Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SAFO 50: Kong vs Namasuzuki
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Stank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Stank.
Stank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Stank breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Stank.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stank.
Stank throws a series of strikes that have Cage backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.#CL2#
Stank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stank throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Cage manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stank connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cage's hands.
Stank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Stank.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stank.
Cage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Stank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stank is staying tight to Cage's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Cage is trying to get back to half guard.
Cage manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Stank is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stank wants to stand but Cage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cage controlling the position.
Cage controls Stank momentarily but Stank frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stank is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stank fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Cage clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Stank misses with an elbow strike.
Cage fails to pull guard. #BC#
Cage breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Cage has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stank. #TD2#
Stank successfully pulls guard.
Stank keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Cage won't allow Stank to sweep him here.
Cage won't allow Stank to get back to his feet. #T4#
Cage sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Cage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cage staying out of range there.
Cage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stank throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cage counters with a body kick.
Stank throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jank Stank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connar Cage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cage misses with a body shot.
Stank misses with a leg kick.
Stank looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.
Stank throws a right hand that misses
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stank counters with a left to the body.
Stank connects with a body shot that sends Cage's belly button to the back.
Stank misses with a series of wild punches.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Stank shows good takedown defense.
Stank just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Stank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stank leaves Cage 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 Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stank misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Stank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Stank, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Cage checks a leg kick.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Stank moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Stank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Cage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stank defends it nicely.
Stank misses with a wild body shot.
Stank connects with a body shot.
Stank tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way.
Stank throws a combination. Cage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Cage looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stank is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cage dives into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB#
Stank gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Cage working for a submission but Stank is keeping him at bay.
Stank is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
Stank really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Cage controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Cage wants to finish this one by submission but Stank is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cage.
Cage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stank is looking to escape.
Cage controlling from the full mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Stank defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cage.
Cage tries to control but Stank wriggling away.
Stank is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jank Stank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connar Cage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stank dips to his left and cracks Cage with an uppercut!
Cage blocks a head kick by Stank.
Cage tries to counter with a takedown but Stank is quick to defend against it.
Cage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stank defends well and Cage ends up having to push Stank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stank swinging wildly here.
Cage is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Stank. Stank gets slowly back to his feet.
Cage moves out of range of the strikes.
Stank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cage looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cage rushes Stank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cage up against the cage.
Stank lands a nice elbow. #T1##BC#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cage has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Cage pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cage is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cage controls Stank momentarily but Stank frees himself. #SUB#
Cage is looking for a triangle but Stank pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Stank stops Cage from standing up.
Cage is trying to keep Stank in close. #SUB#
Cage looking for a guillotine here but Stank defends easily. #SUB#
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Cage has his hands on Stank's head, controlling the position.
Stank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cage working a defensive guard but Stank passes into half guard.
Stank is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
Cage is trying to stand back up but Stank is controlling him
Cage is trying to maintain the position but Stank is very close to passing his half guard.
Cage is trying to get back to full guard.
Cage is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Connar Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jank Stank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cage blocks a head kick by Stank.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Connar Cage.
I think Stank has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jank Stank!
Jank Stank took some time post fight to say the following; 'Im on a strict diet of cum'.

