Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Skrap Fights 97
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Tyler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Tyler misses.
Longbardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyler's head backwards.
Longbardo lands with a nice combination. Tyler backs away looking to recover.
Longbardo blocks a leg kick.
Tyler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Longbardo lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Tyler goes down and covers up as Longbardo starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wacco Longbardo!

Event: Skrap Fights 88
Date: Oct 04, 2019

#R1#
Sireika with a nice cross.#CL2#
Sireika closes the distance and clinches.
Sireika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Tyler has a couple of punches blocked by Sireika.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Sireika with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sireika is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyler swings wildly with an uppercut but Sireika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler blocks the elbow strike.
Sireika lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Tyler has been cut.
Sireika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sireika lands a body punch.
Tyler working aggressively here.
Sireika lands a left hand.
Sireika working Tyler over with knees to the body.
Sireika scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sireika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sireika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sireika obliges.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Sireika lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Tyler is rocked!
Sireika lands with a right to the head.
Oh Tyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sireika lands a nice elbow.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyler 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.
Sireika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sireika throws a big uppercut that drops Tyler! More strikes from Sireika and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tyler lies dazed against the ropes as Sireika celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Skrap Fights 81
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Tyler throws out a loose jab but Kuklinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuklinski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kuklinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.
Tyler throws a front kick aimed at Kuklinski's knee but Kuklinski avoids it well.
Kuklinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuklinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyler throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Tyler.
Kuklinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuklinski scrambles back to his feet.
Tyler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Michael Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinski walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler swinging wildly here.
Kuklinski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuklinski feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuklinski feinted with a counter takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyler.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tyler's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyler throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Kuklinski counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuklinski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuklinski grinds an elbow into Tyler's temple.
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 ground and pound from Kuklinski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kuklinski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kuklinski working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Tyler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kuklinski.
Kuklinski 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.
Tyler defending against the ground and pound.
Kuklinski in side control, throwing shots but Tyler defends.
Kuklinski misses with the ground and pound.
Tyler dodges the ground and pound from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski misses with the ground and pound.
Kuklinski 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.
Kuklinski grinds an elbow into Tyler's temple.
Kuklinski working the ground and pound but Tyler is defending the strikes.
Kuklinski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kuklinski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Kuklinski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kuklinski working the body and head with strikes.
Kuklinski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuklinski just content to control the position.
Kuklinski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tyler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kuklinski working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Kuklinski crashes against the mat.
Kuklinski is trying to ground and pound but Tyler uses the momentary lack of control by Kuklinski to regain half guard.
Kuklinski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Tyler is rocked!#T4#
Kuklinski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tyler is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kuklinski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tyler from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kuklinski! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinski!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 75
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Kuklinski moves out of range as Tyler strikes.
Kuklinski with the counter takedown but Tyler avoids it easily.
A jab from Tyler finds it's way through Kuklinski's defenses.
Tyler lands a leg kick that knocks Kuklinski off balance momentarily.
That kick from Tyler tenderised Kuklinski's leg. Kuklinski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuklinski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuklinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyler tries to clinch but Kuklinski moves out of range.
Kuklinski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyler defends it well.
Tyler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kuklinski counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuklinski working the ground and pound but Tyler is defending the strikes.
Kuklinski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kuklinski misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Kuklinski crashes against the mat.
Kuklinski working away.
Tyler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuklinski on the ground.#T1#
Kuklinski wants to control but Tyler is keeping him busy.
Tyler parries the strikes from Kuklinski easily there. Kuklinski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tyler to escape.
Kuklinski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuklinski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tyler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuklinski connects with a decent elbow.
Kuklinski in side control, throwing shots but Tyler defends.
Kuklinski scoring with punches from side control.
Tyler dodges the ground and pound from Kuklinski.
Kuklinski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kuklinski lands a big left to the face of Tyler, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Kuklinski and another - Tyler is out! Kuklinski stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinski!
Richard Kuklinski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Some 35: Kozlovsky - Wangchuck
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Tyler as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Reginald Kite has been cut.
Kite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The King's Road in the buildup to the fight.
That kick from Kite tenderised Tyler's leg. Tyler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kite moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyler connects with the punch.
Kite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Tyler and sends Kite crashing to the mat! Tyler follows him down to the mat - Kite regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kite wants to control but Tyler is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Tyler is looking for a kimura here.
Kite on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kite tries to get out of the position.
Tyler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kite is looking for a sweep. Tyler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyler connects with a nice short shot to Kite's temple.
Tyler 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. #T1#
Tyler throwing shots but Kite is blocking nicely.
Tyler working Kite over with strikes.
Tyler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyler on the ground.
The referee warns Kite that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tyler unloads with some shots from mount but Kite bucks and avoids them well.
Tyler trying to control but Kite is having none of it.
Kite is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tyler controlling his opponent.
Tyler landing strikes from the mount and Kite is in trouble!
Kite in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tyler landing strikes from the mount.
Tyler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tyler lands a big shot there that rocks Kite but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Kite is rocked!#SUB2#
Kite is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Tyler locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kite is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Tyler!

