Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFC: Makres vs. Trigger
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Wius missing with a left hand there. Dawoud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawoud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dawoud moves in looking to clinch but Wius pushes him off.
Wius sizes up Dawoud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Wius catches Dawoud right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Dawoud moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawoud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wius.
Wius tries to throw a body punch but Dawoud avoids it by throwing Wius back against the cage.
Wius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawoud lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wius misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wius can't get the takedown.
Wius is working for takedown but Dawoud is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wius.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wius blocking some punches.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wius tries to throw a body punch but Dawoud avoids it by throwing Wius back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wius.
Wius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Wius blocking some punches.
Dawoud prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Wius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud. #T2#
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dawoud on the inside.
Dawoud prevents a body shot from Wius.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud misses with some punches.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wius blocking some punches.
Dawoud pushes Wius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawoud takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawoud misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
Wius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wius blocking some punches. #T3#
A short right from Dawoud on the inside.
Wius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud working aggressively here.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud misses with some punches.
Wius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Wius tries to pull guard but Dawoud holds him up against the cage and eventually Wius drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Wius works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dawoud keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully. #T4#
Wius lands a couple of elbows.
Wius is in close to Dawoud's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wius chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawoud wants to stand up but Wius is controlling him.
Wius trying to control but Dawoud is working from the bottom.
Wius 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.
Wius works over Dawoud with some ground and pound from guard.
Wius connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wius cracks Dawoud with a solid left hand.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Wius 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.
Wius chips away with some ground and pound.
Wius cracks Dawoud with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Osman Dawoud will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wius scores with a hook.#CL2#
Dawoud clinches.
Dawoud prevents a body shot from Wius.
Wius wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Dawoud is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud misses with some punches.
Wius can't break the clinch.
Wius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osman Dawoud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wius backwards.
Wius is trying to pull guard but Dawoud has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Wius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Wius wants to break free but Dawoud has control.
Wius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wius is trying to drag Dawoud to the mat but Dawoud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud has a couple of punches blocked by Wius.
Dawoud scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wius.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Wius has clasped his hands together around Dawoud's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dawoud is not content to let Wius control the position. #SUB#
Wius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dawoud, who protects the arm well.
Craig Wius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Dawoud is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawoud can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Wius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dawoud 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wius working the body and head with strikes.
Dawoud takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wius scoring with punches from side control.
Dawoud on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wius trying to control the position but Dawoud is working away.
Dawoud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wius in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Wius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wius scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Wius cracks Dawoud with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wius is looking to take a break and control but Dawoud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawoud tries to escape but Wius is in control.
Wius scoring with punches and elbows.
Wius working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Wius has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dawoud is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wius yanks on the arm and Dawoud is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wius.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Wius!

Event: RapidFC 69
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Wius walks into a left hand.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Wius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wius digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Wius misses the jab.
Wius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wius throws a shot to the body.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
Wius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferguson throws out the jab.
Ferguson works Wius's body with a nice hook.
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!
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wius's hands.
Wius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
Riley Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Wius throws a leg kick but Ferguson checks it.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Wius manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Wius misses
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferguson throws a shot to the body.
Wius has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riley Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.
Wius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wius.
Wius throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wius, as that shot connected.
Wius has his takedown stuffed
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Wius throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Wius throws a combination. Ferguson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ferguson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Ferguson lands a jab.
Wius moves out of range as Ferguson strikes.
Wius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Wius does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Ferguson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wius landing some decent shots from guard.
Wius scoring with some ground and pound.
Wius stops Ferguson from standing up.
Wius with a nice head shot there.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson wants to stand up but Wius is controlling him. #T3#
Wius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wius postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Wius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Wius throws a big right hand that misses.
Wius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Ferguson pushes Wius off and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Ferguson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wius.
Wius fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Wius lands.#T4#
Ferguson lands the left hand.
A cross from Ferguson lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Wius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wius with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ferguson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wius stalling in the clinch but Ferguson improves position. #BC#
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wius on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Wius gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Ferguson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Ferguson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Wius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard.
Ferguson wants to stand but Wius is controlling the position. #ES#
Ferguson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferguson defending well as Wius loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wius shoots for a takedown but Ferguson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wius misses with a body shot.
Ferguson lands with a hook. Wius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wius can do to turn this around?#T1#
Wius avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Wius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Wius gets a takedown into half guard.
Wius throwing shots but Ferguson is blocking nicely.
Ferguson is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Wius 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.
Wius drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson is looking to escape.#ES#
Ferguson kicks Wius off and gets back to his feet.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Wius throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Ferguson.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Riley Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.
Wius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wius throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Wius has a takedown stuffed.
Wius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Wius closes the distance and clinches up with Ferguson, looking for a takedown. Wius pushes Ferguson against the cage but Ferguson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Wius slips the punch.
Wius misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Wius misses with an uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wius misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Ferguson misses.
Wius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferguson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wius somewhat.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Wius ducked under it nicely.
Wius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ferguson swivels and escapes.
Wius shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Wius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Ferguson lands with a straight right. Wius didn't see that one coming.
Wius shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Wius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wius doesn't seem bothered though.
Wius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Wius.
Ferguson moves out of range as Wius throws a body kick.
Wius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wius doesn't seem bothered though.
Wius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferguson scores with the left hand. Wius knows he should have avoided that one.
Wius shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Wius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riley Ferguson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wius throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
Wius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Ferguson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Wius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferguson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wius.
Wius lands a really nice looking cross but Ferguson seems unphased.
Wius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ferguson defends it nicely.
Riley Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wius swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Wius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferguson but Ferguson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Ferguson swings for the body but Wius moves out of range.
Wius fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferguson was covering up waiting for the punch and Wius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ferguson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Ferguson pushes Wius off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wius ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.#T2#
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Wius ducks down to avoid it.
Wius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Wius.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Riley Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Wius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wius.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wius fails with the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Wius's head but Wius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wius throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wius slips a jab from Ferguson.#T3#
Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wius. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wius. #ES#
Ferguson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Wius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wius dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Wius's head and hops out.
Craig Wius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Wius moved out of range nicely.
Wius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wius momentarily.
Wius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wius walks into a straight right hand from Ferguson.
Wius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wius off to one side.
Ferguson with a jab.
Wius misses with the combination.
Ferguson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wius misses with a looping left.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wius.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Ferguson!

Event: RapidFC 64
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Wius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bjornsson on the side of the head.
Bjornsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wius.
Wius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Wius moves out of range.
Bjornsson lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Wius shoots in and gets a takedown into Bjornsson's guard.#SUB2#
Wius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bjornsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wius has Bjornsson in his guard.#REVR#
Bjornsson landing with the ground and pound.
