Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 137 | Aloha
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Titor lands a head kick!
Titor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Titor both land. Nice combination.
Tantor misses with a few strikes there.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Titor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Titor darts in looking for a takedown but Tantor gets double underhooks and turns Titor into the cage.
Tantor jumps guard but Titor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Titor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Tantor decides to pull guard.
Titor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Titor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Titor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Titor throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Tantor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Titor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Titor stops Tantor from standing up.
Tantor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
Titor controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Titor won't allow Tantor to sweep him here.
Titor 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Tantor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Titor on his heels. He'll look to pass Titor's guard now, I'm sure.
Tantor tries to stand but Titor is controlling from the bottom.
Tantor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Titor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Titor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tantor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Titor looking to control.
Tantor wants to control from the top but Titor keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tantor throws a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titor shoots in for a takedown but Tantor shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tantor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Titor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Tantor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Titor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titor misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Tantor drags the fight down to the ground.
Titor 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.
Titor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Titor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tantor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Titor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tantor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Titor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titor struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maki Tantor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tantor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tantor tries to close the distance and clinch but Titor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Titor slaps away a takedown attempt from Tantor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tantor.
John Titor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Titor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tantor shoots in but Titor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Titor throws a series of punches but Tantor avoids them all with ease.
Titor stuns Tantor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Titor misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Titor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tantor.
John Titor is winning the standup battle so far.
Tantor checks a low kick from Titor.
Tantor slips under a jab from Titor.
Maki Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Titor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tantor eats them both and turns towards Titor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Titor slips under a jab from Tantor.
Titor throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Titor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Titor lands with a right hand.
Titor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tantor is defended easily by Titor.
Tantor swinging wildly here.
Tantor shoots and misses
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Tantor with a poor takedown
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Titor thuds his right hand into Tantor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titor.
A control attempt from Tantor but he's now mounted!
Tantor is squirming around, avoiding Titor's attempts to control the action.
Tantor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tantor tries to hold on but Titor postures up.#T3#
Titor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Titor wants to control the pace but Tantor is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tantor tries to lock up and control but Titor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Titor wants to control the pace but Tantor is squirming around nicely.
Titor lands a heavy elbow.
Titor controlling the pace for now.
Titor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tantor can do to turn this around?#T4#
Tantor tries to lock up and control but Titor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Titor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tantor has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Titor's lack of action.
Tantor is staying active underneath Titor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Titor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Titor is stalling here. Tantor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Titor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tantor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor 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#
Tantor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tantor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Titor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Titor. Those never looked like landing.
Titor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tantor checks it well.
Titor tries to bum rush Tantor with a series of wild strikes but Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tantor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tantor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Titor avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Titor as he jumps to the side.
John Titor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maki Tantor.
Titor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
Tantor moves out of range as Titor strikes.#T1#
Tantor shoots in for a takedown but Titor shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Tantor with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Tantor misses.
Titor lands a jab to the head.
Titor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tantor takes a step back to recover.
Titor misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Tantor moves into the clinch.
Titor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tantor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tantor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Titor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Titor. Tantor shrugs it off though.
Titor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tantor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Titor.
Titor swats away the attempt to clinch by Tantor.#T2#
Tantor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Titor counters with a stiff right hand.
Titor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tantor or perhaps it was just good defense by Titor, which made it look bad.
Titor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Tantor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Titor is trying to control but can't.
Tantor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Titor's head.
Tantor controlling the pace. #T3#
Tantor wants to stand up but Titor has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tantor trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Titor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tantor or not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Titor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tantor's brow.
Tantor misses with a body punch.
Titor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tantor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Titor to keep the fight standing.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike from Titor.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titor's elbow.
Titor throws a punch but it's blocked by Tantor.
Titor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tantor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Titor has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Titor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 126 | Bangin vs Nti
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Titor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Titor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kekoa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Titor.
Kekoa looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Titor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kekoa misses with a right hand
and Titor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kekoa scores with a jab to the head.
Titor lands a jab.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
Titor throws out a counter right but Kekoa avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Titor.
An attempted straight right counter from Kekoa misses the target.
Titor cracks Kekoa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kekoa misses with a looping right.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kekoa misses the target.
Titor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekoa.
Jab from Titor.
Kekoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Titor.
Eddie Kekoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kekoa connects with a body shot.
Kekoa throws a head kick that misses.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Titor's head.
Titor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kekoa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Titor catches Kekoa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kekoa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Kekoa misses
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kekoa lands with a straight right. Titor didn't see that one coming.
Titor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kekoa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Kekoa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekoa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titor can pounce on him.
Kekoa walks into a stiff left hand from Titor.
Kekoa misses with a hook. Titor ducked under it nicely.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
Kekoa throws a sloppy head kick and Titor moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Titor.
Kekoa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kekoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Titor finds it's way through Kekoa's defenses.
A left and a right from Titor both land. Nice combination.
Titor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Titor with the inside leg kick.
Titor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kekoa at a distance.
Kekoa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Titor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Titor blocks a jab.
Titor connects with a body shot.
Kekoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Kekoa needs to keep his hands up - Titor had a free shot at his head there.
Titor slips a straight right by Kekoa.
Kekoa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kekoa throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Kekoa throws a head kick but Titor moves out of range.
Titor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
Kekoa misses with a left hand
and Titor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kekoa throws a head kick but Titor moves out of range.
Kekoa misses with a looping right.
Titor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Titor thumps Kekoa with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekoa ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Titor misses with a left hand
and Kekoa counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekoa misses the target.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
Kekoa ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
A little feinted left hand from Kekoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Titor thuds a left hand into Kekoa's body.
Kekoa scores with a decent looking hook.
Kekoa connects with the punch.
Titor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kekoa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Titor scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kekoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Titor counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Titor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kekoa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
The crowd cheers as Titor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kekoa doesn't seem phased though.
Titor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kekoa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kekoa misses with a hook #TD2#
and Titor counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Kekoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Titor passes into half guard.
Titor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Titor lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kekoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Titor lands with a punch from half guard.
Titor prevents Kekoa from improving his position.#T1#
Kekoa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titor. #SUB#
Kekoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titor pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titor working the head and body with strikes.
Kekoa tries to get to full guard but Titor has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kekoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titor pulls his head out easily.
Kekoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kekoa actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kekoa tries to get to full guard but Titor has control of the leg.
Titor trying to control from half guard but Kekoa is working away.
Titor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Titor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kekoa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Titor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kekoa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Titor wants to take a breather but Kekoa is having none of it.
Titor not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kekoa looking for submissions off his back.
Titor controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Kekoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titor pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kekoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titor pulls his head out easily.
Titor is nestled in close to Kekoa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Titor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Kekoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kekoa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kekoa is staying active underneath Titor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kekoa throws a series of punches but Titor avoids them all with ease.
Kekoa misses with a double jab
enabling Titor to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Titor.
Kekoa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Titor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor connects with a crisp jab.
Kekoa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Titor lands a high kick!
Titor slips a jab and a cross from Kekoa.
Titor unleashes a big counter combination but Kekoa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Titor scores with a jab. Kekoa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Titor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kekoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Titor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kekoa finds it's way round the side to connect with Titor's head.
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Kekoa.
Titor stalks Kekoa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kekoa's face. Kekoa staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Kekoa.
Titor throws a big shot that misses.
Kekoa moves out of range as Titor strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kekoa misses the target.
Kekoa swings widly with a right hand
and Titor counters with a good low kick that Kekoa was not able to check.
Kekoa misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titor tests Kekoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Kekoa misses its intended target. #T1#
Titor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Titor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD#
Kekoa drops Titor with a nice combination! Kekoa dives into Titor's guard, looking to finish!
Kekoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Titor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kekoa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Titor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kekoa has Titor in his guard.#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Kekoa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Titor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kekoa.#T2#
Kekoa tries to bench press Titor off him but Titor keeps the position.
Titor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekoa keeps working.
Titor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kekoa some visible discomfort.
Eddie Kekoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kekoa tries to buck Titor off but Titor is having none of it.
Kekoa looks to move to half guard but instead Titor has passed into mount! Damn!
Kekoa really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Kekoa is working hard here to advance position.
Titor landing shots from mount.
Titor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Titor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Kekoa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kekoa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Titor keeping moving, preventing Kekoa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kekoa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Titor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kekoa, into his guard. #REVB##T4#
Titor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kekoa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Titor content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kekoa has locked up a guillotine! Kekoa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Titor is holding on here and Kekoa must be using up a lot of energy. Titor has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kekoa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Kekoa!
Our winner, Eddie Kekoa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Titor.
Kekoa stuffs the takedown.
Kekoa dodges the punch combination from Titor.
Kekoa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Titor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kekoa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Titor slips a jab from Kekoa.
Kekoa throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Kekoa's coach down at No Limit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kekoa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Kekoa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Titor to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Kekoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kekoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Titor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Titor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kekoa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kekoa managing to control the position.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titor throws a big elbow that misses.
Kekoa is pulling down on Titor's head to control his posture.
Titor chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Titor lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Kekoa is looking for a triangle but Titor pushes his legs off easily.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kekoa controls Titor momentarily but Titor frees himself. #SUB2#
Kekoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Titor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kekoa managing to control the position. #T3#
Titor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kekoa scores with a hook to the body. Titor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekoa.
Eddie Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa misses with a hook.
Titor avoids the body shot from Kekoa.
Kekoa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Kekoa throws a leg kick but Titor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titor slips under a jab.
Kekoa misses with a wild body shot.
Kekoa misses with a straight left. #T4#
Titor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kekoa looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor slips a jab from Kekoa.
Kekoa jabs at Titor's body.
Nice defenses there by Titor.
Titor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kekoa.
A jab from Titor does it's job there.
Kekoa throws a leg kick but Titor moved away.
Titor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Titor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor slips a jab from Kekoa.#TD#
Titor shoots in and bounces Kekoa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kekoa holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Kekoa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kekoa slips a jab and a cross from Titor.
Titor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kekoa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kekoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kekoa scores with a shot to the body.
Titor takes one on the button.#TD#
Titor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kekoa!
Titor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Kekoa's face as Titor controls the position.
Kekoa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kekoa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titor. #T1#
Titor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kekoa trying to control here.
Titor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Titor thows a huge punch but Kekoa dodges it nicely.
Kekoa trying to control here.
Kekoa is looking to improve his position.
Kekoa desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titor prevents Kekoa from improving his position.
Titor is trying to control the action in half guard but Kekoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Titor lands a head kick. Kekoa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kekoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kekoa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Titor checks a leg kick.
Kekoa misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kekoa.
A head kick misses from Titor. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Kekoa.
Kekoa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Titor blocks a jab.
Titor defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Titor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with a straight left.
Kekoa misses the shot to the body.
Titor misses the jab.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Kekoa.
A lazy left from Kekoa finds it's target.
Kekoa throws an off balance right hand
and Kekoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Titor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekoa.
Titor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Kekoa.
Titor scores with a jab to the body.
Kekoa ducks under a wild hook from Titor.#T4#
Kekoa throws a lazy uppercut
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Titor needs to keep his hands up - Kekoa had a free shot at his head there.
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kekoa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Titor blocks a low kick nicely.
Titor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kekoa momentarily.
Eddie Kekoa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kekoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekoa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Kekoa misses.
Kekoa lands a jab.
Kekoa stuns Titor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kekoa throws a low kick but Titor avoids it.
Titor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Titor throws the kick towards the body but Kekoa avoids it.#TD#
Titor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Titor showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Titor 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kekoa takes one to the chin there.
Titor throws a big shot that misses.
Titor lands with a right hand.
Kekoa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Titor scores with a three punch combo!
Titor slips a jab from Kekoa.
Titor blocks a jab.
Kekoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
Kekoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kekoa's hands.
Kekoa with a nice cross.
Kekoa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Titor moves out of range as Kekoa strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kekoa.#T1#
Kekoa leaves Titor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kekoa.
Titor cracks a nice hook into Kekoa's ribs.
Kekoa throws a hook but Titor avoids it easily.
Kekoa blocks a leg kick.
Titor misses with a hook.
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekoa slips a jab from Titor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kekoa. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eddie Kekoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor cracks Kekoa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Titor misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Titor defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Kekoa lands a really nice looking cross but Titor seems unphased.
Kekoa missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Titor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekoa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Titor throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Kekoa misses.
Kekoa throws a leg kick that misses.
Titor tries a low kick but Kekoa avoids it.
Kekoa misses with a wild body shot.
Titor looks to land a left hand but Kekoa moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Kekoa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Titor to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Kekoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Kekoa is trying to control the position but Titor postures up.
Kekoa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Titor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kekoa pulls Titor in to control the position.
Titor postures up in Kekoa's guard and throws a big left but Kekoa blocks it. #SUB2#
Kekoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kekoa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kekoa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Titor.
Titor throws a head kick but Kekoa moves out of range.
Titor slips a jab from Kekoa.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Kekoa is predictable there #TD#
and Titor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Titor.
Titor postures up in Kekoa's guard and throws a big left but Kekoa blocks it.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kekoa looking for a guillotine here but Titor defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Titor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
A very excited looking John Titor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli
Date: Oct 06, 2021