Event: Some 33: Lodovico - Tyler
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Tyler tried to score with a low kick but Di Lodovico checks it.
A big right from Tyler misses.
Di Lodovico throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyler throws a body punch but Di Lodovico moves out of range.
Tyler misses with an uppercut.
Di Lodovico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Di Lodovico throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Tyler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler throws a hook but Di Lodovico avoids it easily.
A left lands for Di Lodovico.
Tyler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Di Lodovico tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler tries to clinch up but Di Lodovico circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Di Lodovico.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler throws a leg kick but Di Lodovico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyler misses with a body punch
and Di Lodovico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Di Lodovico checks a leg kick.
Tyler tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyler!
You can see the frustration on Tyler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Di Lodovico moves into full mount!
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Di Lodovico seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tyler for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Di Lodovico working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Di Lodovico with a couple of short strikes.
Di Lodovico has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tyler's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler is in a horrible position here. Di Lodovico smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Di Lodovico controlling from mount. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Di Lodovico 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.#T3#
Di Lodovico controlling from the full mount.
Di Lodovico continues to stall.
Tyler tries to hold on but Di Lodovico postures up.
Di Lodovico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Di Lodovico tries to control but Tyler wriggling away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyler tries to hold on but Di Lodovico postures up.
Di Lodovico landing strikes from the mount and Tyler is in trouble!
Di Lodovico prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
Tyler in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Di Lodovico prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Lodovico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Di Lodovico throwing strikes here but Tyler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Di Lodovico content just to control the position here.
Di Lodovico trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Di Lodovico thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tyler is trying to stand up.
Di Lodovico tries to control but Tyler wriggling away.
Di Lodovico tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyler is squirming around, avoiding Di Lodovico's attempts to control the action.
Di Lodovico thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Di Lodovico working for a submission but Tyler is keeping him at bay.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Di Lodovico lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tyler is working to get back to half guard. #T7#
Tyler tries to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Di Lodovico throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tyler wants to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Di Lodovico throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Di Lodovico throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tyler because Di Lodovico loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for a guillotine from mount but Tyler is having none of it.
Di Lodovico controlling from mount.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Tyler is having none of it. #T8#
Di Lodovico thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Di Lodovico has hold of Tyler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tyler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Di Lodovico'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.
Di Lodovico wants to control the pace but Tyler is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Di Lodovico controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico 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#
Di Lodovico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyler.
A good leg kick by Tyler.
Tyler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Tyler.
Di Lodovico lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Di Lodovico. Beautiful body shot.
Di Lodovico avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyler.
Tyler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Di Lodovico shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tyler is trying to defend but Di Lodovico finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Lodovico throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely. #T1#
Tyler trying to control from the bottom.
Di Lodovico works his foot free and advances to mount.
Di Lodovico looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Tyler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico controlling from mount.
Di Lodovico avoids the attempt from Tyler to control.#T2#
Tyler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Di Lodovico there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Di Lodovico controlling the pace for now.
Tyler tries to reverse the position but Di Lodovico maintains control.
Di Lodovico controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Di Lodovico trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Di Lodovico controlling the pace for now.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Di Lodovico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
More hug and hope from Di Lodovico.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Di Lodovico throwing strikes but Tyler recovers to half guard. A much better position. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyler defends it well.
Di Lodovico not doing much here.
Di Lodovico trying to mount his opponent but Tyler defends it. #T5#
Tyler trying to control from the bottom.
Di Lodovico content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Di Lodovico avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tyler connects with a leg kick. Di Lodovico looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyler 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 Tyler.
Tyler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyler misses with a combination #TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T6#
Di Lodovico throws a strike but Tyler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Lodovico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Di Lodovico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Di Lodovico looking to pass the guard.
Di Lodovico passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T7#
Di Lodovico has knee on belly momentarily but Tyler bucks him off and regains half guard.
Di Lodovico wants to pass to mount but Tyler is defending the position.
Di Lodovico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Di Lodovico is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Di Lodovico has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
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.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Di Lodovico is controlling well.
Di Lodovico is pressing down on Tyler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyler is holding on for now.
Di Lodovico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though. #T9#
Di Lodovico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Di Lodovico throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Di Lodovico is pressing down on Tyler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyler is holding on for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Di Lodovico controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Di Lodovico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler walks into a straight right hand from Di Lodovico.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michelangelo Di Lodovico dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Di Lodovico swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyler.
Tyler wants to clinch up but Di Lodovico keeps it at a distance.
Di Lodovico drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyler sprawls and moves away.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyler throws a hook but Di Lodovico blocks it.
Tyler thows a leg kick but Di Lodovico checks it
and Di Lodovico counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tyler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Di Lodovico checks it well.
Di Lodovico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyler 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.
Di Lodovico feinted with a counter takedown.
Di Lodovico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Di Lodovico cracks Tyler with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler misses with a hook
and Di Lodovico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Di Lodovico shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Di Lodovico controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Di Lodovico is working to tighten his grip on Tyler's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tyler has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Di Lodovico is really squeezing tight and eventually Tyler passes out! Di Lodovico breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
Michelangelo Di Lodovico retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Some 29: Wangchuck - Kozlovsky
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Tyler up against the cage.
Tyler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyler won't allow it.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Tyler improves position.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Tyler gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Tyler fails to land. #BC2#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Jones.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyler pinned against the cage. Tyler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL2#
Jones has Tyler up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyler walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones throws a leg kick but Tyler sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Tyler. Tyler maintains the clinch.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyler lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyler counters with a left to the body.
Jones looks winded!#T2#
Jones throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Tyler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tyler controlling the position from side mount.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tyler working away.
Jones 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Tyler stalls from top position.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Tyler.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Tyler scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Tyler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones tries to buck Tyler off but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler controlling the position.
Tyler tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Tyler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones wants to control but Tyler postures up.
Tyler is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyler prevents Jones from escaping the position.
An elbow from Tyler crashes against the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is trying to control Tyler's posture but Tyler avoids it.
Tyler 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.#SUB#
Tyler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Tyler seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tyler asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tyler working away.
Jones is trying to buck Tyler off.
We've been hearing good reports from Tyler'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.
Jones is trying to control Tyler's posture but Tyler avoids it.
Tyler just content to control the position.
Tyler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tyler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches. #T5#
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tyler lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Tyler is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well. #SUB#
Tyler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyler controlling the position from side mount.
Tyler is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tyler trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T6#
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Tyler drags him back down.
Tyler wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tyler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tyler is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
Tyler misses with the ground and pound.
Tyler looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tyler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Tyler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Tyler scoring with punches from side control.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Tyler finish him?
Tyler working the head with strikes.
Tyler cracks Jones with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Tyler immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jones is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Tyler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Tyler!
Daniel Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back. Trust me.'.