Bjornsson is pushing down on Wius's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wius is fighting to maintain full guard but Bjornsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wius wants to improve his position but Bjornsson is controlling well.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Wius won't allow it. #SUB#
Wius is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjornsson. #SUB#
Bjornsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wius tries to roll over but Bjornsson keeps him under control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bjornsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjornsson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wius!
Wius tries to reverse the position but Bjornsson maintains control.
Bjornsson landing strikes from the mount and Wius is in trouble!
Wius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wius is trying to escape the mount but Bjornsson keeps good control and instead manages to take Wius's back. #T3#
Wius covering up well and avoiding damage.
Wius is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bjornsson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wius rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bjornsson is looking to advance position but Wius won't allow it.
Bjornsson stalling away here and it's allowed Wius to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wius looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wius looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wius! #REVB#
Bjornsson is looking for a sweep.
Bjornsson struggling a bit here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Wius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bjornsson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wius grinds an elbow into Bjornsson's temple.
Bjornsson parries the strikes from Wius easily there. Wius is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bjornsson to escape.
Bjornsson tries to bench press Wius off him but Wius keeps the position.
Bjornsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wius has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wius is looking for a sweep. Bjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bjornsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wius moves into full guard.
Bjornsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Wius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Litill Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bjornsson avoids the body shot from Wius.
Wius scores with a one two! Bjornsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wius.
Bjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wius throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Wius - just one landing.
Wius throws a big shot that misses.
Bjornsson lands a nice hook to Wius's body. Wius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wius looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Bjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjornsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Bjornsson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wius is looking to work some ground and pound but Bjornsson has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Wius looking to sit in guard and control but Bjornsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bjornsson trying to control but Wius is working from the bottom.
Wius wants to control the position but Bjornsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wius is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bjornsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Wius is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wius is trying to get back to full guard.
Wius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Bjornsson wants to take a breather but Wius is having none of it.
Bjornsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but Wius defending well.
Bjornsson moves into full mount! Wius won't be happy about that!
Bjornsson prevents Wius from getting the reversal.
Bjornsson tries to control but Wius wriggling away.
Wius in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Bjornsson fails to move to back control.
Wius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson has control of Wius's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wius regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bjornsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wius can't escape the position. #T4#
Bjornsson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bjornsson prevents Wius from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Bjornsson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wius turns into him and now he's in Bjornsson's guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wius throws an elbow that misses. Bjornsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wius's guard. Nice move by Bjornsson!#REVR#
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Wius keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Litill Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wius fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Craig Wius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wius.
Wius ducks under a wild hook from Bjornsson.
Nice straight punches there by Bjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bjornsson.
Bjornsson misses with the combination.
Wius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Wius's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands with a shot to the body.
Wius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
And Wius tries to counter it with a takedown but Bjornsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bjornsson misses with a few strikes there.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Wius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bjornsson but Bjornsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bjornsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Litill Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.#CL#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Bjornsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wius.
Wius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wius circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Wius looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Bjornsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wius manages to circle out of the way.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wius is just out of range.
Bjornsson is looking to wear down Wius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bjornsson scores with a nice strike.
Wius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Litill Bjornsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson dodges the punch combination from Wius.
Wius misses with a takedown attempt
and Bjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wius.
Wius fails to land the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bjornsson, as that shot connected. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wius.
Wius misses with a takedown
and Bjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wius. Wius gets slowly back to his feet.
Wius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wius throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Wius misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Craig Wius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjornsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4##BC#
Bjornsson breaks the clinch.
Wius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Wius's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Bjornsson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjornsson throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Wius is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bjornsson.
Wius is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjornsson finish him?
Bjornsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wius under the eye.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Wius.
Litill Bjornsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Wius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bjornsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wius tries a knee to the head but Bjornsson blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Litill Bjornsson!
A victorious Litill Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 60
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Wius lands a nice hook to Nevrakis's body. Nevrakis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nevrakis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nevrakis.
Wius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nevrakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nevrakis walks into a jab.
Wius throws the left hand but Nevrakis avoids the punch easily.
Nevrakis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nevrakis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wius misses with a body shot.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nevrakis forces Wius back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Wius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Wius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nevrakis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nevrakis throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nevrakis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wius off and has taken his back!
Nevrakis thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nevrakis throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nevrakis somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T1#
Nevrakis missing with strikes.
Wius is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nevrakis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nevrakis throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wius staying busy and making it hard for Nevrakis to control.
Wius is really stuck here.
Nevrakis throwing sloppy strikes.
Nevrakis trying to control momentarily.
Nevrakis controlling well, preventing Wius from escaping the position.
Nevrakis misses with a punch to the head.
Nevrakis is hanging on to Wius's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Wius tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nevrakis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nevrakis looking to finish Wius with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wius!
Wius working to try and regain half guard.
Nevrakis throwing strikes here but Wius is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wius avoids a strike by Nevrakis and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Nevrakis's guard! Fantastic escape!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wius stays in close to Nevrakis's body and controls the position.
Nevrakis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wius lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis striking off his back but it's not causing Wius any problems.
Wius scoring with some ground and pound.
Nevrakis is striking from the bottom but Wius uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.
Wius is keen to just control but Nevrakis is a slippery customer.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Nevrakis is not content to let Wius control the position.
Nevrakis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Wius trying to control the action but Nevrakis is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ground and pound from Wius.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wius working the head and body with strikes.
Wius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Wius there.
Wius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nevrakis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nevrakis taking some punishment here, with Wius in his half guard.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Nevrakis is staying active underneath Wius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Nevrakis drives through and clinches with Wius against the cage.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Wius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Wius stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Nevrakis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nevrakis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wius is working Nevrakis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nevrakis's head.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wius wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
Wius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wius advances to half guard.
Wius wants to take a breather but Nevrakis is having none of it.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Wius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nevrakis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wius is trying to control. Nevrakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wius wants to work for an arm triangle but Nevrakis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevrakis is trying to get back to full guard.
Nevrakis is not content to let Wius control the position.
Wius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nevrakis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Wius is nestled in close to Nevrakis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wius is working for a submission of some sort.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom. #T2#
Nevrakis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nevrakis with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Wius can't handle though.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wius lands a couple of digs.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wius slips nicely into half guard.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wius is trying to control. Nevrakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nevrakis 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.
Wius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis is refusing to be controlled, as Wius sits in half guard.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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. Wius connects with a nice short shot to Nevrakis's temple.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nevrakis is staying active underneath Wius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wius's back!#T4#
Nevrakis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wius has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nevrakis has the hooks in. Wius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wius has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius wants to escape the position.
