Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 193
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ganga is trying to get back to full guard.
Ganga is trying to stand.
Ganga wants to control but Henderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henderson wants to control but Ganga is keeping him busy.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson is thwarting Ganga's attempts to control the position.
Ganga wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Ganga defending well.
Henderson stalling.
Henderson is pressing down on Ganga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ganga is holding on for now. #T1#
Henderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Henderson wants to free his trapped foot but Ganga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Henderson content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ganga missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganga tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Ganga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ganga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Ganga. Ganga maintains the clinch.
Ganga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Henderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ganga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henderson is working for takedown but Ganga is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henderson is trying to drag Ganga to the mat but Ganga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson can't get the takedown. #T3##TD#
Ganga turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ganga manages to end up in side control.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ganga tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ganga working away.
Ganga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Henderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ganga off and has taken his back!
Ganga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ganga can't escape the position. #T4#
Ganga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Ganga right now.
Ganga staying busy and making it hard for Henderson to control.
Henderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ganga's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Henderson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Henderson working for a choke but Ganga is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ganga tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Henderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ganga misses with a head kick.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Ganga.
Henderson looks for a takedown but Ganga sprawls well.
Henderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henderson somewhat.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ganga's waist but Ganga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.#CL#
Ganga darts in and clinches Henderson up against the cage.
Henderson is trying to drag Ganga to the mat but Ganga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ganga jumps guard and drags Henderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harry Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ganga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ganga tries to sprawl but Henderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ganga is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Henderson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Henderson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ganga is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Henderson!

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

Event: Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Ganga looks to throw the jab but Hoca is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoca! But no joy.
Ganga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganga manages to avoid it.
Ganga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ganga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ganga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Ganga closes the distance and pushes Hoca back into the cage.
Hoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganga's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ganga working aggressively here.
Hoca can't find room to land a body shot as Ganga controls the action.
Ganga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoca is keeping busy.#BC2#
Hoca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hoca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ganga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ganga slips a jab from Hoca.#TD#
Ganga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoca tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ganga is in Hoca's guard.
Ganga content to stall in guard here.
Hoca looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoca, not yet.
Hoca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hoca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ganga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoca looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoca, not yet. #T2#
Ganga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ganga passes Hoca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hoca is not content to let Ganga control the position.
Ground and pound from Ganga.
Ganga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Hoca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ganga pulls his head out easily.
Hoca trying to control here. #T3#
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Hoca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganga manages to avoid it.
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ganga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ganga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoca.
Ganga throws a big counter combination but Hoca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hoca jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Ganga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hoca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ganga puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ganga trying to pass the guard but Hoca defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hoca is looking to control Ganga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoca avoid being mounted?
Hoca tries to get to full guard but Ganga has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ganga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoca defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganga wants to control but Hoca is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sunil Ganga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ganga gets the takedown into side control.
Ganga controlling from side mount.
Ganga trying to control the action but Hoca is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ganga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Hoca is not content to let Ganga control the position.
Hoca struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Ganga.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoca tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ganga wants to control the pace but Hoca is squirming around nicely.
Ganga avoids the attempt from Hoca to control.
Ganga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ganga throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoca can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hoca manages to control the position for a moment.
Ganga throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ganga wants to control the pace but Hoca is squirming around nicely.
Hoca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ganga with good strikes from the mount here!
Ganga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoca is looking to escape.
Ganga unloading with bombs!#T4#
Ganga avoids the attempt from Hoca to control.#SUB#
Ganga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ganga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ganga is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hoca to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hoca shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ganga moves out of range as Hoca strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ganga.
Hoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganga.#TD#
Ganga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hoca tries to bench press Ganga off him but Ganga keeps the position.
Ganga tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Hoca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hoca is looking for a sweep.
Hoca being controlled for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sunil Ganga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ganga wants to control but Hoca is keeping him busy.
Ganga takes a little break here. Hoca wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ganga creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hoca sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ganga working away.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganga.