Event: Some 28: Busk - Rashad
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Voreal takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Voreal takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #KD2#
Tyler lands a left and a right that sends Voreal crashing to the canvas! Tyler dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Vince Voreal has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voreal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tyler.
Tyler throwing strikes here but Voreal is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tyler throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Voreal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Voreal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Voreal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Voreal wants to hold on but Tyler pushes him away.#T1#
Tyler sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Voreal taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler throws some wild stikes that Voreal manages to avoid easily.
Voreal's coaches at Black Flag Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Voreal avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tyler.
Voreal wants to hold on but Tyler pushes him away.
Voreal is looking to get to half guard.
Tyler lands a big elbow.
Voreal is trying desperately to improve position.
Voreal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tyler looking to finish with strikes here!
Tyler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Voreal because Tyler loaded up on that one. #T2#
The referee warns Voreal that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Tyler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Voreal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Voreal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voreal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler keeping full guard, as Voreal tries to pass.
Tyler is pulling down on Voreal's head. It's preventing any offense from Voreal, at least for the moment.
Voreal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voreal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyler's head.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voreal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voreal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler pulls Voreal in close to his closed guard and prevents Voreal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Voreal chips away with some ground and pound.
Voreal throws a strike but Tyler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tyler preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Voreal is on top in guard. #REVR#
Voreal throws an elbow that misses. Tyler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voreal's guard. Nice move by Tyler!#REVB#
Voreal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Voreal blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Voreal can't keep his opponent in guard - Tyler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Voreal defending well though.
Voreal is not content to let Tyler control the position.
Voreal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyler lands with a punch from half guard.
Voreal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Voreal tries to get out of the position.
Voreal trying to hold on to Tyler's head to control him but Tyler postures up.
Tyler stalling away here and it's allowed Voreal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T5#
Voreal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Tyler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tyler trying to control but Voreal is working from the bottom.
Tyler throws a strike but Voreal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Voreal is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Tyler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Voreal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Voreal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Voreal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T6#
Voreal wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyler postures up in Voreal's guard and throws a big left but Voreal blocks it.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voreal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voreal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler is working Voreal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyler postures up in Voreal's guard and throws a big left but Voreal blocks it.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses. Voreal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Voreal!#REVR#
Voreal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T7#
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voreal is one step ahead there.
Tyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voreal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voreal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voreal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voreal is pushing down on Tyler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyler is fighting to maintain full guard but Voreal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyler is trying to maintain the position but Voreal is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyler is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Voreal is staying active.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyler has hold of Voreal's hands but Voreal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tyler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tyler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voreal is working away from the top position though.
Voreal thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Voreal is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voreal misses with a head shot. Tyler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Voreal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T9#
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voreal is one step ahead there.
Tyler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Voreal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Voreal trying to keep a closed guard but Tyler is proving a slippery customer.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Voreal blocks nicely.
Tyler works over Voreal with some ground and pound from guard.
Voreal 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.
Tyler scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tyler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Voreal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Voreal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voreal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyler.
Tyler lands with a kick to the temple. Voreal shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Voreal rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voreal.
Tyler tries to work over Voreal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyler swings wildly with an uppercut but Voreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Tyler lands a shoulder strike.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Voreal.
Tyler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Voreal or not.
Tyler throws a head punch that misses.
Voreal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyler has a couple of punches blocked by Voreal.
Tyler swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Voreal lands a takedown into guard.
Tyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voreal is looking to pass into half guard but Tyler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tyler is in guard.#REVB#
Tyler looking to sit in guard and control but Voreal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler is pulling down on Voreal's head. It's preventing any offense from Voreal, at least for the moment.
Michael Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Voreal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Voreal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyler managing to control the position.
Tyler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Voreal throws an elbow that misses. Tyler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Voreal's guard. Nice move by Tyler!#REVB#
Voreal keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Voreal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Voreal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tyler controls Voreal momentarily but Voreal frees himself.
Voreal wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Tyler looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyler, not yet.
Voreal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler is trying to control the position but Voreal postures up. #T4#
Voreal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyler pulls Voreal in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Voreal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyler circles away.
Voreal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Voreal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Voreal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tyler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Voreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T5#
Tyler throws a one two combo.
Tyler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Voreal on the side of the head.
Tyler throws a right hand that Voreal ducks under and follows up with a left that Voreal also avoids with ease.
Tyler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Tyler drops Voreal with a left and a right! Oh, Voreal is hurt - Tyler dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Voreal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voreal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oh Voreal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyler wants to take a breather but Voreal is having none of it.
Voreal seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyler looks to land a strike but Voreal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T6#
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voreal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Voreal blocks nicely.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Voreal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyler trying to control but Voreal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tyler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Voreal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tyler, into his guard. #REVR#
Voreal postures up. #T7#
Voreal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voreal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voreal postures up in Tyler's guard and throws a big left but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Michael Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyler content to stall in guard here.
Tyler is continuing to stall.
Voreal keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Voreal keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Voreal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyler controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Voreal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyler with a nice cross.#T9#
Tyler looks to land a combination. Voreal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Voreal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick from Tyler lands but Voreal takes it in his stride. #TD#
Voreal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyler quickly recovers to half guard.
Voreal wants to free his trapped foot but Tyler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Voreal throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Voreal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vince Voreal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voreal throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyler 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Michael Tyler!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Michael Tyler!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Michael Tyler!

