Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Demolition 10 - TBA
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weight swivels and escapes.
McStafferson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McStafferson falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Weight counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of McStafferson backwards.
McStafferson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weight smiles and moves away. #TD#
McStafferson dives in and scores a takedown into Weight's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weight keeping full guard, as McStafferson tries to pass.
Weight seems keen to control McStafferson's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weight is on top in guard. #REVB#
Weight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
McStafferson working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily.
Weight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McStafferson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Weight is continuing to stall.
McStafferson trying to keep a closed guard but Weight is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Weight slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
McStafferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weight sitting in guard here, content to control.
McStafferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Weight has control of McStafferson's left arm, preventing McStafferson from doing any damage. #T3#
Weight looking for a sweep. Not yet Weight, not yet.
Weight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weight is controlling McStafferson's posture.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Weight is keeping the position.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
McStafferson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weight to the ground. McStafferson is now in Weight's guard.#SUB#
McStafferson drops back looking for a leg! Weight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weight manages to kick McStafferson off! McStafferson jumps back into Weight's guard. #T4#
McStafferson wants to control from the top but Weight keeps moving.
McStafferson pushing down on Weight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McStafferson trying to control from half guard but Weight is working away.
Weight is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Weight trying to control but McStafferson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weight trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz McStafferson 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##TD#
McStafferson shoots in and bounces Weight off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McStafferson passes into half guard.
Weight is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.
Weight is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weight keeps working. #SUB#
McStafferson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Weight is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson.
Weight wants to control but McStafferson is keeping busy.
Weight keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Weight trying to hold on to McStafferson's head to control him but McStafferson postures up.
Weight desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
McStafferson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weight defends it well. #SUB#
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weight has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
McStafferson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Weight wants to control but McStafferson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
McStafferson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Weight is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
McStafferson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Weight is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson.
McStafferson prevents Weight from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.
Weight is controlling McStafferson's trapped leg to prevent McStafferson from advancing to side control.
Weight blocking the ground and pound attempt from McStafferson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McStafferson seems to be working for a kimura but Weight defends the submission attempt.
Weight is not content to let McStafferson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaz McStafferson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McStafferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
Weight tries to counter with a clinch but McStafferson shakes him off and moves away.
McStafferson shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for McStafferson with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McStafferson.
Weight can't do much from the bottom here.
Weight is looking for a sweep.
Weight regains half guard.#SUB#
McStafferson is working for a kimura but Weight is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.
Weight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McStafferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Weight is defending well. #T1#
McStafferson prevents Weight from improving his position.
McStafferson is looking to take a break and control but Weight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McStafferson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Weight tries to hold on but McStafferson postures up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McStafferson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Weight is controlling an arm, preventing McStafferson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
McStafferson working for a submission but Weight is keeping him at bay.
McStafferson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
McStafferson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Weight is surviving well by controlling McStafferson's body position as best he can.
Weight sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but Weight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McStafferson to get the leverage.
McStafferson prevents Weight from improving his position.
Weight trying to control here. #T3##SUB#
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weight is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
Weight is doing well to control the position and prevent McStafferson from advancing to side control.#SUB#
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weight has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Weight is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson. #SUB#
Weight is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
McStafferson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McStafferson.
Weight is looking to control McStafferson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weight avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weight wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStafferson is trying to control. Weight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McStafferson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Middle Weight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaz McStafferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McStafferson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaz McStafferson!

Event: Demolition 2- Bone v Floyd
Date: Dec 27, 2019

#R1#
Weight lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Count Von Reichammer has been cut.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Reichammer.
Weight scores with a punch to the head.
Weight connects with a body shot that sends Von Reichammer's belly button to the back.
Von Reichammer lands with a nice combination. Weight backs away looking to recover.
Von Reichammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Reichammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Von Reichammer manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Reichammer misses with a combination
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
Weight blocks a jab.
Weight slips a jab from Von Reichammer.
Weight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Reichammer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Von Reichammer defending well as Weight loads up on a big left hand.
Von Reichammer shoots in but Weight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Reichammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Reichammer.
Weight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Reichammer cracks Weight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Reichammer cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Reichammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Reichammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Weight at a distance.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Reichammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Reichammer or perhaps it was just good defense by Weight, which made it look bad.
Weight misses with a jab to the body
and Von Reichammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Von Reichammer loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Weight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Reichammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Count Von Reichammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight misses with a looping left.
Weight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Reichammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weight scores with a one two! Von Reichammer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Von Reichammer lands with a nice combination. Weight backs away looking to recover.
Von Reichammer takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Reichammer.
Weight avoids the body shot from Von Reichammer.
Weight misses the shot to the body.
Weight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Reichammer's head.
Von Reichammer throws a series of punches but Weight moves out of range. #T3#
Von Reichammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Reichammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Weight misses.
Von Reichammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Reichammer off the cage and back into range.
Weight takes a swing at Von Reichammer's ribcage but misses.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Reichammer manages to avoid it.
Middle Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Von Reichammer drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Reichammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weight's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Reichammer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Von Reichammer throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Von Reichammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Reichammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weight is adopting a defensive guard.
Weight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Count Von Reichammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Von Reichammer works the jab nicely.
Weight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Reichammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Weight off the cage and back into range.
Weight avoids the body shot from Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer lunges at Weight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weight's hand.
Von Reichammer takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Von Reichammer throws an overhand right that lands on Weight's shoulder, as Weight tries to avoid the shot.
Von Reichammer drops his hands momentarily and Weight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weight misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Reichammer.
Von Reichammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weight's head.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Reichammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Reichammer misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Weight cracks a nice hook into Von Reichammer's ribs.
Von Reichammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Weight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Reichammer is just out of range.
Von Reichammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Weight blocks a jab.
Weight misses the shot to the body.
Weight misses with a hook. Von Reichammer ducked under it nicely.
Von Reichammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weight finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Reichammer's head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Weight enables Von Reichammer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Weight manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Weight is pulling down on Von Reichammer's head to control his posture.
Weight looking to control. #T2#
Weight seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Reichammer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Reichammer preventing the sweep.
Von Reichammer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Reichammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Reichammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Reichammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Von Reichammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Von Reichammer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Weight napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Reichammer cracks Weight with a big elbow.
Von Reichammer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Von Reichammer grinds an elbow into Weight's temple.
Weight is looking to regain half guard here but Von Reichammer keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Reichammer trying to control the position but Weight is working away.
Weight parries the strikes from Von Reichammer easily there. Von Reichammer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Weight to escape. #T4#
Weight is trying to get back to half guard.
Weight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Von Reichammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Reichammer thows a huge punch but Weight dodges it nicely.
Von Reichammer winds up and cracks Weight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weight wants to improve his position but Von Reichammer is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Von Reichammer in particular looking to stall.
Weight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Von Reichammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Weight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Count Von Reichammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Count Von Reichammer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Weight digs a good hook to Von Reichammer's body.
Some wild striking there from Weight.
Von Reichammer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Von Reichammer slips a jab from Weight.
Von Reichammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Reichammer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Reichammer manages to avoid it.
Von Reichammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Von Reichammer counters with a straight right hand.
Von Reichammer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weight misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight misses with an uppercut
and Von Reichammer counters with a big right hand! Oh Weight is in trouble here! Von Reichammer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Von Reichammer!
A victorious Count Von Reichammer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Weight defending well as Sailcirc loads up on a big left hand.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sailcirc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab from Sailcirc.
Weight thuds a left hand into Sailcirc's body.
Sailcirc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weight's hands.
Sailcirc tries for a takedown but Weight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Sailcirc connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weight. Weight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight digs a good body shot into Sailcirc's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sailcirc shoots for a takedown but Weight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Weight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Weight.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sailcirc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torcadall Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Weight throws a jab when Sailcirc was well out of range.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Weight has knocked Sailcirc down with a huge combo! Weight steps away and waves a wobbly Sailcirc back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Sailcirc is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Torcadall Sailcirc has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Sailcirc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sailcirc half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sailcirc seems to have got his legs back now.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Weight gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage. #T2##KD2#
Weight cracks Sailcirc with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sailcirc looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Weight finish him?
Weight missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Middle Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Sailcirc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Sailcirc attempts a counter takedown but Weight avoids it well and moves away.
Sailcirc connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Sailcirc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sailcirc is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sailcirc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weight swivels and escapes.
Weight throws a counter combo.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Weight looks to land a combination but Sailcirc avoids it well.
Sailcirc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weight sprawls and moves away.
Sailcirc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weight swivels and escapes.
Weight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Weight jabs Sailcirc right on the nose. Sailcirc blinks but takes it well.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
A jab from Sailcirc does it's job there.
Weight misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sailcirc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc feinted with a counter takedown.
Sailcirc throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Weight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Weight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sailcirc tries to counter with a takedown but Weight is quick to defend against it.
Sailcirc cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Weight misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Sailcirc does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailcirc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Weight sprawls and moves away.
Sailcirc cracks Weight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torcadall Sailcirc's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailcirc.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sailcirc.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sailcirc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sailcirc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weight circles away.
Middle Weight seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Weight tries to sprawl but Sailcirc drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Weight trying to control here. #SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Weight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sailcirc.
Weight wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sailcirc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Weight is trying to control but can't.
Weight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sailcirc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weight keeps working. #SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Weight defends it well. #SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura here.
Sailcirc will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sailcirc is working away from the top position though.
Sailcirc is trying to control. Weight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weight slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Weight controls Sailcirc momentarily but Sailcirc frees himself. #T3#
Weight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Well, if Weight 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. #SUB#
Sailcirc looking for submissions off his back.
Weight takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sailcirc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sailcirc is on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Sailcirc trying to control but Weight is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc is pushing down on Weight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Weight is fighting to maintain full guard but Sailcirc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Weight wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well. #SUB#
Sailcirc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weight is pressing down on Sailcirc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weight keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Weight pulls Sailcirc in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Torcadall Sailcirc dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torcadall Sailcirc's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weight scores with a one two! Sailcirc had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Weight swings for the body but Sailcirc moves out of range.
Weight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sailcirc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc fails to land the takedown.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sailcirc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Weight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sailcirc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weight swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Sailcirc counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weight won't be happy with that.
Weight struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sailcirc wants to control but Weight is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weight has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Sailcirc has hold of Weight's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Weight tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sailcirc cranks the arm and Weight screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Weight, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Torcadall Sailcirc!
Torcadall Sailcirc made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: RISE 110 Feng v Bone
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Hazlehurst clinches up with Weight and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Hazlehurst has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hazlehurst goes for a takedown attempt but Weight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Weight gets tackled into the cage by Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst maintains the clinch.
Hazlehurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Hazlehurst's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hazlehurst prevents a body shot from Weight.
Hazlehurst has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Hazlehurst is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Hazlehurst gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Weight regains guard.
Weight wants to sweep but no luck.
Weight looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hazlehurst puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hazlehurst controlling the pace. #T1#
Weight controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Weight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weight is staying active underneath Hazlehurst, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hazlehurst seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Weight is doing well to control the position and prevent Hazlehurst from advancing to side control.
Weight wants to improve his position but Hazlehurst is controlling well.
Weight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hazlehurst showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weight trying to control the position here.
Hazlehurst slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weight managing to control the position.
Hazlehurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weight works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Weight wants to sweep here but Hazlehurst controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Weight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hazlehurst drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hazlehurst fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Weight lands a nice hook to Hazlehurst's body. Hazlehurst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hazlehurst misses with a takedown attempt
and Hazlehurst takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Weight is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Weight shuts the power down on Hazlehurst. Lights out, game over! Weight is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Middle Weight!
A victorious Middle Weight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 104 Stoddler v Bartoli
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maan keeps the fight on the outside.
Weight scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maan moves to clinch but Weight breaks away
and Weight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maan has time to react.
Maan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maan on the side of the head.
Maan throws a series of punches but Weight avoids them all with ease.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weight fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maan on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Maan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maan misses with a combination #CL2#
and Weight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh Maan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maan misses with some punches.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Maan tries to pull guard but Weight holds him up against the cage and eventually Maan drops back down to his feet.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Maan's ribcage. Maan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Weight throws a big uppercut that drops Maan! More strikes from Weight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maan lies dazed against the cage as Weight celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
After winning the bout, Middle Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 96 Kondo v White
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Truth misses.
Jab from Weight.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Truth has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Truth is just out of range.
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Truth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Truth misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Weight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and Truth counters with a stiff right hand.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Truth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Truth misses with an uppercut. Weight saw that one coming.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
Truth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight takes one to the chin there.
Truth misses with a body shot
and Weight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Weight.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Weight clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Truth breaks the clinch.
Weight misses with an uppercut
letting Truth counter with a right hand. #T2#
Truth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Truth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and Truth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Weight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Weight misses with an uppercut.
Truth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Truth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight misses with a hook
and Truth counters with a left to the body.
Truth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth. #T3#
Jab from Weight.
Good exchange - Weight coming out on top.
Weight moves out of range of the leg kick from Truth.
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Weight tries to clinch up
and Truth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weight throws a hook but Truth avoids it easily.
Truth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Truth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Weight digs a good hook to Truth's body.
Weight swings for the body but Truth moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight misses with a hook
and Truth counters with an outside leg kick.
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Truth there.
Weight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Truth pushes him off.
Truth looks to land a combination. Weight sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weight connects with a body shot that sends Truth's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Truth finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Truth dominated that round.
That's time! Weight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Truth lands a right hook to the body.
Truth misses with a hook.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Truth keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Truth does no damage.
Truth slips under a jab.
Weight backing away here, and Truth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Truth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Truth moves out of range as Weight strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Truth! But no joy.
Truth scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
A shot to the body from Weight misses
and Truth counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Weight.
Weight tries to move into range but Truth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Weight.
Weight cracks Truth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnny Truth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Truth slips a jab and a cross from Weight.
Weight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Truth counters with a straight right hand.
Weight slips under a jab.
Truth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truth throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Weight fails to land with a series of punches.
Weight throws a hook to the side of Truth's head but Truth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Truth scores with a shot to the body.
Weight misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Truth counters with a nice right hand that sends Weight toppling to the canvas! Weight scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Truth finish him?!#ROC2#
Weight is rocked!
Weight switches off momentarily and Truth cracks him with a monster right hand! Weight topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Truth dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Truth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Truth!
Johnny Truth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 90 Gusmao Vs. Tiger 2
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butabi.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight misses with a hook to the body
letting Butabi counter with a right hand.
Weight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Butabi clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Butabi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Butabi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight tries a body shot but Butabi blocks it.
Butabi lands a hook that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Butabi.
Butabi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Butabi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butabi misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butabi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weight to keep the fight standing.
Butabi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butabi fails to pull guard.
Butabi struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Butabi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Butabi.
Butabi tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Weight.
Butabi tries to pull guard but Weight won't allow it.
Butabi prevents a body shot from Weight.
Butabi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butabi can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Butabi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butabi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Butabi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Butabi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Butabi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Butabi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weight 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. #T2#
Weight continues to stall.#SUB2#
Butabi working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily. #SUB2#
Butabi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weight sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Weight avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Weight controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Butabi looking for a guillotine here but Weight defends easily.
Weight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Butabi working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily. #SUB2#
Butabi working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily. #SUB2#
Butabi looking for a guillotine here but Weight defends easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weight slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Butabi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Butabi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Butabi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weight defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Butabi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Weight has his hands clasped together but Butabi extends and breaks Weight's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Butabi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 85 - UTH vs. Cruz Jr
Date: Jul 17, 2019