Nevrakis is trying to control but Wius is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Nevrakis controlling his opponent.
Nevrakis prevents Wius from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevrakis looking to finish with strikes here!
Wius can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nevrakis walks into a stiff left hand from Wius.
Wius is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Nevrakis drives through and clinches with Wius against the cage.
Wius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Nevrakis drags the fight down to the ground.
Craig Wius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back.
Wius wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
Nevrakis striking off his back but it's not causing Wius any problems.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back.
Wius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wius trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nevrakis's head.
Nevrakis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T1#
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wius wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wius drops back looking for a leg! Nevrakis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nevrakis manages to kick Wius off! Wius jumps back into Nevrakis's guard.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wius distracts Nevrakis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nevrakis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wius stands up over Nevrakis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nevrakis is striking from the bottom but Wius uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wius working over Nevrakis with some ground and pound. Nevrakis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wius lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Wius there.
Ground and pound from Wius.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Wius.
Nevrakis has hold of Wius's hands but Wius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wius is looking to take a break and control but Nevrakis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wius works his way into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nevrakis is looking for a sweep.
Wius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nevrakis keeps working.
Check out the look on Wius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wius scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Wius controls the position.
Nevrakis is trying to get back to half guard.
Wius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nevrakis is not content to let Wius control the position.
Nevrakis is looking to reverse the position.
Nevrakis throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Nevrakis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nevrakis sneaks back into half guard.
Wius controlling the pace.
Nevrakis tries to get to full guard but Wius has control of the leg.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wius lands with a punch from half guard.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Wius is trying to control. Nevrakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wius tries to pass to full mount but Nevrakis defends it.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Konstantinos Nevrakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wius winds up and cracks Nevrakis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions off his back.
Wius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nevrakis is staying active underneath Wius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Wius!

Event: RapidFC 58
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Wius dodges the punch combination from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Wius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Trounvouche lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche thuds a left hand into Wius's body.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Trounvouche thuds his right hand into Wius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Wius is just out of range.
Trounvouche 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.
Wius dodges the punch combination from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trounvouche fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trounvouche bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wius checks a leg kick.
Wius attempts a counter takedown but Trounvouche avoids it well and moves away.
Trounvouche pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trounvouche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trounvouche jabs Wius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Trounvouche.
A punch lands to the side of Wius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trounvouche just misses with a punch to the body.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Wius.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick that knocks Wius off balance momentarily.
Trounvouche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trounvouche sprawls and moves away.
Wius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trounvouche changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trounvouche throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trounvouche throws a head kick but Wius moves out of range.
Azacca Trounvouche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Wius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trounvouche. Trounvouche obviously looking to wear him down.
Trounvouche misses with a straight right.
Wius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trounvouche cracks the inside of Wius's front leg.
Trounvouche throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Wius counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wius scoring with punches from side control.
Trounvouche stops Wius from passing to mount.
Wius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trounvouche keeps working.
Wius misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trounvouche pushes Wius away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wius gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wius scores with a nice strike.
Trounvouche connects with a crisp jab.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick but Wius checks it.
Wius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wius slips a straight right by Trounvouche.
Wius tries to counter with a takedown but Trounvouche is quick to defend against it.
Trounvouche lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche lands a right hook to the body.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wius checks it well.
Wius tries to counter with a takedown but Trounvouche is quick to defend against it.
Trounvouche throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wius. #T1#
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trounvouche throws out the jab.
Wius feinted with a counter takedown.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trounvouche misses with a low kick as Wius jumps back.
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Wius is out of range.
Wius tries to counter with a takedown but Trounvouche is quick to defend against it.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Wius is just out of range.
Wius feinted with a counter takedown.
Trounvouche misses the shot to the body.
Trounvouche darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Trounvouche throws a head kick that misses.
Trounvouche throws a leg kick #TD#
and Wius counters with a single leg into guard. Trounvouche didn't expect that.
Wius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trounvouche is keeping the position for now.
Trounvouche keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
Wius postures up in Trounvouche's guard and throws a big left but Trounvouche blocks it.
Wius trying to control the position from guard on top but Trounvouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wius wants to pass the guard but Trounvouche is keeping the position.
Trounvouche seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Trounvouche looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wius throws a big right hand that misses.
Wius pushing down on Trounvouche's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trounvouche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trounvouche is refusing to be controlled, as Wius sits in half guard.
Trounvouche gets full guard.
Wius tries to free his leg and advance position but Trounvouche is retaining full guard.
Trounvouche is pulling down on Wius's head to control his posture.
Wius scoring with some ground and pound.
Trounvouche looking for a sweep. Not yet Trounvouche, not yet. #T4#
Trounvouche avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trounvouche controlling Wius's posture.
Wius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Craig Wius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wius postures up in Trounvouche's guard and throws a big left but Trounvouche blocks it.
Wius trying to control but Trounvouche is working from the bottom.
Wius is really struggling to control Trounvouche but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trounvouche is controlling Wius's posture.
Wius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wius trying to control the position from guard on top but Trounvouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trounvouche swings for the body but Wius moves out of range.
Wius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azacca Trounvouche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Trounvouche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wius shoots and misses
and Trounvouche counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trounvouche tried to score with a low kick but Wius checks it.
Trounvouche feints and then cracks Wius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wius down.
Wius walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wius misses the jab.#T1#
Wius slips a straight right by Trounvouche.
Wius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trounvouche throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wius's head.
Wius moves out of range as Trounvouche strikes.
Wius attempts a counter takedown but Trounvouche avoids it well and moves away.
Trounvouche misses with a double jab.
Wius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trounvouche under the eye.
Wius throws a big shot that misses.
Wius with a poor takedown
and Trounvouche counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Trounvouche circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Wius drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Trounvouche follows Wius 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 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azacca Trounvouche!
An out of breath Azacca Trounvouche thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RapidFC 56
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Busk misses.
Busk just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wius. Busk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wius sizes up Busk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Busk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Busk misses with a looping right.
Wius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius scores with a hook.
Busk misses with an uppercut.
Busk misses with a wild body shot.
Wius throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Wius connects with a nice looking jab.
Wius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Busk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Busk throws out a loose jab but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Busk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Busk ducks right into an uppercut from Wius.
Busk loads up on a big right hand but Wius slips the punch.
Busk misses with an uppercut.
Busk clobbers Wius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Busk swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Wius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Busk's guard.
Wius passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Busk pushes Wius away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wius gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wius working the ground and pound.
Busk taking a bit of punishment here - Wius scoring with strikes.
Busk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Busk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wius is working Busk over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wius controls the position.
Wius lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wius landing strikes.