Ganga looks for a takedown but Hoca sprawls well.
Ganga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Necmettin Hoca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hoca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ganga wants to clinch.
Sunil Ganga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoca missing with a left hand there. Ganga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown but Hoca shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Ganga drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoca pulls Ganga in to control the position.
Let's hope that Hoca has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Ganga advances position into side control!#SU#
Ganga decides to stand back up.
Ganga fails to land the takedown.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Hoca pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoca! But no joy.
Hoca throws a big shot that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganga manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Ganga misses.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Ganga, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Ganga clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ganga.
Luciano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ganga doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Ganga was not able to check.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Ganga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ganga takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Ganga misses with a takedown
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ganga looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Ganga wants to clinch.
Luciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ganga.
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Ganga tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.#T2##CL#
Ganga tries to keep at a distance but Luciano has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Ganga is trying to drag Luciano to the mat but Luciano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ganga blocks an uppercut.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano is working Ganga over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Ganga blocking some punches.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Ganga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Ganga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luciano smiles and moves away. #CL#
Luciano clinches up against the cage.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Ganga avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Ganga blocks a body shot from Luciano.
Ganga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganga controls his hands.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganga backwards. #T4#
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luciano digs a right hand into Ganga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ganga's gas tank.
Luciano tries a body shot but Ganga blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ganga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Ganga gets control of Luciano's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ganga will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ganga controls Luciano momentarily but Luciano frees himself.
Ganga wants to sweep here but Luciano controlling him for the moment.
Luciano controlling from the top position.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Ganga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Luciano manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ganga keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ganga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luciano smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Ganga is predictable there
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricky Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ganga throws a combination that misses
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Ganga misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Luciano throws a low kick but Ganga avoids it.
Ganga darts in trying to clinch
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Ganga's head back. #ROC#Ganga is rocked!
Ganga tries for a takedown but Luciano circles away easily
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Ricky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Luciano thows a leg kick but Ganga checks it
and Ganga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ganga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano dances in with a quick combination. Ganga is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Luciano snaps Ganga's head back. Ganga stumbles backwards against the cage. Luciano steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ganga's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ganga just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Luciano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Luciano made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 168
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Ganga's ribcage. Ganga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Ganga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ganga blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ganga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.
Ganga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ganga jumps guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gangas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land. #T1#
Diesel digs a right hand into Ganga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ganga's gas tank.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel presses Ganga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ganga looks winded!
Ganga looking to slow down the pace here.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Ganga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ganga looking to stall.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diesel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diesel lands with a hook. Ganga tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Diesel. #T2#
Ganga misses with some punches.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganga blocking some punches.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganga.
Ganga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ganga is rocked!
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganga controls his hands.
Ganga taking a breather.
Ganga seems to have recovered his senses.
Ganga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Diesel is working Ganga over against the cage.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga. #T3#
Ganga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ganga is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Ganga.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga blocking some punches.
Ganga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Ganga controls the action.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga. #T4#
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel pushes Ganga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Ganga controls his hands.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Ganga. #TD2#
Ganga has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diesel is trying to keep an underhook but Ganga manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ganga is taking a breather. Diesel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diesel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganga on the ground.
Ganga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Ganga has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kranckx Diesel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ganga keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Diesel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ganga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Diesel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Ganga tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Ganga jumps into guard, dragging Diesel to the mat.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily.
Ganga is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganga is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ganga is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Ganga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ganga trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Ganga tries to pass.
Diesel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diesel tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Ganga passes into half guard.
Ganga controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ganga maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Diesel could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ganga has cracked it and Diesel is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ganga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sunil Ganga!
Sunil Ganga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 165
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Ganga tries to clinch but Skinner moves out of range.
Skinner throws an overhand right that lands on Ganga's shoulder, as Ganga tries to avoid the shot.
Skinner cracks Ganga with a good jab.#CL#
Skinner moves into the clinch.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Ganga 's eye.