#R1#
Winn shoots in for a double leg but Titor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Titor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titor.
Titor wants to take a breather but Winn is having none of it.
Winn wants to improve his position but Titor is controlling well.
Titor is keen to just control but Winn is a slippery customer.
Titor throwing shots but Winn is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn is trying to get back to full guard.
Winn is trying to maintain the position but Titor is very close to passing his half guard.
Titor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winn defending well though.
Titor wants to take a breather but Winn is having none of it.
Titor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Titor prevents Winn from improving his position.
Winn is controlling Titor's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Winn is not content to let Titor control the position.
Titor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Titor not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winn trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Titor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Titor does no damage.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winn lands a nice looking body shot.
Winn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Titor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winn somewhat.
Titor misses with a hook.
Titor swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
Titor lands with a cross.
Titor tries to move into range but Winn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Titor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Titor at a distance. #T3#
Winn lands a head shot.
Titor scores with a sloppy right hand. Winn should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Winn misses its intended target.
Winn tries to clinch there but Titor circles away.
Titor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winn tries to bum rush Titor with a series of wild strikes but Titor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winn throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winn throws a nice looking combination but Titor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winn throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Titor.
Titor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winn.
John Titor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Winn.#T4#
Winn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Winn misses with a looping left.
Titor lunges at Winn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winn's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
Titor dodges the punch combination from Winn.
Winn tries for a takedown but Titor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winn swings widly with a right hand
and Titor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winn misses with a straight right.
Titor shoots in for a takedown but Winn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winn misses with a body punch
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Winn cracks Titor with a good jab.
Winn tries to clinch but Titor moves away
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winn scores with a jab.
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Winn scores with a jab to the head.
Titor lands a slapping body shot.
Winn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winn misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Titor misses.
Winn throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Titor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winn.
Winn lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Titor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Titor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Titor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winn is looking for the big counter here.
Titor scores with a sloppy right hand. Winn should have avoided that one.
Winn throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Jerome Winn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winn. #T1#
Winn throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Titor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Titor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winn on the side of the head.
Winn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Titor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winn.
Winn misses with a body shot.
Winn looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Jerome Winn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Titor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Winn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Titor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winn scrambles back to his feet.
Titor misses with the combination.
Winn looks to land a combination but Titor avoids it well.
Titor throws a head kick that misses.
Titor throws a good cross that connects.
Titor connects with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Winn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winn staying out of range there.
Titor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titor.
Winn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.
Titor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Titor.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Titor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Winn slips a jab from Titor.
Winn slips under a jab from Titor.
Titor lands a nice shot that snaps Winn's head back. #T3#
Titor dips to his left and cracks Winn with an uppercut!
A combination from Winn does no damage.
Titor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Winn missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winn is able to avoid easily.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Winn.
Titor blocks a jab.
Titor is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Winn misses.
Titor misses with a hook.
Titor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winn connects with the punch.
Winn throws a body shot but no joy.
Winn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winn misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Winn. Those never looked like landing.
Titor with a hook.
Winn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Titor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Winn misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Titor.
Winn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Titor takes a swing at Winn's ribcage but misses.
Winn with a jab.
Winn misses with an uppercut.
Winn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Titor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Winn is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winn is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titor.
Winn gets full guard.
Titor preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Titor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Titor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Winn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titor can pounce on him.
Winn scores with a hook to the body. Titor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick by Titor misses
and Winn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Winn throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Titor swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Winn.
Titor swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
Winn moves away from the strike by Titor.
Titor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn shoots and misses
and Titor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Titor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Winn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winn lands an overhand right.#TD#
Titor feints and as Winn raises his hands in defense, Titor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Titor stopping the sweep attempt from Winn.
Winn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Titor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Titor 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.
Winn wants to sweep but no luck.
Titor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Winn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jerome Winn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Titor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Titor.
Winn throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Winn misses.
Titor is looking to counter punch.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winn.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Winn throws a right hand that Titor ducks under and follows up with a left that Titor also avoids with ease.
A jab from Winn misses.
Titor lands with an uppercut that bounces Winn off the cage and back into range.
Winn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titor staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Titor misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Winn. That snapped Titor's head back.
Titor throws a nice looking combination but Winn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Titor misses with a looping right.
Winn misses with a looping right.
Winn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titor throws a series of punches but Winn moves out of range.
A combination from Titor does no damage.
Titor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Titor moves out of range as Winn strikes.
Titor avoids the body shot from Winn.
Winn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Winn clinches up against the cage.
Winn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winn throws a head punch that misses.
Titor wants to take the fight to the mat but Winn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Titor trying to stall but Winn improves his position. #T4#
Titor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winn or not.
Titor stalling in the clinch but Winn improves position.
Winn can't find room to land a body shot as Titor controls the action.
Winn avoiding damage as Titor throws knees to the body.
Winn lands with a short shot to the head.
Titor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor with a jab.
Titor scores with a sloppy right hand. Winn should have avoided that one. #TD#
Titor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
John Titor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winn can't do much from the bottom here.
Winn is trying to improve his position.
Winn striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Titor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titor, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SFL 99 | Budluvski vs Brawler
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Poli there.
A telegraphed right hand from Titor misses the target.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.
Titor is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titor dips to his left and cracks Poli with an uppercut!
Poli looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
We've been told by Poli's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Titor.
Poli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Titor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli throws out a leg kick but Titor moves out of range and Poli only half commits.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Poli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Titor tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Titor misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Titor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Poli lands with a straight right. Titor didn't see that one coming.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Titor.#T1#
Poli throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Titor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Poli.
Poli lands with a kick to the temple. Titor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli throws a head kick but Titor moves out of range.
Titor slips a jab from Poli.
Poli lands the left hand.
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titor swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Titor in his tracks.
Titor connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
It seemed like Titor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli tests Titor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Titor takes one to the chin there.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titor misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Titor.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli lands a nice shot that snaps Titor's head back.
Titor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Titor throws a right and a left that Poli avoids nicely.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Titor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Poli scores with a jab to the head.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Titor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Poli gets a clinch.
Titor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Titor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poli wants to get back to striking at distance but Titor won't allow it.
Poli lands with a short shot to the head.
Poli gets underhooks to prevent Titor's takedown attempt.
Titor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poli avoids it.
Titor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Titor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poli or not.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Titor misses with the head strike. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli cracks Titor with an open hand slap.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Titor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli scores with a jab. Titor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Titor misses with a hook
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Titor.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor counters with a leg kick.
Titor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Titor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Titor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Titor is able to avoid easily.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Poli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titor slips a jab from Poli.
Titor stuns Poli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poli throws the kick towards the body but Titor avoids it.
Titor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Titor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Titor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poli doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Titor there.
Titor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titor can do to turn this around?
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titor moves out of range as Poli strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Poli.
Titor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poli on the side of the head.
Poli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Titor misses.
Titor avoids the body shot from Poli. #T1#
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Titor lands with an overhand left.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli moves forwards but Titor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli throws out a leg kick but Titor moves out of range and Poli only half commits.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Poli slaps away a takedown attempt from Titor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli checks a low kick from Titor.
Poli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Titor throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli blocks a head kick by Titor. #T2#
Poli feints and then cracks Titor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Titor down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws a head kick that Titor semi-blocks.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Titor.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Titor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Titor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Titor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Titor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli connects with a jab.
Poli moves out of range as Titor strikes.
The crowd cheers as Poli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Titor doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Titor throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Titor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titor works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
A jab lands there for Poli.
Titor slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli misses with a hook.
Titor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Poli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Titor darts in looking for a takedown but Poli gets double underhooks and turns Titor into the cage.
Titor looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli avoids the head kick by Titor. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Titor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Poli - the referee stops the clock and Titor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Poli. Titor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Titor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poli. Poli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Titor tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Titor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Poli's guard.
Poli is looking to stand up but Titor isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Poli pushes Titor off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Titor dives in and scores a takedown into Poli's guard.

Poli is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Titor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titor stalling in the clinch but Poli improves position.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Titor has him pressed against the cage.
Poli tries to work over Titor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Poli takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
Poli lands a jab.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Titor moves out of range easily.
Titor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Titor swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Titor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poli circles away quickly and effectively.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Titor.
Titor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor scoring well with a low kick there.
Titor misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli is looking to clinch but Titor is avoiding it.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Titor avoids the head kick by Poli.
Titor avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli misses with a hook. Titor ducked under it nicely.
Poli motions for Titor to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli cracks Titor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Titor shoots in but no luck this time.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Titor takes one to the chin there.
Poli lands a high kick!
Some wild striking there from Titor.
Titor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Poli cracks Titor with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Poli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Titor. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli tests Titor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Titor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Titor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poli controls Titor momentarily but Titor frees himself. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Poli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Titor looks to land a combination but Poli avoids it well. #T3#
Titor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses the jab.
A big right from Titor misses.
Titor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titor checks a leg kick.
Poli scores with a hook.
Titor slips under a jab.
Titor lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Poli with a hook.
A big right from Poli misses.
Titor moves out of range of the body kick from Poli.
Titor moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titor checks a leg kick.
Titor throws a big shot that misses.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Titor takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Titor goes for a double leg but Poli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poli continues to drive forward.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Titor.
Titor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titor was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Titor saw that one coming.
John Titor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poli throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Titor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poli.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Titor misses with a head kick.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Titor scores with a body shot.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
A very excited looking Roli Poli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 92 | Bangin vs Budluvski
Date: Aug 15, 2021

#R1#
Titor defending well as Turunen loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Titor lands the left hand.
Turunen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Titor's corner calls for a 1-2. Titor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Titor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turunen misses with a two punch combination.
Turunen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Titor throws a right hand that misses
and Titor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turunen tried to counter with a leg kick but Titor avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Titor.
The crowd cheers as Titor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turunen doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick by Turunen misses #TD2#
and Titor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turunen!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turunen struggling a bit here.#T1#
Titor prevents Turunen from escaping the position.
Titor lands a nice forearm strike.
Titor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Titor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turunen keeps working.
Titor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Titor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Turunen is looking to regain half guard here but Titor keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turunen dodges the ground and pound from Titor.
Turunen parries the strikes from Titor easily there. Titor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turunen to escape.
Titor trying to control the position but Turunen is working away.
Turunen is looking to reverse the position.
Titor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turunen keeps working.
Turunen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Titor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Titor trying to control the position but Turunen is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Titor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turunen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turunen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titor throws a head kick that misses.
Titor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Turunen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Turunen misses.
Turunen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Titor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Titor.
Turunen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Titor moves out of range as Turunen strikes.#T4#
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!
Turunen scores with a head kick. Titor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Turunen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Titor throws a hook but Turunen avoids it easily.
A big right from Titor misses.
Turunen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Titor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turunen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turunen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turunen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Titor throws a leg kick but Turunen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turunen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Titor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Titor blocks the body kick.
Turunen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Turunen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Titor avoids it.
Turunen moves away from the strike by Titor.
A low kick lands for Turunen.
Titor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Titor misses with a looping right.
Turunen throwing a counter right hand but Titor manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Titor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turunen ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Titor.
Titor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turunen takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
Turunen throws a body kick that misses
and Turunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Titor throws a series of punches but Turunen avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Turunen misses its intended target.
Turunen throws a sloppy head kick and Titor moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turunen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Titor looks to score with a jab to the body but Turunen is just out of range.
Titor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turunen sprawls well. Turunen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Titor gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Turunen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Titor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turunen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Titor is out of range.
Turunen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Titor moves out of range of the body kick.
Turunen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Titor.
Turunen moves away from the strike by Titor.
Turunen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Titor swings for the body but Turunen moves out of range.
Turunen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Titor to counter with a crisp jab.
Titor misses with a takedown attempt - Turunen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Turunen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turunen scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Titor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Titor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turunen throws a head kick that misses.
Turunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Turunen walks into a straight right hand from Titor.
Teuvo Turunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turunen.
Turunen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Titor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Titor.
Turunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turunen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turunen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Titor misses with the combination. #T3#
Titor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Titor.
Donk. Titor catches Turunen right on the button with a cross.
Turunen misses with a head kick.
Turunen connects with an inside leg kick.
Turunen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Titor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Titor blocks a head kick by Turunen.
Titor with a hook.
Turunen throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Titor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Titor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Titor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turunen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turunen swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
Titor feints the counter takedown.
Turunen misses with a looping right.
Turunen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Titor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Titor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Titor looks to land a right hand but Turunen moved out of range.
Titor staying out of range there.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turunen misses with a looping right.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Titor fails with the takedown
and Turunen counters with a left to the body.
Teuvo Turunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Titor.
Titor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Titor.
Titor misses with a wild body shot.
Turunen looks to land a body kick but Titor moved away.
Turunen misses with a right hand
and Titor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Titor looks for the body kick but Turunen saw that one coming.
Turunen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Turunen throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Titor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Titor is standing up over Turunen. Turunen looks to escape but Titor dives into side control. #REVR#
Turunen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Titor.
Titor controlling the position from side mount.
Titor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turunen keeps working. #T1#
Turunen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titor looks up at the clock and then as Turunen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Titor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turunen is looking for a sweep.
Titor trying to control the action but Turunen is working from the bottom.
Teuvo Turunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Titor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turunen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Titor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turunen is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Titor decides to stand back up.
Turunen scores with a punch to the head.
Titor swings for the body but Turunen moves out of range. #T3#
Turunen ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Turunen walks into a straight right hand from Titor.
Titor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Titor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Titor fails with a takedown attempt.
Turunen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Turunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titor can pounce on him.
Titor lands a jab to the nose.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turunen!
Titor fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Turunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turunen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turunen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Turunen.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Titor misses the body punch
and Turunen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turunen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turunen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Titor misses with a hook.
Titor scores with a leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
In his post fight interview, John Titor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 74 | Mumu vs Babinski III
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titor can pounce on him.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Titor avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Titor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.#TD2#
Titor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control but Titor is keeping busy.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Titor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Titor has moved into half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Titor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
Titor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Titor postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow. #T2#
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titor throws a big right hand that misses.
Titor is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Titor.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Titor. #TD2#
Titor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Titor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Titor trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Titor 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. #T4#
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Titor laying and praying for a moment but Magomedov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Titor is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor stalling away here and it's allowed Magomedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Titor trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Titor misses with a straight left.
Titor misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Titor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Titor sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Titor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Titor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Titor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Magomedov backing away here, and Titor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Titor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Aly Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov tests Titor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Magomedov lands.#T1#
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Titor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Titor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Titor counters with a nice leg kick.
Titor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Titor loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Titor needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Titor throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Titor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Titor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.#T2#
Magomedov takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Titor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Titor landing with the ground and pound.
Titor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Titor stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Titor wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Titor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Titor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov is looking to wear down Titor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Titor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Titor sprawls well.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Titor throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Titor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magomedov defends it well.
Titor moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Titor counters with a nice uppercut.
Titor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Titor scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Titor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Titor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Titor throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Titor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magomedov lands with a cross.
Titor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Titor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Titor wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Titor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Titor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Titor misses with a looping left.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Titor staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Titor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Titor's head.
Titor misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedov trying to control but Titor is working from the bottom.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Titor's head.
Titor trying to control the position.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Titor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Titor wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Titor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Titor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Magomedov 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Titor is looking to score with low kicks.
Titor throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Titor pinned against the cage. Titor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aly Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titor tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Titor slips under a jab.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.#T4#
Magomedov jabs Titor right on the nose. Titor blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Titor gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Titor has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov throws a strike but Titor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Titor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Titor won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Titor wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Aly Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Titor defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aly Magomedov.
I think Titor 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SFL 66 | Simon vs Georgiev
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Bronco misses with a left hand
and Titor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Titor throws a lazy right hand but Bronco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Titor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronco throws out the jab.
Titor throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Bronco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Titor has Bronco pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Titor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Titor misses.
Titor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bronco on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Titor.
Bronco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Titor.
Bronco missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bronco clinches up against the cage.
Bronco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bronco scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bronco has a couple of punches blocked by Titor.
Bronco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Titors head.
Titor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronco's elbow.
Bronco taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Bronco.
Titor goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Bronco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bronco throws a punch but it's blocked by Titor.
Titor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronco backwards.
Good body shot from Titor.
Titor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronco misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Titor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Titor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bronco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Titor controls the action.
Bronco is trapped and Titor is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
I really don't envy Bronco right now. #T2#
Titor controlling from the back.
Bronco rolls, trying to escape but Titor keeps control of the position.
Titor keeps control of the position easily here as Bronco tries to buck him off.
Bronco prevents Titor from getting a body triangle.
Titor missing with strikes from the back.
Titor missing with strikes. #T3#
Titor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bronco hold on?!
Bronco manages to reverse the position and now he's in Titor's guard. Nice work there by Bronco.
Titor keeping moving, preventing Bronco from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bronco passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bronco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Bronco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bronco is trying to control the action in half guard but Titor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Titor is positioning himself well to prevent Bronco advancing to mount.
Bronco wants to free his trapped foot but Titor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bronco tries to clinch there but Titor circles away.
Titor missing with a left hand there. Bronco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronco is looking to counter the offense by Titor and move into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronco.
Bronco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch but Titor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronco tries for a takedown but Titor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Bronco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Titor was covering up waiting for the punch and Bronco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bronco has gone for a leg lock! Titor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bronco's guard.#REVB#
Titor throwing strikes from guard but Bronco blocks nicely. #T1#
Titor postures up and lands a big shot to Bronco's brow.
Titor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bronco's head.
Titor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Titor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco keeping full guard, as Titor tries to pass.
Titor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronco wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Titor wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
Titor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bronco wants to sweep here but Titor controlling him for the moment.
Titor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Titor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bronco eats them both and turns towards Titor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Bronco. #T3#
Jab by Titor.
Bronco doesn't manage to clinch there - Titor circles away.
It seemed like Titor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronco throws a jab when Titor was well out of range.
Titor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bronco throws a hook but Titor avoids it easily.
Bronco scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronco misses the target.
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronco misses with an uppercut. Titor saw that one coming.
Bronco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Titor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronco.
Titor throws a shot from downtown. Bronco moves away and avoids it.
Titor slips a straight right by Bronco.
Titor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Titor throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronco throws a hook but Titor blocks it.#T4##CL#
Bronco moves into range and clinches up with Titor.
Titor leaning against his opponent.
Bronco throws a punch but it's blocked by Titor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Titor. #TD2#
Titor lands a takedown into guard.
Titor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Titor wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
Titor throwing strikes from guard but Bronco blocks nicely.
Titor trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bronco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronco throwing a counter right hand but Titor manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bronco.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Titor.
Bronco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Titor coming out on top.
Bronco throws a lazy uppercut
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Titor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronco is trying to control but can't.
Bronco is trying to get back to full guard.
Titor trying to control the action but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Bronco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bronco.
Bronco looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronco, not yet. #T1#
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronco looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronco, not yet.
Titor trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Titor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bronco tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Titor is in Bronco's guard.
Titor is looking to stand up but Bronco won't let him.
Titor lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Titor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Titor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bronco working for a triangle but Titor defends it easily.
Bronco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Titor has passed into side control. #T3#
Titor is looking to take a break and control but Bronco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco is looking to reverse the position.
Titor is putting a hurting on Bronco here, landing some big shots from side control.
Titor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronco keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco regains half guard there - taking advantage of Titor's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Bronco actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bronco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bronco is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Titor is thwarting Bronco's attempts to control the position.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bronco tries to get to full guard but Titor has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Titor 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
After the fight, John Titor 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: SFL 59 | Atunes vs Rishkinov
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Damba throws a looping overhand right but Titor ducks down to avoid it.
Damba throws a right and a left that Titor avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Titor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Titor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Titor.
Titor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Damba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Titor takes a swing at Damba's ribcage but misses.
Titor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Damba sprawls well. Damba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Titor gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Damba misses.
Titor throws an overhand right that lands on Damba's shoulder, as Damba tries to avoid the shot.
Damba misses with a leg kick.
Damba stuffs the takedown attempt from Titor. Titor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Titor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Damba misses with a right hand
and Titor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titor misses with a body shot.
Damba was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Titor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Titor misses with a lunging right hand
and Damba counters with a straight right hand.
Damba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Titor throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Damba misses its intended target.
Damba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titor.
Damba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Damba scores with a sloppy right hand. Titor should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Titor. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Damba. Beautiful 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!
Damba tries a low kick but Titor avoids it.
Titor throwing a counter right hand but Damba manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Damba gets a clinch.
Titor lands a left hand. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titor.
Titor blocking some punches.
Damba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Titors head.
Damba swings wildly with an uppercut but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damba struggles to land a body shot inside as Titor controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Titor fails to land.
Titor blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Titor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Titor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Titor looks to land a right hand but Damba moved out of range.#TD#
Damba gets caught flat footed, as Titor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Titor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Damba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titor throwing strikes from guard but Damba blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Damba working for a triangle but Titor defends it easily.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Damba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titor stays in close to Damba's body and controls the position.
Titor postures up and lands a big shot to Damba's brow. #SUB2#
Damba looking for a guillotine here but Titor defends easily. #SUB2#
Damba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Titor content to stall in guard here.
Titor stands up over Damba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Titor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Damba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Damba tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Damba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Titor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Damba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dado Damba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Titor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Damba on the side of the head.
Titor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damba circles away quickly and effectively.
Damba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Damba is looking to clinch.
Titor throws an overhand right that lands on Damba's shoulder, as Damba tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Titor misses.
Titor thows a body kick. Damba tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Damba moves into range and clinches up with Titor.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Titor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Damba is fighting off a takedown attempt but Titor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Damba to the mat. Damba regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Damba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Damba is on top in guard. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Damba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Titor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Damba has Titor in his guard.#REVR#
Damba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Titor working some strikes from top position.
Titor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Damba is looking for a triangle here but Titor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Damba tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Damba is still trying to improve position.
Damba felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Titor lands some shots froms side control.
Damba sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Titor there.
Damba tries to roll over but Titor keeps him under control.#T3#
Damba is pressing down on Titor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Damba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damba wants to hit a sweep here but Titor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Damba there!
Titor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Damba's face.
Titor looking to finish Damba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Damba!
Titor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Titor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Titor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Damba is trying desperately to improve position.
Titor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
John Titor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Titor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Titor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damba can do to turn this around?
Titor prevents Damba from getting the reversal.
Damba is in a horrible position here. Titor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damba is trying desperately to improve position.
Damba keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Damba misses with an uppercut. Titor saw that one coming.
Damba misses with a two punch combination.
Damba tries to work over Titor's front leg with a kick but Titor checks it.
Damba drops his hands momentarily and Titor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Titor coming out on top.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Titor, as that shot connected.
Damba connects with a leg kick.
Damba fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor moves away from the strike by Damba.
Titor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Titor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Titor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damba can pounce on him.
A big left from Damba misses.
Titor tried to counter with a leg kick but Damba avoided it.#T1#
Damba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titor was well out of range. Poor timing from Damba.
Titor throws a quick counter head kick but Damba was just out of range.
Damba throws out a leg kick but Titor moves out of range and Damba only half commits.
Damba walks into a stiff left hand from Titor.
Damba looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Titor misses with a head kick.
Damba just misses with a punch to the body.
Damba misses the jab.
Damba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Titor.
Titor misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Titor.
Damba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Titor goes for a double leg but Damba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Damba continues to drive forward.
Damba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A short body shot lands from Damba as the two fighters clinch.
Titor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Titor stalls.
Damba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Titor blocks an uppercut.
Damba swings wildly with an uppercut but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damba.
Titor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Titor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damba misses with some punches.
Titor is working for takedown but Damba is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Titor has Damba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Titor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Damba tumbling to the mat - Titor dives into Damba's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titor throwing strikes from guard but Damba blocks nicely.
Titor works over Damba with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB2#
Damba is looking for a triangle but Titor pushes his legs off easily.
Titor works over Damba with some ground and pound from guard.
Damba wants to sweep but no luck.
Titor trying to control but Damba is working from the bottom.
Titor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Damba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Titor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Damba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Damba keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Titor stopping the sweep attempt from Damba.#SUB2#
Damba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Titor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Damba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Titor is aware though and is defending well.
Titor wants to control from the top but Damba keeps moving.
Titor stands up over Damba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Titor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
A very excited looking John Titor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SFL 52 | Soviet Showdown
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Titor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Titor keeps moving.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva postures up in Titor's guard and throws a big left but Titor blocks it.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Titor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Titor!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard. #REVR#
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Titor's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Titor blocks nicely.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Titor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Titor is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Titor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Titor blocks nicely.
Titor is trying to keep Silva in close.
Titor is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva trying to control but Titor is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Titor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Titor preventing the sweep.
Titor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Titor throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Silva wants to sweep here but Titor controlling him for the moment.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Titor 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.
Titor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titor trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva is trying to hold Titor in close to prevent damage but Titor has managed to pass into half guard.
Titor drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva tries to roll over but Titor keeps him under control.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Titor has control of the leg.
Titor trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manuel Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Titor counters with a takedown into side control.
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Titor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Titor.
Silva controlling the position well.
Silva is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Titor trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Titor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Titor's back!
Silva lands shots from the back. #T2#
Silva is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Silva gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Silva gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Silva apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Titor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Titor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Titor at a distance.
Titor lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
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!
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Titor as he avoids it easily.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Titor sprawls well. Titor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Titor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Titor moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decent striking displayed by Titor there.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titor was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Decent striking displayed by Titor there.#TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Titor's guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Titor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Titor's brow.
Titor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Titor keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva is in close to Titor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Titor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Titor is keeping the position.
Manuel Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Titor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Titor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manuel Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Titor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Titor is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Titor avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Titor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Titor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Titor off balance momentarily.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Titor misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Titor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Titor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Titor.
Silva tries to bum rush Titor with a series of wild strikes but Titor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Titor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Titor is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titor throws a nice head kick!
Titor swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Titor staying out of range there.
A big right from Silva misses.
Jab by Titor.#TD#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Titor's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Titor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva stands and throws Titor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Titor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Titor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Titor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Titor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva is trying is best to control the position here.
Silva 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.
Titor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva wants to improve his position but Titor is controlling well.
Titor is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Titor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Titor has control of the leg.
Manuel Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Titor is working away from the top position though.
Titor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Titor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
John Titor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Titor is now in half guard.
Silva tries to roll over but Titor keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Titor.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: SFL 45 | Return of the King
Date: Jan 31, 2021

