

Event: SyFi 130
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Coburn throws a lazy right hand but Bardakci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bardakci avoids the body shot from Coburn.
Bardakci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coburn sprawls and moves away.
Bardakci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bardakci feinted with a counter takedown.
Coburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Bardakci off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Coburn! #CUT2#
It looks like Nazim Bardakci has been cut.
Coburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bardakci.
Bardakci drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coburn sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Coburn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coburn misses with a wild body shot.
Bardakci tries to counter with a takedown but Coburn is quick to defend against it.
Coburn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bardakci under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Coburn.
Bardakci seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2##KD2#
Coburn lands a left and a right that send Bardakci crashing to the mat, dazed. Coburn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Bardakci is rocked!
Coburn cracks Bardakci with a left hook right on the temple and Bardakci goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Coburn lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bardakci is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Coburn!

Event: SyFi 122
Date: Oct 28, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Coburn.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Coburn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Merlin closes the distance and clinches up with Coburn, looking for a takedown. Merlin pushes Coburn against the cage but Coburn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Merlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Coburn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Merlin, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Merlin looking for a guillotine here but Coburn defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Merlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Coburn stacks Merlin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Coburn!#T1#
Merlin is looking for a sweep.
Merlin regains half guard.
Coburn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coburn slips a nice elbow through Merlin's hands, connecting with Merlin's forehead.
Coburn prevents Merlin from improving his position.
Coburn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Merlin wants to get back to full guard.
Coburn is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Coburn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin is looking to control Coburn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merlin avoid being mounted?#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coburn controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Coburn misses with a straight left.
Kevin Coburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Merlin walks into a stiff left hand from Coburn.
Coburn lands with a good body shot.
Coburn misses with a straight right.
Merlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Coburn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##SUB#
Merlin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Coburn passes into side control!
Coburn controlling the position.
Coburn lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Coburn is staying tight to Merlin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merlin looking for a sweep but Coburn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Merlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coburn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Coburn throws a hook but Merlin avoids it easily.
Coburn throws a big shot that misses.
Coburn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merlin shoots in for a double leg but Coburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Merlin goes for a double leg but Coburn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coburn continues to drive forward.#TD#
Merlin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Merlin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Coburn defend it? Merlin steps over the head and cranks it - Coburn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Merlin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Merlin!
Xavier Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SyFi 112
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Eyes tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Coburn counters with a takedown into side control.
Coburn just content to control the position.
Coburn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Eyes down.
Coburn is staying tight to Eyes's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Coburn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eyes for as long as he can get away with.
Coburn cracks Eyes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eyes wants to get back to his feet but Coburn drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
Eyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coburn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Coburn advances nicely into full mount.
Eyes is bucking up trying to escape but Coburn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Eyes is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Coburn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Coburn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Coburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coburn working Eyes over with strikes here.
Coburn controlling from the full mount.
Coburn lands a big elbow.
Coburn controlling from mount.
Coburn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eyes?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coburn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Coburn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Eyes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Eyes is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Coburn'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.
Coburn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Eyes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Eyes is rocked!
Coburn 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.
Coburn prevents Eyes from getting the reversal.
Eyes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Coburn landing punches.
Eyes is still in real trouble! Can Coburn finish him?
A nice elbow there by Coburn.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Coburn! Eyes is hurt baaadly! Coburn is firing away with more strikes - Eyes is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Coburn!