Event: SAFO 46 Jovanovic vs Bailey
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cage.
Stank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cage moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stank misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
Stank throws a leg kick that misses.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Cage scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Cage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stank to his feet.
Stank misses with a body shot.
Stank connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stank misses with a wild body shot.
Cage replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stank blocks it well.
Stank misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stank won't be happy with that. #ES#
Stank sneaks out the side door and pushes Cage away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
Jank Stank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Stank throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Cage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stank's guard.#ES#
Stank is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stank throws an elbow but misses.
Cage avoids a wild elbow strike from Stank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stank prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Stank has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stank gets underhooks to prevent Cage's takedown attempt.
Stank pushes off an throws an elbow but Cage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stank pushes off an throws an elbow but Cage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stank.
Stank lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Stank misses with an elbow strike.
Stank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stank is trying to break free.
Stank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stank misses with an elbow strike.
Cage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stank fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jank Stank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stank throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stank misses.
Cage darts in looking for a takedown but Stank gets double underhooks and turns Cage into the cage.
Cage blocks a jab.
Stank throws a leg kick that misses.
Stank backing away here, and Cage unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt.
Stank slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Cage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stank just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Stank gets tackled into the cage by Cage. Cage maintains the clinch.
Stank swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stank throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage tries to bum rush Stank with a series of wild strikes but Stank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Stank was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Stank. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
Cage darts in looking for a takedown but Stank gets double underhooks and turns Cage into the cage.
Cage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stank throws a solid leg kick but Cage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stank.#T4#
Stank slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Stank throws a low kick, looking for Cage's leg but Cage calmly moves out of range.
Cage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stank.
Cage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stank with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cage.
As Stank backs off Cage throws a huge counter combo but Stank manages to avoid it all.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown but Stank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Cage closes the distance and pushes Stank back into the cage.
Cage jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stank walks away with a smile on his face. Cage gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cage shoots in but no luck this time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stank lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cage tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage.
Cage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Stank misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jank Stank dominated that round.
That's time! Stank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stank stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stank, pushing him back against the cage.
Cage dodges an elbow strike from Stank.
Cage takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.
Stank misses with a punch to the body.
Cage avoids a wild elbow strike from Stank.
Stank misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Stank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stank scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stank throws a leg kick
and Cage counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Jank Stank has been cut.
Stank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.
Stank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cage.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Stank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jank Stank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cage. #T1#
Stank misses with a right hand
and Cage counters with a series of strikes. Stank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cage.
Cage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stank avoids it really well and circles away.
Stank fails to land the takedown.
Cage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stank is fending him off so far but Cage persists. Nope, Stank circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage staying out of range there.
A low kick from Stank is predictable there #TD2#
and Cage counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stank!
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!
Stank regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cage's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Cage 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. Stank tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connar Cage!

Event: SAFO 42 Frost vs Chaelsson II
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Baronian. #CUT#
It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.
Cage staying out of range there.#TD2#
Cage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Cage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baronian is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cage is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage controlling the position easily from mount.
Baronian is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Cage content just to control the position here.
Baronian has given up his back. #SUB2#
Cage has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Baronian is defending well but eventually Cage manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Baronian has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connar Cage!

Event: SAFO 35 Kong v Schlaub
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Cage is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Cage is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cage blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Cage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cage jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cage takes a shot to the head.
Cage jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Cage around his waist. Cage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Cage's ribcage. Cage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Cage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Cage.
Cage taking a breather.
Jackson works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jackson lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson prevents Cage from breaking the clinch.
Cage takes an elbow to the temple.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cage leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage fails to pull guard.
Jackson lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Cage back against the cage.
Cage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Cage's head.
Cage jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Jackson keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Cage wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Cage is rocked!
Cage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson throws a big uppercut that drops Cage! More strikes from Jackson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cage lies dazed against the cage as Jackson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SAFO KickBoxing II
Date: Dec 16, 2019

#R1#
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Turban swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Cage tries to clinch there but Turban circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Cage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turban has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cage tries to clinch up but Turban circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turban misses with a body shot.
Cage tries to counter by clinching up but Turban breaks away and moves out of range.
Cage tries to clinch but Turban moves away
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Turban moves out of range easily.
Cage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Turban.
Turban throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Cage scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Turban.
Turban scores with a hook.
Cage slips a jab from Turban.
Cage takes a swing at Turban's ribcage but misses.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turban throws a hook but Cage blocks it.
Cage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turban's head.
A head kick misses from Cage.
Turban throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage tries to clinch but Turban moves away
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Cage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cage thinking.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Turban rushes Cage and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Turban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turban lands a left hand.
Cage is looking to control Turban's arms but Turban gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cage has his back to the ropes.
Good body shot from Turban.
Cage wants to stall.
Turban lands a right hand.
Turban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Turban lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Turban lands a body punch.
Turban is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Turban works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Cage tries to break free but Turban pushes him back against the ropes.
Turban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head.
A right hook to the body lands for Turban.
A hook to the body from Turban.
Turban presses Cage against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turban digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank.
Turban is working Cage over against the ropes.
Turban manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cage stalling in the clinch but Turban improves position.
Turban scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Turban.
Turban gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turban scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turban lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Turban slows down the pace here.
Turban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Cage is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Turban.
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Turban. #BC2#
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage walks straight into a solid jab from Turban. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Turban follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Cage out cold! Cage toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Efraim Turban!