Come on Skinner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Skinner breaks from the clinch.
Ganga tries to close the distance and clinch but Skinner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ganga is looking to chop away at Skinner's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner cracks Ganga with a good jab.
Skinner throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Skinner pushes Ganga up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Ganga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Skinner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ganga.
Ganga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skinner throws a hook but Ganga avoids it easily.
Ganga throws a push kick but Skinner slaps the foot to one side.
Ganga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ganga closes the distance and clinches up with Skinner, looking for a takedown. Ganga pushes Skinner against the cage but Skinner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skinner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skinner is looking to clinch but Ganga is avoiding it.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ganga is just out of range.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Skinner pushes him off.#T2#
Ganga shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skinner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Skinner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skinner lands an elbow inside.
Ganga looking to slow down the pace here.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skinner scores with a body shot.
Ganga tries to clinch but Skinner moves out of range. #T3#
Ganga chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Ganga has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skinner just misses with a punch to the body.
Ganga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skinner misses with a looping right.
Ganga with the inside leg kick.
Ganga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skinner defends well and Ganga ends up having to push Skinner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Skinner lands a body shot.
Shug Skinner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skinner scores with a nice strike.
Skinner leaves Ganga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Skinner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ganga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skinner defends it nicely.
Skinner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Ganga is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ganga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ganga is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?#CL2#
Skinner tries to keep at a distance but Ganga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skinner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shug Skinner dominated that round.
That's time! Skinner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Skinner jabs at Ganga's body.
Ganga seems to have recovered his senses.
Skinner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice sprawl there from Skinner as Ganga shoots in.
Skinner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ganga fails to land with a series of punches.
Ganga throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Skinner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganga, pushing him back against the cage.
Ganga is trying to stall.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Skinner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Skinner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.#T1#
Ganga with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Skinner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ganga is trying to force a seperation but Skinner has the dominant position.
The referee calls for Ganga to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Ganga shrugs off.
Skinner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganga can do to turn this around?#BC#
Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganga shoots in but Skinner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ganga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Skinner pushes Ganga up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Ganga blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Skinner.
Skinner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Skinner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ganga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skinner stalling.
Skinner lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skinner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganga's efforts to push away.#BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganga.
Skinner lands with an overhand left.
Ganga defending well as Skinner loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Ganga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skinner.
Sunil Ganga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skinner avoids it really well and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skinner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ganga - the referee stops the clock and Skinner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ganga. Skinner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Skinner clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ganga's brow.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Shug Skinner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ganga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skinner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ganga moves away from the strike by Skinner. #T4##CL#
Skinner has Ganga up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganga is pushing Skinner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skinner throws an elbow but it misses.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Ganga wants the takedown. Skinner is fighting it off but Ganga persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skinner's guard against the cage.
Skinner wants to sweep here but Ganga controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner has his hands on Ganga's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shug Skinner dominated that second round.
That's time! Skinner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ganga walks into a jab.
Ganga walks into a jab.#CL#
Skinner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skinner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skinner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga stalling. #BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Ganga takes a swing at Skinner's ribcage but misses.
Ganga looks for a takedown but Skinner sprawls well.#T1#
Ganga tries to clinch but Skinner is having none of it.
Skinner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ganga manages to circle out of the way.
Skinner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shug Skinner is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Skinner misses.
Ganga tries for a takedown but Skinner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shug Skinner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Ganga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ganga is looking to clinch.
Skinner misses with a two punch combination.
Ganga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ganga with a poor takedown #CL#
and Skinner counters by clinching up. #BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Skinner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ganga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skinner looks to land a left hand but Ganga moved out of range nicely.
Ganga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ganga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ganga misses with a low kick.
Ganga wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Ganga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skinner as he jumps to the side.
Skinner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ganga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skinner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Skinner lands a slapping body shot.
Ganga throws a leg kick but Skinner checks it.
Shug Skinner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Ganga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skinner works the jab nicely.