#R1#
Weight scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Falcone as he connects with a hook.
Weight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Falcone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weight stalks Falcone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Falcone's face. Falcone staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Weight throws a hook but Falcone blocks it.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcone throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Weight.
Weight moves out of range as Falcone strikes.
Weight misses the jab.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Falcone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight stuns Falcone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weight misses with a jab to the body
and Falcone counters with a stiff right hand.
Falcone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weight misses the jab.
Falcone jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Falcone to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Falcone slips a jab from Weight.
Weight throws a hook to the side of Falcone's head but Falcone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Falcone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weight! Falcone lets Weight back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcone drops Weight with a huge uppercut! Weight drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Falcone is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFL-79 Bartoli Vs. Kondo 2
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Weight misses with a straight right.
Boretti keeps the fight on the outside.
Boretti is looking to counter punch.
Weight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boretti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti slips a straight right by Weight.
Boretti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weight throws a body punch but Boretti moves out of range.
Weight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Boretti moves away and avoids it.
Boretti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boretti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti dodges the punch combination from Weight. #T1#
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Boretti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boretti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Boretti moved out of range.
Weight thuds his right hand into Boretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boretti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Weight.
Boretti is looking to counter punch.
Weight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Weight misses with a right hand
and Boretti counters with a straight right hand.
Weight misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boretti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Weight lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boretti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Boretti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Weight misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Boretti counters with a crisp one two that drops Weight! Boretti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Weight to his feet! Weight is in big trouble!#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boretti lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matteo Boretti!
After the fight, Matteo Boretti was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RFL-76 Paa Vs. Middle Weight
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Paa cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Paa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paa stuns Weight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Weight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paa cracks a nice hook into Weight's ribs.
Paa cracks a nice hook into Weight's ribs.
No joy there for Paa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weight blocks a jab.
Paa misses with a two punch combination.
Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight throws a body punch but Paa moves out of range.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch but Paa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weight throws out the jab.
Paa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
Weight checks a leg kick.
Paa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Weight moves away from the strike by Paa.
Weight punishes Paa's body with a nice straight punch.
Weight scores with the left hand. Paa knows he should have avoided that one.
Paa jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paa sets himself, and Weight steps forward looking for the clinch! Paa avoids it this time.
Paa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Paa lands a lovely overhand right.
Paa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Weight scores with a decent looking hook.
Paa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paa connects with a high kick.
Paa throws a shot to the body.
Paa throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Weight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Paa breaks from the clinch.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight dodges the punch combination from Paa.
Paa throws a low kick but Weight avoids it.
Weight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Paa tries to close the distance and clinch but Weight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paa throws a leg kick but Weight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paa looks to clinch
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Paa jabs at Weight's body.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa cracks Weight with a good jab.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Paa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Paa.
Paa lunges at Weight with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Weight's hand.
Paa darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Weight is rocked!
Paa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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 telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target.
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Paa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paa. Weight shrugs it off though.
Paa defending well as Weight loads up on a big left hand.
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Weight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Paa tenderised Weight's leg. Weight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Jab from Paa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight scores with a jab to the head.
Weight throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Paa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Paa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paa throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa lands a right hook to the body.
Paa misses with an uppercut.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Paa is out of range.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weight misses with a two punch combination.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paa.
Paa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight wants to counter with a clinch but Paa pushes him away.#T1#
Paa takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Paa with a hook.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa lands with a cross. #CL#
Paa rushes Weight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa pushes Weight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
Paa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Paa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Paa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Paa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paa lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paa lands a body shot.
Paa lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Paa breaks the clinch.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Paa pushes him off.
Paa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paa thows a body kick. Weight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Paa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
Paa works Weight's body with a nice hook.
Weight seems to have recovered his senses.
Weight is breathing heavily.
Paa cracks the inside of Weight's front leg.
Paa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weight.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa. #T3##KD#
Paa cracks Weight with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Paa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Weight to stand back up!
Weight drops his hands for a split second and Paa immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Weight face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Paa follows up with a right hand that knocks Weight into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iso Paa!
Iso Paa retains his middleweight title!