Event: S.A.F.O BMF #2
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hafizovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Cage counters with a shoot takedown. Hafizovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Hafizovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cage is controlling him. #ES#
Hafizovic has his feet on Cage's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hafizovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.
Cage feints the counter takedown.
Cage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hafizovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hafizovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hafizovic is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hafizovic batters Cage with a massive right followed by a huge left! Cage is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Hafizovic lands a final crushing right hand to drop Cage to the mat with a gruesome thud! Hafizovic is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Almedin Hafizovic!
Almedin Hafizovic is the new lightweight champion!

Event: S.A.F.O NEW ERA #2
Date: Oct 30, 2019

#R1##CL#
Cage instigates a clinch.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Horie tries to stall but Cage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Cage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Horie regains guard.
Cage passes Horie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Cage seems content to control.#SUB#
Cage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU#
Cage escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Cage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Horie is trying to escape back to his feet but Cage uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T1#
Horie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cage advances nicely into full mount.
Horie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cage controlling the position easily from mount.
Horie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Cage is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Horie with him. Horie is trying to defend but Cage has an arm under the chin now! Horie grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connar Cage!
Connar Cage retains his lightweight title!

Event: S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #3
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Boleahi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Al Boleahi.
Cage steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Al Boleahi.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Boleahi as he avoids it easily.
Al Boleahi slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Boleahi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Al Boleahi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Al Boleahi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cage did well to prevent Al Boleahi getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
Al Boleahi misses with a head shot. Cage uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cage has his foot on Al Boleahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Boleahi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cage has momentary wrist control but Al Boleahi slips an elbow through the middle.
Al Boleahi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Boleahi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Boleahi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Al Boleahi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Boleahi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Cage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Boleahi is aware though and is defending well.
Al Boleahi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Boleahi is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Boleahi.
Al Boleahi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Boleahi throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Boleahi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Cage 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#
Al Boleahi tries to kick Cage off in order to stand up. Cage Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Al Boleahi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Boleahi keeps working.
Al Boleahi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Al Boleahi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Al Boleahi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Boleahi tries to get out of the position.#T3##ES#
Al Boleahi sneaks out the side door and pushes Cage away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Boleahi circles away.
No luck for Cage with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Cage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Al Boleahi connects with a couple of short punches.
Cage has momentary wrist control but Al Boleahi slips an elbow through the middle.
Al Boleahi preventing the sweep.
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Boleahi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.
Al Boleahi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cage throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
Al Boleahi distracts Cage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Al Boleahi throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Boleahi distracts Cage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cage trying to keep a closed guard but Al Boleahi is proving a slippery customer.
Al Boleahi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cage wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Boleahi throws an elbow that misses. Cage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Boleahi's guard. Nice move by Cage!#REVB##SU2#
Cage stands up from Al Boleahi's guard - Cage perhaps looking for a knockout.
Al Boleahi goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Cage clinches with his opponent.
Al Boleahi goes for a takedown attempt but Cage pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Al Boleahi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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 Omar Al Boleahi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cage tries to clinch up.
Omar Al Boleahi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage tries to clinch but Al Boleahi is having none of it.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Al Boleahi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cage quickly recovers to half guard.
Al Boleahi with the ground and pound but Cage uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Boleahi.
Cage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet but Cage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Al Boleahi's guard.
Cage lands a couple of digs.
Cage wants to control from the top but Al Boleahi keeps moving.
Al Boleahi wants to stand up but Cage is controlling him. #T1#
Al Boleahi keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Cage throwing strikes from guard but Al Boleahi blocks nicely.
Al Boleahi wants to stand but Cage is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Al Boleahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Cage gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Al Boleahi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Cage is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Cage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Boleahi wants a takedown.
Al Boleahi tries to score a body lock takedown but Cage shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Boleahi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Al Boleahi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Cage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Al Boleahi can't fight it off and eventually Cage manages to take the fight to the floor. Al Boleahi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cage manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Al Boleahi is trying to stand back up but Cage is controlling him #T3#
Cage is trying to control. Al Boleahi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cage stops Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.
Al Boleahi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cage manages to mount him!