Skinner misses with a looping right.
Skinner misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Skinner coming out on top.#CL#
Skinner instigates a clinch.
Ganga throws a punch but it's blocked by Skinner. #BC#
Skinner breaks the clinch.
Skinner misses with an uppercut. Ganga saw that one coming.#T4#
Skinner throws a hook but Ganga blocks it.
Ganga lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ganga tries for a takedown but Skinner circles away easily#CL#
and Skinner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skinner avoiding damage as Ganga throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Ganga tightens his grip and picks Skinner up, before dumping him to the ground. Skinner manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ganga passes Skinner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skinner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ganga not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shug Skinner!
Shug Skinner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Ganga counters with an inside leg kick.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Murphy successfully pulls guard.
Murphy 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.#SUB#
Murphy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murphy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is controlling Ganga's posture.
Ganga preventing the sweep.
Ganga controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Ganga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ganga has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
Murphy is controlling Ganga's posture.
Murphy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganga throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy can't keep his opponent in guard - Ganga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ganga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy wants to sweep but Ganga has passed to side control!
Ganga controlling the position.
Murphy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3##SUB2#
Ganga is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murphy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ganga throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Ganga avoids the attempt from Murphy to control.
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganga wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Ganga landing shots from mount.
Ganga throwing strikes but Murphy recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ganga passes into side control, despite Murphy's attempt to control the position.
Ganga controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ganga keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Ganga's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ganga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy closes the distance but Ganga moves to the side
and Ganga counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Ganga pushes him off.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ganga circles away. #CL2#
Ganga drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Ganga misses with some punches.
Ganga wants to break free but Murphy has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Ganga controls the action.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Murphy jumps into guard, dragging Ganga to the mat. #T1##SUB#
Murphy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ganga has picked Murphy up and slammed him! Murphy can't keep hold of the triangle and Ganga manages to pass to side control!
Ganga trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy struggling a bit here.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Ganga keeps moving and retains side control.
Ganga working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is trying to improve his position.
Ganga just content to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is looking to regain half guard here but Ganga keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ganga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murphy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ganga works to advance to full mount. Murphy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ganga trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
Sunil Ganga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ganga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murphy can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Murphy is looking to get to half guard.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Ganga trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Ganga wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
Ganga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is staying active underneath Ganga, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganga is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Murphy looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ganga passes into side control!
Murphy tries to bench press Ganga off him but Ganga keeps the position.
Ganga gets to mount! Murphy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ganga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ganga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ganga as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Ganga holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ganga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Ganga avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Murphy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Murphy decides to pull guard.
Ganga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.#SUB#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ganga passes into side control. #SU2#
Ganga stands up.
Ganga tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Murphy gets a clinch. #TD#
Murphy pulls Ganga into guard.
Ganga wants to get up but he can't break Murphy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganga works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ganga prevents Murphy from improving his position.#SU2#
Ganga decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ganga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganga fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ganga circles away. #CL#
Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ganga, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Ganga's takedown attempt. #T3#
Ganga blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ganga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Ganga circles away.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Ganga manages to pull guard.
Murphy is looking to pass into half guard but Ganga pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ganga is in guard.#REVB#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ganga forces his way into half guard.
Murphy trying to control here.
Ganga trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it. #SU2#
Ganga escapes and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ganga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Ganga has control of the leg.
Sunil Ganga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ganga is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sunil Ganga.
I've got Ganga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Highland 154
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Tate Jr with a nice cross.
Tate Jr lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Ganga has Tate Jr up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganga throws a body punch but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tate Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Tate Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ganga eats them both and turns towards Tate Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tate Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganga misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Ganga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ganga goes for a takedown attempt but Tate Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tate Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tate Jr duly obliges.
Ganga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Ganga is rocked!#T1##KD#
Tate Jr lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ganga sprawling to the canvas. Tate Jr follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ganga hang on?