#R1#
Kruschev lands the left hand.
Kruschev moves out of range as Titor strikes.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Titor's body.
Titor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses
and Titor counters with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Titor doesn't seem bothered though.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Titor takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Titor throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Titor looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titor throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Titor feints a jab promting Kruschev to slip. Titor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruschev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Titor.#T1#
Titor tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Titor defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Titor.
Titor closes the distance and clinches up with Kruschev, looking for a takedown. Titor pushes Kruschev against the cage but Kruschev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Titor looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
Titor throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Titor swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kruschev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Titor blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Titor. #T2#
Kruschev lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Titor.
A shot in the inside from Titor.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruschev blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Titor.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Titor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev lands a left hand. #TD2#
Titor has picked Kruschev up - he's going for a ride! Titor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruschev moves into full guard.
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Kruschev is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Kruschev trying to control the position.
Kruschev has his hands on Titor's head, controlling the position.
Titor is looking to work some ground and pound but Kruschev has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Kruschev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Titor trying to control but Kruschev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Titor looks to land a combination. Kruschev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Titor moves out of range easily.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Titor slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Titor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titor throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruschev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Titor throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev.
Titor misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Titor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Titor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Titor throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruschev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruschev wants to clinch up but Titor keeps it at a distance.
Titor tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Titor avoids a kick to the body.
Titor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Titor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kruschev. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Titor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Titor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Titor throws a wild body kick that Kruschev sees coming a mile off.
Titor misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Kruschev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kruschev as Titor tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kruschev throws an elbow but misses.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
Titor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kruschev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Titor can turn it around.
Titor slows down the pace here.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.
Titor missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws an elbow but it misses.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the side of Titor's head.
Titor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kruschev presses Titor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Titor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Titor blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor trying to control the position but instead, Kruschev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Titor into the cage.
Titor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Kruschev.
Wally Kruschev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruschev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Titor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Titor looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor misses with the head strike.
Titor trying to control the position but instead, Kruschev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Titor into the cage.
Kruschev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Titor's defenses.
Kruschev misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kruschev misses with the head strike.
Kruschev lands a hook that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Titor avoiding damage as Kruschev throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Titor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Titor throws a series of punches but Kruschev moves out of range. #CL#
Kruschev clinches up against the cage.
Kruschev stops a takedown attempt from Titor.
Kruschev prevents the takedown attempt.
Wally Kruschev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Titor.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titor's elbow.
Titor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kruschev is keeping busy.
Titor trying to stall but Kruschev improves his position.
Kruschev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titor's elbow. #TD2#
Titor has clasped his hands together around Kruschev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kruschev wants to get back to his feet but Titor is dominant here and he's now got Kruschev's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Titor is striking from the back but Kruschev escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Titor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titor is looking to stall here but Kruschev recovers full guard.
Titor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruschev wants to stand but Titor is controlling the position.
Titor distracts Kruschev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Titor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Titor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Titor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kruschev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Titor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Titor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Titor avoids nicely. #TD2#
Titor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruschev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kruschev works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruschev defending well though. #T1#
Kruschev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Titor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Titor's back!
Kruschev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.
What can Titor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Titor prevents Kruschev from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Titor covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Titor is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Kruschev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Titor is defending well though. Kruschev let's go of the attempt for now.
Titor wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kruschev trying to control.
Titor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kruschev's guard. Nice work there by Titor.
Kruschev wants to stand up but Titor is controlling him.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
Kruschev being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Kruschev keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Kruschev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
John Titor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Kruschev manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
After winning the bout, Wally Kruschev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 35 | Godzilla
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Titor moves away from the strike by Jin.
We've been hearing reports that Jin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Jin.
A head kick misses from Titor.
Jin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Titor slips under a jab.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Titor slips a jab from Jin.
Jin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
Titor throws a hook but Jin blocks it.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titor blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Titor has time to react.
Titor slips a straight right by Jin.
Jin throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Jin lands.
Jin misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jin is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
A big right from Jin misses.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Titor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jin misses with a right hand
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
Titor thuds his right hand into Jin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
It seemed like Titor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jin throws an off balance right hand
and Titor counters with a series of strikes. Jin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jin throws a looping overhand right but Titor ducks down to avoid it.
Titor throws a combination. Jin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titor slaps away a takedown attempt from Jin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Titor's waist but Titor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jin moves away from the strike by Titor.
Jin misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jin throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Titor throws a series of punches but Jin moves out of range.
Titor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titor.
Titor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Titor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Titor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Jin misses with a hook
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
Jin walks into a straight right hand from Titor.
Jin throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Jin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Titor throws out the jab.
Jin leaves Titor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Jin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Titor. Titor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Titor throws a jab but it's blocked by Jin.
A quick step to the side and Jin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin misses with a hook
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Jin misses.
Jin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jin jabs Titor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jin ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Jin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jin cracks Titor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Titor looks to land a combination but Jin avoids it well.
Jin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Titor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Titor misses with a straight left.
A big right from Titor misses.
Titor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Titor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Titor counters with a one-two to the body.
Titor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Titor coming out on top.
Titor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Titor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Jin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Titor.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jin.
Jin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Jin looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.
Titor loads up on a big right hand but Jin slips the punch.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Jin throws a looping overhand right but Titor ducks down to avoid it.
Jin lands with a shot to the body.
Titor misses with the combination.
Jin throwing a counter right hand but Titor manages to avoid it.
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Titor cracks Jin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Titor lands a jab.
Titor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin. #T1#
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Titor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Titor trying to control from half guard but Jin is working away.
Jin is trying to get back to full guard.
Jin trying to control but Titor postures up.
Jin is trying to get back to full guard.
Titor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Titor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Titor not doing much here. #T2#
Titor is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jin is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor is trying to control the action in half guard but Jin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jin trying to control but Titor postures up.
Titor working the head and body with strikes.
Jin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Titor is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Jin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Titor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jin is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick from Titor lands but Jin takes it in his stride.
A jab from Jin misses.
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jin.
Titor unleashes a big counter combination but Jin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John Titor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Titor avoids the body shot from Jin.
Jin missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jin misses with a looping left.#T4#
Jin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Titor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin manages to avoid it.
Jin thuds a left hand into Titor's body.
Titor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.
Jin misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Titor.
Titor misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor cracks Jin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Titor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Jin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Titor connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Jin does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jin throws a shot to the body.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jin cracks Titor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Titor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jin is trying to defend but Titor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jin manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Titor is fighting to break Jin's control of his arms but Jin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Titor wants to get up but he can't break Jin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Jin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Titor has picked Jin up and slammed him! Jin can't keep hold of the triangle and Titor manages to pass to side control!
Jin being controlled for a moment.
Jin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Titor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Titor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kobayashi Jin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Titor wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving.
Titor stands up over Jin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Titor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Titor is looking to work some ground and pound but Jin has wrist control.
Titor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Titor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jin pulls Titor in to control the position. #T3#
Titor postures up and lands a big shot to Jin's brow.
Jin is controlling Titor's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Titor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Titor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jin is trying to keep Titor in close.
Jin is pulling down on Titor's head to control his posture.
Titor is in close to Jin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Titor trying to control but Jin is working from the bottom.
Jin trying to keep a closed guard but Titor is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Titor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Titor is aware though and is defending well.
Titor passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Titor is keen to just control but Jin is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jin looking for submissions off his back.
Jin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Kobayashi Jin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: SFL 26 | Fusi vs Murhapuro
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Titor throws a leg kick but Pollock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pollock moves away from the strike by Titor.
Pollock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Titor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pollock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Titor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Titor.
Titor looks to land a body kick but Pollock moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Pollock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Titor blocks a low kick nicely.
Titor takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Titor.
Pollock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pollock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Titor on the side of the head.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollock.
Titor takes a swing at Pollock's ribcage but misses.
Pollock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Titor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Titor avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Pollock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Titor. #T1#
The fighters circling - Titor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollock.
Pollock throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Jackson Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Pollock.
Pollock throws an off balance right hand
and Titor counters with a left to the body.
Pollock fails to land with a series of punches.
Titor missing with a left hand there. Pollock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pollock moves forwards but Titor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titor slips a jab and a cross from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a shot to the body
and Titor counters with a thumping low kick.
Pollock needs to keep his hands up - Titor had a free shot at his head there.
Pollock throws a poor cross that misses
and Titor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor checks a leg kick nicely.
Titor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Pollock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titor slips a straight right by Pollock.#T2#
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Titor off balance momentarily.
A jab from Titor misses.
Pollock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pollock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
Pollock throws a chopping leg kick but Titor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pollock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pollock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Titor.
Pollock throws a low kick but Titor avoids it.
Titor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pollock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pollock throws a hook but Titor avoids it easily.
Pollock scores with a decent looking hook.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Titor looks to land a combination but Pollock avoids it well.
Pollock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pollock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Titor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Titor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pollock motions for Titor to come forward. Pollock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Pollock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Titor.
Titor staying out of range there.
A big right from Pollock misses.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pollock blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
Pollock slips under a jab.
Pollock throws a leg kick that misses.
Titor walks into a stiff left hand from Pollock.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Titor moved away.
Titor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pollock defends it well.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titor.
Pollock moves away from the strike by Titor.
Sloppy strikes from Titor. Those never looked like landing.
Titor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pollock.
Pollock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Titor blocks a jab.#T4#
Titor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pollock.
Pollock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Titor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock slips a jab from Titor.
Titor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Titor tests Pollock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Titor misses with a few strikes there.
Titor lands a jab-cross combination.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pollock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pollock cracks a nice hook into Titor's ribs.
A low kick from Pollock is predictable there
and Titor counters with a nice leg kick.
Pollock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Titor counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Pollock misses.
Titor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Titor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 Jackson Pollock 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#
Pollock looks to throw a body kick
and Titor counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Titor. Pollock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock misses with an uppercut. Titor saw that one coming.
Pollock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Pollock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor checks a leg kick nicely.
Titor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Titor tries to bum rush Pollock with a series of wild strikes but Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Titor misses with a hook. Pollock ducked under it nicely.
Pollock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pollock.
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pollock 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.
Titor slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pollock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor misses with a looping left.
Titor slips a straight right by Pollock.
Pollock looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Titor defending well as Pollock loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pollock throws a poor cross that misses
and Pollock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pollock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Titor doesn't seem bothered though.
Pollock tests Titor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pollock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pollock looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pollock scores with a hook to the body. Titor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pollock loads up on a big right hand but Titor slips the punch.
Pollock looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Pollock slips a straight right by Titor.
Nice jab there from Titor.
Pollock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Pollock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Pollock.
Titor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Pollock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Titor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Pollock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Titor doesn't seem phased though.
Pollock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Titor counters with a leg kick.
Pollock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pollock lands a jab to the head.
Titor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pollock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pollock misses the target.
Jackson Pollock is winning the standup battle so far.
Titor misses with a body shot.
Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
Pollock misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Titor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pollock! #ES#
Pollock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice straight punches there by Titor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Titor.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Pollock misses its intended target. #T3#
Pollock throws a good cross that connects.
Titor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pollock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Titor lands a head kick!
Pollock looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.
Titor misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Pollock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pollock misses with a wild body shot.
Pollock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Pollock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pollock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.
Pollock connects with a jab.
Titor feints and then cracks Pollock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pollock down.
Pollock throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pollock.
Pollock checks a leg kick.
Titor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Titor. Those never looked like landing.
Pollock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Titor.
Pollock throws an off balance right hand
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pollock.
Pollock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pollock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Titor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Titor moves out of range as Pollock strikes.
A combination from Titor does no damage.
Pollock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Titor counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Titor. Pollock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titor blocks the body kick.
Titor staying out of range there.
Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pollock missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Titor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pollock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titor connects with a looping right hand.
Titor throws a right hand that misses
and Pollock counters with a nice uppercut.
Pollock connects with a body shot that sends Titor's belly button to the back.
Titor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Titor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Pollock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pollock throws a leg kick but Titor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Titor there.
Titor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Titor avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Pollock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titor counters with a body kick.
Pollock throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Pollock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pollock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
Pollock throws a hook but Titor avoids it easily.
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pollock.
Pollock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pollock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pollock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pollock avoids the head kick by Titor.
Titor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.
Titor misses with the combination.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Pollock throws a jab but it's blocked by Titor.
Titor slips under a jab from Pollock.
Titor thumps Pollock with a low kick.#T2#
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pollock misses with a body shot.
Pollock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTitor.
Pollock misses with an uppercut
and Titor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Titor shoots in and drives through. Pollock sprawls well.
Pollock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Titor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Pollock finds it's way through Titor's defenses.
Titor connects with a body shot that sends Pollock's belly button to the back.
Titor missing with a left hand there. Pollock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pollock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titor can pounce on him.
Titor lands with a nice combination. Pollock backs away looking to recover.
Pollock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pollock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pollock misses the jab.
Titor defending well as Pollock loads up on a big left hand.
Pollock throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Titor counters with a single leg into guard. Pollock didn't expect that.
Titor won't allow Pollock to get back to his feet. #T3#
Titor wants to control from the top but Pollock keeps moving.
Titor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pollock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES#
Pollock has his feet on Titor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pollock looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor staying out of range there.
Titor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pollock throws an off balance right hand
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
Pollock throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Pollock.
Titor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Titor checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Pollock misses
and Titor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Pollock.
Pollock throws a body shot but no joy.
Titor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pollock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Titor just manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Titor gets a takedown into half guard.
Titor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pollock's head.
John Titor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pollock pushes Titor off looking to stand but Titor dives back in and keeps control.
Jackson Pollock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Titor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pollock is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Titor.
Well Pollock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Pollock!
Jackson Pollock decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SFL 22 | Validation
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Titor with a hook.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
A good leg kick by Titor.
Titor throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Titor.
Titor avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Titor throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Titor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Titor lands the left hand.#TD2#
Titor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Titor is in Edwards's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edwards is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Clinical - Private that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Edwards has his hands on Titor's head, controlling the position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Titor prevents Edwards from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Edwards is trying to keep Titor in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Titor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A solid body kick from Titor.
Titor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.
Titor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Titor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Titor postures up.
Edwards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Titor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edwards wants to stand and escape but Titor is having none of it. #ES#
Edwards has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Titor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Titor throws an elbow but misses.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Titor blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Titor's head.
Titor is trying to stall.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Titor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Edwards is trying to stand up here but Titor is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edwards manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Titor won't allow Edwards to sweep him here.
Titor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Titor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edwards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Titor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edwards haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Titor content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Edwards seems keen to control Titor's posture.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ife Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Titor throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Titor. Edwards shrugs it off though.
Titor misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Titor misses with a shot to the body
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Titor looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Titor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titor catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edwards throws a left and a right that both miss
and Titor counters with a two punch combo.
Titor shoots in looking for a takedown but Edwards manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Titor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edwards closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Titor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edwards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Titor does it's job there.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Titor swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Titor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Titor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Edwards is looking for a counter combo.
Titor throws a body kick that misses.
John Titor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards scores with the left hand. Titor knows he should have avoided that one.
Titor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Titor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Edwards in his tracks. #TD2#
Titor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edwards is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Titor scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Titor controlling the action here.
Edwards is looking to control Titor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edwards avoid being mounted?
Titor wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards is trying to stand.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards is staying active underneath Titor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Titor is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Titor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titor.
Titor throws a shot to the body.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Titor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edwards to the ground. Titor is now in Edwards's guard.#ES#
Edwards manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Good exchange - Titor coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Titor.
Titor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Titor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Titor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Titor.
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Titor avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Titor connects with a jab.
Titor scores with a three punch combo!
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Titor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titor. #ES#
Edwards explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Edwards blocks a head kick by Titor.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Titor.
Titor staying out of range there.#TD2#
Titor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Titor prevents Edwards from getting back to his feet.
Edwards trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor stopping the sweep attempt from Edwards.
Titor stops Edwards from standing up. #SU2#
Titor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Titor blocks a head kick by Edwards.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.#T1#
Titor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Titor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Titor.
Titor lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Titor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Titor trying to control the action but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards trying to control here.
Titor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Titor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards pushes Titor off looking to stand but Titor dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edwards is looking to improve his position.
Edwards is pressing down on Titor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Edwards pulls Titor in close to his closed guard and prevents Titor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Edwards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Titor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edwards being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Titor working some strikes from top position.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Titor trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Titor throws a series of strikes that have Edwards backpedaling.