Al Boleahi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand but he's just given Cage his back.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Cage has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Cage looking for the choke but no joy.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Cage is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cage gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cage gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cage apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Al Boleahi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Cage has his feet on Al Boleahi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cage is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Boleahi shoots in for a takedown but Cage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Boleahi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Al Boleahi slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connar Cage 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!
#R3#
Al Boleahi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Al Boleahi. #BC2#
Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage is looking to clinch but Al Boleahi is avoiding it. #CL2#
Cage darts in and clinches Al Boleahi up against the cage.
Al Boleahi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Al Boleahi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Boleahi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cage after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cage drags the fight down to the ground.
Cage working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Cage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Boleahi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Boleahi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Al Boleahi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Al Boleahi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Al Boleahi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Boleahi trying to move into half guard but instead Cage has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet but Cage passes into half guard.
Al Boleahi taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard. #T2#
Cage stops Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.
Al Boleahi pushes Cage off but Cage dives into side control.
Al Boleahi is pushing Cage's head away, looking to escape. Cage manages to hold on to the position though.
Cage is looking to take a break and control but Al Boleahi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Boleahi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cage is controlling him well.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet but Cage is dominant here and he's now got Al Boleahi's back!
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Cage has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cage tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Boleahi pushed the leg off.
Cage scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Al Boleahi is looking for a way out.
Connar Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Al Boleahi trying to get back to his feet but Cage is in full control for now.
Cage wants to control but Al Boleahi is keeping busy.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Cage has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cage throwing damaging strikes from the back! Al Boleahi could be in trouble here!
Cage has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Cage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Al Boleahi is defending well though. Cage let's go of the attempt for now.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Cage wants to control but Al Boleahi is keeping busy.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Al Boleahi prevents Cage from getting a body triangle.
Al Boleahi trying to get back to his feet but Cage is in full control for now.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Al Boleahi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cage gets his way! #SUB2#
Cage working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cage is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Boleahi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Boleahi for a finish.
Al Boleahi prevents Cage from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connar Cage really dominated that round.
That's time! Al Boleahi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Al Boleahi doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Cage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Al Boleahi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cage is looking to control Al Boleahi's arms but Al Boleahi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cage has his back to the cage. #TD#
Al Boleahi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Al Boleahi landing strikes.
Cage parries the strikes from Al Boleahi easily there. Al Boleahi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cage to escape.
Cage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cage is trying to maintain the position but Al Boleahi is very close to passing his half guard.
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. Al Boleahi connects with a nice short shot to Cage's temple.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cage trying to control here.
Al Boleahi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Al Boleahi lands a nice short elbow.
Cage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Al Boleahi throws a strike but Cage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Cage passes into half guard.
Al Boleahi tries to kick Cage off in order to stand up. Cage Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Al Boleahi is trying to buck Cage off.
Al Boleahi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Al Boleahi is trying to stand back up.
Cage punches Al Boleahi on the ear.
Cage is landing with strikes from the back.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Cage has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Al Boleahi up.
Al Boleahi grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cage tries to get the hooks in deep but Al Boleahi pushed the leg off.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Cage has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB2#
Cage is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Al Boleahi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cage tries to keep control of the position but Al Boleahi is staying busy.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Cage lands strikes to the head.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Cage trying to control.
Al Boleahi trying to get back to his feet but Cage is in full control for now.
Cage looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but Cage has full control of the position and if anything, Al Boleahi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cage wants to control but Al Boleahi is keeping busy.
Al Boleahi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connar Cage dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cage throws a head kick that half lands.
Cage is looking to clinch but Al Boleahi is avoiding it.
Omar Al Boleahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Al Boleahi sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cage is defended easily by Al Boleahi.
Al Boleahi dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Al Boleahi's head and hops out.#TD#
Al Boleahi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cage did well to prevent Al Boleahi getting side control.
Al Boleahi misses with a head shot. Cage uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cage 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#
Cage stops Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.
Cage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Al Boleahi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cage putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Al Boleahi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cage breaks from Al Boleahi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Cage trying to control but Al Boleahi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Cage is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Al Boleahi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Al Boleahi shrugs it off. #T2#
Al Boleahi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Al Boleahi tries to buck Cage off but Cage takes his back! #SUB2#
Cage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Al Boleahi trying to get back to his feet but Cage is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Cage has managed to slip his arm under Al Boleahi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Al Boleahi is tapping out! Submission win for Cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connar Cage!
Connar Cage is the new lightweight champion!