Event: RFLFN-22 Morris Vs. Graves
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Bear doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Weight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Weight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bear is trying to drag Weight to the mat but Weight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear prevents a body shot from Weight.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Weight digs a right hand into Bear's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bear's gas tank.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight is leaning against Bear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
Weight tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Weight is leaning against Bear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bear has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Weight after a bit of a struggle.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Bear.#T2#
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Bear controls the action.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Bear has Weight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Bear controls his hands.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Weight. #T3#
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Weight tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Bear blocks a body shot from Weight.
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weight misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Bear tries to score a body lock takedown but Weight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weight lands a body punch.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bear doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weight counters with a straight right hand.
Bear looks winded!
Bear takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weight scores with a body shot.
Weight lands a nice looking body shot.
Weight connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weight counters with a three punch combo that has Bear backing up. Bear nods at Weight to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab lands there for Weight.
Weight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bear momentarily.
Bear on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bear misses with a takedown
letting Weight counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Weight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bear, pushing him back against the cage.
Bear has Weight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Weight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bear doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weight.
Bear takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weight connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Bear.
Weight cracks Bear with a good jab.#T1#
Bear tries for a takedown but Weight circles away easily
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bear is breathing heavily.#CL#
Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Bear is looking for a takedown.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
A short left from Weight.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Bear blocks a body shot from Weight. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight lands a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Middle Weight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Weight.
A short left from Weight.
Weight lands a left hand. #T3#
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Weight lands a right hand.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Weight tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Weight pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Bear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bear can do to turn this around?
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight lands a body shot.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bear prevents a body shot from Weight.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Bear avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Weight jabs Bear right on the nose. Bear blinks but takes it well.
Bear fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Weight forces Bear back against the cage and clinches.
Weight digs a right hand into Bear's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bear's gas tank.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Bear controls the action.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Bear controls his hands.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A hook to the body from Weight.
Bear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Weight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Bear.
Bear tries to score a body lock takedown but Weight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weight pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Bear controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Weight gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight throws a big uppercut that drops Bear! More strikes from Weight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bear lies dazed against the cage as Weight celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
After winning the bout, Middle Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL-70
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Weight throws a hook to the side of Truth's head but Truth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight tries to clinch but Truth moves out of range.
Truth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Truth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Weight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Truth moved out of range.
Truth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Truths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Truth misses its intended target.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Truth works over Weight's head and body with a nice combination.
Weight darts in trying to clinch
and Truth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weight thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Truth misses with a hook. Weight ducked under it nicely.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight is looking to clinch but Truth is avoiding it. #T1#
Weight lands a really nice looking cross but Truth seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weight throws a right hand that Truth ducks under and follows up with a left that Truth also avoids with ease.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Truth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Truth.
Truth connects with a body shot that sends Weight's belly button to the back.
Weight misses with a jab to the body
and Truth counters with a stiff right hand.
Truth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Weight misses with an uppercut
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight closes the distance but Truth moves to the side
and Truth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weight thinking.
Truth misses with an uppercut.
Weight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Truth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Weight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Weight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weight dodges the punch combination from Truth.
Weight throwing a counter right hand but Truth manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truth digs a good hook to Weight's body.
Truth scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Weight takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Truth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weight lands with a hook. Truth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Truth counters with a nice body shot.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Truth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Truth misses the shot to the body.
Truth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Truth cracks Weight with an open hand slap.
Weight scores with a decent looking hook.
Truth tries to work over Weight's front leg with a kick but Weight checks it. #T3#
Truth ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Weight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Truth misses the shot to the body.
Truth misses with a hook.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight misses with a hook. Truth ducked under it nicely.
Weight misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Truth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Truth clobbers Weight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Truth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weight rather than just go for the knockout.
Weight takes a swing at Truth's ribcage but misses.
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight misses with a hook.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Weight throws a big shot that misses.
Weight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Truth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Truth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weight.
Truth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Weight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Weight lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Truth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Truth feints a counter leg kick.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Weight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Truth avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Truth working hard to break the clinch.
Truth tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Truth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truth's elbow. #BC2#
Truth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Truth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weight is out of range.
Weight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weight tries to clinch but Truth is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Truth counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Truth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Truth misses with an uppercut.
Weight swings for the body but Truth moves out of range.
Weight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weight looks to clinch
and Truth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Truth's hands.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Truth circles away.
Truth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weight lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Truth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Truth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Truth misses with a low kick.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnny Truth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight lands a slapping body shot.
Truth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Truth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truth throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range. #T1#
Weight slips a jab from Truth.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Weight gets a clinch.
Truth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Truth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Truth breaks the clinch.
Weight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Truth connects with a body shot.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
Truth throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weight dips to his left and cracks Truth with an uppercut!
Weight misses with a body shot.
Truth flicks out a counter leg kick but Weight steps away.
Weight looks to land a combination but Truth avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Truth! But no joy.
Truth swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Weight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Truth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
Weight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Truth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weight misses the shot to the body.
Truth swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Donk. Truth catches Weight right on the button with a cross.
Truth thuds a left hand into Weight's body.
Truth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Truth.
Weight wants to clinch but Truth slips to the side
and Truth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight misses with a right hand
and Truth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Truth cracks Weight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Weight lands a nice shot that snaps Truth's head back.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Truth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Truth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weight slips a jab from Truth.
Truth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Weight has Truth up against the cage in a clinch. #T3##BC2#
Truth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Truth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Weight clinches up against the cage.
Truth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Truth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Truth misses the target.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Truth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Truth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weight is looking to counter the offense by Truth and move into the clinch.
A jab from Weight misses.
Truth missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Truth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weight.
Weight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Weight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Truth doesn't seem phased though.
Truth swings for the body but Weight moves out of range. #T4#
Weight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truth just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight misses with a hook.#CL#
Weight clinches with his opponent.
Truth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Truth is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Truth controls the action.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Truth controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Truth wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Truth controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Truth is trying to break free.
Truth working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Truth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weight throws a body punch but Truth moves out of range.
Truth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Truth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Truth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Truth counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Truth misses.
Weight throws out a loose jab but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Weight clinches up against the cage.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Truth.
Truth lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Truth breaks the clinch.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
A punch combination from Weight misses.
A big left from Truth misses.
Weight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Truth jabs at Weight's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight avoids the body shot from Truth.
Truth throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Truth. Beautiful body shot.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Truth moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Truth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truth. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Weight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Truth throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight scores with a jab. Truth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Truth takes one to the side of the head.
Truth throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Weight tests Truth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Truth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
Truth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Truth saw that one coming.
Truth swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Weight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Truth misses with a body shot.
Weight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Weight.
Truth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weight throws a hook but Truth avoids it easily.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Truth to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Truth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
Truth just misses with a punch to the body.
Truth misses with a wild body shot.
Weight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Truth misses
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Truth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Truth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Truth.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Weight.
Truth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Truth.
Truth throws a hook to the side of Weight's head but Weight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Truth pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Weight.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Truth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Truth cracks Weight with an open hand slap.
Weight swings for the body but Truth moves out of range.
Truth slips under a jab.
Truth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truth looks to land a left hand but Weight moved out of range nicely.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Truth manages to avoid it.
Truth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weight.
Weight lands a body shot.
Truth cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Truth dodges the punch combination from Weight.
Truth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Weight with a body shot.
Weight throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truth cracks Weight with an open hand slap.#T4#
Weight misses the jab.
Weight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Truth throws a big shot that misses.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Truth.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Weight has Truth up against the cage in a clinch.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Truth controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Truth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Truth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Weight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Middle Weight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Weight.