Ganga is still in real trouble! Can Tate Jr finish him?
Tate Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tate Jr not doing much here.
Tate Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ganga is trying to get back to full guard.
Tate Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ganga seems to have recovered his senses.
Tate Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tate Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganga on the ground.
Ganga is trying to stand up here but Tate Jr is controlling him well. #T2#
Ganga trying to hold on to Tate Jr's head to control him but Tate Jr postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganga is looking to improve his position.
Tate Jr tries to stand and escape but Ganga is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ganga trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ganga scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ganga gets a clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Ganga.
Tate Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Ganga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Ganga wants to take a breather but Tate Jr is having none of it.
Ganga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tate Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tate Jr is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate Jr has hold of Ganga's hands but Ganga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tate Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ganga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ganga trying to control from half guard but Tate Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Ganga seems to be working for a kimura but Tate Jr defends the submission attempt.
Ganga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Tate Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ganga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tate Jr misses with a wild combination.
Ganga blocks a low kick nicely.
Ganga tries to counter with a clinch but Tate Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Aaron Tate Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganga wants to clinch.
Ganga blocks a low kick nicely.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ganga wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ganga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganga can do to turn this around?
Ganga wants to clinch.#T1#
Ganga closes the distance and clinches up with Tate Jr, looking for a takedown. Ganga pushes Tate Jr against the cage but Tate Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ganga tries for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away easily
and Tate Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tate Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ganga is looking to clinch but Tate Jr is avoiding it.
Tate Jr throws a right hand that Ganga ducks under and follows up with a left that Ganga also avoids with ease.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown but Tate Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aaron Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Tate Jr tries to bum rush Ganga with a series of wild strikes but Ganga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ganga looks for a takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well.
Ganga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate Jr.
A punch combination from Tate Jr misses.
Ganga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate Jr. #T2#
Tate Jr misses with a double jab
and Ganga counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganga misses with a takedown attempt - Tate Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tate Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ganga.
Ganga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tate Jr defends it nicely.
Tate Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ganga misses with a takedown
and Tate Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Ganga.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ganga moves out of range. #T3#
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aaron Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Ganga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tate Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
As Tate Jr backs off Ganga throws a huge counter combo but Tate Jr manages to avoid it all.
Tate Jr leaves Ganga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tate Jr misses with a combination #TD2#
and Ganga counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga working away.
Ganga trying to control the position but Tate Jr is working away.
Ganga working away.#T4##SU2#
Ganga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tate Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganga dodges the punch combination from Tate Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganga moves to clinch but Tate Jr breaks away
and Tate Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Tate Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aaron Tate Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate Jr pinned against the cage. Tate Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ganga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ganga darts in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr gets double underhooks and turns Ganga into the cage.
Ganga fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Tate Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ganga shoots in but no luck this time.
Ganga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ganga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ganga moves out of range.
Ganga blocks a head kick by Tate Jr.
Ganga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tate Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aaron Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Tate Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganga avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Ganga tries to counter it with a takedown but Tate Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ganga shoots for a takedown but Tate Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ganga avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Tate Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ganga circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ganga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate Jr tries to bum rush Ganga with a series of wild strikes but Ganga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Ganga darts in and clinches Tate Jr up against the cage.#TD2#
Ganga has picked Tate Jr up - he's going for a ride! Ganga dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ganga trying to control from half guard but Tate Jr is working away.
Ganga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ganga is trying to control. Tate Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Tate Jr is looking for a sweep. Ganga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ganga is working for a submission of some sort.
Ganga wants to control but Tate Jr is keeping him busy.
Ganga is stalling here. Tate Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ganga seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tate Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sunil Ganga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganga tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3#
Ganga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ganga regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ganga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tate Jr wanted to stand there but Ganga had control of the position. #SU#
Ganga is working an open guard so Tate Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ganga looks for a takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well.
Ganga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate Jr's waist but Tate Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganga off to one side. #CL2#
Tate Jr gets tackled into the cage by Ganga. Ganga maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Aaron Tate Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC2#
Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate Jr sprawls well. Tate Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ganga gets slowly back to his feet.