Event: S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 2
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Da Silva with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Cage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Da Silva regains guard.
Cage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cage trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SU#
Cage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cage leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Cage closes the distance and pushes Da Silva back into the cage.#TD#
Cage pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard. #REVR#
Cage chips away with some ground and pound.
Cage passes Da Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cage trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Cage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold.
Cage tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it. #T3#
Cage prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Cage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cage in particular looking to stall.
Cage moves nicely into side control. #SU#
Cage stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cage leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cage appears to be looking for a big counter.
Connar Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrygo Da Silva.
Da Silva shoots and misses #CL#
and Cage moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cage pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Silva tries to stand but Cage is controlling from the bottom.
Cage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cage wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Cage seems content to control.
Cage trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connar Cage dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cage but Cage pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Cage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Silva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Da Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cage dominating with strikes here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Da Silva can't escape the position. #T1#
Da Silva is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cage lands a couple of good shots and Da Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cage tries to get the hooks in deep but Da Silva pushed the leg off.
Cage has good solid back control here.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Cage patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cage lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Da Silva breaks Cage's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
Cage trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer. #T3##SUB#
Cage looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Silva's guard. #REVR#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Cage lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cage trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage is standing up over Da Silva. Da Silva looks to escape but Cage dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connar Cage dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Cage clinches. #TD#
Cage drags the fight down to the ground.
Cage controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva trying to control but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage wants to improve his position but instead Da Silva has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Da Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cage missing with punches from the bottom. #T1#
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Connar Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva wants to stand but Cage has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cage 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cage trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cage forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cage gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Da Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Cage wants to free his trapped foot but Da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cage is nestled in close to Da Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Cage is working for a kimura but Da Silva is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Cage seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cage 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. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Silva wants to control but Cage passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Cage stands up.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connar Cage clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Cage bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Cage stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cage.
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Cage keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Cage stands up. #T1#
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cage stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva shoots and misses #TD#
so Cage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Da Silva is looking to stand back up but Cage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Da Silva. #REVB#
Cage works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Cage.
Da Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Cage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cage working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Da Silva is just holding on here. Cage manages to take his back.
Cage controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Even with his hooks in, Cage manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Cage is looking for a choke. Da Silva gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Da Silva manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T3#
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Cage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Cage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Da Silva is looking for a sweep. Cage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connar Cage had his way with Rodrygo Da Silva in that round.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cage.
Da Silva tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Cage decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Da Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Cage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Silva can't fight it off and eventually Cage manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Da Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1##TD#
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Cage drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Da Silva is not content to let Cage control the position.
Cage content to control rather than advance.
Cage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Silva defending well though.
Cage wants to take a breather but Da Silva is having none of it. #T2#
Cage is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Da Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cage.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cage 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Cage has managed to clinch.
Da Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Cage gets an underhook and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Da Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Cage successfully pulls guard. #T3#
Cage is looking to sweep but instead, Da Silva has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Cage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Da Silva.
Cage is staying active underneath Da Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cage is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva prevents Cage from standing back up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Da Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away.
Cage moves into full guard.
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Connar Cage.
Well Cage 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connar Cage!