Wius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Wius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Busk, who protects the arm well.
Busk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Busk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Busk is looking to reverse the position.
Wius remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Busk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Busk tries to get out of the position.
Wius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Wius cracks Busk with a big right hand but Busk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Busk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wius has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Busk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wius on the ground.
Wius scores with punches from side control.
Wius controlling the position.
Busk can't do much from the bottom here.
Wius working the body and head with strikes.
Busk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Busk is trying to get back to his feet.
Wius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Busk trying to remain calm as Wius controls from the top position.
Wius prevents Busk from escaping the position.
Busk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Busk struggling a bit here.
Busk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wius in side control lands a decent elbow.
Busk is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Wius cracks Busk with a big right hand but Busk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#
Busk is rocked!
Busk seems a little lost for a moment, as Wius dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wius cracks Busk with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wius controls the position.
Wius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Busk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wius landing strikes.
Wius remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wius cracks Busk with a big elbow.
Busk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wius working the ground and pound.
Busk struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Wius tries for a kimura but Busk is defending well.
Wius is putting a hurting on Busk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Busk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Busk is trying to control Wius's posture but Wius avoids it.
Busk being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Busk on the side of the head.
Busk ducks under a wild hook from Wius.
Busk seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice uppercut there from Busk.
Wius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Busk throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Wius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Wius connects with a nice short shot to Busk's temple.
Wius prevents Busk from standing back up.
Wius is thwarting Busk's attempts to control the position.
Busk has hold of Wius's hands but Wius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Wius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Busk is just riding it out for now. Wius eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Wius lands with a punch from half guard.
Wius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wius 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.
Busk is looking for a sweep. Wius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Wius seems to be working for a kimura but Busk defends the submission attempt.
Busk is trying to stand.
Wius works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Busk is trying desperately to improve position.
Wius working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Busk is in a horrible position here. Wius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Busk is looking to improve his position but Wius isn't that keen on the idea.
Wius lands a big elbow.
Busk wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wius loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Busk scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Wius land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Wius stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Wius!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 32
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Trudeau misses with a looping left.
Trudeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Trudeau has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice cross by Wius.
Wius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trudeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wius.
Wius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trudeau sprawls and moves away.
Trudeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wius at a distance.
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Wius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trudeau throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Wius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trudeau's head.
Wius 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.
Wius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wius distracts Trudeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trudeau is pulling down on Wius's head. It's preventing any offense from Wius, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Trudeau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trudeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Wius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trudeau is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Trudeau has his foot on Wius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wius works his way back into a safe position though.
Wius landing some decent shots from guard.
Trudeau is controlling Wius's posture.#SUB2#
Trudeau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wius postures up and lands a big shot to Trudeau's brow.
Wius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wius postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wius scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Trudeau working for a triangle but Wius defends it easily.
Wius content to stall in guard here. #T2##SUB#
Wius 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.
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wius passes Trudeau's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trudeau wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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. Wius connects with a nice short shot to Trudeau's temple.
Trudeau trying to control but Wius postures up.
Wius prevents Trudeau from improving his position.
Trudeau is trying to stand.
Trudeau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wius scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Trudeau wants to get back to full guard.
Wius is trying to control. Trudeau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wius prevents Trudeau from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Wius.
Wius frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wius fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trudeau is looking to get to half guard.
Wius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Trudeau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wius landing punches.
Trudeau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wius tries to control but Trudeau wriggling away.
BOOM! Wius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wius lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wius lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Trudeau is rocked!#T4#
Wius unloading with bombs!
Trudeau is still in real trouble! Can Wius finish him?
Wius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wius controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing that Wius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wius scoring with strikes but Trudeau is staying in there.
Wius with shots to the head and body - Trudeau looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wius is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Trudeau goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Wius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Wius!

Event: RapidFC 48
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Wius misses with a takedown
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Eye does it's job there.
Eye feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wius's calf.
Wius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eye. Eye obviously looking to wear him down.
Wius throws a body punch but Eye moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Eye.
Wius throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eye moves out of range as Wius strikes.
Eye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wius throws out the jab.
Eye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A low kick from Wius is predictable there
and Eye counters with a nice body shot.
Wius dodges the punch combination from Eye.
No joy there for Wius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eye only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Eye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eye throws a shot from downtown. Wius moves away and avoids it.
Third Eye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wius misses with a straight right.
Eye throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eye getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Wius.
A big right from Wius misses.
Eye throws out a counter right but Wius avoids it with no problem.
Wius misses with a straight right.
Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Eye as he connects with a hook.
Wius misses the body punch
and Eye counters with a low kick, right behind Wius 's knee. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wius misses with a body shot
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wius throws a jab when Eye was well out of range.
Wius throws the left hand but Eye avoids the punch easily.
Wius backing away here, and Eye unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wius tries to work over Eye's front leg with a kick but Eye checks it.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wius looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range.
Wius slips under a jab from Eye.
Eye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wius.
Wius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wius. Eye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eye misses with a straight left.
Eye is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wius shoots in looking for a takedown but Eye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eye has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eye feints and then cracks Wius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wius down.
Wius misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Eye misses.#T3#
Wius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wius blocks a head kick by Eye.
Wius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Wius misses
and Eye counters with a head kick. That will keep Wius thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wius misses with a body shot
and Eye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wius throws a hook to the side of Eye's head but Eye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Eye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eye takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eye counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wius looks to score with a jab to the body but Eye is just out of range.
Eye flicks out a counter leg kick but Wius steps away.
Eye connects with a crisp jab.
Eye defending well as Wius loads up on a big left hand.
Eye walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eye works the jab nicely.#T4#
Wius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wius misses with a left hand
and Eye counters with a thumping low kick.
Wius misses with a body shot.
Eye is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wius with a body shot.
Wius lands a glancing blow to the side of Eye's head.
Wius misses with a body shot.
Eye raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wius throws an off balance right hand
and Eye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wius misses the jab.
Wius misses the jab.
Eye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eye lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wius misses with a right hand
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Wius. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Eye 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#
Wius swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Third Eye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eye sprawls well. Eye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wius gets slowly back to his feet.
Eye flicks out a counter leg kick but Wius steps away.
Eye throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eye scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wius.
Eye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eye makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye slips under a jab from Wius.
Eye feints a counter leg kick.
Eye misses with a straight right.
Wius drops his hands momentarily and Eye takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wius misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wius's head backwards.#T1#
Wius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wius misses with an uppercut.
Eye misses with a wild body shot.
Wius throws a jab when Eye was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Eye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eye throws out a leg kick but Wius moves out of range and Eye only half commits.
Wius misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely.