Michael Tyler wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Some 25: Busk - Johnson
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Kratos blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler lands with an uppercut that bounces Kratos off the cage and back into range.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kratos.
Tyler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyler lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kratos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler tries to bum rush Kratos with a series of wild strikes but Kratos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Kratos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kratos with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kratos 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Augustus Kratos has been cut.#T1#
Tyler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kratos.
Kratos slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
Tyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Kratos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kratos's hands.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kratos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kratos circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Tyler. #T2#
Tyler throws a head kick that misses
and Kratos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Kratos moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kratos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kratos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyler throws a hook but Kratos avoids it easily.
Tyler thows a leg kick but Kratos checks it
and Kratos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kratos if he has to take too many more of those.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
Tyler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kratos to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler misses the jab.
Kratos tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyler moves in looking to clinch but Kratos pushes him off.
Kratos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kratos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyler momentarily. #ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kratos tries to counter with a takedown but Tyler is quick to defend against it.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Kratos finish him?
Kratos throws an overhand right that has Tyler reeling! Kratos follows up with more punches and Tyler is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Augustus Kratos!
During a confident post fight interview, Augustus Kratos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Some 23: Lancaster - Kozlovsky
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Tyler scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Rondo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rondo is in Tyler's guard.
Rondo won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rondo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rondo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rondo controls the pace.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Rondo tries to pass.
Rondo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rondo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rondo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rondo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Rondo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyler pulls Rondo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rondo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rondo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rondo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rondo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Rondo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyler throws a right hand that Rondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rondo also avoids with ease.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Rondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Tyler looks to land a right hand but Rondo moved out of range.
Rondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyler was well out of range. Poor timing from Rondo.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Rondo moves out of range easily.
Rondo tries to counter by clinching up but Tyler breaks away and moves out of range.
Rondo connects with a body shot.
Rondo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyler misses with a combination #CL#
and Rondo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Rondo tries for a takedown but Tyler manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Tyler scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Rondo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyler swings wildly with an uppercut but Rondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Rondo.
Rondo avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyler.
Rondo taking a breather.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyler blocks a body shot from Rondo.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Rondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rondo lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tyler fails to land. #TD#
Tyler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rondo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tyler to the mat. Tyler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rondo throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rondo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler postures up in Rondo's guard and throws a big left but Rondo blocks it.
Tyler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T5#
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyler throws a strike but Rondo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rondo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rondo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rondo trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Rondo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rondo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rondo works over Tyler with some ground and pound from guard.
Rondo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rondo is fighting to break Tyler's control of his arms but Tyler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rondo is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Rondo throws a strike but Tyler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyler postures up in Rondo's guard and throws a big left but Rondo blocks it. #T7#
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Rondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Tyler trying to control but Rondo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rondo avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Sloppy strikes from Rondo. Those never looked like landing.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Rondo is looking to counter the offense by Tyler and move into the clinch.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rondo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tyler.
Rondo takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Rondo is looking to counter the offense by Tyler and move into the clinch.
Michael Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler scores with a leg kick. #T8##CL#
Tyler gets tackled into the cage by Rondo. Rondo maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rondo.
Rondo is looking for a takedown.
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Rondo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyler pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Rondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyler lands with a good body shot.
Tyler scores with a head kick. Rondo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Rondo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler throws an overhand right that has Rondo reeling! Tyler follows up with more punches and Rondo is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Tyler!

Event: Some 21: Jackson - di Lodovico
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Floyd ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
Floyd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Floyd lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyler's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Floyd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyler 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 slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
Tyler misses with a kick to the body
and Floyd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tyler throws the left hand but Floyd avoids the punch easily.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Floyd manages to avoid it.
Tyler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Floyd.
Tyler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Floyd.
Floyd seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
Tyler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Floyd cracks Tyler with a good jab.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Tyler misses with a straight left.
Floyd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Floyd slips under a jab.
Tyler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Floyd slips under a jab.
Floyd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Floyd lands with an overhand left.
Floyd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler drops his hands momentarily and Floyd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyler scores with a jab. Floyd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Floyd lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyler off the cage and back into range.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Floyd finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyler's head.
Floyd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Floyd manages to avoid it.#T2#
Floyd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Floyd lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
Floyd lunges at Tyler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyler's hand.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Floyd finish him?
Floyd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Floyd scores with a nice right hand.
Floyd closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tyler! Floyd dives in looking to finish! Tyler is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Floyd!