Ganga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate Jr's waist but Tate Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganga off to one side.
Tate Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tate Jr tries to score with a low kick but Ganga moves his leg out of the way.
Aaron Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ganga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate Jr as he jumps to the side.
Sunil Ganga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tate Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Tate Jr!

Event: Highland 148
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ganga pinned against the cage. Ganga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ganga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Ganga's guard.
Ganga has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ganga wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Ganga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Gym Heroes inform us that Ganga has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Ganga is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
Ganga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ganga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ramirez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ganga is defending well. Ramirez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ganga has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ramirez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Glory Fights -
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeaux as he jumps to the side.
A punch lands to the side of Ganga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ganga slips under a jab from Jeaux.
Ganga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ganga somewhat.
Jeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ganga dives in and scores a takedown into Jeaux's guard.
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeaux is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Jeaux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ganga has passed into half guard!
Ganga thows a huge punch but Jeaux dodges it nicely.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Jeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jeaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ganga pulls his head out easily.
Ganga wants to control but Jeaux is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ganga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ganga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jeaux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jeaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ganga.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Jeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jeaux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ganga moves nicely into side control.
Jeaux is trying to control Ganga's posture but Ganga avoids it.
Ganga wants to control but Jeaux is keeping him busy. #T3#
Ganga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jeaux!
Jeaux has given up his back here. #SUB#
Ganga has the hooks in. Jeaux is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Ganga passes his arm under Jeaux's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Jeaux taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sunil Ganga!
A victorious Sunil Ganga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated August Jeaux had this to say: 'I think, Pops from Friday said it best. “You win some, you lose some..but you LIVE to fight another day. I’ll keep fighting! '.

Event: Guts & Glory
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Orosco tests Ganga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orosco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orosco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ganga has a takedown stuffed.
Ganga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orosco circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Orosco.
Orosco looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Ganga pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orosco content to stall in guard here.
Orosco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganga is on top in guard. #REVR#
Orosco wants to sweep but no luck.
Orosco keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Orosco wants to stand up but Ganga is controlling him.
Orosco 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.
Ganga throwing strikes from guard but Orosco blocks nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Ganga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Orosco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ganga misses with a takedown attempt - Orosco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Orosco moves into the clinch successfully.
Orosco stalling in the clinch.
Orosco just leaning against Ganga, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ganga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Orosco fails to land. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Orosco.
Ganga tries to stall but Orosco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ganga avoids the elbow strike from Orosco, against the cage.
Ganga has Orosco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orosco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Ganga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orosco stops a takedown attempt from Ganga.
Ganga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ganga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Orosco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orosco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Orosco lands an elbow just above Ganga 's eye.
Orosco stalling in the clinch.
Orosco keeps control of Ganga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orosco is stalling here.
Ganga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orosco after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Orosco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Orosco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganga avoids the elbow strike from Orosco, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Orosco fails to land.
Orosco throws an elbow but it misses.
Ganga has Orosco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orosco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ganga takes a knee to the side of the body.
Orosco stalling in the clinch.
Orosco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orosco lands a nice elbow.
Orosco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ganga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orosco after a bit of a struggle.
Orosco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orosco lands an elbow that stopped Ganga in his tracks for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerrold Orosco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Orosco darts in and clinches Ganga up against the cage.
Orosco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ganga swings wildly with an uppercut but Orosco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orosco lands a nice elbow. #TD#
Ganga decides to pull guard.
Ganga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ganga is trying to keep Orosco in close. #SUB#
Ganga working for a triangle but Orosco defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orosco stays in close to Ganga's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Ganga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ganga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orosco preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ganga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orosco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ganga is tightening it up a little... Orosco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Orosco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Orosco taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ganga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sunil Ganga!
During a confident post fight interview, Sunil Ganga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC Fight Night-Ganga vs Smiff
Date: Dec 21, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Smiff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ganga sprawls well initially but Smiff persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ganga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ganga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ganga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smiff throws a big elbow that misses.