Eye looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wius might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wius connects with a right hand. Eye shakes it off.
Wius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eye tries to score with a low kick but Wius moves his leg out of the way.
Wius throws a right hand that misses
and Eye counters with a nice leg kick.
Wius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wius misses with a hook
and Eye counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eye connects with a body shot.
Eye takes a swing at Wius's ribcage but misses.
Eye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Wius takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eye lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wius's sensitive parts.
Wius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Wius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wius misses with a hook. Eye ducked under it nicely.
Wius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eye appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eye turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eye raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wius.
Eye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wius misses with a right hand
and Eye counters with a low kick, right behind Wius 's knee. #T3#
Eye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wius misses with a straight right.
Wius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
Eye thuds his right hand into Wius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eye lands a nice shot to the body.
Wius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eye looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wius throws a hook but Eye blocks it.
Eye lands a nice looking body shot.
Wius misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab.
Wius misses with a looping left.
Wius lands a jab to Eye's midsection.
Eye bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wius's head backwards.
Wius misses with an uppercut
enabling Eye to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eye jabs Wius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eye counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wius's knee momentarily.
Wius throws a hook to the side of Eye's head but Eye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eye digs a good hook to Wius's body.
Wius swings widly with a right hand
letting Eye counter with a right hand.
Eye avoids the body shot from Wius.
Eye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eye.
Wius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eye on the side of the head.
Wius misses with a left hand
and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wius digs a good body shot into Eye's ribs.
Wius throws a poor cross that misses
and Eye counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Third Eye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Wius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eye.
Wius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Wius misses.
Eye only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Eye moves out of range of the strikes.
Wius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Eye misses.
Wius misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Eye moves out of range of the strikes.
Eye thinks about the counter body kick.
Wius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eye was well out of range. Poor timing from Wius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye clobbers Wius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eye pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eye.
A punch combination from Wius misses.
It seemed like Eye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wius.
Eye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Eye walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wius checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wius throws a poor cross that misses
and Eye counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wius's knee momentarily.
Wius thuds his right hand into Eye's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eye scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eye throws a leg kick but Wius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wius fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eye.
Some wild striking there from Wius.
And Eye responds with a good body kick, but Wius manages to step out the way in time.
Eye defending well as Wius loads up on a big left hand.
Eye throws out a counter right but Wius avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Wius misses with an uppercut. Eye saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Eye misses.
Eye connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Eye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wius throws a poor cross that misses
and Eye counters with an outside leg kick.
Wius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wius throws a hook but Eye blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Eye lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wius doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Wius. That snapped Eye's head back.
Third Eye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eye takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wius takes a swing at Eye's ribcage but misses.
Wius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wius misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Eye.#T3#
Eye scores with a shot to the body.
Eye looks to throw the jab but Wius is out of range.
Eye throws a sloppy head kick and Wius moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Eye.
Wius misses with a double jab
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wius.
Eye looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wius or perhaps it was just good defense by Eye, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Eye misses.
Craig Wius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wius misses with a right hand
and Eye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Wius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Wius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wius misses with a combination
and Eye counters with a straight right hand.
Wius misses with a right hand
and Eye counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wius.
Wius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wius misses the body punch
and Eye counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wius misses with a left hand
and Eye counters with a nice body shot.
Eye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wius.
Wius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wius throws a shot to the body.
Eye dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wius. That did some damage!
Wius misses with a right hand
and Eye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wius throws a lazy uppercut
letting Eye counter with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Eye!
Third Eye 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: RapidFC 45
Date: Sep 21, 2019

#R1##TD#
Wius scores with a takedown into Albber's guard.
Wius postures up and lands a big shot to Albber's brow.
Wius won't allow Albber to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Wius'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.
Wius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Albber wants to stand but Wius is controlling the position.
Albber keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wius wants to control from the top but Albber keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wius prevents Albber from getting back to his feet. #T1##ES2#
Albber wriggles free and stands up.
Wius dives in for a single leg takedown but Albber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wius walks into a stiff left hand from Albber.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wius swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Albber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wius prevents Albber from getting back to his feet.
Wius throws a big elbow that misses.
Wius prevents Albber from getting back to his feet.
Wius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Albber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wius throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Albber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wius is working Albber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Albber wants to stand but Wius is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wius postures up in Albber's guard and throws a big left but Albber blocks it.
Wius landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Albber manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Albber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wius throws a hook to the side of Albber's head but Albber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Albber, right into the meat. #T3#
Albber ducks under a wild hook from Wius.
Good leg kick by Albber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius moves out of range.
Wius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albber on the side of the head.
Albber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wius scores with a jab. Albber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wius lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Wius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Albber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wius takes a swing at Albber's ribcage but misses.
Wius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Albber's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Wius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albber swings for the body but Wius moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Albber.
Tyrone Albber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albber ducks under a wild hook from Wius.
Wius misses with a few strikes there.
Albber defending well as Wius loads up on a big left hand.
Wius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albber moves away.#T4#
Albber dodges the punch combination from Wius.
Wius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Albber circles away quickly and effectively.
Albber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wius manages to avoid it.
Wius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albber.
Tyrone Albber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albber feints and then cracks Wius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wius down.
Albber wants to clinch up but Wius keeps it at a distance.
Albber looks to throw the jab but Wius is out of range.
Wius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wius looks to land a body kick but Albber moved away.
Albber lands a nice looking body shot.
Wius lands a slapping body shot.
Wius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Wius finds it's target.
Wius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Albber scores with a one two! Wius had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wius throws the left hand but Albber avoids the punch easily.
Wius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albber.
Albber is looking to chop away at Wius's legs.
Albber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albber throws a nice looking combination but Wius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wius keeps the fight on the outside.
Albber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Albber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wius was well out of range. Poor timing from Albber.
Albber misses with a leg kick.
Albber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Albber does no damage.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albber checks a leg kick.
Albber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Albber moves out of range of the strikes.
Wius swings for the body but Albber moves out of range.
Albber lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wius throws a jab when Albber was well out of range.#T1#
Albber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius moves out of range.
Wius scores with a nice body kick.
Wius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Albber.
Albber throws a series of punches but Wius moves out of range.
Albber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wius rather than just go for the knockout.
Wius throws a body shot but no joy.
Albber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Wius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Albber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wius is in Albber's guard.#ES2#
Albber has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wius off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wius tries to work over Albber's front leg with a kick but Albber checks it.
Albber tries a low kick but Wius avoids it.
Albber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wius missing with a left hand there. Albber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Wius circles away.
Albber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wius.
Albber is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Albber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wius misses with a body shot.
Wius misses with a hook.