Event: Some 19: Kaiba - Wooston
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Tyler. #TD#
Di Lodovico shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Di Lodovico looking to pass the guard.
Tyler 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.
Di Lodovico is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Di Lodovico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tyler is controlling Di Lodovico's posture.
Di Lodovico not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Di Lodovico has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick from Tyler lands but Di Lodovico takes it in his stride.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Di Lodovico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Di Lodovico is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyler! #T2#
Di Lodovico avoids the attempt from Tyler to control.
Di Lodovico trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler tries to hold on but Di Lodovico pushes him away.
Di Lodovico content just to control the position here.
Tyler is desperately trying to improve his position but Di Lodovico has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Tyler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Di Lodovico.
Di Lodovico controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Tyler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Di Lodovico looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler can't escape the position. #SUB#
Di Lodovico goes for an armbar but Tyler turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tyler. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Di Lodovico is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Tyler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Di Lodovico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Di Lodovico working for a triangle but Tyler defends it easily.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Di Lodovico is trying to control the position but Tyler postures up.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Di Lodovico trying to keep a closed guard but Tyler is proving a slippery customer.
Di Lodovico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Di Lodovico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Tyler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Di Lodovico looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Di Lodovico looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Di Lodovico! #REVR#
Di Lodovico is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Di Lodovico politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Di Lodovico prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Di Lodovico tries for a kimura but Tyler is defending well.
Tyler wants to control but Di Lodovico postures up.#T6#
Di Lodovico wants to control but Tyler is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Di Lodovico controlling the position. #T7#
Di Lodovico'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Di Lodovico works to advance to full mount. Tyler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Di Lodovico looking to control but Tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Di Lodovico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Di Lodovico wants to take Tyler's back but he can't do it this time. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Lodovico trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Di Lodovico has control of Tyler's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tyler regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tyler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T9##SUB#
Di Lodovico goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tyler is on top in guard. #SUB#
Di Lodovico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is looking for a triangle but Tyler pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Di Lodovico is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tyler frees his head nicely. Oh but Di Lodovico has switched to an armbar! Tyler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
After winning the bout, Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Some 17: Jones - Cabran
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyler attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Tyler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Santos has been cut.
Tyler looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Tyler fakes the leg kick and cracks Santos in the body.
Tyler misses with a wild combination.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyler tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Tyler lands a big head kick that sends Santos to the canvas! Tyler follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Tyler!

Event: Some 15: Jackson - Tyler
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1##CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
Jackson pushes Tyler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyler has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Jackson is leaning against Tyler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson pushes Tyler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyler or not.
Tyler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Tyler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson cracks Tyler with a nice body shot.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Tyler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson presses Tyler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyler looks winded!
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Jackson lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson pushes Tyler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Tyler's head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Jackson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tyler to his knees! Jackson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Jackson!
Akoni Jackson retains his middleweight title!
Akoni Jackson 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: Some 13
Date: Mar 06, 2019

#R1#
Tyler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyler cracks a nice hook into Winkle's ribs.
Winkle ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
Winkle fails to land the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyler.
Tyler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Winkle back to the cage. Tyler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Tony Winkle has been cut.#TD2#
Winkle scores with a takedown into Tyler's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Winkle drops back looking for a leg! Tyler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyler manages to kick Winkle off! Winkle jumps back into Tyler's guard.
Winkle trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Winkle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tyler is trying to control the position but Winkle postures up. #T1#
Winkle passes Tyler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winkle thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Winkle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Winkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyler sees it coming and defends easily.
Winkle trying to control the pace.
Winkle wants to pass to mount but Tyler is defending the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Winkle is looking for a kimura here.
Tyler is staying active underneath Winkle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winkle is thwarting Tyler's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Winkle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winkle.
Winkle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Winkle is trying to control. Tyler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyler keeping control of the position.
Winkle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Winkle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winkle is in Tyler's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Winkle preventing the sweep. #T4#
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Winkle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
Winkle passes Tyler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winkle is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Winkle is controlling well.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Tyler is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Winkle seems to be working for a kimura but Tyler defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Winkle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winkle.
We've been hearing good reports from Tyler'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.#SUB2#
Winkle is looking for a kimura here.
Tyler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
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.
Tyler is looking for a sweep. Winkle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Winkle sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Winkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyler sees it coming and defends easily.
Tyler won't allow Winkle to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyler misses with a jab, cross combination. #T7##CL2#
Winkle closes the distance and pushes Tyler back into the cage.
Tyler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Tyler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tyler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winkle blocking some punches.
Winkle is working for takedown but Tyler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Michael Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Winkle.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Winkle.
Tyler is pressed up against the cage. Winkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyler down to the mat. Tyler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Winkle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyler is fending him off so far but Winkle persists. Nope, Tyler circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Tyler.
Michael Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winkle or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyler, which made it look bad.
Tyler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winkle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Winkle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Winkle wants to take a breather but Tyler is having none of it. #SUB2#
Winkle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyler trying to control from the bottom. #T9#
Winkle stalling.
Winkle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Winkle seems to be working for a kimura but Tyler defends the submission attempt.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Winkle is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winkle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 Michael Tyler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Winkle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Winkle shoots and misses
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Winkle clinches up with Tyler and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winkle.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler tries to throw a body punch but Winkle avoids it by throwing Tyler back against the cage.
Tyler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winkle's defenses.
Winkle has Tyler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Winkle.
Tyler throws an elbow but it misses.
Winkle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyler misses with some punches.
Tyler throws a head punch that misses.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Tyler.
Winkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyler working aggressively here.
Winkle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyler prevents the takedown attempt.
Winkle is breathing heavily.
Tyler working aggressively here.
Winkle is working for takedown but Tyler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyler lands a hook that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Nice elbow from Tyler.
Winkle wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Tyler fails to land.
Winkle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tyler lands a shoulder strike.
Winkle wants a takedown but no success here.
Winkle looking for a takedown.
Tyler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
Winkle tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winkle can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkle.
Tyler tries a body shot but Winkle blocks it.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Winkle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tyler is trying to keep an underhook but Winkle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tyler wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Winkle passes to full mount!
Winkle looking to control but Tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyler tries to hold on but Winkle pushes him away.
Winkle fails to take his opponent's back.
Tyler reaches up to try and control the position but Winkle seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tyler rolls and tries to escape and now Winkle has his back! #SUB2#
Tyler is in a bad position with Winkle working for a choke. Tyler manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #SUB2#
Winkle looking for a guillotine here but Tyler defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Tyler is looking to work some ground and pound but Winkle has wrist control.
Winkle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Winkle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses. Winkle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Winkle!#REVB#
Tony Winkle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Tyler is keeping the position.
Tyler looking to control.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Winkle tries to pass. #T5#
Winkle throws a big right hand that misses.
Winkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
Winkle wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Tyler is keeping the position.
Winkle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Winkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyler's waist but Tyler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winkle off to one side.
Winkle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyler.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyler as he jumps to the side.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyler sprawls well. Tyler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Winkle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winkle.
Winkle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Winkle drops back looking for a leg! Tyler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyler manages to kick Winkle off! Winkle jumps back into Tyler's guard.
Tyler looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyler, not yet. #T7#
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Winkle from controlling successfully.
Michael Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.
Winkle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tyler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyler working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyler scores with a hook.#CL2#
Winkle moves into the clinch.
Winkle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyler lands a left hand.
Winkle can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkle.
Winkle wants to break the clinch but can't. #T9##TD2#
Winkle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Winkle is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyler is defending well. #SUB2#
Winkle swings around for an armbar but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Winkle's guard.
Tyler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winkle wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
Tony Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Winkle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tyler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyler 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Michael Tyler!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Michael Tyler!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Michael Tyler!