Titor throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Titor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edwards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Titor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edwards as he jumps to the side.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards ducks right into an uppercut from Titor.
Edwards throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Titor throws a sloppy head kick
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Titor 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
In his post fight interview, John Titor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 13 | Redemption
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Brawler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Titor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Titor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brawler walks into a stiff left hand from Titor.
Good standup being displayed there by Brawler as he connects with a hook.
Titor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brawler misses the body punch
enabling Titor to counter with a crisp jab.
Titor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brawler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Titor doesn't seem bothered though.
Brawler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Titor checks a leg kick.
Titor moves out of range as Brawler strikes.
Brawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
Titor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Titor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brawler. Brawler obviously looking to wear him down.
Brawler misses with an uppercut.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler tests Titor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brawler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Titor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Titor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler can pounce on him.
Titor misses with a low kick.
Brawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Titor.
Brawler with a nice calf kick.
Brawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Titor's sensitive parts.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Brawler. No joy for Titor on that attempt.
Brawler misses with an uppercut
and Titor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Titor blocks the low kick.
Brawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titor throws a jab when Brawler was well out of range.
Brawler lands with an uppercut that bounces Titor off the cage and back into range.
Brawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Titor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Titor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brawler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brawler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brawler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Titor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Titor blocks a low kick nicely.
Titor staying out of range there.
Brawler motions for Titor to come forward. Brawler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brawler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big right from Titor misses.
Titor throws a shot to the body.
Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler scoring well with a low kick there.
Titor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Titor misses.
Titor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Titor shoots in looking for a takedown. Brawler tries to sprawl out of it but Titor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Titor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brawler throws a body kick that misses.
Titor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brawler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Titor misses with a straight left.
Brawler scores with a push kick.
Brawler misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brawler.
Titor checks a leg kick.
Titor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Titor.
Brawler misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titor moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titor lands with a hook. Brawler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Titor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Brawler throws a leg kick but Titor moved away.
Titor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brawler misses with a straight right.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bobby Brawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Titor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brawler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brawler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Titor lands a glancing blow to the side of Brawler's head.
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brawler.
Brawler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brawler tries to land a body kick
enabling Titor to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Titor slips under a jab.
Brawler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler with the inside leg kick.
Brawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
A left and a right from Titor both land. Nice combination.
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 Bobby Brawler 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#
Titor misses with a double jab.
Brawler throws a looping overhand right but Titor ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Titor connects with an inside leg kick.
Bobby Brawler is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler throws a jab when Titor was well out of range.
Brawler misses the jab.
Titor slips under a jab from Brawler.
Titor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brawler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brawler feints and then cracks Titor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Titor down.
Brawler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Titor. Titor obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Brawler misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Titor.
Brawler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Titor.
Titor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Brawler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Titor lands the left hand.
Titor throws a head kick that misses.
Titor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Titor looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Titor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brawler on the side of the head.
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Titor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brawler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Titor moves away from the strike by Brawler.
Titor swinging wildly here.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Brawler throws a hook but Titor avoids it easily.
Brawler misses with a straight left.
Titor looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Titor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brawler can pounce on him. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titor throws a one two combo.
Brawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brawler lands a nice hook to Titor's body. Titor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Titor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Titor throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brawler finds it's way round the side to connect with Titor's head.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Brawler misses with an uppercut.
Brawler scores with a decent looking hook.
Brawler throws a leg kick which misses Titor's front leg but catches the back leg as Titor tries to avoid it.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Titor misses.
Brawler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brawler throws a low kick but Titor avoids it.
Titor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Titor lands with a nice combination. Brawler backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Titor cracks Brawler with an open hand slap.
Titor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brawler throws a lazy uppercut
and Titor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brawler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Titor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brawler. Brawler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brawler misses with a hook. Titor ducked under it nicely.
Brawler takes one to the chin there.
Titor tries to bum rush Brawler with a series of wild strikes but Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Titor throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Titor motions for Brawler to come forward. Titor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brawler tries to score with a low kick but Titor moves his leg out of the way.
Titor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Brawler lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Titor misses the target.
Titor misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Titor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor lands a jab.
Titor misses with a wild combination. #T4#
A big left from Brawler misses.
Titor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left and a right from Brawler both land. Nice combination.
Brawler looks for the body kick but Titor saw that one coming.
Titor connects with a jab.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
A leg kick checked by Titor.
Brawler thows a leg kick but Titor checks it
enabling Titor to counter with a crisp jab.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
Titor scores with a sloppy right hand. Brawler should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brawler. That's going to slow Titor down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brawler.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Brawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Titor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brawler throws a chopping leg kick but Titor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Titor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Brawler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Titor throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Titor.
Brawler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Titor connects with a looping right hand.
Brawler cracks Titor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Titor lands a jab.
A jab from Brawler misses.
Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
Titor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Titor lands a nice shot that snaps Brawler's head back.
Titor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brawler tries to work over Titor's front leg with a kick but Titor checks it.
Brawler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.
Brawler throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Titor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Brawler is predictable there #TD2#
and Titor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Titor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brawler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Titor trying to control but Brawler is working from the bottom.
Titor stands and throws Brawler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Titor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Titor tries to stand but Brawler is controlling his head.
Titor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brawler keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brawler is trying to control Titor's posture but Titor avoids it.
Titor working the body and head with strikes.
Titor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Titor 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.
Brawler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Titor.
Titor controls the position.
Titor is looking to take a break and control but Brawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Titor controlling the position.
Titor trying to control the position but Brawler is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brawler with the inside leg kick.
Titor throws a jab when Brawler was well out of range.
Brawler throws a leg kick
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brawler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Brawler tenderised Titor's leg. Titor is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Titor throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brawler stuns Titor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Titor throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brawler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titor was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
An inside leg kick from Brawler misses.
Brawler scores with a leg kick.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Titor throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Brawler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
No joy there for Titor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brawler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor catches Brawler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brawler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Titor connects with a high kick.
Titor throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Brawler punishes Titor's body with a nice straight punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SFL 05 | Taneyev vs Kowalski
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugacheva.
Titor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Titor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pugacheva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Titor scores with a leg kick.
Titor lunges at Pugacheva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pugacheva's hand.
A big right from Pugacheva misses.
Pugacheva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pugacheva misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pugacheva. That's going to slow Titor down.
Titor slips under a jab.
Pugacheva misses with a straight right.
Pugacheva throws a solid leg kick but Titor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pugacheva.
Titor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Pugacheva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pugacheva throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugacheva lands a nice hook to Titor's body. Titor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Titor throws an overhand right that lands on Pugacheva's shoulder, as Pugacheva tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titor slips under a jab from Pugacheva.#TD2#
Titor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pugacheva to the mat! Pugacheva manages to get full guard.
Titor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Pugacheva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Titor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Titor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Titor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugacheva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Titor has managed to get both his arms back between Pugacheva's legs - danger averted.
Titor looking to sit in guard and control but Pugacheva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pugacheva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pugacheva preventing the sweep. #T2#
Pugacheva trying to control but Titor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pugacheva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Titor dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pugacheva is looking for a triangle but Titor pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Pugacheva is looking for a triangle here but Titor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Titor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pugacheva will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Pugacheva is trying to control Titor's posture but Titor avoids it.
Titor trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva regains half guard, as Titor was trying to land strikes.
Titor is just content to waste time from the top position. Pugacheva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Pugacheva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Titor passes into half guard.
Well, if Titor 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.
Pugacheva has his hands clasped together around Titor's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugacheva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Titor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pugacheva.
Alla Pugacheva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pugacheva misses with a body kick.
Pugacheva moves out of range as Titor throws a body kick.
Titor throws a chopping leg kick but Pugacheva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Titor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Pugacheva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pugacheva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Titor looks to land a combination but Pugacheva avoids it well.
Pugacheva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Titor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Titor trying to control the action but Pugacheva is working from the bottom.
Pugacheva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Titor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Titor is looking to take a break and control but Pugacheva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugacheva is trying to control Titor's posture but Titor avoids it. #T1#
Titor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pugacheva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Titor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Titor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Titor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugacheva keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Titor working away.
Titor trying to control the position but Pugacheva is working away.
Titor grinds an elbow into Pugacheva's temple.
Titor landing strikes.
Pugacheva dodges the ground and pound from Titor.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titor lands a nice forearm strike.
Titor lands a few punches from side control.
Pugacheva tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T3#
Pugacheva is looking to improve his position but Titor isn't that keen on the idea.
Titor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pugacheva is looking to escape.
Pugacheva wants to hold on but Titor pushes him away.
Titor working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Pugacheva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Titor unloading with bombs!
Pugacheva wants to control but Titor is having none of it.#T4#
Pugacheva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Titor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Titor lands a heavy elbow.
Titor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pugacheva is looking to escape.
Pugacheva wants to hold on but Titor pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Titor.
Titor trying to control but Pugacheva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Titor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Titor tries a low kick but Pugacheva avoids it.
Pugacheva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Titor connects with an inside leg kick.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pugacheva.
Titor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pugacheva can pounce on him.
Pugacheva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Titor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alla Pugacheva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pugacheva connects with a leg kick.
Titor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Titor misses with a wild combination.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pugacheva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Titor misses with an uppercut. Pugacheva saw that one coming.
Titor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugacheva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Titor scores with a takedown into Pugacheva's guard.#SUB#
Pugacheva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Pugacheva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Titor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Titor with a nice head shot there.
Titor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Titor chips away with some ground and pound.
Titor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Pugacheva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Pugacheva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Titor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Titor wants to control from the top but Pugacheva keeps moving.
Titor throws a strike but Pugacheva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pugacheva 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.
Titor managing to control the position. #T3#
Pugacheva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pugacheva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugacheva throws a strike but Titor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Pugacheva looking for a guillotine here but Titor defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Titor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pugacheva is keeping the position for now.
Pugacheva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pugacheva looking for subs off his back but Titor has passed one foot through into half guard.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pugacheva missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pugacheva defending well though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RFC: Bissainthe vs. Louis 2
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Drive tries to bum rush Titor with a series of wild strikes but Titor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drive. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Drive misses.
Titor moves away from the strike by Drive.
And Titor tries to counter it with a takedown but Drive pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drive on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drive takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Titor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Drive is landing a low percentage of strikes.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drive just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Titor throws a hook to the side of Drive's head but Drive sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drive jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titor avoids the body shot from Drive.
Drive looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Titor lands with an uppercut that bounces Drive off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor slips a straight right by Drive.
Drive has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drive there as he acknowledges the shot.
Titor avoids the body shot from Drive.
Titor misses with a takedown
and Drive counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Titor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drives jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Drive.
Drive just misses with a punch to the body.
Titor thows a leg kick but Drive checks it
and Drive counters with a nice body shot.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drive.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Titor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Drive has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drive and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Titor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drive manages to avoid it.
Drive moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drive throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Drive is looking to wear down Titor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drive keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titor throws a body punch but Drive moves out of range.
Drive throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Titor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drive scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Titor doesn't seem bothered though.
Drive lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Titor scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drive tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titor was well out of range. Poor timing from Drive.
Tim Drive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Drive instigates a clinch.
Titor gets through Drive's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Drive has a couple of punches blocked by Titor.
Drive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drive fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Titor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drive scores with a shot to the side of Titor's head.
Drive misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Titor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Titor lands a high kick! #ROC2#
Drive is rocked!
Titor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That kick from Titor tenderised Drive's leg. Drive is trying to keep his angry face on.
Titor connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Drive jabs at Titor's body.
Titor goes for a double leg but Drive avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drive continues to drive forward.
Drive ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Titor flicks out a counter leg kick but Drive steps away.
Drive fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Drive throws a body shot but no joy.
Titor avoids the body shot from Drive.
Titor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Drive just misses with a punch to the body.
Titor's corner calls for a 1-2. Titor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Titor lands a head shot.
Drive fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Titor on the side of the head.
Drive throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titor with the counter takedown but Drive avoids it easily.
Drive looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Titor throws a jab but it's blocked by Drive. #T4#
Titor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drive counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Titor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Titor jabs Drive to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drive misses with a wild body shot.
Titor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Drive to counter with a crisp jab.
Drive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Titor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drive misses the shot to the body.
And Titor tries to counter it with a takedown but Drive pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Titor with a poor takedown
and Drive counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tim Drive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Titor.#CL#
Drive pushes Titor up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Titor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drive misses with an elbow over the top.
Drive blocking some punches.
Drive manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drive blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tim Drive will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Drive throws a left and a right that both miss
and Titor counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Titor.
Titor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drive misses with a body shot.
Titor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drive misses with a body shot.
Titor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Titor moves out of range as Drive strikes.
Some wild striking there from Titor.
An attempted straight right counter from Drive misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Titor.
Drive stuns Titor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Titor scores with a hook to the body. Drive takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drive misses with a body shot. #T1#
Drive slips a straight right by Titor.
Titor sizes up Drive with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drive throws a jab but it's blocked by Titor.
Drive throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor works the jab nicely.
Titor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drive.#CL#
Drive moves into the clinch successfully.
Titor is trying to break free.
Drive is trying to maintain a safe position but Titor gets an underhook and turns Drive into the cage.
Titor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drive can't find room to land a body shot as Titor controls the action.
Drive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Titor'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.
Drive tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Titor lands an uppercut.
Titor lands with a short shot to the head.
Titor'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.
Drive keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Titor's efforts to push away.
Titor stalling.
Titor tries to stall but Drive uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Titor misses with a punch to the body.
Titor scores with a shoulder strike.
Titor is trying to maintain a safe position but Drive gets an underhook and turns Titor into the cage.
Drive can't find room to land a body shot as Titor controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titor wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drive throws an elbow but misses.
Titor tries to break the clinch but Drive is controlling the position. #T3#
Drive prevents the takedown attempt.
Titor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Titor digs a right hand into Drive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drive's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Titor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drive lands with a light punch inside.
Titor throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Titor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Titor misses
and Drive counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drive takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Drive cracks Titor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drive fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Titor works the jab nicely.
Drive misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Titor scores with a hook.#T4#
Drive lands a body shot.
Drive swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drive has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Titor.
Drive swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
Drive on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drive avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drive misses with a body shot.
Drive just misses with a punch to the body.
Drive misses with a wild body shot.
Drive throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drive takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drive misses with a shot to the body
and Titor counters with a left to the body.
Titor thumps Drive with a low kick.
Drive throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Titor scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Titor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drive throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drive scores with a jab to the head.
Drive connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Drive misses. #TD2#
Titor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drive's guard.
Titor is working Drive over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Drive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titor works over Drive with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive looking to control.
Titor landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Drive is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drive wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drive seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Titor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Titor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Titor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drive trying to keep a closed guard but Titor is proving a slippery customer.
Titor connects with a couple of short punches.
Titor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Titor throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Drive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drive misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titor.
Titor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drive looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
Drive throws a body shot but no joy.
Drive slips a jab and a cross from Titor.
Drive ducks right into an uppercut from Titor.
Titor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Titor throws a sloppy head kick and Drive moves out of range easily.
Titor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drive throws out the jab.
Titor throws a chopping leg kick but Drive manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drive fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
John Titor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drive throws a right and a left that Titor avoids nicely. #T3#
Drive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Titor.
A jab from Titor does it's job there.
Jab by Titor.
Titor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Titor lands a nice looking body shot.
Titor misses with a looping left.
Drive moves out of range as Titor throws a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Titor or perhaps it was just good defense by Drive, which made it look bad.
Drive fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Drive walks into a jab.
Drive moves forwards but Titor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Titor tries to bum rush Drive with a series of wild strikes but Drive uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drive is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Titor.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drive misses with a body shot.
Drive jabs Titor right on the nose. Titor blinks but takes it well.
Drive misses with a wild body shot.
Titor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
Drive swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor throws the kick towards the body but Drive avoids it.
Drive shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Titor misses with a body shot
and Drive counters with a nice body shot.
Drive connects with a right hand. Titor shakes it off.
Drive keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
Titor tests Drive's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drive takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Titor 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: RFC Sydney April 4th
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Titor shoots in and gets a takedown into Cutlas's guard.
Cutlas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cutlas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cutlas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cutlas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cutlas working some strikes from top position.
Cutlas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Titor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Titor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Cutlas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Titor has momentary wrist control but Cutlas slips an elbow through the middle.
Cutlas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cutlas chips away with some ground and pound.
Cutlas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cutlas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cutlas wants to control from the top but Titor keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Cutlas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Titor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cutlas's guard. #REVB#
Cutlas pulls Titor in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Titor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cutlas has control of Titor's left arm, preventing Titor from doing any damage.
Titor throws a big right hand that misses.
Cutlas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Titor's guard. #REVR#
Cutlas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Titor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cutlas.
Cutlas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cutlas throws a big elbow that misses.
Cutlas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Cutlas distracts Titor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Titor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Titor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cutlas.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cutlas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cutlas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cutlas working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cutlas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Titor managing to control the position.
Titor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Titor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Titor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Titor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Titor throwing strikes from guard but Cutlas blocks nicely.
Cutlas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Titor postures up in Cutlas's guard and throws a big left but Cutlas blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutlas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Titor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Titor throws a big elbow that misses.
Cutlas keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Cutlas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cutlas checks a leg kick.
Cutlas connects with a looping right hand.
Cutlas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cutlas works Titor's body with a nice hook.
Cutlas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cutlas.
Titor lands a two punch combo.
Cutlas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Titor counters with a leg kick.
Titor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Titor misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cutlass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Titor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marcin Cutlas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutlas digs a good hook to Titor's body. #T1#
Cutlas throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cutlas.
Titor throws a head kick that misses.
John Titor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Titor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Cutlas misses.
Cutlas ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Cutlas misses with a takedown
and Titor counters with a straight that turns Cutlas's legs to rubber! Titor pushes forward with more strikes and Cutlas goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Titor!
John Titor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Marcin Cutlas had this to say: '110 iq'.