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

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

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

Event: RFL-69
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Brinks with a hook.
Brinks defending well as Weight loads up on a big left hand.
Weight defending well as Brinks loads up on a big left hand.
Weight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Weight. That did some damage!#CL#
Weight closes the distance and pushes Brinks back into the cage.
A short right from Brinks on the inside.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight blocks a body shot from Brinks.
Weight takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Middle Weight has been cut.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight tries a body shot but Brinks blocks it.
Weight prevents a body shot from Brinks.
Brinks throws an elbow but it misses.
Brinks misses with some punches.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brinks has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Brinks throws a head punch that misses.
Weight tries a body shot but Brinks blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Brinks.
Weight prevents a body shot from Brinks.
A head punch on the inside from Brinks fails to land.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brinkss head.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight. #T1#
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Brinks.
Brinks working aggressively here.
Brinks digs a right hand into Weight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weight's gas tank.
Brinks has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight managing to block the knees to the body from Brinks.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight tries to work over Brinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Brinks controls the action.
Weight prevents a body shot from Brinks.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Brinks tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight managing to block the knees to the body from Brinks.
Good body shot from Weight.
Nice elbow from Brinks.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Brinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brinks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Brinks looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight dodges an elbow strike from Brinks.
Brinks tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Brinks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brinks told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Brinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brinks misses with the head strike.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brinks backwards.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinks throws an elbow that misses.
Brinks is working Weight over against the cage.
Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
Brinks prevents a body shot from Weight.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brinks's elbow.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Brinks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weight. #T3#
Weight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weight dodges an elbow strike from Brinks.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
Brinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight lands a right hand.
Weight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
A left hand lands to the body for Brinks.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinks has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brinks backwards.
Brinks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Weight prevents a body shot from Brinks.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight cracks Brinks with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Brinks controls his hands. #T4#
Brinks works on Weight's body with a couple of short punches.
Weight blocks the elbow strike.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Brinks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinks misses with some punches.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Brinks controls his hands.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Brinks misses with an elbow over the top.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brinks has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Brinks - that landed with a thud.
Weight avoiding damage as Brinks throws knees to the body.
Brinks can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Brinks swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight lands an uppercut.
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 Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Middle Weight's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brinks throws a body kick that misses.
Brinks takes one to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brinks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Brinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weight misses the shot to the body.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.
Brinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weight.
Brinks throws a right hand that Weight ducks under and follows up with a left that Weight also avoids with ease.
Brinks takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Weight as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Weight has closed the distance and engaged Brinks in a clinch.
Brinks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brinks blocks a body shot from Weight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brinks.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight tries to work over Brinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brinks backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Brinks is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight. #T1#
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Brinks controls the action.
Brinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brinks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brinks missing with knees to the body.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Brinks controls the action.
Weight avoids a wild elbow strike from Brinks.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Brinks misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Weight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brinks can do to turn this around?
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Weight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brinks misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Weight misses with a body punch.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weight lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Brinks tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight tries a body shot but Brinks blocks it.
Weight lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Brinks misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Brinks.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
A short left from Weight.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Brinks backwards. #ROC#
Brinks is rocked!
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight digs a right hand into Brinks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brinks's gas tank.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight works on Brinks's body with a couple of short punches.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brinks's elbow.
Weight lands a right hand.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brinks takes a shot to the head.
Weight creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Brinks's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Brinks drops to his knees and Weight pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
Our winner, Middle Weight, 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: RFLFN-16 Weight vs. Turd
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Weight misses with a body shot
and Turd counters with a stiff right hand.
Weight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turd.
Weight darts in trying to clinch
and Turd counters with a straight right hand.
Turd keeps the fight on the outside.
Turd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turd takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Weight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turd.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turd.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turd tries to move into range but Weight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weight lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Turd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turd. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Turd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weight tries to clinch but Turd moves out of range.
Weight misses the jab.
Weight tries to clinch but Turd moves away
and Turd counters with a nice uppercut.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Turd ducks down to avoid it.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turd manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Turd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turd missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turd throws a chopping leg kick but Weight manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Weight tries to counter by clinching up but Turd breaks away and moves out of range.
Weight tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Turd to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Weight blocks the leg kick.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weight throws a right and a left that Turd avoids nicely.
Good work by Weight as he checks the leg kick.
Weight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2##CL#
Weight rushes Turd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
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 left hand lands to the body for Turd. #BC2#
Turd manages to break the clinch.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turd moves away.
Turd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight throws a jab when Turd was well out of range.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turd throws out a leg kick but Weight moves out of range and Turd only half commits.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Turd slips the punch.
Weight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight throws a combination that misses
enabling Turd to counter with a crisp jab.
Weight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Turd pushes him off.
Turd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Turd walks into a straight right hand from Weight.#CL#
Weight moves into the clinch.
Turd lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Turd breaks from the clinch.
Turd slips under a jab from Weight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Turd breaks the clinch.
Turd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turd counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight is looking to clinch.
Turd throws out a counter right but Weight avoids it with no problem.
Weight fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Weight connects with a right hand. Turd shakes it off.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turd moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Weight clinches.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Turd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight misses with a looping right.
Turd misses with a hook
and Weight counters with a right hand to the body.
Turd blocks a jab.
Weight moves to clinch but Turd breaks away
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Turd pushes him off.
Weight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turd counters with a low kick, right behind Weight 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bug Turd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Weight misses.
Weight takes a swing at Turd's ribcage but misses.
Weight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Turd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Weight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Turd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weight misses with a hook
and Turd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight tries to clinch
enabling Turd to counter with a crisp jab.
Weight misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Turd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turd. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turd avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Turd throws the left hand but Weight avoids the punch easily.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weight is looking to clinch but Turd is avoiding it.
Turd scores with a nice right hand.
Weight lands a nice shot that snaps Turd's head back.
Turd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bug Turd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Turd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Turd - just one landing.
Turd is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Weight misses with a body punch
and Turd counters with a nice uppercut.
Weight tries to clinch there but Turd circles away.
Weight backing away here, and Turd unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Turd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turd slips under a jab.#T2#
Turd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Weight misses with a body shot
and Turd counters with a straight right hand.
Turd lands with a straight right. Weight didn't see that one coming.
Turd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
A little jabbing left from Turd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turd.
Weight has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turd walks into a stiff left hand from Weight.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Turd circles away.
Turd was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Weight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turd counters with a stiff right hand.
Turd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target.
Weight throws a shot to the body.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body. #T3##CL#
Turd gets tackled into the cage by Weight. Weight maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Turd manages to break the clinch.
Turd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
It seemed like Turd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turd throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Turd throws an overhand right that lands on Weight's shoulder, as Weight tries to avoid the shot.
Turd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Turd to counter with a crisp jab.
Turd keeps Weight at a distance using the push kick.
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turd counters with a left to the body.
Turd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch but Turd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Turd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Turd blocks a jab.
Turd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turd.
Weight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turd.
Turd misses with a body kick.
Turd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Weight closes the distance and pushes Turd back into the cage.#BC2#
Turd manages to break the clinch.
Turd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turd just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Turd tenderised Weight's leg. Weight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Turd circles away.
It seemed like Turd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Turd ducks down to avoid it.
Weight tries to clinch but Turd is having none of it.
Weight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bug Turd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Weight is looking to clinch.
Weight misses with a left hand
and Turd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Turd pushes him off.
Weight scores with a one two! Turd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Weight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Turd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Weight lands.
Turd throws a shot from downtown. Weight moves away and avoids it.
Turd throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Weight counters by moving into the clinch.
Turd misses with a punch to the body.
Turd blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Turd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turd misses with an uppercut. Weight saw that one coming.
Turd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Weight misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Weight has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Weight wants to clinch up but Turd keeps it at a distance.
Turd takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
As Turd tries to get set, Weight tries to push him back and clinch up but Turd manages to avoid the attempt.
Turd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weight misses with a lunging right hand
and Turd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Weight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turd stalling the fight.
Turd is trying to stall. #BC2#
Turd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Weight misses.
Turd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Turd counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turd throws a shot from downtown. Weight moves away and avoids it.
Turd takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Weight closes the distance and clinches.
Middle Weight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight prevents a body shot from Turd.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Turd swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turd blocking some punches.
Weight pushes Turd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Turd blocks an uppercut.
Weight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Turd lands a shot to the body.
Turd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turd working hard to break the clinch.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Turd.
Turd misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turd.
Turd is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.#BC2#
Turd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turd misses with a head kick.
Turd misses with a body shot.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
Turd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Weight lands with a shot to the body.
Weight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Turd moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Weight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turd moves away.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight throws a series of punches but Turd avoids them all with ease.
Turd misses with a head kick. #CL#
Weight darts in and clinches Turd up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turd.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Turd tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Turd back against the cage.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turd backwards.
Turd blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weight as Turd tries to tie him up.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Turd's head.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bug Turd!
An out of breath Bug Turd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RFLFN-11
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Jab from Truth.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Truth moved out of range.
Truth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Truth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Weight lands a head shot.
Weight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Weight scores with a four punch combination!
Weight throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Weight clinches up with Truth and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truth's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truth.
Truth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Still in the clinch, Truth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Truth swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Truth takes a shot to the head.
Truth blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight prevents a body shot from Truth.
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Truth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Truth avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Truth manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Weight clinches with his opponent.
Truth struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
A short left from Weight.
Weight lands a right hand. #BC2#
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight is looking to clinch.
Truth is looking to chop away at Weight's legs.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Truth moves away and avoids it.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Truth.
Truth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2##CL#
Weight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weight prevents a body shot from Truth.
Truth misses with a body punch.
Weight tries a body shot but Truth blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight prevents a body shot from Truth.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truth's elbow.
Truth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weight blocks a body shot from Truth.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Truth.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight is working Truth over against the cage.
Truth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Truth working aggressively here. #T3#
Truth tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Truth looks winded!
Truth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Truth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Truth manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Weight closes the distance and clinches.
Truth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truth.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Truth.
Truth throws a head punch that misses.
Weight digs a right hand into Truth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Truth's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Truth.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Truth avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truth.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Truth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truth backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight blocking some punches.
Truth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Truth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Truth prevents a body shot from Weight.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Truth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Truth tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Truth controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Truth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Truth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truths head.
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Weight throws a body punch but Truth moves out of range.
Truth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight is looking to counter punch.
Weight scores with a shot to the body.
Weight wants to clinch up but Truth keeps it at a distance.
Weight lands a nice hook to Truth's body. Truth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weight has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A cross from Weight lands.
Truth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weight lands a jab to the nose.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight misses with a right hand
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Truth moves away and avoids it.
Weight throws a series of punches but Truth avoids them all with ease.
Weight tries to clinch but Truth moves out of range.
Weight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truth can do to turn this around?
Truth throws the left hand but Weight avoids the punch easily.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Truth throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight slips under a jab from Truth.#CL#
Weight moves into the clinch.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Truth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Truth misses with a body punch.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Weight lands a body punch.
Truth is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Truth.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Truth.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Truth misses with a body punch.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truth is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight cracks Truth with a nice body shot.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Truth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Truth's head.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Truth controls his hands.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Truth misses with some punches.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truth trying to control the position but instead, Weight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Truth into the cage.
Weight digs a right hand into Truth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Truth's gas tank.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Weight lands a left hand.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Truth takes a shot to the head.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truth.
Weight gets through Truth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Truth's head.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Truth controls his hands.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truths head.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight. #ROC#
Truth is rocked!
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Truth is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Truth avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Truth blocking some punches.
Weight blocks a body shot from Truth.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Truth misses with a punch to the body.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truths head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Truth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight prevents Truth from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight works on Truth's body with a couple of short punches.
Weight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Truth! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weight is unloading with more strikes now! Truth drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
Middle Weight thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
Anthony lands a front kick.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anthony darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weight throws a hook but Anthony blocks it.
Anthony swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anthony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anthony lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weight avoids the head kick by Anthony. #CL2#
Anthony tries to keep at a distance but Weight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Anthony lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anthony creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight tries to work over Anthony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anthony tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Anthony back against the cage.
Weight prevents a body shot from Anthony.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anthony.
Weight misses with a body punch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Anthony.
Weight blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Anthony looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anthony misses with some punches.
Anthony wants to stall.
Anthony tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anthony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weight as Anthony tries to tie him up. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carmelo Anthony.
Anthony tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
A good leg kick by Anthony.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Weight.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Weight and move into the clinch.
Anthony swings widly with a right hand
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weight's sensitive parts.
A big right from Anthony misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Weight instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Anthony lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Anthony scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anthony's elbow.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Anthony misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anthony has a couple of punches blocked by Weight. #T3#
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anthony backwards.
Anthony tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Anthony back against the cage.
Weight blocking some punches. #BC#
Anthony's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anthony misses the jab.
Weight tries to clinch up but Anthony circles away and keeps his distance.
Weight catches Anthony with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Weight misses.
Weight checks the leg kick.
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anthony swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Anthony off the cage and back into range.
Anthony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anthony misses with a looping left.
Anthony scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carmelo Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Anthony. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anthony.
Anthony throws a nice head kick!
Weight avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Weight takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Weight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Anthony lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Anthony scores with a four punch combination!
Anthony scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
Anthony takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthony finish him?
A lazy left from Anthony finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carmelo Anthony dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Anthony cracks Weight with a hook to the temple - Weight is on wobbly legs here! Anthony swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Weight falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Anthony wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carmelo Anthony!
Carmelo Anthony retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Carmelo Anthony thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RFL-53 No Limits
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anderson! #CUT2#
It looks like Middle Weight has been cut.#CL#
Weight clinches.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anderson.
Anderson avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson trying to stall but Weight improves his position.
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Weight presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weight blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Weight misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand.
Weight letting Anderson take a breather here.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Weight working aggressively here.
Anderson pushes Weight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weight blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weight lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weight avoids it.
Anderson looking to stall.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Weight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Anderson tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Weight is keeping busy.
Weight gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Weight prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weight prevents a body shot from Anderson.
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 Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Middle Weight's cut.
That's time! Weight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Anderson tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight misses with a looping right.
Anderson wants to counter the offense by Weight and move into the clinch position.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
letting Weight counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Anderson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tupac Anderson has been cut.
Weight moves in close and cracks Anderson with a massive right hand! Anderson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Weight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Middle Weight!
After winning the bout, Middle Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tupac Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'God is great. Mac, Von Kaiser, and Don Flamenco use cheat codes. Suck on this!'.