Albber looks to land a combination. Wius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
Wius misses with an uppercut. Albber saw that one coming.
Albber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Albber tries to land a leg kick but Wius saw it coming and moves away.
Wius connects with a right hand. Albber shakes it off.
Wius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Wius circles away.
Albber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius is having none of it.
Wius keeps the fight on the outside.
Albber tries to clinch up but Wius circles away and keeps his distance.
Wius misses with a straight right.
Albber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wius defends it well.
Wius throws a jab when Albber was well out of range.#TD#
Wius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Albber!#ES2#
Albber sneaks out the side door and pushes Wius away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Albber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Wius.#T3#
Wius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albber cracks the inside of Wius's front leg.
Albber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius is having none of it.
Albber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wius counters with a left and a right that stings Albber.
Albber tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Wius.
A big left from Wius misses.
Wius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albber on the side of the head.
Wius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wius lunges at Albber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albber's hand.
Wius lunges at Albber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albber's hand.
Albber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wius is out of range and Albber settles back down.
Albber slips under a jab from Wius.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Wius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Albber scoring well with a low kick there.
Wius looks to land a right hand but Albber moved out of range.#T4#
Albber throws a leg kick #TD#
and Wius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wius throwing shots but Albber is blocking nicely.
Wius stops Albber from getting back to his feet.
Albber is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Wius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Albber sees it coming and defends easily.#ES2#
Albber has one foot on Wius's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Albber is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Albber moves into range and clinches up with Wius.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Wius avoids the damage to the body.
Albber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wius's elbow.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Wius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyrone Albber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Albber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Albber throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Wius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Albber wants to get back to his feet.
Craig Wius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Wius is looking for a kimura but Albber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wius to get the leverage.
Albber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wius stops Albber from getting back to his feet.
Wius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Albber is trying to stand back up but Wius is controlling him
Albber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wius scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Albber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wius lands a nice short elbow.#ES2#
Albber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Wius circles away.
Wius missing with a left hand there. Albber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wius defends it well.
Albber throws a leg kick but Wius checks it.
Wius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wius throws out a powerful jab.
Albber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wius.
Albber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Albber tries to clinch up.
Albber looks to clinch
letting Wius counter with a right hand.
Albber doesn't manage to clinch there - Wius circles away.
Wius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albber moves away.
Albber moves to clinch but Wius breaks away
and Wius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Craig Wius is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wius misses the target. #TD#
Wius looking to score a takedown here. Albber is defending well but Wius drives through and ends up in Albber's guard.#T2#
Wius stops Albber from standing up.
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wius won't allow Albber to get back to his feet.
Albber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Albber is rocked!#ES2#
Albber kicks Wius off and gets to his feet.
Albber is still on wobbly legs! Can Wius finish him?#TD#
Wius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Albber is trying to defend but Wius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Albber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Albber tries to clinch but Wius is having none of it. #CL2#
Albber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wius, pushing him back against the cage.
Albber missing with knees to the body.
Albber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albber seems to have recovered his senses.
Albber has a couple of punches blocked by Wius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albber.
Albber keeps control of Wius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Albber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wius backwards.
Albber throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Albber crunches a lovely knee into Wius's ribcage.
Wius leaning against his opponent.
Wius managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Wius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albber.
Albber keeps control of Wius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Albber throws a punch but it's blocked by Wius.
Albber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wius is defending well for now.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Wius blocks a body shot from Albber.
Albber lands a good knee to the midsection. Wius won't want to take too many of those.
Albber gets underhooks to prevent Wius's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Albber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Albber misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Wius avoids a wild elbow strike from Albber.
Albber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albber lands an elbow just above Wius 's eye.
Wius stalling.
Wius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Albber swings wildly with an uppercut but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albber pushes off an throws an elbow but Wius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Albber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Albber stops a takedown attempt from Wius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albber pushes Wius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Albber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyrone Albber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Albber swings wildly with an uppercut but Wius uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Craig Wius!

Event: RapidFC 40
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Wius cracks Velvet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Velvet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velvet moves to clinch but Wius breaks away #TD#
so Wius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wius preventing the sweep.
Velvet trying to keep a closed guard but Wius is proving a slippery customer.
Wius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velvet trying to control the position.
Wius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius is working Velvet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Velvet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Velvet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Wius trying to control but Velvet postures up.
Wius is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($800/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wius manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Velvet content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wius has locked up a guillotine! Wius's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Velvet is holding on here and Wius must be using up a lot of energy. Velvet has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wius gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craig Wius!

Event: RapidFC 36
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Wius misses the shot to the body.
Wius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris shoots in for a double leg but Wius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Wius dives in and scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Harris wants to sweep here but Wius controlling him for the moment.
Wius with a nice head shot there.
Wius scoring with some ground and pound.
Wius is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wius working some strikes from top position.
Wius 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.
Wius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.#T1#
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wius is pushing down on Harris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harris is fighting to maintain full guard but Wius has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wius 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. #SUB#
Wius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harris doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wius.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.
Harris tries to roll over but Wius keeps him under control.
Harris wants to control but Wius is keeping busy. #T2#
Wius 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. #SUB#
Wius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wius is working away from the top position though.
Wius working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wius slows the pace down in half guard.
Wius drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head. #T3#
Wius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Wius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wius 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.
Wius trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Wius winds up and cracks Harris with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wius pulls his head out easily.
Harris is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Wius in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Harris tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Wius!

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 10
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Tagirbekov missing with a left hand there. Wius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tagirbekov.
Tagirbekov cracks Wius with an open hand slap.
Tagirbekov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wius counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Tagirbekov has closed the distance and engaged Wius in a clinch.
Wius wants a takedown.
Wius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tagirbekov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tagirbekov taking a breather.
Tagirbekov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tagirbekov successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Tagirbekov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tagirbekov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tagirbekov's body to avoid the submission. Tagirbekov has instead reached around Wius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tagirbekov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruslan Tagirbekov!
Ruslan Tagirbekov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RapidFC 26
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Hughes throws a body shot but no joy.
And Wius tries to counter it with a takedown but Hughes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wius moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Wius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughes defends it well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wius.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face as Wius controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to control but Wius postures up.#SUB2#
Wius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hughes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to control but Wius postures up.#T1#
The strikes coming from Wius are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Wius.#SUB2#
Wius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wius but great work by Hughes.
Hughes controls the position from side control.
Wius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wius manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hughes's best efforts.
Wius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wius pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Wius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hughes's guard. #REVB#
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wius sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Wius trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wius passes into half guard.
Hughes trying to control here.
Wius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wius working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hughes's thigh. Hughes counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hughes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Wius has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wius trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wius with a poor takedown
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes misses with a hook. Wius ducked under it nicely.