Event: RapidFC 66
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Titor cracks Louis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Leon Louis has been cut.#CL#
Louis drives through and clinches with Titor against the cage.
Louis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Titor misses with the head strike.
Louis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Titor after a bit of a struggle.
Louis is looking for a takedown.
Titor tries to land knees in the clinch but Louis avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Louis has Titor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Louis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Titor tumbling to the mat - Louis dives into Titor's guard.
Titor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Titor has momentary wrist control but Louis slips an elbow through the middle.
Louis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Titor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
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!
Louis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Titor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Louis tries to get to full guard but Titor has control of the leg.
Louis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Titor. #T1#
Titor wants to free his trapped foot but Louis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Titor trying to control from half guard but Louis is working away.
Louis gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Louis has an active guard here but Titor has managed to pass into half guard.
Louis is looking to improve his position.
Louis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Louis.
Louis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Titor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Louis wants to sweep here but Titor controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Louis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Titor defends well.#T2#
Titor wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving.
Titor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Louis manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Louis throwing strikes but missing.
Louis works over Titor with some ground and pound from guard.
Louis throwing strikes from guard but Titor blocks nicely.
Titor keeping full guard, as Louis tries to pass.
Louis is working Titor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Louis chips away with some ground and pound.
Louis scoring with some ground and pound.
Louis throws a big right hand that misses.
Louis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Titor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Louis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Louis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Titor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Louis 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.#SUB2#
Titor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Louis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Titor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Louis. #T4#
Louis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Louis connects with a couple of short punches.
Louis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Louis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Louis stands up over Titor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Titor working a defensive guard here.
Louis is working Titor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Titor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Louis throwing strikes but missing.
Louis landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Louis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Louis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Louis instigates a clinch.
Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor tries to work over Louis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Titor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Louis lands with a right to the head.
Louis throws a head punch that misses.
Titor lands with a left to the head.
Louis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Titor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Louis throws a poor cross that misses
and Titor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Titor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor. #TD#
Louis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Titor's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Titor is trying to control the position but Louis postures up.
Titor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Louis throws an elbow that misses. Titor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Louis's guard. Nice move by Titor!#REVB##T1#
Louis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Titor wants to control from the top but Louis keeps moving.
Louis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Louis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Louis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Louis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Louis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Titor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Louis.
Titor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Louis throwing shots but Titor is blocking nicely.
Louis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titor can do to turn this around?
Louis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Titor wants to improve his position but Louis is controlling well.
Titor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Louis misses with a head shot. Titor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Louis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Louis throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Titor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Titor wants to hit a switch here but Louis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Titor there!
Louis has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Titor's face.
Louis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Titor looks a forlorn figure.
Louis landing punches.
Louis lands with some strikes.
Louis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Titor is looking to improve his position but Louis isn't that keen on the idea.
Louis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Louis lands a heavy elbow.
Louis with good strikes from the mount here!
Louis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Titor looks a forlorn figure.
Louis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Titor can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC#
Titor is rocked!
Louis landing shots from mount.
Titor is still in real trouble! Can Louis finish him?
Louis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Louis postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Titor in real trouble here! The ref calls for Titor to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Louis!
After the fight, Leon Louis 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: RapidFC 61
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Titor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bissainthe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bissainthe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bissainthe scores with a body shot.
Bissainthe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe leaves Titor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bissainthe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe is looking to score with low kicks.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titor scores with a head kick.
Bissainthe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Bissainthe throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
Titor avoids a kick to the body.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bissainthe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Titor on the side of the head.
Titor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Titor misses.
Good work by Bissainthe as he checks the leg kick.
Bissainthe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Titor if he has to take too many more of those.
Titor lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bissainthe. Beautiful body shot.
Bissainthe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.#T2#
Bissainthe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bissainthe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bissainthe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Titor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bissainthe.
Titor throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Bissainthe to counter with a crisp jab.
Titor misses with a wild combination.
Titor takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Titor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Titor connects with a leg kick. Bissainthe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toussaint Bissainthe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bissainthe punishes Titor's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Bissainthe lands with a kick to the temple. Titor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Titor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bissainthe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Titor momentarily.
Bissainthe cracks the inside of Titor's front leg.
Titor takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Bissainthe tenderised Titor's leg. Titor is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Titor misses #KD#
and Titor is countered with a crisp right hand from Bissainthe that sends him to the canvas! Bissainthe follows him to the mat into side control.
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!
Bissainthe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Titor keeps working.
Bissainthe taking a breather here.
Bissainthe is trying to ground and pound but Titor uses the momentary lack of control by Bissainthe to regain half guard. #T4#
Bissainthe controlling the pace.
Bissainthe 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.
Titor wants to control but Bissainthe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bissainthe slows the pace down in half guard.
Bissainthe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Titor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bissainthe wants to control but Titor is keeping him busy.
Bissainthe throwing shots but Titor is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toussaint Bissainthe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Titor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Titor scores with the left hand. Bissainthe knows he should have avoided that one.
Toussaint Bissainthe is winning the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Titor scores with a four punch combination!
Titor misses with an uppercut. Bissainthe saw that one coming.
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the body.
Titor scores with a hook to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Titor misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bissainthe misses with a body punch
and Titor counters with a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
Titor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Bissainthe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Bissainthe misses its intended target.
Titor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bissainthe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bissainthe takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
Titor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Titor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bissainthe.
Nice uppercut lands for Titor. That snapped Bissainthe's head back.
Bissainthe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Titor doesn't seem bothered though.
Titor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Titor throws a lazy uppercut
and Bissainthe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Titor drops his hands momentarily and Bissainthe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Titor stuns Bissainthe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bissainthe scores with a decent looking hook.
Bissainthe throws a good cross that connects.
Titor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bissainthe throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Titor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bissainthe defending well as Titor loads up on a big left hand.
Bissainthe is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Titor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bissainthe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Titor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Titor scores with a jab to the head.
Bissainthe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titor can do to turn this around?
A solid leg kick lands there for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Bissainthe jabs at Titor's body.
Titor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
Titor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Titor throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titor was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe.
Titor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Titor throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Bissainthe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Titor missing with a left hand there. Bissainthe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bissainthe walks into a stiff left hand from Titor.
A combination from Titor does no damage.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Titor off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bissainthe.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bissainthe.
Titor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bissainthe throws a sloppy head kick and Titor moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Titor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Bissainthe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bissainthe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Bissainthe coming out on top.
Titor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bissainthe circles away.
Bissainthe lands with an overhand left.
Titor misses with a wild body shot.
Titor shoots in but Bissainthe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the head.
Bissainthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bissainthe misses the body punch
and Titor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe lands a slapping body shot.
Titor walks into a left hand.
Bissainthe throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
Bissainthe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Titor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Titor looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Bissainthe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Titor.
Titor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Titor swings widly with a right hand
and Bissainthe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Titor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Titor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bissainthe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Titor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Titor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bissainthe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the body.
Titor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Titor is rocked!
Titor throws a looping overhand right but Bissainthe ducks down to avoid it.
Titor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bissainthe finish him?
Titor misses with a left hand
and Bissainthe counters with a huge left! Titor is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bissainthe isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Titor from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bissainthe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toussaint Bissainthe!
Toussaint Bissainthe retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Toussaint Bissainthe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 40
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Rahman avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rahman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Titor fails to land with a series of punches.
Titor misses with a wild body shot.
Titor misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman lands with a nice body punch.
Titor defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Titor defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Rahman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Titor ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Titor misses the target.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Titor scores with a spinning back kick!
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Titor misses the jab.
Titor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor walks into a straight right hand from Rahman.
Titor catches Rahman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Titor staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Titor or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahman, which made it look bad.
Rahman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Titor takes one to the chin there.
Rahman swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
Titor cracks Rahman with an open hand slap.
Titor throws a leg kick but Rahman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Titor misses with a body shot. #T2#
Rahman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Titor counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor cracks the inside of Rahman's front leg.
Rahman lands a lovely overhand right.
Titor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Titor.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Titor tries to move into range but Rahman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Titor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Titor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rahman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Titor throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
A jab lands there for Titor.#T3#
Titor throws a combination. Rahman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rahman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Titor on the side of the head.
Titor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Titor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.#KD#
A big head kick from Titor and Rahman is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC#
Rahman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
Rahman is still in real trouble! Can Titor finish him?
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Titor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rahman seems to have recovered his senses.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Titor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Titor won't allow Rahman to sweep him here.
Titor wants to control from the top but Rahman keeps moving.
Titor 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Titor slips under a jab.
Titor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Titor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Titor.
Titor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rahman just manages to avoid it.
Titor defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Titor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Titor lands a really nice looking cross but Rahman seems unphased.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Titor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Titor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Titor misses with a head kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Titor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor trying to control the position but Rahman is working away.
Titor tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
An elbow from Titor crashes against the mat.
Titor tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Titor throws a strike aimed at the side of Rahman's head but Rahman avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Titor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Titor landing strikes.
Titor is trying to ground and pound but Rahman uses the momentary lack of control by Titor to regain half guard.
Titor wants to control but Rahman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Titor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Titor slips a nice elbow through Rahman's hands, connecting with Rahman's forehead.
Rahman is not content to let Titor control the position.
Titor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rahman's head.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahman defending well though.
Titor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Titor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rahman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rahman defending well though.
Rahman is trying to maintain the position but Titor is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Titor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Titor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Titor thows a huge punch but Rahman dodges it nicely.
Titor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahman lands a body shot. #T4#
Rahman misses with a hook
and Titor counters with a stiff right hand.
John Titor is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahman. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Rahman lands an overhand right.
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor has his takedown stuffed
and Rahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Rahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titor.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Titor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Titor throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Titor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rahman slips a jab from Titor.
Titor with a jab.
Rahman with a hook.
Rahman connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Titor scores with a takedown into Rahman's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor throwing strikes from guard but Rahman blocks nicely.
Rahman keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Titor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Titor postures up in Rahman's guard and throws a big left but Rahman blocks it.
Titor looking to sit in guard and control but Rahman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Titor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Titor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Titor 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.
Titor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Titor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Titor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Titor thows a huge punch but Rahman dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Rahman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Titor pulls his head out easily.
Titor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Titor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Titor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Titor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Titor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Titor throwing shots but Rahman is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Titor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahman.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Titor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Titor scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Rahman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rahman works the jab nicely.
Titor misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Titor moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
John Titor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT#
That has opened up Abdul Rahman's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rahman lands a jab to Titor's midsection.
Titor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a straight right.
Rahman misses with a jab, cross combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RapidFC 58
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Titor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thifts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Thift shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Titor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sydney Thift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titor lands with a nice body punch.
Titor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Titor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Titor preventing the sweep.
Thift working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titor.
Titor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thift keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Thift not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Titor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Titor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Titor controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Titor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Titor tries to free his leg and advance position but Thift is retaining full guard.
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thift working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been informed that Titor 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.#TD#
Thift looking to score a takedown here. Titor is defending well but Thift drives through and ends up in Titor's guard.
Titor looking for a sweep. Not yet Titor, not yet.
Thift throws an elbow that misses. Titor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thift's guard. Nice move by Titor!#REVB#
Thift wants to hit a switch here but Titor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thift there!
Titor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Titor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Titor looking to control but Thift is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thift wants to hold on but Titor pushes him away.
Thift tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titor with shots to the head and body - Thift looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titor with shots to the head and body - Thift looks very uncomfortable down there.
Titor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thift is looking to escape.
Thift 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.#T3#
Titor controlling the action here.
Thift is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thift is looking to control Titor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thift avoid being mounted?
Titor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thift trying to control but Titor postures up.
Titor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thift is pressing down on Titor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Thift trying to control the position here.
Titor with a nice head shot there.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Thift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titor chips away with some ground and pound.
Titor throws an elbow that misses. Thift uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Titor's guard. Nice move by Thift!#REVR#
Thift works over Titor with some ground and pound from guard.
Thift loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thift trying to control the position from guard on top but Titor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
That's time! Thift's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Thift looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Titor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thift with a flurry of punches that miss.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thift trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thift throws an elbow that misses. Titor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thift's guard. Nice move by Titor!#REVB#
Titor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thift's head.
Thift looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thift is pulling down on Titor's head to control his posture.
Titor slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Thift.
Thift is controlling Titor's trapped leg to prevent Titor from advancing to side control.#T1#
Thift is trying to control but can't.
Titor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thift is looking to get back to full guard here but Titor has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Thift's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thift tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thift looks to move to half guard but instead Titor has passed into mount! Damn!
Titor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thift hang on?
Titor lands a big shot to the head and Thift winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Titor!
John Titor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 36
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Bissainthe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Titor feints the counter takedown.
Titor throws a hook but Bissainthe avoids it easily.
Bissainthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Bissainthe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Bissainthe slips under a jab from Titor.
Titor throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Titor cracks Bissainthe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Titor swinging wildly here.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Titor.#T1#
Titor with a nice cross.
A lazy left from Titor finds it's target.
Titor tests Bissainthe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Titor tries to work over Bissainthe's front leg with a kick but Bissainthe checks it.
Bissainthe defending well as Titor loads up on a big left hand.
Bissainthe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Titor throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Bissainthe is looking to slow Titor down with leg kicks.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Toussaint Bissainthe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bissainthe tests Titor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bissainthe jabs Titor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Titor off balance momentarily.
Titor has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bissainthe cracks Titor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bissainthe throws out a leg kick but Titor moves out of range and Bissainthe only half commits.
Titor dips to his left and cracks Bissainthe with an uppercut!
Titor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Titor throws a sloppy head kick
and Titor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bissainthe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Titor throws a looping overhand right but Bissainthe ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Titor. #T3#
Titor throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.
Titor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Titor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bissainthe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Titor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bissainthe in his tracks.
Bissainthe misses with a series of wild punches.
Titor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Titor throws a chopping leg kick but Bissainthe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bissainthe misses with a left hand
and Titor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe scores with a hook.
Bissainthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Bissainthe misses with a straight left. #T4#
Bissainthe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Titor throws a right hand that Bissainthe ducks under and follows up with a left that Bissainthe also avoids with ease.
Titor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bissainthe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Bissainthe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Titor at a distance.
Titor lands a jab to the nose.
Titor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bissainthe counter with a right hand.
Bissainthe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor blocks a jab.
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 Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Bissainthe blocks the low kick.
Titor dips to his left and cracks Bissainthe with an uppercut!
Bissainthe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.
Titor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Bissainthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Titor throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Bissainthe lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Titor. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Titor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Titor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bissainthe is out of range.
Bissainthe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titor moves out of range of the body kick from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Bissainthe.
It looked like Bissainthe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Titor.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Bissainthe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe lands a nice shot that snaps Titor's head back. #T2#
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Titor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
Titor with a jab.
Titor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bissainthe counters with a nice leg kick.
Titor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bissainthe to score with a decent uppercut.
Titor stalks Bissainthe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bissainthe's face. Bissainthe staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Bissainthe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bissainthe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Titor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Titor scores with a sloppy right hand. Bissainthe should have avoided that one. #T3#
Bissainthe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Titor slips a jab and a cross from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe scores with a shot to the body.
Titor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Titor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Titor.
Bissainthe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Titor misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bissainthe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bissainthe throws the kick towards the body but Titor avoids it.
Bissainthe lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick by Titor misses
and Bissainthe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Titor thinking. #T4#
Bissainthe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bissainthe cracks the inside of Titor's front leg.
Bissainthe throws a lazy uppercut
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bissainthe looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Bissainthe throws a shot to the body.
Bissainthe connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Bissainthe tenderised Titor's leg. Titor is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toussaint Bissainthe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Bissainthe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the body kick from Titor.
Jab, jab by Bissainthe - just one landing.
Titor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titor with the counter takedown but Bissainthe avoids it easily.
Bissainthe clobbers Titor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bissainthe misses the jab.
Nice body kick from Titor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe lands a front kick.
Titor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bissainthe.
Titor throws a looping overhand right but Bissainthe ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Titor misses with a body kick.
Bissainthe lands a front kick.
Bissainthe stuffs the takedown.
Titor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bissainthe lands a nice looking body kick.
Bissainthe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titor can do to turn this around?
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Titor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Titor lands the left hand.
Bissainthe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Bissainthe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Bissainthe.#T2#
Bissainthe lands a body shot.
Toussaint Bissainthe is winning the standup battle so far.
Titor checks a leg kick nicely.
Bissainthe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Titor throws a head kick that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titor misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe misses with a hook. Titor ducked under it nicely.
Titor with the counter takedown but Bissainthe avoids it easily.
Bissainthe looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Titor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bissainthe lands a right hook to the body.
Titor throws a right hand that misses
and Bissainthe counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Bissainthe connects with a leg kick. Titor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Bissainthe there.#TD2#
Titor dives in and scores a takedown into Bissainthe's guard.
Bissainthe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bissainthe wants to sweep but no luck.
Bissainthe seems keen to control Titor's posture.
Titor is looking to work some ground and pound but Bissainthe has wrist control.
Titor throws a big elbow that misses.
Bissainthe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bissainthe thows a huge punch but Titor dodges it nicely. #T4#
Bissainthe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Titor tries to reverse the position but Bissainthe maintains control.
Bissainthe controlling from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titor is squirming around, avoiding Bissainthe's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toussaint Bissainthe clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
Titor misses with a head kick.
Titor throws a big shot that misses.
Bissainthe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Titor misses with a looping right.
Titor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Titor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bissainthe, as that shot connected.
Bissainthe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titor.
Titor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.#T1#
Titor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bissainthe circles away quickly and effectively.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bissainthe lands a jab to the nose.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Titor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Titor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bissainthe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bissainthe throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Titor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bissainthe keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Bissainthe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Titor postures up and lands a big shot to Bissainthe's brow. #T2#
Titor being controlled here momentarily.
Titor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bissainthe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Titor wants to control from the top but Bissainthe keeps moving.
Bissainthe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bissainthe controls Titor momentarily but Titor frees himself.
Titor preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Titor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bissainthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Titor.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Donk. Bissainthe catches Titor right on the button with a cross.
Titor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bissainthe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bissainthe sizes up Titor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Titor misses with a body kick.
Bissainthe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Titor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bissainthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Titor.#T4#
Bissainthe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Titor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Titor jabs Bissainthe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Titor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Titor throws a lazy body kick
and Bissainthe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titor throws a sloppy head kick and Bissainthe moves out of range easily.
Titor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bissainthe can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bissainthe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Titor does no damage.
Bissainthe tried to counter with a leg kick but Titor avoided it.
Titor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bissainthe 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.