Smiff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smiff stops Ganga from standing up.
Smiff trying to move into half guard but instead Ganga has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Smiff working a defensive guard but Ganga passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ganga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smiff's head.
Ganga wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff wants to hit a sweep here but Ganga passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smiff there! #T1#
Ganga prevents Smiff from getting the reversal.
Ganga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ganga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ganga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smiff is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganga avoids the attempt from Smiff to control.#T2#
Ganga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smiff is working to get back to half guard.
Smiff has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ganga tries to control but Smiff wriggling away.
Ganga controlling the pace for now.
Smiff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ganga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smiff tries to reverse the position but Ganga maintains control.#T3#
Ganga misses with a head shot.
Ganga trying to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Ganga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ganga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ganga prevents Smiff from getting the reversal.
Ganga trying to control but Smiff is having none of it. #T4#
Smiff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smiff gets back to half guard.
Smiff keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ganga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ganga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck for Smiff with that takedown attempt.
Ganga feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Ganga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smiff!
Smiff takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ganga sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smiff is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Ganga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smiff tries to buck Ganga off but Ganga is having none of it.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga trying to control the position but Smiff is working away. #SU#
Ganga decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Ganga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smiff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ganga misses with a double jab.
Smiff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ganga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smiff circles away.
Ganga tries to clinch there but Smiff circles away.
Ganga dives in and grabs Smiff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smiff pushes down on Ganga's head and hops out.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ganga but Ganga pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ganga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick there by Ganga.#T2#
Ganga tries for a takedown but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Smiff tries to counter it with a takedown but Ganga pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smiff enables Ganga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smiff manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smiff wants to control the position but Ganga says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smiff is looking to control Ganga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smiff avoid being mounted?
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Ganga has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sunil Ganga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ganga wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smiff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smiff trying to hold on to Ganga's head to control him but Ganga postures up.
Smiff is staying active underneath Ganga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Smiff is looking for a sweep. Ganga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ganga wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ganga scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
Ganga shoots in and gets a takedown into Smiff's guard.
Ganga wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff can't keep his opponent in guard - Ganga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ganga wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.
Smiff is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganga is looking to take a break and control but Smiff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Ganga tries for a takedown but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smiff swats away the attempt to clinch by Ganga.
Ganga is looking to clinch but Smiff is avoiding it.
Smiff goes for a double leg but Ganga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ganga continues to drive forward.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smiff but Smiff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ganga fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Smiff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ganga to the mat! Ganga manages to get full guard.

Ganga is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Smiff presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Ganga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smiff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ganga is pressed up against the cage. Smiff has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ganga down to the mat. Ganga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ganga shoots in but no luck this time.
Ganga shoots in and drives through. Smiff sprawls well.
Smiff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Ganga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smiff is trying to defend but Ganga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smiff tries to get to full guard but Ganga has control of the leg.
Smiff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Ganga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smiff has a hand on Ganga's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ganga takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smiff tries to improve his position but instead Ganga has taken his back!
Smiff is keeping busy.
Smiff is really stuck here.
Ganga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ganga working for a choke but Smiff is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Ganga working for the choke. #SUB#
Smiff is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Ganga working for a choke but Smiff is defending well. #T4#
Smiff is in bad spot here.
Smiff prevents Ganga from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff wants to escape the position.
Ganga struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Ganga tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ganga won't be happy with that.
Ganga on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smiff tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ganga's legs.
You can see the frustration on Ganga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ganga tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ganga keeps working.
Ganga is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
Smiff working the ground and pound.
Smiff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smiff scoring with punches and elbows.
Ganga striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Ganga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ganga is looking to reverse the position.
Ganga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smiff connects with a decent elbow.
Smiff scoring with punches from side control.
Smiff lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smiff works to advance to full mount. Ganga defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smiff with the ground and pound from mount.
Ganga tries to buck Smiff off but he can't manage it.