Event: S.A.F.O FANS FIGHT
Date: Sep 16, 2019

#R1#
Jetatikarn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jetatikarn wants it to stay on the feet.
Santichai Jetatikarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jetatikarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Cage rushes Jetatikarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jetatikarn is trying to break free.
Jetatikarn avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
Cage keeps control of Jetatikarn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage tries to pull guard but Jetatikarn holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
Jetatikarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jetatikarn to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetatikarn working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jetatikarn avoids it.
Jetatikarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cage.
Jetatikarn is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.#T1#
Cage stalls.
Cage is working for takedown but Jetatikarn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Jetatikarn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Cage pulls guard successfully.
Cage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jetatikarn wants to get up but he can't break Cage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jetatikarn is trying to escape back to his feet but Cage uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T2##SU#
Cage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Jetatikarn.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Jetatikarn.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Jetatikarn throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Cage counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Jetatikarn looks winded!
Cage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jetatikarn smiles and moves away.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jetatikarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Cage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jetatikarn's guard.
Cage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Cage gets to his feet - Jetatikarn follows without any prompting. #CL#
Cage closes the distance and clinches.#T3##TD#
Cage gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jetatikarn is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jetatikarn is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold.
Jetatikarn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jetatikarn is trying to stand up here but Cage is controlling him well. #SUB#
Cage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jetatikarn is trying to stand back up but Cage is controlling him #T4#
Jetatikarn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cage manages to mount him!
Jetatikarn is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
Jetatikarn tries to buck Cage off but he can't manage it.
Cage controlling his opponent.
Cage looking to control but Jetatikarn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cage controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Jetatikarn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jetatikarn is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connar Cage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses.
Cage tries to counter by clinching up but Jetatikarn breaks away and moves out of range.
Jetatikarn connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jetatikarn as he avoids it easily.
Jetatikarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Cage clinches. #TD#
Cage manages to pull guard.
Jetatikarn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cage controlling Jetatikarn's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage looking to control. #SUB#
Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Jetatikarn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Jetatikarn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cage, up you get!
Cage punishes Jetatikarn's body with a nice straight punch.
Jetatikarn misses with a few strikes there.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jetatikarn.
Nice takedown defense from Jetatikarn. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetatikarn throws out the jab.
Cage is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jetatikarn. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jetatikarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jetatikarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Santichai Jetatikarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jetatikarn, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Jetatikarn is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.
Jetatikarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jetatikarn tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Jetatikarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Cage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cage.
Cage wants a takedown.
Jetatikarn tries to break the clinch but Cage is controlling the position.
Cage jumps guard but Jetatikarn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Jetatikarn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jetatikarn has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cage jumps guard but Jetatikarn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jetatikarn wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Cage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jetatikarn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Cage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jetatikarn is looking to stand back up but Cage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jetatikarn. #T3##REVB#
Still in half guard, Cage seems content to control.
Jetatikarn is trying to stand.
Cage lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Jetatikarn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cage is on him like a limpet, forcing Jetatikarn back against the cage.
Jetatikarn is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Jetatikarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jetatikarn throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Jetatikarn is breathing heavily.
Jetatikarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jetatikarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cage throwing a counter right hand but Jetatikarn manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Jetatikarn. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
Jetatikarn misses with a head kick.
Cage has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Jetatikarn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cage.
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!
Jetatikarn moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Cage clinches with his opponent.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jetatikarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jetatikarn is trying to break free.
Jetatikarn can't break the clinch. #BC#
Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Cage fails with the takedown.
Jetatikarn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Jetatikarn tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jetatikarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santichai Jetatikarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Connar Cage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that half lands.
Cage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jetatikarn circles away.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jetatikarn manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Cage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jetatikarn on his heels. He'll look to pass Jetatikarn's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Cage gets to his feet. Jetatikarn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Jetatikarn sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jetatikarn. Those never looked like landing.
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jetatikarn pinned against the cage. Jetatikarn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetatikarn misses with a few strikes there.
Jetatikarn pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Cage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jetatikarn to the mat! Jetatikarn manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jetatikarn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jetatikarn is looking to stand back up but Cage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jetatikarn. #SUB#
Cage is working for a kimura but Jetatikarn is defending it quite comfortably.
Cage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jetatikarn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cage moves nicely into side control. #T2#
Cage prevents Jetatikarn from escaping the position.
Jetatikarn is looking to get back to his feet here but Cage is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jetatikarn's back.
Cage is looking to control Jetatikarn but Jetatikarn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jetatikarn trying to get back to his feet but Cage is in full control for now.
Cage wants to control but Jetatikarn is keeping busy.#SUB#