Toussaint Bissainthe had his way with John Titor in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bissainthe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bissainthe throws a wild body kick that Titor sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bissainthe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bissainthe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Titor is rocked!
Titor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Titor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bissainthe defends well and Titor ends up having to push Bissainthe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bissainthe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Titor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bissainthe finish him?
Titor shoots in but no luck this time.
Bissainthe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Titor.
Titor misses with a left hand
and Bissainthe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Titor seems to have recovered his senses.
Titor checks a leg kick. #T1#
Bissainthe moves out of range as Titor throws a body kick.
Bissainthe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Titor misses with a lunging right hand
and Bissainthe comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Titor stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Bissainthe is on him like rabid pit bull! Titor slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toussaint Bissainthe!
Toussaint Bissainthe retains his welterweight title!
Toussaint Bissainthe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RapidFC 53
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Titor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch successfully.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Titor's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
We've been hearing reports that Titor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Titor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Titor thuds a left hand into Rahman's body.
Rahman lands a nice hook to Titor's body. Titor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman misses with an uppercut.
Titor tries to counter with a takedown but Rahman is quick to defend against it.
Rahman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Rahman gets a clinch. #TD#
Titor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Titor manages to end up in side control.
Titor throws an elbow but Rahman slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Titor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Titor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rahman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Titor connects with a decent elbow.
Titor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rahman down.
Titor landing strikes.
Titor 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.
Titor controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Titor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Titor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Titor working the ground and pound but Rahman is defending the strikes.
Titor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rahman is avoiding damage well.
Titor scoring with punches and elbows.
Titor throws an elbow but Rahman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Titor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titor tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Titor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Titor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rahman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Titor are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Rahman wants to control but Titor postures up.
Rahman is looking to reverse the position.
Titor working the ground and pound but Rahman is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Titor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Titor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rahman is trying to get back to half guard.
Rahman is not content to let Titor control the position.
Titor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Titor working the head and body with strikes.
Titor trying to control the position but Rahman is working away.
Titor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Titor 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.
Titor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Titor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Titor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rahman doesn't seem bothered though.
Titor throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Titor pushes him away.
Rahman moves to clinch but Titor breaks away
and Titor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Titor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Titor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahman takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
Rahman scores with a jab.
Rahman swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
Titor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Titor circles away and keeps his distance.
Titor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahman tries to counter with a clinch but Titor shakes him off and moves away.
Titor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Titor scores with a jab to the body.
Rahman throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Titor feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Titor misses the target.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Titor - that will leave a mark!
Rahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahman wants to clinch up but Titor keeps it at a distance.
Titor misses with a double jab.
Titor is looking to land body kicks.
Rahman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Titor throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
Rahman avoids the body shot from Titor.
John Titor is winning the standup battle so far.
Titor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rahman rushes Titor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Titor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titor controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Titor is struggling to control the position.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Titor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Titor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Titor.#CUT#
It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Titor.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
Rahman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Titor.
Titor takes one to the side of the head.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Titor circles away and keeps his distance.
Titor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Titor swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.#T3#
Titor throws a head kick but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Titor.#CL2#
Rahman clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Titor.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Titor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Rahman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Titor.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Titor and move into the clinch position.
Rahman moves away from the strike by Titor.
Titor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Titor connects with a right hand. Rahman shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Titor feinted with a counter takedown.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Rahman misses with a hook.
Rahman is looking to clinch but Titor is avoiding it.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Titor throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Titor slips under a jab.
Titor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Titor throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Titor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick from Titor.
Rahman throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Rahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Rahman works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Titor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Titor circles away and keeps his distance.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titor scores with a hook.
Rahman misses with a hook to the body
and Titor counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Titor dives in and scores a takedown into Rahman's guard.
John Titor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Titor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Titor wants to pass the guard but Rahman is keeping the position.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman controls Titor momentarily but Titor frees himself. #T1#
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahman has control of Titor's left arm, preventing Titor from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rahman misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor counters with a right hand to the body.
Rahman misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Rahman rushes Titor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Titor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Titor avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage. #BC#
Titor manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Titor drops Rahman with a left and a right! Oh, Rahman is hurt - Titor dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Rahman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahman is still in real trouble! Can Titor finish him?#T2#
Titor cracks Rahman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Titor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rahman is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Titor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Titor in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Rahman looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Titor turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Titor!
John Titor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 28
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Penguin.
Penguin closes the distance and clinches up with Titor, looking for a takedown. Penguin pushes Titor against the cage but Titor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Titor blocks a head kick by Penguin.
Penguin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Penguin throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Titor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Penguin!
Titor wants to control but Penguin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor landing strikes.
Titor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Titor throws a strike aimed at the side of Penguin's head but Penguin avoids it well.
Penguin is looking to reverse the position.
Penguin looks to move to half guard but instead Titor has passed into mount! Damn!
Penguin is looking to improve his position but Titor isn't that keen on the idea.
Titor looking to finish Penguin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penguin!#T1#
Titor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Titor controlling from the full mount.
Penguin wants to control but Titor is having none of it.
Titor with the ground and pound from mount.
Titor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penguin is trying desperately to improve position.
Penguin is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Penguin tries to hold on but Titor postures up.
Titor throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Penguin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Penguin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Penguin looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Penguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Titor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penguin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Titor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Titor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Penguin manages to pass to side control.
Penguin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penguin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Titor wants to get back to full guard.
Penguin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Titor is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penguin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Titor is not content to let Penguin control the position.
Titor tries to get to full guard but Penguin has control of the leg.
Penguin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penguin is looking to stall here but Titor recovers full guard.
Penguin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Titor throws a head kick that misses.
Titor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Penguin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Penguin lands with a right hand.
Penguin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Penguin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Titor throws a head kick but Penguin moves out of range.
Penguin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Titor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penguin avoids the body shot from Titor.
Titor throws a hook but Penguin blocks it.
Titor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Titor misses with an uppercut.
Titor fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penguin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penguin connects with a right hand. Titor shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penguin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Titor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Penguin is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Penguin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penguin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penguin has control of Titor's left arm, preventing Titor from doing any damage.
Titor preventing the sweep. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Penguin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Penguin.
Titor swings widly with a right hand
and Penguin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penguin digs a good hook to Titor's body.
Titor throws a low kick, looking for Penguin's leg but Penguin calmly moves out of range.
Titor stalks Penguin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Penguin's face. Penguin staggers backwards, shaken.
Titor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penguin.
Titor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Penguin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Titor.
Titor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penguin but Penguin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Penguin.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Penguin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Titor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Penguin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Penguin lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penguin.
Titor blocks a head kick by Penguin.
Titor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penguin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penguin misses with a body kick.
Nuclear Penguin is winning the standup battle so far.
Penguin swats away the attempt to clinch by Titor.
Titor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Titor has his takedown stuffed
and Penguin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penguin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penguin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.
A big right from Penguin misses.
Penguin throws a low kick, looking for Titor's leg but Titor calmly moves out of range.
Titor staying out of range there.#T4#
Titor tries to clinch there but Penguin circles away.
Penguin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penguin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Penguin looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Penguin thuds his shin into the meat of Titor's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penguin. That's going to slow Titor down.
Penguin jabs Titor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Titor throws a jab when Penguin was well out of range.#CL2#
Titor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penguin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Penguin pulls guard effortlessly.
Titor postures up.
Titor is looking to work some ground and pound but Penguin has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuclear Penguin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Penguin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Titor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titor misses with a straight right.
Penguin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Titor misses with the combination.
Penguin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Penguin misses with a straight right.
Titor works Penguin's body with a nice hook.
Penguin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Penguin throws a jab when Titor was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Titor. That snapped Penguin's head back.
Titor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penguin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor misses with a few strikes there.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Crunch! Penguin slams his shin into Titor's torso.
Titor looks to throw the jab but Penguin is out of range.
Titor misses with a looping right.#T1#
Titor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penguin.
Titor feints the counter takedown.
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penguin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Titor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penguin, right into the meat.
Penguin tries to score with a low kick but Titor moves his leg out of the way.
Penguin slips under a jab.#TD2#
Titor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Penguin did well to prevent Titor getting side control.
Penguin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Penguin is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penguin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Titor.
Titor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penguin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Penguin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
Penguin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Titor throwing strikes from guard but Penguin blocks nicely.
Titor postures up.
Penguin seems keen to control Titor's posture.
Penguin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Penguin holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Titor throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Penguin misses.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Penguin moves out of range as Titor strikes.
Penguin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penguin.
A head kick misses from Penguin.
Titor throws a body punch but Penguin moves out of range.
Titor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penguin counters with a nice uppercut.
Penguin shoots in but Titor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penguin throws a low kick but Titor avoids it.
Titor throws a head kick that misses.
Penguin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Titor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Penguin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penguin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Titor or perhaps it was just good defense by Penguin, which made it look bad.
Penguin throws a leg kick but Titor checks it.
Titor looks to score with a jab to the body but Penguin is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Penguin misses the target.
Penguin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Titor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor blocks a jab.
Penguin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Titor throws a head kick that misses.
Titor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penguin.
Penguin scores with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Titor there.
Titor misses with a hook.
Penguin moves out of range of the strikes.
Penguin misses the shot to the body.
Titor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penguin.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Titor 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 25
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1#
Drive dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drive throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Titor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Titor avoids the body shot from Drive.
Titor connects with a jab.
Titor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drive throws out the jab.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Drive gets caught napping as Titor dives in and scores a takedown. Drive manages to retain guard.
Titor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Titor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drive pulls Titor in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor tries to free his leg and advance position but Drive is retaining full guard. #T1#
Drive trying to control the position.
Titor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Titor wants to control from the top but Drive keeps moving.
Drive is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Titor lands a lovely overhand right.
Drive scores with a nice right hand.
Titor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Drive connects with a body shot.
Drive just misses with a punch to the body.
Titor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Titor drives through with a takedown into Drive's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Titor throws a big right hand that misses.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Drive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Drive's head.
Titor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drive holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Titor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Titor is looking to work some ground and pound but Drive has wrist control.
Drive trying to keep a closed guard but Titor is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the liver by Titor. Beautiful body shot.
Titor connects with a looping right hand.
Drive connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drive gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drive scores with a body shot.
Titor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drive manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drive throws out a counter right but Titor avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Titor.
Drive avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drive dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Titor misses the target.
Drive scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drive is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Titor shoots in looking for a takedown. Drive tries to sprawl out of it but Titor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drive manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drive waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.
Drive looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.
Titor slips a straight right by Drive.
A little feinted left hand from Titor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drive.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Drive.
Drive takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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 John Titor 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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Titor.
Titor lands a head kick. Drive smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drive throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drive fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Titor throws a head kick that half lands.
Drive throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titor goes for a double leg but Drive avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drive continues to drive forward.
Drive throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Titor scoring well with a low kick there.
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drive is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drive throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Titor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Titor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drive lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drive throws a poor cross that misses
and Titor counters with a nice body kick.
Drive throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drive swings for the body but Titor moves out of range.
Drive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Drive lands a body shot.
Titor misses with a looping left.
Drive throws a jab when Titor was well out of range.
Tim Drive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drive throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Titor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drive misses with a hook
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Titor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drive pinned against the cage. Drive gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drive misses with a hook.
Titor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drive scores with a hook.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Drive.
Nice shot by Drive.
Titor misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Drive was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drive swings for the body but Titor moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Drive.
Titor avoids the body shot from Drive.
Drive misses with a straight right.
Drive thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Titor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drive checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tim Drive seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drive, as that shot connected.
Titor connects with a crisp jab.
Titor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Titor scores with a head kick. Drive tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Titor lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Titor.
Titor throws a head kick that Drive semi-blocks.
Titor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Drive is rocked!
Drive throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drive is still on wobbly legs! Can Titor finish him?
Drive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drive seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Titor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drive circles away quickly and effectively.
Titor closes the distance and clinches up with Drive, looking for a takedown. Titor pushes Drive against the cage but Drive circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Titor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drive misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titor.
A little feinted left hand from Titor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Titor.
Drive connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Titor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Titor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drive.
Drive throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
Titor attempts a counter takedown but Drive avoids it well and moves away.
Titor defending well as Drive loads up on a big left hand.
Titor throws a body kick that misses.
Titor lands a lovely overhand right.
Drive throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Titor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drive scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Titor looks to land a body kick but Drive moved away.
Titor looks to score with a jab to the body but Drive is just out of range.
A punch combination from Titor misses.
Titor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drive staying out of range there.
Drive punishes Titor's body with a nice straight punch.
Titor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drive connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Titor scrambles back to his feet.
Titor throws a body kick that misses
and Drive counters with a straight right hand.
Drive with a hook.
Titor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drive was well out of range. Poor timing from Titor.
Titor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drive throws a hook but Titor avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drive.
A big left from Drive misses.
Titor lands with a hook. Drive tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tim Drive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drive looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tim Drive will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Drive misses with a left hand
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drive lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Drive.
Titor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drive lands a nice hook to Titor's body. Titor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drive misses with a left hand
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
Titor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drive loads up on a big right hand but Titor slips the punch.
Drive swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drive takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drive gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drive swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Titor lands a jab to the nose.
Titor lands with a hook. Drive tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drive throws a shot to the body.
Drive misses with an uppercut.
Drive lunges at Titor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Titor's hand. #T1#
Drive connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Titor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drive stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Titor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drive.
Drive swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Titor misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drive, as that shot connected.
Titor throws a body punch but Drive moves out of range.
Titor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drive.#TD#
Titor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drive is controlling Titor's posture.#T2#
Titor wants to control from the top but Drive keeps moving.
Drive is adopting a defensive guard.
Titor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Drive is looking for a triangle but Titor pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Drive trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drive gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Titor.#KD#
Titor drops Drive with a right and a left! Titor comes rushing in but Drive regains his composure and manages to keep Titor in guard.
Drive has Titor pulled in close to control his posture.
Titor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Titor pushes down on Drive's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drive tries to roll over but Titor keeps him under control.#T4#
Titor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Titor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Drive desperately trying to maintain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Titor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
A very excited looking John Titor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RapidFC 40
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Titor slips a jab from Penguin.
Titor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Titor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Penguin tries a head kick but it misses.
Penguin moves away from the strike by Titor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Titor.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penguin misses with an uppercut.
Titor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penguin throws a hook but Titor avoids it easily.
Titor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Penguin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penguin.
Penguin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Penguin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Penguin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penguin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Titor misses with a hook.#T1#
Nice jab there from Penguin. #CL#
Titor clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Penguin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Titor is trying to keep an underhook but Penguin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Penguin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penguin works his way into side control.
Titor holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Penguin wants to control but Titor is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Penguin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Titor, who protects the arm well.
Penguin working the ground and pound but Titor is defending the strikes. #T2#
Penguin trying to control the action but Titor is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Penguin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Titor is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Penguin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Penguin is looking to take a break and control but Titor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penguin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Penguin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Penguin crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Penguin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Titor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Titor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penguin off and has taken his back!
Penguin is in bad spot here. #T4#
Penguin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Titor is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penguin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Titor missing with punches from the back.
Penguin holding both Titor 's hands and preventing any damage.
Titor doesn't have the hooks in and Penguin manages to turn into his guard.
Penguin is looking to work some ground and pound but Titor has wrist control.
Penguin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penguin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuclear Penguin 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#
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penguin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Titor misses with a wild combination.
Penguin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penguin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Penguin.
Titor throws a one two combo.
Penguin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Titor at a distance.
Penguin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Titor.
John Titor is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Titor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Penguin - the referee stops the clock and Titor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Penguin. Titor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Titor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penguin.
A big left from Penguin misses.
Penguin lunges at Titor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Titor's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penguin throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penguin is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Penguin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Penguin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penguin moves out of range of the leg kick from Titor.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Penguin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penguin misses with a hook. Titor ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penguin.
Nuclear Penguin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titor tries to close the distance and clinch but Penguin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Titor slips under a jab from Penguin.
Nice uppercut there from Penguin.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor throws a leg kick that misses.
Titor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Penguin is out of range and Titor settles back down.
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penguin.
Penguin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penguin scores with a sloppy right hand. Titor should have avoided that one.
Penguin connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Titor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penguin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Penguin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Penguin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penguin jabs Titor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Penguin checks a leg kick nicely.
Penguin misses with a low kick as Titor jumps back.
Titor is looking to wear down Penguin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Penguin misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Penguin is predictable there
and Penguin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Titor misses the jab.
Titor tries a low kick but Penguin avoids it.
Penguin avoids the body shot from Titor. #CL#
Titor drives through and clinches with Penguin against the cage. #BC#
Titor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Titor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Titor on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Titor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Titor throws a sloppy head kick and Penguin moves out of range easily.
Penguin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Titor.
Penguin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Penguin scores with a nice strike.
Titor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penguin scores with a nice strike.
Titor throws the kick towards the body but Penguin avoids it.
Penguin lands a jab to Titor's midsection.
Jab by Penguin.
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!
Penguin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penguin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penguin ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Penguin looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Penguin throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Penguin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titor.
Titor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penguin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titor throws a hook but Penguin blocks it.
Penguin misses with a left hand
and Titor counters with a nice body shot.
Titor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penguin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Titor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Penguin to score with a decent uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Penguin as he connects with a hook.
Penguin connects with a solid leg kick.
Penguin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Titor throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penguin counters with a good low kick that Titor was not able to check.
Penguin misses with an uppercut. Titor saw that one coming.
Titor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Titor throws a nice looking combination but Penguin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nuclear Penguin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Titor scores with a jab.
Penguin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Titor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Titor throws a lazy right hand but Penguin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penguin throws a wild body kick that Titor sees coming a mile off.
Penguin throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
Titor thinks about countering with a body kick.
Titor slips under a jab from Penguin.
Titor doesn't manage to clinch there - Penguin circles away.
Titor tries to clinch up.
Titor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penguin on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Titor blocks the low kick.
Titor throws a leg kick but Penguin moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penguin throws a sloppy head kick and Titor moves out of range easily.
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penguin.
Penguin tries a low kick but Titor avoids it.
Titor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titor misses the jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Titor.
Penguin is looking to slow Titor down with leg kicks.
Titor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Penguin misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Titor. Penguin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penguin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Titor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Titor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Titor jabs Penguin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Penguin throws a hook but Titor blocks it.
Titor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penguin throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Titor throws an overhand right that lands on Penguin's shoulder, as Penguin tries to avoid the shot.
Penguin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penguin scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Penguin walks into a stiff left hand from Titor.
Penguin looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
Titor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Titor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Penguin throws a head kick but Titor moves out of range.
Penguin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penguin ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Titor looks to land a body kick but Penguin moved away.
Penguin misses with a body shot.
Titor jabs Penguin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Titor throws a hook to the side of Penguin's head but Penguin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Penguin misses.
It looked like Titor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Titor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Penguin lands a body shot.
Penguin misses with a head kick.
Penguin avoids the body shot from Titor. #T3#
Penguin thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Titor misses the target.
Penguin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Penguin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Titor half committed to a counter leg kick.
Penguin avoids the body shot from Titor. #CL#
Titor instigates a clinch.
Penguin tries to circle away but Titor has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Titor manages to break the clinch.
Titor misses with a left hand
and Penguin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penguin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Titor is looking to score with low kicks.
Penguin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Titor misses with a looping left.
Penguin misses with a head kick.
Penguin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Penguin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Penguin looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.#T4#
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penguin.
Titor throws a nice looking combination but Penguin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Titor misses with a head kick.
Penguin feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penguin blocks a jab.
Penguin sizes up Titor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penguin cracks the inside of Titor's front leg.
Some bone on bone action there as Penguin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John Titor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penguin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penguin! But no joy.
Penguin cracks Titor with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Titor closes the distance and clinches.
Penguin prevents a body shot from Titor.
Nuclear Penguin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Titor swings wildly with an uppercut but Penguin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nuclear Penguin.
I've got Penguin 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuclear Penguin!
Nuclear Penguin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RapidFC 36
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Titor clinches.
Titor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Titor lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Thompson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Titor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Titor.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Titor is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titor.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Titor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Titor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Titor.#CL2#
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Titor. Titor maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson pushes Titor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titor.
Titor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Titor tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Titor.
Titor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Titor.
Titor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Titor lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thompson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Titor can turn it around.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Titor.
Thompson working aggressively here.
Titor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Titor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Titor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
Titor scores with a shoulder strike.
Titor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Titor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Titor is stalling here.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson misses with some punches. #BC2#
Titor breaks from the clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Kane Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Titor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson slips a straight right by Titor.
Thompson clobbers Titor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Titor rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Titor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Titor catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Titor dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Titor's head and hops out.
Titor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Titor counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Titor misses its intended target.
Thompson takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Thompson misses the body punch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson slips under a jab from Titor.
Titor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson throws a head kick but Titor moves out of range.
Titor connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson tries to move into range but Titor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Thompson is rocked!
Titor thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Titor stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Titor lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Thompson out cold! Thompson is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Titor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Titor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RapidFC 32
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Titor. Thift does a little dance to reset his feet.
John Titor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thift thows a leg kick but Titor checks it
and Titor counters with a nice uppercut.
Titor looks to land a body kick but Thift moved away.
Titor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Titor throws a body punch but Thift moves out of range.
Titor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor scores with a jab.
Thift gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Titor.
Thift steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Titor. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Titor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thift tries for a takedown but Titor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Titor misses with a body shot.
Thift tries to counter with a takedown but Titor is quick to defend against it.
Thift steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Thift tries to counter with a takedown but Titor is quick to defend against it.
Titor throws a body kick that misses.
Titor lands with a cross.
Titor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thift changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Thift bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thift half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thift takes one on the button.
Titor has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#TD2#
Thift gets caught napping as Titor dives in and scores a takedown. Thift manages to retain guard.
Titor being controlled here momentarily.
Titor postures up in Thift's guard and throws a big left but Thift blocks it.
Thift keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Thift trying to keep a closed guard but Titor is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Titor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Titor throwing strikes from guard but Thift blocks nicely.
Thift is trying to control the position but Titor postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thift wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Titor works Thift's body with a nice hook.
Thift slips a straight right by Titor.
Thift feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thift fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Thift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titor leaves Thift with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thift is trying hard to land a takedown here. Titor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Titor connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor lands with an uppercut that bounces Thift off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Titor misses its intended target.
Thift appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor 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#
Thift keeps the fight on the outside.
Thift half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Titor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thift momentarily.
Thift tries for a takedown but Titor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Titor misses with a looping left.
Thift steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Thift attempts a counter takedown but Titor avoids it well and moves away.
Titor lands a jab to Thift's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
Thift drops down looking for a counter takedown but Titor sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Titor.
Titor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thift. That did some damage!#T1#
Thift on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Titor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Thift gets caught napping as Titor dives in and scores a takedown. Thift manages to retain guard.
Thift trying to keep a closed guard but Titor is proving a slippery customer.
Thift being controlled here, momentarily.
Thift working a defensive guard but Titor manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
Thift can't do much from the bottom here.
Titor is looking to take a break and control but Thift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thift dodges the ground and pound from Titor.
Thift tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thift is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thift tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Titor is looking to take a break and control but Thift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Titor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Titor misses with the ground and pound.
Titor scoring with punches and elbows.
Titor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thift keeps working.
Thift tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Thift can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thift with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Titor to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thift lands with a good body shot.
Titor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thift.
Titor throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Thift counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thift missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Titor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thift's guard. #REVB#
Titor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thift looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thift is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Titor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Titor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Titor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Titor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thift is on top in guard. #REVR#
Titor seems keen to control Thift's posture.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Titor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thift.
Titor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thift won't allow Titor to sweep him here.
Titor is pulling down on Thift's head. It's preventing any offense from Thift, at least for the moment.
Thift working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thift trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thift throwing strikes from guard but Titor blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Thift lands a jab-cross combination.
Titor swinging wildly here.
Thift changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John Titor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Titor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sydney Thift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titor throws a jab when Thift was well out of range.
Thift feinted with a counter takedown.
Titor cracks Thift with a good jab.#T4#
Thift with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thift is defended easily by Titor.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Titor as Thift shoots in.
Thift on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thift on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
Our winner, John Titor, 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 8
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Halifax digs a good body shot into Titor's ribs.
Titor walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Halifax closes the distance and pushes Titor back into the cage.
Halifax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Titor misses with an elbow strike.
Halifax throws a punch but it's blocked by Titor.
Titor prevents a body shot from Halifax .
Halifax tries a body shot but Titor blocks it.
Halifax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titor blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Titor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Halifax is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Titor slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halifax can do anything to dispel that myth.
Titor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Titor working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Titor winds up and cracks Halifax with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Titor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Halifax is looking to control Titor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halifax avoid being mounted?
Titor 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.
Titor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halifax wants to control but Titor is keeping busy.
Halifax wants to control but Titor passes into side. #T2#
Halifax tries to improve position but can't.
Titor scores with punches from side control.
Titor working the head and body with strikes.
Titor cracks Halifax with a big elbow.
Titor working the body and head with strikes.
Titor working the ground and pound.
Halifax taking a bit of punishment here - Titor scoring with strikes. #ROC#
Halifax is rocked!
Halifax is trying to control Titor's posture but Titor avoids it.
Check out the look on Titor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halifax taking a bit of punishment here - Titor scoring with strikes.
Halifax is still in real trouble! Can Titor finish him?
Halifax really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Titor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Titor in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Halifax looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Titor turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Titor!
John Titor took some time post fight to say the following; 'Titor bangs on about being a time traveller and coming back to save humanity, but, no one cares.'.