Event: RFL-49
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Weight slips a jab from Onera.
Onera misses with a low kick.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Onera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Onera moves away and avoids it.
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Onera.
Onera swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Max Onera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Onera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Onera.
Onera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Weight closes the distance and pushes Onera back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight is working Onera over against the cage.
Onera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Onera blocks a body shot from Weight.
Onera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Onera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Onera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight tries a body shot but Onera blocks it. #T1#
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Onera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Onera tries for a takedown but Weight manages to get underhooks.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Onera backwards.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Onera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Weight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Onera.
Onera swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Onera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Onera connects with a right hand. Weight shakes it off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Onera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weight works on Onera's body with a couple of short punches.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Onera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Weight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Weight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Onera is breathing heavily.
Weight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Onera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Weight checks a leg kick.
Onera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
Onera misses the jab.
Onera tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight lands a nice looking body shot.
Onera throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Onera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Onera moves forwards but Weight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Onera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Weight rushes Onera and presses him up against the cage.
Onera is trying to pull guard but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
Onera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Onera goes for a takedown attempt but Weight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Onera misses with a straight left. #T4#
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Onera is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Middle Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Weight has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Weight.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Onera wants to take the fight to the mat but Weight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weight digs a right hand into Onera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Onera's gas tank.
Onera has Weight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weight pushes Onera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight pushes Onera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight presses Onera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight digs a right hand into Onera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Onera's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Weight rushes Onera and presses him up against the cage.
Weight lands a right hand.
Onera tries to score a body lock takedown but Weight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Onera backwards.
Onera is trying to drag Weight to the mat but Weight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Onera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Weight gets underhooks to prevent Onera's takedown attempt.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Onera backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Onera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Onera is just out of range.
Onera throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Weight takes the fight into the clinch.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Onera's head. #T1#
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Onera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Onera tries to score a body lock takedown but Weight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Onera tries to score a body lock takedown but Weight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Onera's 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!
Weight digs a right hand underneath Onera's ribcage. Onera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Onera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Onera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Onera takes a shot to the head. #KD2#
Weight drops Onera onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Onera is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Onera is rocked!
Weight creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Onera's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Onera drops to his knees and Weight pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
A very excited looking Middle Weight 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: NJMMA XS 13
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Baccalieri just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Weight gets a clinch.
Weight lands a body punch.
A short right from Baccalieri on the inside.
Baccalieri tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baccalieri breaks from the clinch.
Baccalieri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Weight clinches up with Baccalieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baccalieri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Baccalieri.
A short right from Baccalieri. #T1#
Weight digs a right hand into Baccalieri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baccalieri's gas tank. #BC2#
Baccalieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baccalieri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weight eats them both and turns towards Baccalieri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Baccalieri throws an overhand right that lands on Weight's shoulder, as Weight tries to avoid the shot.
Weight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baccalieri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Weight clinches up with Baccalieri and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Baccalieri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Baccalieri scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weight misses the jab.
Baccalieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight connects with a body shot.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Baccalieri pushes him off.#T2#
Weight drops his hands momentarily and Baccalieri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baccalieri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight misses with a right hand
and Baccalieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baccalieri.
Weight misses the jab.
Weight tries to clinch
and Baccalieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Weight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Baccalieri lands with a light punch inside.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a right hand.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baccalieri backwards.
Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Baccalieri controls the action.
Baccalieri can't break the clinch.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri prevents a body shot from Weight.
Baccalieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight prevents Baccalieri from breaking the clinch.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Weight has Baccalieri pressed against the cage, preventing Baccalieri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baccalieri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Weight is working Baccalieri over against the cage.
Weight tries a body shot but Baccalieri blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Weight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Baccalieri can turn it around.
Weight prevents Baccalieri from breaking the clinch.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight prevents Baccalieri from breaking the clinch.
Baccalieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baccalieri's efforts to push away.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baccalieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baccalieri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Good body shot from Weight.
Baccalieri looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
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 Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and Baccalieri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Weight instigates a clinch.
Baccalieri wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Middle Weight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baccalieri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri blocking some punches.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Baccalieri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baccalieri wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Baccalieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baccalieri.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight misses with some punches. #BC2#
Baccalieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Baccalieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Baccalieri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weight's hands.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baccalieri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baccalieri jabs Weight right on the nose. Weight blinks but takes it well.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Baccalieri circles away.
Jab by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
As Baccalieri tries to get set, Weight tries to push him back and clinch up but Baccalieri manages to avoid the attempt.
Good exchange - Baccalieri coming out on top.
Baccalieri throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight scores with a punch to the head.
Baccalieri lands with an overhand left.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baccalieri.
Weight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Baccalieri jabs at Weight's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Weight lands the left hand.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Baccalieri on the inside.
Weight presses Baccalieri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baccalieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baccalieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baccalieri misses with some punches. #BC2#
Baccalieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Baccalieri circles away.
Baccalieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baccalieri scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Weight darts in trying to clinch
letting Baccalieri counter with a right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Weight has knocked Baccalieri down with a huge combo! Weight steps away and waves a wobbly Baccalieri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Baccalieri is rocked!
Weight throws a hook to the side of Baccalieri's head but Baccalieri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baccalieri is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Weight misses.
Weight wants to clinch.
Baccalieri throws out a counter right but Weight avoids it with no problem.
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Baccalieri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baccalieri misses the shot to the body.
Baccalieri misses with a right hand
and Weight counters with a left to the body.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Baccalieri is out of range.
Baccalieri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baccalieri misses with a left hand
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baccalieri misses with a series of wild punches.
Baccalieri is breathing heavily.
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Baccalieri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Baccalieri cracks Weight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Baccalieri.
Baccalieri connects with a body shot that sends Weight's belly button to the back.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baccalieri. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Weight moves into the clinch.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Baccalieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baccalieri loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Baccalieri throws a body shot but no joy.
Baccalieri throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight. #T1#
Weight misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Baccalieri misses
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight tries to clinch but Baccalieri moves away
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight digs a good body shot into Baccalieri's ribs.
Baccalieri looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Weight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baccalieri.
Weight throws a nice looking combination but Baccalieri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weight misses with a left hand
and Baccalieri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baccalieri with a jab.
Weight throws a body punch but Baccalieri moves out of range.
Baccalieri with a hook.
Weight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight tries to clinch there but Baccalieri circles away.
Weight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baccalieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Weight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Baccalieri has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Baccalieri blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baccalieri's elbow.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Baccalieri avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Baccalieri misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
Baccalieri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baccalieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Baccalieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Baccalieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Weight misses with a body shot
and Baccalieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Weight clinches up with Baccalieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baccalieri's efforts to push away.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight presses Baccalieri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weight keeps control of Baccalieri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight is leaning against Baccalieri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Weight pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weight lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.#KD#
Weight drops Baccalieri onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Baccalieri is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Baccalieri throws a head punch that misses.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight lands a big right hand that drops Baccalieri! The killer instinct kicks in and Weight finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Weight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
Our winner, Middle Weight, 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: NJMMA 68
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Weight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Weight misses.
Weight misses with a looping right.
Graves lands the left hand.
Weight throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Weight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Graves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weight on the side of the head.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Graves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Graves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Weight throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Graves's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Graves lands.
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Weight appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Weight crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Weight back to his feet!#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves digs a good body shot into Weight's ribs.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Weight misses the shot to the body.
Graves fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Weight to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Weight looks to clinch but Graves throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Weight taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves retains his middleweight title!