Cage is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Jetatikarn is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connar Cage!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Cage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cage throws a series of punches but Garrett avoids them all with ease.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garrett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cage.
Cage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garrett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Cage tries to counter it with a takedown but Garrett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage tries for a takedown but Garrett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garrett slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Garrett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Garrett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chauncey Garrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Cage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Garrett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cage keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Garrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cage tries to pull guard but Garrett forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garrett pressing his opponent against the cage.
Garrett slows down the pace here. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Garrett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Garrett turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Garrett manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cage taking a bit of punishment here - Garrett scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Garrett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garrett is chipping away with strikes.
Garrett working the head with strikes.
Cage is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garrett. #T3#
Garrett working away.
Garrett in side control, throwing shots but Cage defends.
Garrett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cage down.
Cage is looking for a sweep.
Garrett working the strikes but Cage uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Cage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Garrett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Garrett there.
Garrett not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cage wants to control but Garrett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cage has hold of Garrett's hands but Garrett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrett is working away from the top position though.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cage pushes Garrett off looking to stand but Garrett dives back in and keeps control.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garrett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garrett thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
Garrett throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
Garrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Garrett 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#
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - Garrett circles away.
Garrett throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garrett paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Cage clinches up with Garrett and pushes him back against the cage.
Cage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Cage can't break the clinch.
Cage trying to stall but Garrett improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garrett missing with knees to the body.
Garrett lands a nice elbow. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garrett is struggling to control the position.
Garrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Cage tries to stall but Garrett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrett.
Cage takes a shot to the head.
Garrett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cage is trying to drag Garrett to the mat but Garrett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chauncey Garrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garrett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cage. #T2#
Cage tries to pull guard but Garrett holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
Cage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garrett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garrett stops a takedown attempt from Cage.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Cage tries to break free but Garrett pushes him back against the cage.
Garrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Garrett slowing the pace effectively.
Cage avoids the elbow strike from Garrett, against the cage.
Garrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Garrett to work.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garrett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Cage fails to pull guard.
Garrett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Garrett won't allow it. #TD#
Garrett tightens his grip and picks Cage up, before dumping him to the ground. Cage manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garrett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Garrett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cage gets tackled into the cage by Garrett. Garrett maintains the clinch.
Cage taking a breather.
Garrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Cage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garrett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cage wants to get back to striking at distance but Garrett won't allow it.
The referee calls for Garrett to work.
Cage blocks the elbow strike.
Garrett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage tries to pull guard but Garrett holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
Cage wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chauncey Garrett dominated that second round.
That's time! Garrett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garrett throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Cage wants to counter the offense by Garrett and move into the clinch position.
Cage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garrett is fending him off so far but Cage persists. Nope, Garrett circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage shoots in but Garrett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Cage looks to move away, Garrett throws a big counter combo but Cage just gets out of the way.
Garrett lands a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Garrett moved out of range.
Cage tries a low kick but Garrett avoids it.
Garrett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Garrett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cage!#ES2#
Cage throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Garrett. Those never looked like landing.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garrett sprawls well. Garrett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Chauncey Garrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett looks to land a combination but Cage avoids it well.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Garrett pushes him off.
Cage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Garrett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Garrett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garrett works the jab nicely.
Chauncey Garrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrett stuffs the takedown attempt from Cage. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Cage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Garrett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Garrett stands up and waves to Cage to follow him.
Cage darts in looking for a takedown but Garrett gets double underhooks and turns Cage into the cage. #T3#
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garrett as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Garrett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Garrett gets a double leg takedown into Cage's guard.
Garrett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrett postures up and lands a big shot to Cage's brow.
Garrett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
Garrett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garrett 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.
Garrett landing some decent shots from guard.
Garrett lands a couple of digs.
Garrett throwing strikes but missing.
Garrett with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Garrett chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Cage has his foot on Garrett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garrett works his way back into a safe position though.
Garrett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garrett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garrett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garrett is working Cage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrett with a nice head shot there.
Connar Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chauncey Garrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garrett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chauncey Garrett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garrett 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chauncey Garrett!