Michael Tyler wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Some 12
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Lyon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lyon is breathing heavily.
Tyler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lyon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Tyler.#CL#
Lyon darts in and clinches Tyler up against the cage.
Lyon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyler throws a head punch that misses.
Tyler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lyon blocking some punches.
Tyler lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyler swings wildly with an uppercut but Lyon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyon.
Lyon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyler lands with a left to the head.
Tyler misses with some punches.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Lyon. #T1#
Tyler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lyons head.
Lyon really is a fat lump.
Tyler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lyon backwards.
Tyler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tyler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyon is defending well for now.
Lyon blocks an uppercut.
Tyler tries to throw a body punch but Lyon avoids it by throwing Tyler back against the cage.
Tyler gets through Lyon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tyler fails to land.
Lyon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tyler is keeping busy.
Tyler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyon misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Tyler has a couple of punches blocked by Lyon.
Tyler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Tyler as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Lyon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyon blocks a body shot from Tyler.
Tyler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lyon tries to land a knee to the head but Tyler blocks with his arms.
Lyon blocks a body shot from Tyler.
Lyon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyler throws a head punch that misses.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyler gets through Lyon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a punch on the inside.
Lyon blocking some punches.
A short left from Tyler.
Lyon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyon takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Mohammed Lyon has been cut.
Tyler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Tyler fails to land.
Lyon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lyon blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Lyon blocks an uppercut.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tyler throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Lyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyler throws a head kick but Lyon moves out of range.
Lyon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyler keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot by Tyler.
Lyon drops his hands momentarily and Tyler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Tyler throws a head kick but Lyon moves out of range.
Tyler lands a really nice looking cross but Lyon seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler throws an overhand right that drops Lyon like a sack of potatoes! Tyler dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Tyler!

Event: Some 10
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Hanks is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Hanks.
Hanks blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler takes one to the chin there.
Hanks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanks moves away from the strike by Tyler.
Hanks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Hanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanks takes one to the side of the head.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Hanks throws a wild body kick that Tyler sees coming a mile off.
Hanks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Tyler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanks!
Tyler scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hanks is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Tyler can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Tyler!

Event: Some 8
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
Ridley is looking for a counter combo.
Ridley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyler can pounce on him.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyler sprawls and moves away.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
Tyler is looking to land body kicks.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Ridley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ridley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Tyler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Tyler misses #TD#
so Ridley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler wants to stand and escape but Ridley is having none of it.
Ridley stands and throws Tyler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyler is trying to control Ridley's posture but Ridley avoids it. #SUB#
Ridley has an Americana. Tyler didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ridley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ridley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). DeMarcus Ridley!