Event: RFC Aloha Hawaii 5
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Titor connects with the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Calypso 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.
Calypso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Titor.
Calypso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Titor tries to avoid it but Calypso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Titor to the ground. Titor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Titor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calypso with the counter takedown but Titor avoids it easily.
We've been told by Titor's head coaches at Team Beta Fail that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Titor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calypso with a poor takedown
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calypso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Titor cracks Calypso with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Calypso falls to his knees and Titor doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Titor!
John Titor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Titor bangs on about being a time traveller and coming back to save humanity, but, no one cares.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Titor shoots in for a takedown but Kan shows good takedown defense.
Kan moves out of range of the strikes.
Titor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kan.
We've been hearing reports that Titor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kan jabs at Titor's body.
Titor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Titor takes a swing at Kan's ribcage but misses.
Kan throws out a counter right but Titor avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Kan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Titor fails to land.
Titor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Titor misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Titor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Titor misses with a lunging right hand
and Kan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kan lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Kan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Titor is looking to control Kan's arms but Kan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Titor has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kan. #T1#
Titor has a couple of punches blocked by Kan.
Kan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kan presses Titor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Titor taking a breather.
Kan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Titor.
Kan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Titor's face. #CUT2#
It looks like John Titor has been cut.
Titor is breathing heavily.
Titor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kan.#BC2#
Kan manages to break the clinch.
Kan lands a nice shot to the body.
Watari Kan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Titor there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Kan rushes Titor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Titor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Titor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kan.
Kan gets underhooks to prevent Titor's takedown attempt.
Kan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kan pushes Titor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Kan lands with a right to the head.
Kan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Kan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Titor throws a head punch that misses.
Kan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Titor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kan prevents it.
Titor misses with a body punch.
Titor wants to stall.
Kan pushes Titor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kan lands a body punch.
Titor has Kan pushed against the cage.
Kan lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kan.
A short left from Kan. #T3#
Kan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Kan.
Titor fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Kan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kan scores with a hook to the body. Titor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kan slips a jab and a cross from Titor.
Titor misses the jab.
Kan works Titor's body with a nice hook.
Kan tries to clinch up but Titor circles away and keeps his distance.
Watari Kan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kan scores with a jab. Titor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kan.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Kan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Titor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kan counters with a nice body shot.
Kan connects with a body shot.
Titor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kan looks to clinch
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Titor misses with a combination #CL2#
and Kan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titor takes a shot to the head.
Kan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Titor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Titor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kan's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watari Kan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Titor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Kan takes the fight into the clinch.
Kan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Titor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Titor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titor stalling in the clinch but Kan improves position.
Kan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Titor or not.
Still in the clinch, Kan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kan. #TD2#
Kan gets control of Titor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Titor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Titor uses it to pass to side control.
Kan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Titor is controlling him well.#T1#
Titor working away.
Kan manages to get back to half guard.
Kan wants to improve his position but Titor is controlling well.
Titor is trying to control. Kan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kan tries to roll over but Titor keeps him under control.
Kan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Titor is working away from the top position though.
Kan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kan.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kan tries to strike from the bottom.
Titor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kan on the ground.#SUB2#
Kan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Titor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #ES2#
Kan uses the cage to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Kan has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3#
Kan presses Titor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Titor effectively controlling the action here.
Kan lands a right hand.
Kan gets through Titor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kan.
Titor swings wildly with an uppercut but Kan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Titor fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Titor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kan's brow.
Still in the clinch, Kan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kan lands a shoulder strike.
Kan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kan is pressed up against the cage. Titor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kan down to the mat. Kan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Kan clinches up with Titor and pushes him back against the cage.
Kan pushes Titor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kan.
Titor can't find room to land a body shot as Kan controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kan as Titor tries to tie him up.
Kan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Titor is trying to maintain a safe position but Kan gets an underhook and turns Titor into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kan.
Kan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Titor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Titor takes a shot to the head.
Kan blocks an uppercut.
Kan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Titor wants a takedown but no success here.
Kan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kan scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Titor is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kan on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Watari Kan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Titor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Titor takes one to the chin there.
Oh Titor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kan scores with a decent looking hook.
Kan cracks Titor on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Titor falls backwards against the cage. Kan follows up with more strikes that drop Titor to his knees. Kan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Titor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watari Kan!
Our winner, Watari Kan, 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: TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Titor (ranked 6866 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Sesay (ranked 5743 p4p, 0 weight class). Titor comes to the cage accompanied by John Titor-Going To Space. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