Event: WCF8 Astro Vs Cage
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1#
Cage goes for a double leg but Astro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Astro continues to drive forward.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astro tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way.
Cage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cage takes one on the button.
Astro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Astro's waist but Astro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cage off to one side.
Astro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Astro moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Cage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charlie Astro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Cage.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Astro is out of range and Cage settles back down.
Astro swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Astro is looking to counter punch.
Cage shoots in for a double leg but Astro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Astro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Astro looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astro.
Astro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Astro.
Good exchange - Astro coming out on top.
Cage tries to clinch but Astro is having none of it.
Astro scores with a nice strike.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Astro cracks Cage with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cage looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Astro finish him? #ROC#
Cage is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astro lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cage off his feet! Cage tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro retains his lightweight title!
Charlie Astro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FC4 Finch vs Jackson
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Cage throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Cage throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cage is in Smith's guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Cage is proving a slippery customer.
Cage prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Cage throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Cage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cage works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Cage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cage pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Cage stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Smith to get to his feet. #CL2#
Cage clinches.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cage has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Cage pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Cage has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Cage has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Cage on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Connar Cage!

Event: FC2 Cage vs Harris
Date: Jul 19, 2019

#R1#
Cage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris throws a counter combo.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Connar Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cage moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris with the counter takedown but Cage avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Cage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris 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.
Cage throws a big elbow that misses.
Cage trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Cage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB#
Cage 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. #SUB2#
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cage wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Cage with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Cage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cage wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it. #SUB2#
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cage pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Cage sits in half guard.
Cage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Harris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cage prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage blocks the strikes from Harris.
Cage working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Connar Cage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cage misses with a combination
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage looks to clinch
and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris drops his hands momentarily and Cage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cage, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Cage shoots in.
We've been informed that Harris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris leaves Cage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cage shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cage with a poor takedown
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Cage wants to clinch.#T3#
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cage shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Cage throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Harris darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage.#BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Cage is looking to clinch.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cage or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
Cage swinging wildly here.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Harris pushes Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Cage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cage tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Cage's head back. #CL2#
Harris darts in and clinches Cage up against the cage.#BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cage takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Harris is trying to trip Cage. He has hold of a leg but Cage is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harris persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Cage has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harris off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Harris drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Cage tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Harris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris throws a counter combo.
Cage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cage off to one side.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Connar Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cage gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Harris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cage up against the cage.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Cage fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Harris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Cage scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Harris manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage wants to control but Harris is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Harris really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Cage with a jab.
Harris blocks a leg kick.#TD2#
Harris bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A control attempt from Cage but he's now mounted!
Cage manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Cage is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Harris stands and steps away. Cage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcus Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Cage tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harris just leaning against Cage, taking a breather.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3##BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Cage wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage working hard to break the clinch.
Cage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Cage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cage 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.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Harris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Cage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cage is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Harris dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Harris instigates a clinch.
Cage gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Harris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cage can't fight it off and eventually Harris manages to take the fight to the floor. Cage looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harris postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cage 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.#T1#
Cage working a defensive guard here.
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Cage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Cage looking to score a takedown here. Harris is defending well but Cage drives through and ends up in Harris's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
Harris keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Harris striking off his back but it's not causing Cage any problems. #SUB2#
Harris has his foot on Cage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cage works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris punching from the bottom - just letting Cage know he's still in a fight.
Cage stays in close to Harris's body and controls the position.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Cage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cage scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3##SUB2#
Harris throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cage escapes and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cage wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cage wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Connar Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cage trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom. #SU#
Cage stands up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cage drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Connar Cage.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:50

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

Event: FC 1 Sonnen vs Cage
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cage is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sonnen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sonnen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sonnen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cage on the ground.#SUB2#
Cage looking for a guillotine here but Sonnen defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Sonnen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sonnen throwing strikes but missing.
Sonnen lands a couple of elbows.
Sonnen postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it.
Sonnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cage is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Cage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sonnen defends it easily.
Cage is trying to control the position but Sonnen postures up. #SUB2#
Cage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sonnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sonnen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cage's head.
Cage wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling the position. #T2#
Sonnen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cage's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen scoring 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!
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.#SUB2#
Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Cage's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen connects with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Sonnen is fighting to break Cage's control of his arms but Cage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sonnen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen postures up and lands a big shot to Cage's brow. #SUB2#
Sonnen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cage throws up his legs and catches Sonnen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sonnen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cage! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Connar Cage!
Connar Cage is the new lightweight champion!

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