Event: SyFi 101
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Ahma digs a good hook to Coburn's body.
Coburn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coburn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahma tries to work over Coburn's front leg with a kick but Coburn checks it.
Ahma scores with the left hand. Coburn knows he should have avoided that one.
Coburn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bedlam in the buildup to the fight.
Ahma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coburn moves away.
Coburn attempts a counter takedown but Ahma avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coburn slips a straight right by Ahma.
Coburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahma misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Coburn counters with a shoot takedown. Ahma fights it but they end up in guard.
Coburn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahma told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma pulls Coburn in to control the position. #T1#
Ahma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahma seems keen to control Coburn's posture.
Coburn looking to sit in guard and control but Ahma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Coburn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Coburn keeping moving, preventing Ahma from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coburn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ahma would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ahma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahma wants to stand but Coburn has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coburn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coburn attempts a counter takedown but Ahma avoids it well and moves away.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ahma misses.
Coburn misses with a shot to the body
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coburn. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Ahma.
Ahma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coburn momentarily.
Coburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahma. #TD#
Coburn shoots in and gets a takedown into Ahma's guard.
Coburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahma is trying to control the position but Coburn postures up. #T4#
Ahma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coburn is controlling him.
Coburn wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.
Coburn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahma is looking to stand up but Coburn isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coburn wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Verneri Ahma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Ahma throws a jab when Coburn was well out of range.
Coburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a hook. Coburn ducked under it nicely.
Coburn checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coburn checks a leg kick.
Coburn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coburn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahma.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Coburn.
Coburn feinted with a counter takedown.
Coburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Ahma throws a lazy right hand but Coburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coburn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coburn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Coburn feinted with a counter takedown.
Ahma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahma sprawls and moves away.
Ahma throws a jab when Coburn was well out of range.
Coburn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahma sprawls and moves away.
Ahma connects with a body shot that sends Coburn's belly button to the back.
Coburn moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahma cracks a nice hook into Coburn's ribs.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coburn walks into a left hand.
Coburn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coburn slips under a jab from Ahma.
Coburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Verneri Ahma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahma. Coburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
Coburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahma throws a hook but Coburn avoids it easily.
Coburn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ahma missing with a left hand there. Coburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coburn moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
Coburn moves away from the strike by Ahma. #TD#
Coburn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coburn lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coburn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Coburn from controlling successfully.
Coburn cracks Ahma with a solid left hand.
Coburn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Coburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coburn throwing strikes but missing.
Coburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ahma's head.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coburn is one step ahead there.
Ahma is looking to stand up but Coburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Kevin Coburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coburn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coburn stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coburn advances to half guard.
Ahma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coburn trying to control the pace.
Ahma is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ahma scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
A big right from Ahma misses.
Ahma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coburn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Coburn counters with a shoot takedown. Ahma fights it but they end up in guard.
Coburn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coburn wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Coburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma wants to get back to his feet but Coburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coburn advances to half guard.
Coburn working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Coburn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Coburn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Coburn trying to control from half guard but Ahma is working away.
Coburn slows the pace down in half guard.
Kevin Coburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coburn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahma trying to control here.
Ahma trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Coburn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ahma is bucking up trying to escape but Coburn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coburn lands a couple of good shots and Ahma has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Ahma do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ahma is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Coburn off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Coburn throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ahma! #T3#
Coburn scores with punches from the back.
Ahma is really stuck here.
Coburn misses with an elbow to the head.
Coburn tries to get the hooks in deep but Ahma pushed the leg off.
Coburn keeps control of the position as Ahma tries to break free.
Coburn slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Coburn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ahma to escape the position.
Ahma is trying to stand back up.
Ahma covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T4#
Coburn throwing sloppy strikes.
Coburn scores with punches from the back.
Coburn lands punches and elbows.
Ahma looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Coburn trying to control momentarily.
Coburn scores with punches from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Coburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahma 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Verneri Ahma!
Our winner, Verneri Ahma, 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: Torcida 41 -
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Coburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Coburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dormier looks for a takedown but Coburn sprawls well.
Dormier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dormier goes for a double leg but Coburn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coburn continues to drive forward.
Dormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kevin Coburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caniel Dormier.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt. #KD#
Coburn lands a left and a right that send Dormier crashing to the mat, dazed. Coburn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Dormier is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Caniel Dormier has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coburn lands with a nice body punch.
Dormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Coburn finish him?
Coburn lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dormier up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Coburn from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dormier's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Coburn!
Kevin Coburn retains his lightweight title!