182 cm
19 yrs
175 lbs

196 cm
19 yrs
210 lbs

Titor

Sesay

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Titor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Sesay!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

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

Titor dives in and scores a takedown into Sesay's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Titor (2) vs (0) Sesay
Sesay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Titor stays in close to Sesay's body and controls the position.

Sesay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Titor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Titor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sesay is keeping the position for now.
Titor preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sesay working a defensive guard here.

Titor is posturing up here but Sesay has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Titor tries to roll out but it's too tight and Titor has to tap! Slick submission there by Sesay!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018

#R1#
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Popper only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Popper avoids the body shot from Titor.
Titor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popper defends well and Titor ends up having to push Popper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Titor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Titor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Popper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Titor working aggressively here.
Titor prevents a body shot from Popper.
Popper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor just leaning against Popper, taking a breather.
Titor is working for takedown but Popper is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Titor fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Titor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Titor moves into the clinch.
Popper gets through Titor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Popper on the inside.
Popper is trying to break the clinch but Titor is controlling him.
Titor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popper after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Titor tries to work over Popper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Titor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popper misses with a punch on the inside.
Popper tries to circle away but Titor has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Titor is trying to trip Popper. He has hold of a leg but Popper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Titor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Titor throws a strike but Popper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Popper wants to stand but Titor has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Popper trying to control but Titor is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Popper decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Titor, up you get!
Titor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Titor scores with the left hand. Popper knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Popper moves out of range of the strikes.
Popper lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Popper.
Popper feints and then cracks Titor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Titor down. #CL#
Titor has managed to clinch.
Titor prevents a body shot from Popper.
Titor slowing the pace effectively.
Popper is trying to break free.#BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper misses with a head kick.
Titor lands a slapping body shot.
Popper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Popper as Titor shoots in.
Popper flicks out a counter leg kick but Titor steps away.
Popper scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper lands a leg kick that knocks Titor off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titor looks to throw the jab but Popper is out of range.
Popper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Titor.
Titor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Popper looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Titor clinches with his opponent.
Popper misses with a punch to the body.
Popper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Titor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Popper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that round.
That's time! Titor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Popper.
Titor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Popper.
Titor closes the distance but Popper moves to the side
and Popper counters with a head kick.
Popper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Popper throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Titor is looking for a counter combo.
Popper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Titor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Titor looking to score a takedown here. Popper is defending well but Titor drives through and ends up in Popper's guard.
Titor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Titor looking to pass the guard.
Titor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Titor stays in close to Popper's body and controls the position.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Titor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Titor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titor won't allow Popper to sweep him here.
Titor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Popper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Titor controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Titor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Popper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Titor is in Popper's guard.
Titor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Popper's guard.
Popper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
John Titor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Popper defending well though.
Titor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Nice strikes from Titor there.
Popper is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Titor jumps into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Titor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Popper sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Popper's face as Titor controls the position.
Titor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Popper takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Titor slows the pace down.
Titor lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Titor working the ground and pound but Popper is defending the strikes.
Titor cracks Popper with a big elbow.
Popper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Titor in side control, throwing shots but Popper defends.
Titor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Titor is looking to take a break and control but Popper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Titor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Popper is refusing to be controlled, as Titor sits in half guard.
Popper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Titor with the ground and pound but Popper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Titor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Popper is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor throws a big elbow that misses.
Titor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Titor is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Titor trying to control but Popper is working from the bottom.
Titor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Titor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popper keeping moving, preventing Titor from controlling successfully.
Popper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titor.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Titor is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Titor tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Popper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Titor.
Titor fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Popper misses with a looping right.
Titor is looking to counter punch.
Titor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Popper jabs Titor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Popper.
Titor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Titor somewhat.
Popper throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Titor counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Titor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Popper trying to keep a closed guard but Titor is proving a slippery customer.
Titor throws a strike but Popper rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Popper forces his way into half guard.
Popper passes to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Popper tries to control but Titor wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popper 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
Bung Popper gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1##TD#
Titor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Titor prevents Broadside from getting back to his feet.
Titor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Broadside on the ground.
Titor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Titor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Titor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broadside wants to stand but Titor is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Broadside wants to stand but Titor is controlling the position.
Broadside is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Titor lands a couple of digs.
Broadside wants to stand up but Titor is controlling him.
Titor looking to pass the guard.
Titor throws a big elbow that misses.
Titor wants to pass the guard but Broadside is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Broadside wants to stand and escape but Titor is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
Brett Broadside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Broadside throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Titor closes the distance and pushes Broadside back into the cage.
Titor is working for takedown but Broadside is calmly controlling the position for now.
Broadside's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Titor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Broadside is looking to break free of the clinch but Titor has double underhooks.
Titor tries to score a body lock takedown but Broadside shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Titor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Titor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Broadside pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Broadside throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Broadside fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Titor on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Broadside.
Titor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Broadside moves out of range of the strikes.
Broadside darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Titor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Titor misses with a looping right.
Broadside is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Titor with a body shot.#TD#
Titor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Titor lands in his opponent's guard.
Broadside working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Titor.
Broadside is looking to stand up but Titor isn't so interested in that idea.
Titor lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Broadside is rocked!#T4#
Titor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Broadside is still in real trouble! Can Titor finish him?
Titor arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Broadside's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Titor!
Our winner, John Titor, 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: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Bubeyes dives in for a single leg takedown but Titor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bubeyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Titor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bubeyes somewhat.
Bubeyes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bubeyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Titor's waist but Titor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bubeyes off to one side.
John Titor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roderick Bubeyes .
Bubeyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titor was well out of range. Poor timing from Bubeyes .
Titor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bubeyes moves in looking to clinch but Titor pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubeyes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bubeyes tries for a takedown but Titor circles away easily
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Titor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bubeyes to the ground. Titor is now in Bubeyes 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titor's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Titor distracts Bubeyes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Titor working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Bubeyes is rocked!
Titor loads up on a big left hand. Bubeyes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Titor looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bubeyes can't hide his disappointment, as Titor celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Titor!
John Titor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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