Event: Some 6
Date: Jan 22, 2019

#R1#
Tyler misses with a straight left.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tyler.
Tyler throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Tyler tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Tyler manages to avoid the attempt.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler swinging wildly here.
Tyler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Tyler throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range. #CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Tyler back into the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
A short right from Jackson.
Tyler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Jackson is working Tyler over against the cage.
Jackson is pushing Tyler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyler throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Tyler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson presses Tyler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Tyler misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson cracks Tyler with a nice body shot.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
Tyler looks winded!
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyler misses with some punches.
Jackson blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyler misses with some punches.
Tyler misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Tyler's ribcage. Tyler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand into Tyler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyler's gas tank.
Tyler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Jackson pushes Tyler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson is leaning against Tyler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson is leaning against Tyler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson is working Tyler over against the cage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.#ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson pushes Tyler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyler up against the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Jackson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tyler to his knees! Jackson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akoni Jackson!
Akoni Jackson 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: Some 4
Date: Jan 08, 2019

#R1#
Rishkinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyler's hands.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Rishkinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyler wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rishkinov is defended easily by Tyler.#TD#
Tyler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rishkinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rishkinov'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Rishkinov.#T1#
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Rishkinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rishkinov 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.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Tyler can't keep his opponent in guard - Rishkinov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rishkinov.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rishkinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rishkinov works his way into side control. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rishkinov advances to mount.
Tyler is in a horrible position here. Rishkinov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rishkinov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tyler hang on?
Tyler tries to hold on but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Rishkinov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Tyler is trying to escape the mount.
Rishkinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rishkinov landing strikes from the mount and Tyler is in trouble!
Rishkinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyler is looking to escape.
Rishkinov is trying to control here but Tyler has managed to regain half guard.
Rishkinov thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Rishkinov is keen to just control but Tyler is a slippery customer.
Rishkinov 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.#T4#
Rishkinov content to control rather than advance.
Rishkinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rishkinov is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rishkinov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rishkinov with the ground and pound from mount.
Rishkinov content just to control the position here.
Rishkinov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyler is looking to escape.
Rishkinov thowing shots but they're missing. #T5#
Rishkinov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Tyler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rishkinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Rishkinov working for a submission but Tyler is keeping him at bay.
Rishkinov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rishkinov landing punches.
Rishkinov tries to control but Tyler wriggling away. #T6#
A nice elbow there by Rishkinov.
Tyler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov breaks from Tyler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rishkinov trying to control but Tyler is having none of it.
Rishkinov cracks Tyler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Tyler is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Rishkinov.
Tyler is still in real trouble! Can Rishkinov finish him?
Rishkinov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov cracks Tyler with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serhey Rishkinov!

Event: Some 3
Date: Jan 01, 2019

#R1#
Tyler cracks Edson with a good jab.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD2#
Edson ducks straight into an uppercut from Tyler and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Edson manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Edson is rocked!
Tyler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oh Edson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edson seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyler prevents Edson from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Tyler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Edson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tyler and Edson goes tumbling to the canvas! Tyler follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoel Edson has been cut.
Edson tries to kick Tyler off but Tyler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler thows a huge punch but Edson dodges it nicely.
Tyler is looking to advance position but Edson won't allow it.
Edson wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Tyler wants to stand up but Edson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tyler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU2#
Tyler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Edson to stand up.
Edson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyler on the side of the head.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edson blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyler lands a head kick!
Edson misses with a hook. Tyler ducked under it nicely.
Edson throws the left hand but Tyler avoids the punch easily.
Edson misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Tyler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Tyler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyler.
Edson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Tyler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edson is breathing heavily.#T2#
Edson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Edson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Tyler runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Tyler!