Event: Torcida 36 - Greene Vs Coburn
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Greene shoots for a double leg takedown but Coburn sprawls well. He's pushed Greene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Coburn thuds his right hand into Greene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene takes one on the button.
Coburn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greene.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greene.
Coburn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene ducks right into an uppercut from Coburn. #CUT2#
It looks like Danny Greene has been cut.#T1#
Greene dives in for a single leg takedown but Coburn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Greene tries for a takedown but Coburn circles away easily
letting Coburn counter with a right hand.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Greene looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Greene postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Greene stops Coburn from standing up.
Coburn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Greene.
Coburn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Greene wants to sweep but no luck.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coburn throws a big right hand that misses.
Coburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Coburn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Greene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coburn is one step ahead there.
Coburn throwing strikes but missing.
Coburn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coburn throws a big elbow that misses. #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.
Greene is trying to control the position but Coburn postures up.
Coburn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coburn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coburn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Greene's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Coburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Coburn, which made it look bad.
Coburn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene feinted with a counter takedown.
Coburn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Greene is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a takedown
and Coburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Coburn gets caught napping as Greene dives in and scores a takedown. Coburn manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coburn is on top in guard. #REVB#
Coburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greene's head.
Kevin Coburn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.
Greene pulls Coburn in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Coburn content to stall in guard here.
Coburn throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coburn throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coburn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Greene presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Coburn gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greene wants a takedown.
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene is working for takedown but Coburn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coburn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coburn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
Coburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coburn lands with a left to the head.
Coburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coburn gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coburn misses with a punch on the inside.
Coburn scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Greene tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coburn lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Coburn.
Coburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kevin Coburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coburn pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene wants a takedown.
Coburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Coburn.
Coburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coburn lands a shoulder strike.
Coburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Coburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Coburn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Greene.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coburn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Danny Greene's cut.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Coburn has knocked Greene down with a huge combo! Coburn steps away and waves a wobbly Greene back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Greene is rocked!
Coburn works Greene's body with a nice hook.
Greene doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coburn counters with a left and a right that stings Greene.
Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greene takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Coburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greene seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Greene got wobbled bad by a big combination! Coburn presses forward with punches and knees until Greene stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Greene closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Coburn!
Kevin Coburn is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, Danny Greene stepped up to the mic, saying 'What can I say? My opponent's Manager gave me 25 times my show/win pay to throw this fight on purpose! I have to feed my family and put gas in my Ferrari ...'.