Seymour Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wius stuns Hughes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Wius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Craig Wius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Wius slips under a jab from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Wius with the counter takedown but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wius's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hughes's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Wius's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius has his takedown stuffed
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Wius is rocked!
Wius blocks a jab.#T1#
Hughes avoids the body shot from Wius.
Nice defenses there by Wius.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Wius is just out of range.#CL#
Hughes forces Wius back against the cage and clinches.
Wius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hughes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wius backwards.
Wius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hughes just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wius has Hughes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hughes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seymour Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.
Still in the clinch, Hughes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wius is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Wius has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hughes uses from the top position.
Craig Wius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hughes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wius is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up. #T3#
Wius pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Hughes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hughes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wius might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hughes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Wius ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Wius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wius.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes throws a body punch but Wius moves out of range.
Wius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hughes defends it well.
We've been told by Hughes's head coaches at No Limit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wius swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice straight punches there by Hughes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seymour Hughes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wius feints the counter takedown.
Hughes swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Wius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wius. #BC#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wius can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Wius. Beautiful body shot.
Wius scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Wius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Wius.
Wius wants to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch position.
Wius defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wius.
Wius throws a leg kick that misses.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wius is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wius tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Wius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hughes slips under a jab.
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Hughes forces Wius back against the cage and clinches.
Wius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hughes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hughes presses Wius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hughes lands a body punch.
Wius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wius or not.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seymour Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Wius.#T3#
Wius takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Hughes. Those never looked like landing.
Wius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Hughes sends Wius crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hughes is motioning to the referee to let Wius up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wius is still on wobbly legs! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wius manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws a monster overhand right that drops Wius! Hughes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Hughes!

Event: RapidFC 21
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Werthers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wius.
Wius misses with an uppercut. Werthers saw that one coming.
Werthers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Werthers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wius looks to land a body kick but Werthers moved away.
Werthers throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Wius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wius trying to control the position from guard on top but Werthers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Werthers looking for a sweep. Not yet Werthers, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werthers pulls Wius in close to prevent any damage.
Wius stopping the sweep attempt from Werthers.#T1##SUB2#
Wius drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wius as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Werthers screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wius! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Craig Wius!

Event: RFC - Showdown in Tokyo
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Wius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wius tries for a takedown but Bowman circles away easily
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Wius has Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Wius missing with knees to the body.
Bowman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bowman lands with a short shot to the head.
Wius tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it.
Bowman throws a head punch that misses.
Bowman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Bowman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowman pushes Wius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman throws an off balance right hand
and Wius counters with a series of strikes. Bowman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wius moves in looking to clinch but Bowman pushes him off.
Bowman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Wius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bowman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wius content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wius throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowman's head but Bowman avoids it well.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wius with the ground and pound but Bowman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bowman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bowman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wius.
Bowman is staying active underneath Wius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wius throws a strike but Bowman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bowman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wius is controlling him. #T3#
Wius throws an elbow that misses. Bowman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wius's guard. Nice move by Bowman!#REVR#
Wius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wius looking for a sweep. Not yet Wius, not yet.
Wius trying to control the position here.
Wius is trying to control the position but Bowman postures up.
Wius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bowman won't allow Wius to sweep him here.
Wius looking to control but Bowman passes into half guard.
Wius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wius makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wius.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bowman's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daquan Bowman dominated that round.
That's time! Bowman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowman.
Bowman throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Wius counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bowman trying to hold on to Wius's head to control him but Wius postures up.
Wius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bowman is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman is looking to control Wius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowman avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Wius seems content to control.
Bowman is not content to let Wius control the position.#T1#
Bowman won't allow Wius to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bowman is defending against the submission attempts here by Wius.
Bowman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from Bowman lands.
Wius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Bowman does no damage. #T2##TD2#
Wius fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bowman to the ground. Wius is now in Bowman's guard.
Wius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wius wants to control from the top but Bowman keeps moving.
Wius looking to sit in guard and control but Bowman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wius controls Bowman momentarily but Bowman frees himself. #SUB2#
Wius working for a triangle but Bowman defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Wius has his foot on Bowman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bowman works his way back into a safe position though.
Wius is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wius has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bowman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wius.
Wius is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wius sneaks back into half guard.
Wius trying to hold on to Bowman's head to control him but Bowman postures up.
Wius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wius trying to control but Bowman postures up.
Wius is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daquan Bowman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bowman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wius.
Bowman misses with a head kick.
And Wius responds with a good body kick, but Bowman manages to step out the way in time.
Bowman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Wius closes the distance and pushes Bowman back into the cage.
Bowman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC#
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Wius feints and as Bowman raises his hands in defense, Wius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wius postures up.
Wius distracts Bowman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bowman keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
Wius throws an elbow that misses. Bowman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wius's guard. Nice move by Bowman!#REVR#
Wius wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bowman is now in half guard.
Wius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Bowman is fighting to break Wius's control of his arms but Wius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bowman preventing the sweep.
Wius controlling Bowman's posture.
Wius trying to control the position. #T3#
Wius managing to control the position.
Wius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Craig Wius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bowman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wius darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Bowman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bowman throws an overhand right that lands on Wius's shoulder, as Wius tries to avoid the shot.
Wius blocks a head kick by Bowman.
Wius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wius misses with a body shot
and Bowman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bowman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Wius is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bowman. Wius shrugs it off though.
Wius is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowman finish him?
Wius swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bowman counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daquan Bowman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bowman, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daquan Bowman!
Daquan Bowman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Blue Moon logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: RapidFC 16
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Beltrad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beltrad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beltrad at a distance.
A left lands for Wius.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Beltrad.
Wius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wius connects with a single shot there.
Beltrad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wius wants it to stay on the feet.
Wius lands with a nice body punch.
Beltrad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beltrad somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Beltrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Wius. No joy for Beltrad on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wius lands with a cross.
Wius scores with a jab. Beltrad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beltrad misses with a wild body shot.
Wius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Beltrad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wius sprawls well. Wius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beltrad gets slowly back to his feet.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wius with a jab.
Wius lands with an uppercut that bounces Beltrad off the cage and back into range.#TD2#
Wius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wius wants to free his trapped foot but Beltrad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wius looks to land a strike but Beltrad avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Wius trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Beltrad manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltrad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wius.
Beltrad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beltrad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wius misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Beltrad wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Wius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wius thuds his shin into the meat of Beltrad's side.
Wius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wius lands with an uppercut that bounces Beltrad off the cage and back into range.
Wius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beltrad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wius lands a lovely overhand right.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wius as he jumps to the side.
Wius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Beltrad with a body shot.