Event: The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 5
Date: Aug 09, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Weight. Those never looked like landing.
Weight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Weight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Weight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rees Mogg, pushing him back against the cage.
Rees Mogg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rees Mogg lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weight.
A hook to the body from Rees Mogg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rees Mogg. #BC#
Rees Mogg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight missing with a left hand there. Rees Mogg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Weight needs to keep his hands up - Rees Mogg had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Weight moves into the clinch.
Weight presses Rees Mogg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Rees Mogg lands a shoulder strike.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Weight cracks Rees Mogg with a nice body shot.
Rees Mogg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Rees Mogg blocking some punches.
Weight misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rees Mogg fails to land.
Rees Mogg has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rees Mogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rees Mogg. #T2#
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Rees Mogg controls his hands. #BC#
Rees Mogg manages to break the clinch.
Weight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No joy there for Rees Mogg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rees Mogg's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rees Mogg connects with a crisp jab.
Rees Mogg loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Weight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Weight misses.
Rees Mogg misses with a body shot.
Rees Mogg works over Weight's head and body with a nice combination.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rees Mogg cracks Weight with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Weight. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Rees Mogg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rees Mogg misses with a looping right.
Rees Mogg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Weight there.
Rees Mogg throws a big shot that misses.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rees Mogg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weight. #CL2#
Weight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rees Mogg, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
A nice left hand lands by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rees Mogg.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Rees Mogg can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Rees Mogg throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Rees Mogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Rees Mogg has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Rees Mogg backwards.
Weight tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rees Mogg throws a head punch that misses.
Rees Mogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rees Mogg blocking some punches.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rees Mogg throws a head punch that misses.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Rees Mogg lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jacob Rees Mogg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rees Mogg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacob Rees Mogg is winning the standup battle so far.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rees Mogg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rees Mogg throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rees Mogg.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rees Mogg throws a head kick but Weight moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Rees Mogg there.
Rees Mogg works the jab nicely.
Rees Mogg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Weight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rees Mogg misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight avoiding damage as Rees Mogg throws knees to the body.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Rees Mogg.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rees Mogg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rees Mogg lands a hook that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weight 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.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jacob Rees Mogg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rees Mogg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
A short right from Rees Mogg on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Rees Mogg's ribcage. Rees Mogg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Rees Mogg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rees Mogg has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rees Mogg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rees Moggs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Rees Mogg tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Rees Mogg back against the cage.
Rees Mogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Rees Mogg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rees Mogg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight misses with the head strike. #T3#
Rees Mogg blocking some punches.
Weight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rees Mogg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Rees Mogg tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Rees Mogg lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight blocking some punches. #BC#
Rees Mogg breaks from the clinch.
Weight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rees Mogg throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Rees Mogg - just one landing.
Weight works Rees Mogg's body with a nice hook.
Rees Mogg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight is looking to clinch but Rees Mogg is avoiding it.
Rees Mogg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Rees Mogg.
It seemed like Weight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rees Mogg takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weight connects with a nice looking jab.
Weight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Weight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weight blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Rees Mogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight tries to work over Rees Mogg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight working aggressively here.
Rees Mogg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Jacob Rees Mogg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Weight drives through and clinches with Rees Mogg against the cage.
A short right from Weight.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rees Mogg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Rees Mogg is rocked!
Rees Mogg scores with a hook.
Oh Rees Mogg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rees Mogg misses with a head kick.
Weight moves forwards but Rees Mogg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rees Mogg seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Rees Mogg walks into a left hand.
Rees Mogg throws an off balance right hand
and Weight counters with a crisp right that sends Rees Mogg to the canvas! Weight follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
A relieved looking Middle Weight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ball.#CL2#
Weight has closed the distance and engaged Ball in a clinch.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight is leaning against Ball and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Our sources have told us that Ball has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Ball misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Weight tries a body shot but Ball blocks it.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Ball lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
A short left from Weight.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball is working Weight over against the cage.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball gets through Weight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Ball blocks a body shot from Weight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Ball blocking some punches.
Weight presses Ball against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ball. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight pushes Ball back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Weight works on Ball's body with a couple of short punches.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight gets through Ball's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Weight pushes Ball back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Weight is working Ball over against the cage.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Weight.
Ball tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head. #ROC2#
Ball is rocked!
Good body shot from Weight.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Oh Ball is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
Ball seems to have got his legs back now.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight is leaning against Ball and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ball to his knees! Weight keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
A victorious Middle Weight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Good shot there by Weight.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Turbano has been cut.
Turbano misses with a two punch combination.
Weight throws a sloppy body shot
and Turbano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turbano has time to react.
Weight's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turbano lands a body shot.
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Turbano lands a nice shot that snaps Weight's head back.
Turbano dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!
Turbano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turbano slips a straight right by Weight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Turbano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
Turbano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Turbano pushes Weight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Weight takes a shot to the head.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight blocks a body shot from Turbano.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Turbano.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turbano blocks a body shot from Weight.
Turbano can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
A short uppercut from Turbano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turbano.
Turbano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Turbano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turbano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turbano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Turbano misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Turbano.
Turbano swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turbano struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands. #T2#
Turbano pushes Weight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turbano working aggressively here.
Weight misses with some punches.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turbano's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Turbano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Turbano scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turbano.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Turbano controls the action.
Turbano misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turbano backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turbano can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Turbano tries a body shot but Weight blocks it. #T3#
Turbano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turbano tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Turbano back against the cage.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Turbano controls the action.
Turbano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turbano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Turbano misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turbano.
Turbano has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turbano.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Turbano controls his hands.
Turbano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turbano swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turbano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turbano works on Weight's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Weight lands a body punch.
Turbano working aggressively here.
Weight working aggressively here.
Turbano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Turbano fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turbano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight pushes Turbano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turbano lands a right hand.
Turbano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Turbano breaks the clinch.
Turbano scores with a jab. Weight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weight tries to clinch but Turbano is having none of it.
Weight jabs Turbano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turbano scores with a jab to the body.
Turbano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Turbano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Turbano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turbano staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Turbano misses its target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weight 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.
Weight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turbano stuns Weight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas Turbano is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight presses Turbano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight pushes Turbano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turbano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight is working Turbano over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turbano working aggressively here.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Turbano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turbano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Turbano avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Turbano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turbano backwards.
Turbano working aggressively here.
Weight tries a body shot but Turbano blocks it.
Weight lands a body punch.
Turbano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turbano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turbano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turbano swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight blocks a body shot from Turbano.
Turbano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turbano swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Turbano controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Turbano blocks a body shot from Weight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turbano fails to land.
A short right from Weight.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Turbano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Turbano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turbano struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turbano backwards.
Turbano throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Turbano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turbano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Turbano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turbano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weight.
Weight lands a jab to Turbano's midsection.
Weight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turbano slips a jab from Weight.
Weight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turbano scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Weight clinches up with Turbano and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Turbano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Weight tries a body shot but Turbano blocks it.
Turbano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Weight prevents a body shot from Turbano.
A short left from Weight.
Turbano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight prevents a body shot from Turbano.
Turbano blocking some punches.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turbano.
Turbano throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turbano.
Weight tries a body shot but Turbano blocks it.
Turbano lands with a left to the head.
Turbano misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Turbano'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Weight moves out of range of the strikes.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Weight misses
and Turbano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight misses with a hook to the body
and Turbano counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Weight forces Turbano back against the cage and clinches.
Turbano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Turbano scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Turbano.
Turbano lands with a left to the head.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turbano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Weight is leaning against Turbano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turbano misses with the head strike.
Turbano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turbano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Turbano fails to land.
Weight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Turbano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turbano lands an uppercut.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turbano's elbow.
Turbano blocking some punches.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Turbano controls his hands.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turbano.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turbano digs a right hand underneath Weight's ribcage. Weight let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Weight tries a body shot but Turbano blocks it.
Turbano tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Turbano back against the cage.
Turbano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turbano lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turbano can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Turbano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight takes a shot to the head.
Weight lands a left hand.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turbano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Turbano swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turbano blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Weight.
A short left from Turbano. #T3#
Weight lands a right hand.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turbano backwards.
Thomas Turbano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turbano throws a head punch that misses.
Turbano struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Turbano misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Turbano fails to land.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Weight.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turbanos head. #ROC2#
Turbano is rocked!
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Turbano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turbano's elbow.
Turbano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Turbano seems to have got his legs back now.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Thomas Turbano's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turbano backwards.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Turbano tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Turbano back against the cage.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turbano backwards.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight pushes Turbano against the cage. Weight is working some dirty boxing. Weight pushes off with a quick right hook! Turbano goes down! Turbano tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Weight moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
An out of breath Middle Weight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018

#R1#
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Hammond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammond.
Weight steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammond.
Hammond swings widly with a right hand
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammond.
Hammond moves away from the strike by Weight.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammond takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Hammond's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammond obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Weight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammond's head backwards.
Weight misses with a straight left.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Hammond missing with a left hand there. Weight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hammond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weight's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hammond slips a jab from Weight.#T1#
Hammond sizes up Weight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammond throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Weight moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Hammond has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Hammond blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Weight.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hammond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Hammond moved out of range.
Hammond with a hook.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Hammond.
Weight digs a good body shot into Hammond's ribs.
No joy there for Weight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammond throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammond lands a body shot.
Hammond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hammond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weight's head backwards.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Weight clinches up against the cage.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Hammond controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Hammond.
Hammond throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Weight counters by moving into the clinch.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weight gets through Hammond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Hammond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Hammond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Hammond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hammond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight slips a straight right by Hammond.
Hammond takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Hammond moves out of range as Weight strikes.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Weight.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammond.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.#T2#
Hammond misses with a body shot.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weight avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Weight swings for the body but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Hammond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Hammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Hammond dips to his left and cracks Weight with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weight scores with a hook to the body. Hammond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammond blocks a jab.
Hammond connects with a crisp jab.
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Hammond scores with a jab. Weight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Weight throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Weight slips under a jab.#CL2#
Weight gets a clinch.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight cracks Hammond with a nice body shot.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight misses with a looping left.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weight defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
Weight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammond throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Weight misses with a hook
and Hammond counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hammond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Weight drives through and clinches with Hammond against the cage.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
A shot in the inside from Weight. #T1#
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight tries to work over Hammond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Hammond is trying to push Weight away but Weight has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hammond! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weight is unloading with more strikes now! Hammond drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
An out of breath Middle Weight thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 8, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Weight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weight slips a jab and a cross from Batukayev.
Weight cracks Batukayev with an open hand slap.
Weight digs a good hook to Batukayev's body.
Weight with a jab.
Batukayev misses with a takedown attempt - Weight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weight leaves Batukayev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Weight has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Batukayev.
Batukayev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ziyardi Batukayev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Weight rushes Batukayev and presses him up against the cage.#KD2#
Weight drops Batukayev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Batukayev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Batukayev is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ziyardi Batukayev has been cut.
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 left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Oh Batukayev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight lands a body shot.
Batukayev seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Weight lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Batukayev to his knees! Weight keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
A victorious Middle Weight thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF 49
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Ball throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Weight misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Weight swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Ball lands a really nice looking cross but Weight seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
Weight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Ball's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight lands a left hand.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Weight.
A short right from Ball.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Ball misses with the head strike. #T2#
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
A short uppercut from Ball.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Ball tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ball tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
A short left from Weight. #T3#
A short right from Ball.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Ball back against the cage.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight digs a right hand into Ball's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ball's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Weight.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrisopher Ball 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#
Weight connects with a jab.
Weight takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Weight closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Weight.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball working aggressively here.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chrisopher Ball has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weight 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball. #T1#
Ball prevents a body shot from Weight.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight gets through Ball's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Ball controls his hands.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Weight cracks Ball with a nice body shot.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Ball. #T2#
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Ball misses with a body punch.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Weight blocking some punches.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weight backwards. #T3#
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight works on Ball's body with a couple of short punches.
Ball misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball working aggressively here.
Weight works on Ball's body with a couple of short punches.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weight lands a left hand.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Ball lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Weight or not. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands a body shot.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Weight prevents a body shot from Ball.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Middle Weight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Weight scores with a hook.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Ball saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Ball on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Weight misses with a few strikes there.
Weight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Weight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight lands a body punch. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight working aggressively here.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball. #T2#
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Ball's ribcage. Ball let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball misses with the head strike.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Weight misses with a body punch.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
Weight cracks Ball with a nice body shot.
Weight lands a left hand. #ROC2#
Ball is rocked!
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Oh Ball is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Weight throws a big uppercut that drops Ball! More strikes from Weight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ball lies dazed against the cage as Weight celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
Middle Weight is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Middle Weight 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: IXF 46
Date: Jul 20, 2018