Event: Torcida 33 - Breed Vs Visigoth
Date: May 20, 2018

#R1#
Wagenknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagenknecht wants to clinch.
Coburn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wagenknecht with a body shot.
Wagenknecht tries for a takedown but Coburn circles away easily
and Coburn counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Wagenknecht shoots in and bounces Coburn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coburn is pulling down on Wagenknecht's head. It's preventing any offense from Wagenknecht, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht trying to control but Coburn is working from the bottom.
Wagenknecht stops Coburn from standing up. #T1#
Wagenknecht looking to sit in guard and control but Coburn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Coburn stopping the sweep attempt from Wagenknecht.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wagenknecht is on top in guard. #REVR#
Coburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wagenknecht is controlling him.
Wagenknecht content to stall in guard here.
Wagenknecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Coburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Wagenknecht stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coburn wants to sweep here but Wagenknecht controlling him for the moment.
Wagenknecht prevents Coburn from getting back to his feet.
Wagenknecht stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coburn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wagenknecht trying to control but Coburn is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wagenknecht wants to pass the guard but Coburn is keeping the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coburn keeping moving, preventing Wagenknecht from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Coburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Coburn moves away
and Coburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Coburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coburn.
Coburn gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagenknecht.
Coburn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Coburn.
Come on Wagenknecht - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coburn has a couple of punches blocked by Wagenknecht.
Coburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coburn lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Coburn. #T4#
Coburn gets through Wagenknecht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Wagenknecht can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht blocking some punches.
Coburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coburn fails to land.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head.
Wagenknecht blocks an uppercut.
Wagenknecht wants to stall.
Coburn scores with a hook to the body.
Coburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wagenknecht drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coburn lands with a right to the head.
Coburn lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coburn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coburn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wagenknecht wants to clinch up but Coburn keeps it at a distance.
Coburn misses with a body shot.
Coburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coburn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wagenknecht is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coburn throws a lazy right hand but Wagenknecht sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coburn tests Wagenknecht's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Coburn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Coburn is avoiding it.
Coburn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wagenknecht closes the distance but Coburn moves to the side
and Coburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coburn stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagenknecht. Wagenknecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Coburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagenknecht wants to clinch.
Coburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Coburn is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coburn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wagenknecht with a body shot.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Coburn is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Coburn is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coburn scores with a sloppy right hand. Wagenknecht should have avoided that one.
Ronald Wagenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coburn swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Wagenknecht closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wagenknecht lands in his opponent's guard.
Wagenknecht passes Coburn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Coburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Wagenknecht seems content to control.
Coburn is trying to stand back up but Wagenknecht is controlling him
Wagenknecht is keen to just control but Coburn is a slippery customer.
Coburn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coburn is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagenknecht wants to control but Coburn is keeping him busy.
Wagenknecht prevents Coburn from standing back up.
Coburn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coburn can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Wagenknecht performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wagenknecht is just content to waste time from the top position. Coburn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wagenknecht's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Coburn wants to get back to his feet but Wagenknecht is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wagenknecht engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kevin Coburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagenknecht doesn't manage to clinch there - Coburn circles away.
Coburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagenknecht gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Wagenknecht with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Coburn moves out of range.
Wagenknecht misses with a takedown
and Coburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Wagenknecht with that takedown attempt.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Coburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coburn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Coburn moves out of range. #CL#
Wagenknecht forces Coburn back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coburn is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coburn down to the mat. Coburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coburn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coburn counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Coburn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagenknecht keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wagenknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wagenknecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Coburn circles away.
Coburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Coburn misses.
Wagenknecht has his takedown stuffed
and Coburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kevin Coburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagenknecht shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coburn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagenknecht seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ronald Wagenknecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch
and Coburn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wagenknecht thinking.
Coburn jabs Wagenknecht right on the nose. Wagenknecht blinks but takes it well.
Coburn swats away the attempt to clinch by Wagenknecht.#T1#
Coburn misses with a straight left.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Coburn is having none of it.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Coburn circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagenknecht looks to clinch
enabling Coburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Wagenknecht doesn't manage to clinch there - Coburn circles away. #CL#
Wagenknecht moves into range and clinches up with Coburn.
Coburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Coburn lands with a light punch inside.
Wagenknecht is trying to stall.
Wagenknecht tries to stall but Coburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coburn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coburn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coburn scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Coburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Coburn lands with a left to the head.
Coburn lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagenknecht is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coburn is keeping busy.
Coburn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagenknecht.
Coburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coburn scores with a hook to the body.
Ronald Wagenknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coburn scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Coburn fails to land.
Wagenknecht tries to stall but Coburn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wagenknecht.
Coburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Coburn lands a left hand.
Wagenknecht takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Wagenknecht gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Coburn wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Coburn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coburn wants to stand but Wagenknecht is controlling the position.
Coburn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coburn's guard.
Wagenknecht trying to control the action but Coburn is working from the bottom.
Coburn wants to get back to his feet.
Wagenknecht trying to control from Coburn's half guard. Coburn has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES2#
Coburn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wagenknecht has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wagenknecht wants to take the fight to the mat but Coburn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wagenknecht is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coburn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Wagenknecht blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wagenknecht is trying to drag Coburn to the mat but Coburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Coburn.
Coburn lands an uppercut.
Coburn lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coburn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kevin Coburn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coburn lands an uppercut.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Coburn.
A short body shot lands from Coburn as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coburn.
Coburn lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Coburn.
Coburn lands with a short shot to the head.
Coburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Coburn!

Event: Torcida 27 - Greene Vs Cheem
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Coburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Coburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baker is looking to clinch.
Baker closes the distance but Coburn moves to the side
and Coburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker tries to clinch up
and Coburn counters with a stiff right hand.
Coburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Baker looks to clinch #TD#
and Coburn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Coburn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Baker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Coburn.
Coburn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Coburn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coburn lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Coburn controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coburn lands a nice short elbow.
Coburn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coburn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Coburn.
Baker has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym (ALL ELITE COACHES). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Coburn lands strikes from half guard.
Coburn moves into full mount! Baker won't be happy about that!
Baker is trying to stand up.
Coburn 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.
Coburn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Baker hang on?#ROC#
Baker is rocked!#T2#
Coburn postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Baker bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Coburn and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Coburn!