Beltrad misses with a wild body shot.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wius but Wius pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Wius tries to sprawl but Beltrad drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Wius manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Beltrad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Wius.
Wius tries a body shot but Beltrad blocks it. #TD#
Beltrad works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wius trying to keep a closed guard but Beltrad is proving a slippery customer.
Wius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beltrad trying to control but Wius is working from the bottom.
Beltrad stays in close to Wius's body and controls the position.
Beltrad working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wius enables Beltrad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Wius has his feet on Beltrad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beltrad shoots in but Wius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beltrad's sensitive parts.
Beltrad fails to land the takedown.
Beltrad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wius lands with a straight right. Beltrad didn't see that one coming.
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!
Beltrad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wius misses with a wild combination.
Craig Wius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beltrad.#T1#
Beltrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wius thuds his right hand into Beltrad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wius lands with a straight right. Beltrad didn't see that one coming.
Wius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Wius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beltrad is trying to defend but Wius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wius working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wius is nestled in close to Beltrad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wius throwing shots but Beltrad is blocking nicely. #T2#
Beltrad gets full guard.
Wius preventing the sweep.
Wius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beltrad wants to get back to his feet but Wius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wius trying to control the position from guard on top but Beltrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beltrad scores with a jab to the head.
Beltrad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wius.#T3#
Wius leaves Beltrad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Beltrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltrad throws a right hand that misses
and Wius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wius lands with an overhand left.
Beltrad misses with a hook.
Wius moves away from the strike by Beltrad.
Beltrad with a poor takedown
and Wius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Wius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beltrad did well to prevent Wius getting side control.
Wius seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beltrad's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wius 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.
Wius prevents Beltrad from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Wius is trying to work for a kimura but Beltrad is defending well. #T4#
Wius lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltrad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beltrad defending well though.
Wius trying to control from Beltrad's half guard. Beltrad has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Beltrad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Beltrad or perhaps it was just good defense by Wius, which made it look bad.
Beltrad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Wius finds it's target.
Beltrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wius only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Beltrad walks into a straight right hand from Wius.
Wius clobbers Beltrad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Beltrad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beltrad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wius moves away.
Wius throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Wius manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beltrad on his heels. He'll look to pass Beltrad's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beltrad is keeping the position for now.
Wius throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Wius postures up in Beltrad's guard and throws a big left but Beltrad blocks it.
Beltrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wius trying to control but Beltrad is working from the bottom.
Wius is working Beltrad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wius looking to sit in guard and control but Beltrad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Beltrad wants to pass the guard but Wius is keeping the position.
Beltrad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Beltrad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wius for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltrad continues to stall.
Beltrad trying to control but Wius is working from the bottom.
Wius is pulling down on Beltrad's head. It's preventing any offense from Beltrad, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wius 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beltrad shoots in for a takedown but Wius shows good takedown defense. #T3#
A nice combination there by Wius.
Wius punishes Beltrad's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Beltrad as Wius shoots in.
Jab by Wius.
Beltrad walks into a jab.
Wius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beltrad. Beltrad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beltrad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Beltrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Wius.#TD#
Beltrad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wius tries to get to full guard but Beltrad has control of the leg.
Wius gets full guard.#T4#
Beltrad distracts Wius with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beltrad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wius can't do much from the bottom here.
Beltrad in side control, throwing shots but Wius defends.
Beltrad scores with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Rodger Beltrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Beltrad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Wius!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Ferguson throws a right and a left that Wius avoids nicely.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ferguson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wius throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
Wius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Wius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wius slips a jab from Ferguson.
Wius swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wius throws a solid leg kick but Ferguson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wius.
Wius looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wius showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Wius is trying for a kimura here. Ferguson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wius wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Craig Wius!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Graham tries to move into range but Wius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wius scores with a jab. Graham acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Graham misses
and Wius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wius.
Graham misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wius.
Wius is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wius. Graham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wius throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Wius scores with a jab to the body.
Wius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graham looks to clinch #TD2#
and Wius counters with a single leg into guard. Graham didn't expect that.
Wius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Wius gets to his feet - Graham follows without any prompting.
Wius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wius misses with a few strikes there.
Wius scores with a decent looking hook.
Graham scoring well with a low kick there.
Graham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wius.
Graham tries to counter with a takedown but Wius is quick to defend against it.
Wius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Wius. #T2#
Graham misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Wius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graham's guard.
Graham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Wius decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Graham, up you get!
Graham gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graham thinking.
Graham is breathing heavily.
Graham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wius.
Wius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graham's head backwards.#T3#
Wius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graham fails with a takedown attempt.
Wius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonnie Graham. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A lazy left from Wius finds it's target.
Wius throws a nice looking combination but Graham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Graham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wius connects with a body shot.
Wius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Wius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Graham bucks up and tries to throw Wius off but instead Wius has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wius 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##TD2#
Wius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wius 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.
Wius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wius in particular looking to stall.
Wius scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Wius working the head and body with strikes.
Wius working Graham over with strikes.
Graham tries to roll over but Wius keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wius is keen to just control but Graham is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Wius.
Wius is nestled in close to Graham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wius working the head and body with strikes.
Graham wants to control but Wius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wius sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Wius scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU2#
Wius gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Graham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Wius. #ROC2#
Graham is rocked!#TD2#
Wius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wius showed some decent athleticism there.
Oh Graham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Wius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Graham seems to have got his legs back now.
Wius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Craig Wius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. Wius connects with a nice short shot to Graham's temple.
Wius slips a nice elbow through Graham's hands, connecting with Graham's forehead.
Wius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wius scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Graham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wius scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU2#
Wius escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wius cracks Graham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Craig Wius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Graham slaps away a takedown attempt from Wius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Wius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wius stalks Graham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graham's face. Graham staggers backwards, shaken.
Wius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graham takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Graham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wius can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wius prevents Graham from moving into mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wius is trying to control Graham's posture but Graham avoids it.
Graham is looking to take a break and control but Wius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Graham goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wius rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Graham's guard! Nice work there by Wius!
Wius wants to control from the top but Graham keeps moving.
Wius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graham wants to sweep here but Wius controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wius trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
Wius works over Graham with some ground and pound from guard.
Wius cracks Graham with a solid left hand.
Wius landing with the ground and pound.
Lonnie Graham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wius scoring with some ground and pound.
Wius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wius keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wius controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Graham keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
Wius landing some decent shots from guard.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wius lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wius connects with a nice looking jab.
Graham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wius scores with a shot to the body.
Wius lands a nice hook to Graham's body. Graham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wius tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wius throws a body punch but Graham moves out of range.
Graham seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Wius drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Wius!

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