#R1#
Luiz Yois is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
Weight throws a hook to the side of Luiz Yois's head but Luiz Yois sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Weight closes the distance and pushes Luiz Yois back into the cage.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luiz Yois misses with the head strike.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Luiz Yois avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage. #BC#
Luiz Yois escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Weight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luiz Yois's elbow.
Luiz Yois takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Luiz Yois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Luiz Yois blocks an uppercut.
Weight prevents a body shot from Luiz Yois.
Luiz Yois blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight misses with some punches.
Luiz Yois swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weight has Luiz Yois pressed against the cage, preventing Luiz Yois from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luiz Yois blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Luiz Yois controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Luiz Yois fails to land. #T2#
Luiz Yois lands an uppercut.
Luiz Yois stalling in the clinch but Weight improves position.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Luiz Yois.
Luiz Yois wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Luiz Yois goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Luiz Yois misses with a knee to the head.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luiz Yois lands a right hand.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Luiz Yois avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Luiz Yois blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight misses with some punches. #T3#
Luiz Yois tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Luiz Yois has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Luiz Yois.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luiz Yois's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Luiz Yois's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Luiz Yois's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Luiz Yois is trying to stall. #T4#
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight tries to work over Luiz Yois's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Luiz Yois pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Weight finds it's way through Luiz Yois's defenses. #CL2#
Weight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luiz Yois tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Luiz Yois.
Luiz Yois holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Luiz Yois can't break the clinch.
Luiz Yois lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Luiz Yois fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Papasito Luiz Yois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luiz Yois is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Weight closes the distance and clinches.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Luiz Yois manages to break the clinch.
Luiz Yois fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luiz Yois finds it's way round the side to connect with Weight's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weight 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.
Weight keeps the fight on the outside.
Luiz Yois looks to clinch
and Weight counters with a series of strikes. Luiz Yois will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luiz Yois tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz Yois scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Weight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luiz Yois blocking some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Luiz Yois leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Luiz Yois wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Luiz Yois throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Luiz Yois wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luiz Yois's elbow.
Luiz Yois wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luiz Yois.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luiz Yois backwards. #T2#
Luiz Yois misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luiz Yois slows down the pace here. #BC#
Luiz Yois pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight scores with a jab to the body.
Luiz Yois swings away with a body shot that misses
and Weight counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Luiz Yois is rocked!
The fighters circling - Weight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luiz Yois misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Weight closes the distance and pushes Luiz Yois back into the cage.
Luiz Yois blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Luiz Yois is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Weight. #T3#
Weight throws a big uppercut that drops Luiz Yois! More strikes from Weight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Luiz Yois lies dazed against the cage as Weight celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
A very excited looking Middle Weight 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: IXF 44
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Weight has managed to clinch.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Weight.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Weight takes a swing at Hammond's ribcage but misses.
Hammond throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Weight pushes Hammond up against the cage in a clinch.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Our sources have told us that Hammond has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond can't break the clinch. #T1#
Hammond is trying to break free.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch.
Weight darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Weight clinches with his opponent.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight. #BC#
Hammond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rob Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Weight clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hammond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammond throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
Weight tries to counter with a clinch but Hammond shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Weight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Weight tries a body shot but Hammond blocks it. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight has Hammond pressed against the cage, preventing Hammond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammond's efforts to push away.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammond backwards. #ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Weight moves away from the strike by Hammond.
Hammond seems to have got his legs back now.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weight avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Hammond slips under a jab.
Weight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Hammond tries to keep at a distance but Weight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammond or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hammond.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hammond working hard to break the clinch.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hammond tries to break the clinch but Weight is controlling the position.
Weight digs a right hand into Hammond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hammond's gas tank.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammond tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weight is leaning against Hammond and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Weight digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammond controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammond wants to get back to striking at distance but Weight won't allow it. #BC#
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Hammond misses.
Weight slips under a jab from Hammond.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammond throws out the jab. #CL2#
Weight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Weight lands a left hand.
Hammond takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Hammond is trying to break free.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weight lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Hammond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
Weight lands a right hand.
Hammond can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight is working Hammond over against the cage.
Weight works on Hammond's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight lands an uppercut.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Hammond pressed against the cage. Weight frees himself up and cracks Hammond with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Hammond crumples to the floor, out cold! Weight jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Middle Weight!
After winning the bout, Middle Weight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF 41
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Weight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Costa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costa with the counter takedown but Weight avoids it easily.
Costa tries to move into range but Weight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Weight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weight.
Costa slips under a jab from Weight.
Costa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weight defends it well.
Costa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Costa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Weight has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
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!
Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Costa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weight smiles and moves away.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borrachinha Costa .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Costa . #T1#
Weight misses with an uppercut.
Weight cracks Costa with a good jab.
Weight with a jab.#ROC#
Costa is rocked!
Costa tries to get into range but Weight steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Costa ! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Weight scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Middle Weight!
Middle Weight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IXF 36
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1##CL#
Weight pushes Eight up against the cage in a clinch.
Weight blocking some punches.
Eight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Eight controls the action.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Eight backwards. #BC2#
Eight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eight slips a jab from Weight.
Eight stalks Weight and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weight's face. Weight staggers backwards, shaken.
Eight scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Eight lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight misses with a straight left.
Weight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weight misses with a body shot.
Weight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Eight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Eight looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
Eight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eight.
Weight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eight misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eight scores with a jab to the body.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eight counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weight throws a hook but Eight avoids it easily.
Weight takes a swing at Eight's ribcage but misses.
Eight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Weight takes one to the side of the head.
Eight is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Weight misses with a hook. Eight ducked under it nicely.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
Eight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight looks to clinch
and Eight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weight misses with a body shot
and Eight counters with a nice body shot.
Eight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eight lands a nice hook to Weight's body. Weight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eight cracks Weight with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Weight is rocked!
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eight counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Weight off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Eight follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Weight was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jonnhy Eight!

Event: IXF 31
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Yaj looks to land a combination but Weight avoids it well.
Weight is looking to counter punch.
Weight misses with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Yaj.
Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weight moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj lands with an overhand left.
Weight lands a slapping body shot.
Weight throws a series of punches but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Weight misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yaj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weight thinking. #T1#
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Weight scores with the left hand. Yaj knows he should have avoided that one.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yaj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yaj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Weight has managed to clinch.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Yaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weight misses with a hook
and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weight doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yaj moves away.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Yaj makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yaj throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.
Yaj doesn't manage to clinch there - Weight circles away.
Yaj throws a body punch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Weight throws a body punch but Yaj moves out of range.
Weight tries to clinch up but Yaj circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Weight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Weight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yaj is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Weight instigates a clinch.
Yaj's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Weight misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Yaj looking to slow down the pace here.
Yaj tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj lands with a right to the head.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands. #T4#
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Weight tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj misses with the head strike.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
A right hook to the body lands for Yaj.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weight as Yaj tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iwo Yaj 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#
Weight throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Yaj is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Weight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Yaj takes a swing at Weight's ribcage but misses.
Weight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weight lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Weight misses the target.
Weight takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yaj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weight on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yaj counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.#CL#
Weight closes the distance and clinches.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Yaj lands a body punch.
Yaj cracks Weight with a nice body shot.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight. #BC2#
Yaj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yaj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Weight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yaj's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weight tries to clinch but Yaj moves away
and Yaj counters with a straight right hand.
Weight is looking to clinch.
Weight slips under a jab from Yaj.#T2#
Weight misses with a body shot.
Weight moves out of range of the strikes.
Weight doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaj circles away.
Yaj throws out a counter right but Weight avoids it with no problem.
Yaj bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weight's head backwards.
A jab from Weight finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj looks to throw the jab but Weight is out of range.
Weight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaj now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj lands with a good body shot.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Weight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Weight has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Weight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iwo Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Yaj misses with a hook. Weight ducked under it nicely.
Weight throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj throws a shot to the body.
Weight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Weight.
Weight misses with a double jab.
Weight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaj.#CL#
Weight has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Yaj manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Yaj blocks a body shot from Weight.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yaj scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iwo Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weight doesn't seem bothered though.
Weight misses with a lunging right hand
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Weight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj slips under a jab.
Weight is looking to clinch.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weight was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
A lazy left from Yaj finds it's target.
Weight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yaj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight counters with a nice uppercut.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Yaj saw that one coming.
It seemed like Yaj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj throws out a counter right but Weight avoids it with no problem.
Yaj walks into a jab.#T1#
Yaj gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weight walks into a jab.#CL#
Weight has Yaj up against the cage in a clinch.
Weight blocks a body shot from Yaj.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj lands a nice shot to the body.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight misses with some punches. #T2#
Weight blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Yaj has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Weight's head.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj misses with the head strike. #T3#
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Yaj.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iwo Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Weight blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Yaj is trying to maintain a safe position but Weight gets an underhook and turns Yaj into the cage.#T4#
Yaj working aggressively here.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight tries a body shot but Yaj blocks it.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Middle Weight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Middle Weight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weight misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iwo Yaj.
I've got Yaj 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iwo Yaj!
A relieved looking Iwo Yaj thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IXF 24
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Weight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weight's hands.
A shot to the body from Weight misses
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Weight throws a body punch but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Henderson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Weight moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Weight has Henderson pressed against the cage, preventing Henderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands. #T1#
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Henderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Henderson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Weight prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Weight tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Henderson throws a head punch that misses.
Henderson misses with some punches.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson. #T2#
Henderson taking a breather.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weight keeps control of Henderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Henderson takes a shot to the head.
Henderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Henderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Henderson avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Henderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Henderson looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Henderson misses with the head strike.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Henderson has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Weight cracks Henderson with a nice body shot.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Henderson stalling in the clinch but Weight improves position.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Weight drops Henderson with a huge uppercut! Henderson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Weight is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
Middle Weight thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IXF 21
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Weight takes a swing at Turbano's ribcage but misses.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turbano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Turbano has been cut.
Turbano misses the shot to the body.
Turbano staying out of range there.
Turbano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and Turbano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Weight does no damage.
Turbano misses with a series of wild punches.
Weight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turbano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Weight misses its intended target.
Turbano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Weight throws an overhand right that lands on Turbano's shoulder, as Turbano tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Turbano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weight's head backwards.
Turbano lands a glancing blow to the side of Weight's head.
Weight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Weight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turbano counters with a two punch combo.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Turbano is just out of range.
It looked like Turbano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turbano with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Weight. That snapped Turbano's head back.
Turbano lands a jab to the nose.
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turbano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turbano punishes Weight's body with a nice straight punch.
Weight misses with an uppercut
letting Turbano counter with a right hand.
Turbano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Weight to counter with a crisp jab.
Turbano swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Turbano throws a right and a left that Weight avoids nicely.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Turbano moved out of range.#T2#
Turbano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weight throws a big shot that misses.
Turbano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Weight eats them both and turns towards Turbano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turbano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turbano slips a straight right by Weight.
Turbano lands an overhand right.
Turbano misses with a hook.
Weight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turbano on the side of the head.
Turbano throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turbano throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Turbano lands a body shot.
Weight takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weight on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Weight throws a body punch but Turbano moves out of range.
Weight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turbano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Weight circles away quickly and effectively.
Turbano sets himself, and Weight steps forward looking for the clinch! Turbano avoids it this time.
Turbano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turbano lands a nice hook to Weight's body. Weight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turbano.
Turbano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turbano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Turbano.
Weight misses with a two punch combination.
Turbano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Weight tries to clinch up but Turbano circles away and keeps his distance.
Turbano lands a nice looking body shot.
Weight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turbano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Turbano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turbano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turbano scores with a jab to the body.
Turbano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turbano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turbano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turbano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turbano looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Weight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Weight closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight misses with a punch to the body.
Turbano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turbano tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Turbano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Turbano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Weight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Weight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turbano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turbano digs a right hand into Weight's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weight's gas tank.
Weight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Turbano blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight working aggressively here.
Turbano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turbano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turbano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Turbano fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turbano lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Turbano.
Turbano scores with a shot to the side of Weight's head.
Turbano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Turbano tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Turbano back against the cage.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turbano lands a shoulder strike.
Turbano swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turbano misses with a punch on the inside.
Turbano misses with the head strike.
Turbano misses with a body punch.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Turbano controls his hands.
Turbano gets through Weight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turbano misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weight 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.
Turbano wants to break free but Weight has control.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Turbano.
Thomas Turbano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turbano working aggressively here.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Turbano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turbano tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Turbano back against the cage.
Turbano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weight can do to turn this around?
Turbano has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight working aggressively here.
Turbano throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turbano.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
A shot in the inside from Weight. #BC#
Turbano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turbano scores with a body shot. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Turbano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turbano slips a jab from Weight.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turbano.
Turbano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weight. Turbano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight misses with a hook.
Weight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weight misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Turbano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turbano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turbano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Weight misses.
Turbano looks to score with a jab to the body but Weight is just out of range.
Weight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turbano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
Thomas Turbano's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Turbano misses the shot to the body.
Weight jabs Turbano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Turbano.
Weight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turbano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Weight takes a swing at Turbano's ribcage but misses.
Turbano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weight.
A quick step to the side and Turbano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Weight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turbano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Turbano.
A right hook to the body lands for Turbano.
Turbano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turbano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turbano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Turbano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Turbano's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Turbano.
Turbano feints a jab promting Weight to slip. Turbano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weight slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turbano scores with a sloppy right hand. Weight should have avoided that one.
A jab from Turbano finds it's way through Weight's defenses.
Weight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weight misses with an uppercut
and Turbano counters with a left to the body.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch but Turbano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Turbano.
Turbano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turbano cracks Weight with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
Turbano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Turbano finish him?
Weight lands a lovely overhand right.
Weight looks up at the clock. Bad move! Turbano lands a right hand from hell, dropping Weight. Turbano pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Turbano!