Event: Torcida 22 - Lord Vs Zetsika
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coburn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Greg Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coburn lands a slapping body shot.
Mclovin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mclovin throws a right and a left that Coburn avoids nicely.
It looked like Coburn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mclovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mclovin wants to clinch but Coburn slips to the side
and Coburn counters with a straight right hand.
Mclovin shoots in and drives through. Coburn sprawls well.
It looked like Coburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coburn misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mclovin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mclovin tries to clinch up but Coburn circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Coburn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mclovin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coburn avoids it really well and circles away.
Kevin Coburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Mclovin.#T1#
Mclovin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coburn keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mclovin or perhaps it was just good defense by Coburn, which made it look bad.
Mclovin misses with a body kick.
Coburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mclovin on the side of the head.
Mclovin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coburn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coburn connects with the punch.
Mclovin wants to clinch up but Coburn keeps it at a distance.
Coburn scores with a hook to the body. Mclovin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Mclovin shoots in for a double leg but Coburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mclovin looks winded!
Coburn lands an overhand right.
Mclovin wants to clinch.
Coburn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kevin Coburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coburn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Greg Mclovin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclovin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coburn counters with a straight right hand.
Mclovin tries to clinch up but Coburn circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
Nice combo by Coburn! Oh, that's hurt him - Mclovin falls to the canvas and Coburn follows him into side control. #ROC#
Mclovin is rocked!
Coburn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mclovin to see if he's OK.
Mclovin is still in real trouble! Can Coburn finish him?
Coburn in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mclovin looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Coburn turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Coburn!

Event: Torcida 17 - Akhmedov Vs Payne
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Cheem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Coburn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Cheem takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheem scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheem.
Cheem scores a nice knee to the body.
Cheem misses with a knee to the head.
Cheem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Coburn fails to land. #TD#
Coburn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cheem is trying to keep an underhook but Coburn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cheem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coburn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cheem's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coburn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Cheem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Coburn connects with a couple of short punches.
Coburn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cheem is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Coburn frees his head nicely. Oh but Cheem has switched to an armbar! Coburn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). What Cheem!

Event: Torcida 10 - Coburn Vs Dormier
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Coburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coburn lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dormier.
Coburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Coburn throws a looping overhand right but Dormier ducks down to avoid it.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coburn tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coburn to the ground. Coburn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Coburn controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dormier is looking for a kimura here.
Dormier wants to take a breather but Coburn is having none of it. #T1#
Coburn desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Dormier maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coburn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dormier has cracked it and Coburn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dormier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caniel Dormier!
Caniel Dormier opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Torcida 2 - Silva Vs Marquez
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Gaskins .#TD2#
Coburn dives in and scores a takedown into Gaskins 's guard.
Coburn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coburn throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Gaskins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coburn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaskins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Coburn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaskins has momentary wrist control but Coburn slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gaskins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coburn lands a couple of elbows.
Gaskins is trying to control the position but Coburn postures up.
Coburn controlling from the top position.
Coburn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Coburn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coburn lands a couple of digs.
Coburn chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaskins trying to control the position.
Coburn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coburn lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Coburn with a nice head shot there.
Coburn is stalling in the full guard.
Coburn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Coburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaskins 's head.
Coburn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaskins is keeping the position for now.
Coburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Coburn stopping the sweep attempt from Gaskins .#SUB#
Gaskins is looking for a triangle but Coburn pushes his legs off easily.
Gaskins is breathing heavily.
Coburn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Coburn works over Gaskins with some ground and pound from guard.
Coburn landing some decent shots from guard.
Coburn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Coburn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Coburn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Gaskins is rocked!
Coburn cracks Gaskins with a solid left hand.
Oh Gaskins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Coburn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaskins 's head.
Coburn chips away with some ground and pound.
Coburn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Coburn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coburn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gaskins has momentary wrist control but Coburn slips an elbow through the middle.
Coburn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coburn cracks Gaskins with a solid left hand.
Coburn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Coburn is working Gaskins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Coburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coburn is in close to Gaskins 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coburn works over Gaskins with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Coburn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Coburn moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Coburn.
Coburn lands an uppercut.
Coburn lands a big right hand that drops Gaskins ! The killer instinct kicks in and Coburn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Coburn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Coburn!

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