Event: Some 1
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Tyler throws a head kick but Yaikulu Kwambiri moves out of range.
Tyler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Mbolo Yaikulu Kwambiri has been cut.
Yaikulu Kwambiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyler.
Yaikulu Kwambiri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Yaikulu Kwambiri avoids nicely.
Yaikulu Kwambiri feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
Tyler lands a big head kick that sends Yaikulu Kwambiri tumbling to the mat! Tyler takes a step backwards and waves Yaikulu Kwambiri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler lands with a cross.
Tyler lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#
Yaikulu Kwambiri is rocked!
A nice combination there by Tyler.
Oh Yaikulu Kwambiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Mbolo Yaikulu Kwambiri's cut is getting worse.
Tyler circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Yaikulu Kwambiri drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tyler follows Yaikulu Kwambiri to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Tyler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liguy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyler as he jumps to the side.
Tyler tries to counter with a takedown but Liguy is quick to defend against it.
Liguy looks winded!
Tyler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler throws a head kick but Liguy moves out of range.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Tyler lands but Liguy takes it in his stride.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Liguy avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Liguy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyler sprawls well. Tyler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liguy gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler throws a head kick but Liguy moves out of range.
Liguy with the counter takedown but Tyler avoids it easily.
A jab from Tyler finds it's way through Liguy's defenses.
Jab from Tyler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liguy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Tyler lands with a slapping head kick.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler scores with a nice strike.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Liguy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liguy avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Liguy moves out of range of the body kick from Tyler.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Liguy blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Liguy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyler defends it well.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Liguy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyler defends it well.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Liguy avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Tyler looks for the body kick but Liguy saw that one coming.
Liguy shoots in but Tyler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Tyler. Beautiful body shot.
Michael Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Tyler lands but Liguy takes it in his stride.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Liguy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyler won't be happy with that.
Liguy trying to control the position but Tyler is working away.
Liguy 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. #T3#
Tyler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tyler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyler tries to kick Liguy off but Liguy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Liguy is controlling well.
Tyler is trying to stand.
Liguy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyler is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Tyler as Liguy shoots in.
Tyler lands a high kick! #T4#
Tyler throws a head kick that half lands.
Liguy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Liguy with the counter takedown but Tyler avoids it easily.
Liguy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tyler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Liguy moves out of range easily.
Liguy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Liguy tries to counter it with a takedown but Tyler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyler looks for the body kick but Liguy saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler stuffs the takedown attempt from Liguy. Liguy gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler throws a head kick but Liguy moves out of range.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Liguy drives through with a takedown into Tyler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Liguy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tyler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Liguy blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Liguy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oleg Liguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tyler scores with a nice strike.
Tyler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tyler lands a head kick!
Liguy shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liguy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyler lands with a straight right. Liguy didn't see that one coming.
Liguy shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler lands a head kick. Liguy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyler cracks Liguy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liguy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liguy is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Liguy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Liguy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyler throws a head kick but Liguy moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tyler. #T1#
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Michael Tyler is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liguy.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler throws a head kick but Liguy moves out of range.
Tyler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyler wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
Liguy shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyler sprawls well. He's pushed Liguy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Liguy throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler lands a head shot.#T2#
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Liguy shoots in for a double leg but Tyler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyler throws a head kick that Liguy semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liguy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liguy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liguy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liguy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyler but Tyler pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Liguy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Liguy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liguy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Tyler.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Liguy moves out of range.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler swinging wildly here.
Tyler connects with a single shot there.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Liguy moves out of range easily.
Liguy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tyler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Liguy avoids the head kick by Tyler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Tyler.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Liguy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Liguy misses with the ground and pound.
Tyler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Liguy connects with a decent elbow.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom here.
Tyler looks to move to half guard but instead Liguy has passed into mount! Damn!
Liguy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tyler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liguy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liguy misses with a straight left.
Tyler lands a head kick. Liguy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liguy blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liguy wants to counter the offense by Tyler and move into the clinch position.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liguy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Liguy moves out of range easily.
Liguy feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Liguy with that takedown attempt.
Tyler scores with a head kick. Liguy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Liguy avoids the head kick by Tyler.
No luck for Liguy with that takedown attempt.
Michael Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Liguy.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liguy moves away.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liguy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liguy ducks right into an uppercut from Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick but Liguy moves out of range.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liguy walks into a stiff left hand from Tyler.#TD2#
Liguy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyler!#SUB2#
Liguy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyler, who protects the arm well. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Liguy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyler, who protects the arm well.
Tyler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Michael Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyler wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Tyler stops Liguy from passing to mount.
Tyler is trying to get back to his feet.
Tyler wants to control but Liguy postures up.
Liguy throws an elbow but Tyler slips to the side and avoids it well.
Oleg Liguy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes there by Liguy.
Liguy misses with the ground and pound.
Tyler dodges the ground and pound from Liguy.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Liguy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oleg Liguy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyler wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Liguy is trying to control. Tyler 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.
Liguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liguy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyler tries to roll over but Liguy keeps him under control.
Tyler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liguy can do to turn this around?
Liguy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tyler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyler, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tyler!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyler did well to prevent Smirnov getting side control.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smirnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smirnov throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smirnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Smirnov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smirnov thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smirnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smirnov lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smirnov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smirnov.
Tyler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyler is concentrating on defense, preventing Smirnov from advancing position. #T1#
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov is trying to control. Tyler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smirnov.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov 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.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Smirnov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smirnov misses with a head shot. Tyler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tyler wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler wants to stand up but Smirnov is controlling him.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov cracks Tyler with a solid left hand.
Smirnov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smirnov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smirnov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smirnov throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Smirnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Tyler is trying to control the position but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler is looking to stand up but Smirnov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyler is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Tyler circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnov is defended easily by Tyler.#TD#
Tyler gets caught flat footed, as Smirnov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tyler throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Tyler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smirnov tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyler can't break the clinch.
Smirnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyler walks away with a smile on his face. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyler lands a head kick. Smirnov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Tyler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Smirnov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tyler to the ground. Smirnov is now in Tyler's guard.
Tyler 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.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnov.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smirnov throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely.
Tyler wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyler can do to turn this around?
Tyler throws a head kick that misses
and Smirnov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smirnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Tyler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Smirnov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smirnov.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyler wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage. #T3##BC#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Tyler as Smirnov shoots in.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyler misses with a body punch. #TD#
Smirnov has picked Tyler up - he's going for a ride! Smirnov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smirnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Smirnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Tyler is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyler avoid being mounted?#T4#
Smirnov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyler is holding on to half guard well.
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Smirnov sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ivan Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Smirnov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Tyler.
Tyler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyler's waist but Tyler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnov off to one side. #TD#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Tyler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Smirnov trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smirnov throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyler connects with a looping right hand.
Tyler throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Smirnov blocking some punches.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Tyler can't break the clinch.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Smirnov.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Smirnov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tyler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Michael Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler covering up well and avoiding damage.
Smirnov controls the action.
Tyler avoids the strikes from Smirnov.
Even with his hooks in, Smirnov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler avoids the strikes from Smirnov. #T3#
Tyler covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tyler covering up well under a series of strikes from Smirnov.
Tyler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smirnov.
Tyler wants to control his opponent's hands but Smirnov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Smirnov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyler for a finish.
Smirnov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tyler covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T4#
Smirnov struggling to land strikes to the head as Tyler covers up. #SUB#
Smirnov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tyler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smirnov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tyler avoids the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov missing with punches from the back.
Smirnov missing with punches from the back.
Tyler covering up well under a series of strikes from Smirnov.
Ivan Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnov punches the canvas rather than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smirnov, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Smirnov!

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