Event: IXF 15
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Hammond misses with an uppercut.
Hammond throws a hook but Weight blocks it.
Hammond swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Hammond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Hammond throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight lands with a right hand.
Hammond lands a lovely overhand right.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected.
Hammond moves forwards but Weight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hammond misses its intended target.
Weight staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Weight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hammond doesn't seem phased though.
Weight moves away from the strike by Hammond.
Weight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hammond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Weight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
Weight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weight lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammond throws out the jab.
Weight lands with a straight right. Hammond didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Weight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight pushes Hammond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Hammond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammond connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Hammond.#T2#
Weight misses with a looping right.
A big right from Weight misses.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Weight closes the distance and pushes Hammond back into the cage.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Hammond wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammond or not.
Hammond is trying to force a seperation but Weight has the dominant position.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammonds head.
I was talking to Hammond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Hammond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.#T3#
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight presses Hammond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight is working Hammond over against the cage.
Hammond wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
Hammond is trying to break the clinch but Weight is controlling him.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hammond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Hammond breaks from the clinch.
Hammond takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Hammond is rocked!
Weight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weight misses the body punch
and Hammond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Weight misses
enabling Hammond to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Weight jabs Hammond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weight misses the jab.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Weight slips a straight right by Hammond.
Hammond closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Weight moves into range and clinches up with Hammond.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight keeps control of Hammond as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Hammond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weight.
Hammond seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hammond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammond scores with a jab to the body.
Weight misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Weight takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Weight.
Hammond connects with a jab.
Weight looks to throw the jab but Hammond is out of range.
Hammond misses the body punch #CL2#
and Weight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a shot to the body.
Weight lands a body punch.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Hammond's ribcage. Hammond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight is working Hammond over against the cage.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight prevents Hammond from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammond looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weight lands a left hand.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hammond backwards.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hammond tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
Hammond wants to break free but Weight has control.
Hammond tries to circle away but Weight has him pinned against the cage.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Hammond has had enough of the clinch but Weight keeps him there for the moment.
Hammond tries to break free but Weight pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.#T2#
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Hammond is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Hammond's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight lands a big right hand that drops Hammond! The killer instinct kicks in and Weight finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Weight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!

Event: IXF 11
Date: Mar 18, 2018

#R1#
Oreiro swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Oreiro looks to land a right hand but Weight moved out of range.
Oreiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Fernando Oreiro has been cut.
Oreiro tries to clinch up but Weight circles away and keeps his distance.
Oreiro sizes up Weight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oreiro throws a lazy right hand but Weight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Oreiro gets tackled into the cage by Weight. Weight maintains the clinch.
Oreiro tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Oreiro stalling in the clinch.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oreiro tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight working aggressively here.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oreiro misses with a body punch.
Oreiro presses Weight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oreiro misses with a punch to the body.
Weight lands an uppercut.#T1#
Oreiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oreiro tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oreiro backwards.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Oreiro's head.
Oreiro working aggressively here.
Oreiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight prevents a body shot from Oreiro.
Weight prevents a body shot from Oreiro.
Oreiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Oreiro can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight prevents a body shot from Oreiro.
Oreiro is struggling to control the position.
Oreiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight. #T2#
Oreiro stalls.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight letting Oreiro take a breather here.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Oreiro controls his hands.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Oreiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oreiro can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oreiro tries to stall but Weight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oreiro.
Oreiro misses with a body punch.
Oreiro lands with a left to the head.
Weight blocks a body shot from Oreiro. #T3#
Oreiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oreiro tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oreiro.
Oreiro wants to stall.
Oreiro tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oreiros head.
Oreiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oreiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oreiro misses with the head strike.
Oreiro throws a head punch that misses.
Oreiro misses with the head strike.
Oreiro is trying to stall.
Weight digs a right hand into Oreiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oreiro's gas tank. #T4#
Weight blocks a body shot from Oreiro.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oreiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oreiro blocks a body shot from Weight.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Weight blocks a body shot from Oreiro.
Oreiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Oreiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oreiro is looking to control Weight's arms but Weight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oreiro has his back to the cage.
Oreiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oreiro tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Oreiro back against the cage.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Oreiro controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oreiro.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oreiro can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernando Oreiro'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##CL2#
Oreiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oreiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weight prevents a body shot from Oreiro.
Oreiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Oreiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oreiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oreiro trying to control the position but instead, Weight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oreiro into the cage.
Weight lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Oreiro backwards.
Oreiro lands with a light punch inside.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Oreiro controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Oreiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
Oreiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oreiro prevents a body shot from Weight.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Oreiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oreiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oreiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oreiro misses with a body punch.
Oreiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oreiro or not.
Oreiro tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight working aggressively here.
Oreiro lands an uppercut.
Oreiro controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Oreiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oreiro misses with some punches.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight prevents a body shot from Oreiro.
Oreiro misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oreiro.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oreiro's elbow.
Oreiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oreiro prevents a body shot from Weight.
Oreiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oreiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Oreiro misses with some punches. #T3#
Oreiro has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
A nice left hand lands by Oreiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oreiro.
Oreiro blocks an uppercut.
Oreiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oreiro.
Oreiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oreiro can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Oreiro fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Oreiro.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oreiro lands with a left to the head.
Weight tries to work over Oreiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Oreiro's head.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oreiro blocking some punches. #T4#
Oreiro misses with a body punch.
Oreiro scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oreiro tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Oreiro misses with a punch to the body.
Oreiro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oreiro tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight is working Oreiro over against the cage.
Oreiro misses with the head strike.
Oreiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oreiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oreiro backwards.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oreiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Oreiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Middle Weight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fernando Oreiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oreiro is looking to clinch but Weight is avoiding it.
Weight tries to move into range but Oreiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weight misses with a hook.
Weight connects with a body shot.
Oreiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL#
Weight has managed to clinch.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Oreiro controls his hands.
Oreiro taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oreiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Oreiro's ribcage. Oreiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oreiro.
Oreiro blocks an uppercut.
Weight lands with a right to the head.
Oreiro trying to control the position but instead, Weight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oreiro into the cage.#T1#
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Oreiro.
Oreiro has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Oreiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oreiro backwards.
Oreiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oreiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oreiro tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oreiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oreiro working aggressively here.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oreiro.
Weight working aggressively here.
Oreiro misses with a body punch. #T2#
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oreiro misses with a punch to the body.
Weight blocks a body shot from Oreiro.
Oreiro has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Oreiro lands with a right to the head.
Oreiro misses with a punch to the body.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oreiro.
Oreiro blocking some punches.
Oreiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oreiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weight lands a body punch. #T3#
A short left from Weight. #ROC#
Oreiro is rocked!
Weight lands a right hand.
Oreiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Oreiro with a big uppercut! Oreiro tries to clinch up but Weight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Oreiro to the mat! Oreiro covers up and Weight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Middle Weight!

Event: IXF 7
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1##CL#
Weight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nascimento is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weight to keep the fight standing.
Nascimento fails to pull guard.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight.
Nascimento is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weight to keep the fight standing.
Middle Weight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulo Nascimento.#TD2#
Nascimento decides to pull guard.
Weight has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Nascimento looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nascimento on the ground.#SUB2#
Nascimento is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weight is aware though and is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Weight is posturing up here but Nascimento has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Weight tries to roll out but it's too tight and Weight has to tap! Slick submission there by Nascimento!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Romulo Nascimento!

Event: IXF 5
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
Prey moves in looking to clinch but Weight pushes him off.
Weight with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Prey tries to clinch there but Weight circles away. #CL#
Prey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prey misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prey misses with some punches.
Prey throws a head punch that misses.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prey or not.
Weight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym (All Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Prey misses with the head strike.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prey misses with a body punch.
Prey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Prey throws a head punch that misses.
Prey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weight cracks Prey with a nice body shot.
Weight blocking some punches.
Prey has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
Weight works on Prey's body with a couple of short punches.
Prey is breathing heavily.
Weight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Prey misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
Prey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Prey is rocked!
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Prey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Prey to his knees! Weight keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!

Event: IXF 2
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Alequin misses with a hook
and Weight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight loads up on a big right hand but Alequin slips the punch.
Weight throws the left hand but Alequin avoids the punch easily.
Weight slips under a jab.
Alequin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Weight.
Weight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weight missing with a left hand there. Alequin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alequin throws a poor cross that misses
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weight throws a right and a left that Alequin avoids nicely.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Alequin off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Alequin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Weight!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alequin trying to control the position but Weight is working away. #SUB#
Alequin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alequin 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.#T1#
Weight is looking for a sweep.
Alequin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Weight tries to bench press Alequin off him but Alequin keeps the position.
Weight wants to control but Alequin postures up.
Weight is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Alequin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Weight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Alequin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weight, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB#
Alequin is working to tighten his grip on Weight's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Weight has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Alequin is really squeezing tight and eventually Weight passes out! Alequin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eric Alequin!
Our winner, Eric Alequin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Lima Azevedo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Weight closes the distance and pushes Lima Azevedo back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lima Azevedo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weight digs a right hand underneath Lima Azevedo's ribcage. Lima Azevedo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lima Azevedos head.
Weight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lima Azevedo misses with a knee strike.
Lima Azevedo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Lima Azevedo's head.
Weight lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Lima Azevedo is rocked!#T1#
Weight dips a shoulder and cracks Lima Azevedo with a mighty uppercut! Lima Azevedo falls back against the cage and Weight unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lima Azevedo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Weight screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!

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