Ganga working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Smiff lands a big elbow.
Ganga is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
Smiff lands a big elbow.
Smiff unloading with bombs!
Smiff lands a big elbow.
Smiff working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smiff landing punches.
Smiff scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ganga tries to lock up and control but Smiff gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Smiff working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smiff trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ganga tries to reverse the position but Smiff maintains control.
Ganga wants to control but Smiff is having none of it.
Ganga trying desperately to get to his feet.
Smiff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ganga looks a forlorn figure.
Ganga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smiff is pulling down on Ganga's head. It's preventing any offense from Ganga, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loquacious Smiff dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Ganga tries to clinch but Smiff is having none of it.
Smiff slaps away a takedown attempt from Ganga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ganga fails with the takedown.
Ganga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smiff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smiff throws a hook to the side of Ganga's head but Ganga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Smiff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smiff. #T1#
Smiff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ganga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Smiff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganga tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Smiff is trying to control the position but Ganga postures up.
Smiff wants to control the position but Ganga says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ganga wants to free his trapped foot but Smiff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smiff is trying to get back to full guard.
Loquacious Smiff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ganga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smiff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ganga is working away from the top position though.
Ganga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Ganga stands up from half guard.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Smiff pushes him off.#TD2#
Smiff scores with a takedown into Ganga's guard.#T3#
Ganga working a defensive guard but Smiff passes into half guard.
Ganga trying to control but Smiff postures up.
Ganga moves into full guard.
Ganga is trying to keep Smiff in close.
Smiff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganga is pulling down on Smiff's head to control his posture. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ganga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smiff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ganga trying to keep a closed guard but Smiff is proving a slippery customer.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Ganga is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sunil Ganga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ganga moves away from the strike by Smiff.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loquacious Smiff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ganga has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!
Sunil Ganga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFC 5-Heart vs Carter
Date: Oct 19, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ganga as Magomedov shoots in.#CL#
Ganga rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to drag Ganga to the mat but Ganga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ganga doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Ganga has hold of one of Magomedov's legs. Magomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Ganga gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ganga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ganga.
Ganga trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganga passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is not content to let Ganga control the position.
Ganga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ganga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ganga not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ganga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ganga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov is trying to stand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Ganga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ganga is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Magomedov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Ganga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedov.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Ganga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov is looking to stand back up but Ganga counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Magomedov. #REVB#
Magomedov is not content to let Ganga control the position.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working. #SU#
Ganga decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Magomedov shoots in but Ganga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magomedov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ganga counters by moving into the clinch.
Ganga gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt. #T4##BC#
Ganga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Ganga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet here but Ganga is keeping cool and he's managed to take Magomedov's back.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ganga stuffs the takedown.
Ganga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ganga circles away easily
and Ganga counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ganga.#TD#
Ganga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Magomedov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ganga manages to move to mount!
Sunil Ganga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ganga punching from mount but Magomedov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ganga wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Ganga punishing his opponent with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Ganga quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ganga but it's paid off an Magomedov is forced to tap! Nice work by Ganga.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sunil Ganga!

Event: IFC 3: Joshua vs Heart
Date: Sep 21, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ganga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brankovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ganga throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganga wants to control from the top but Brankovic keeps moving.
Ganga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU#
Ganga gets to his feet - Brankovic follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Brankovic clinches up with Ganga and pushes him back against the cage.
Brankovic misses with some punches.
Brankovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Brankovic misses with an elbow strike.
Brankovic lands an uppercut.
Ganga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brankovic smiles and moves away.
Ganga looks to throw a body kick
and Brankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ganga has a takedown stuffed.
Ganga moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganga thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Brankovic. No joy for Ganga on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ganga pushes Brankovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Brankovic is controlling him.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Ganga tries to pull guard but Brankovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Ganga drops back down to his feet.
Brankovic tries to work over Ganga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Brankovic has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brankovic.
Ganga is trying to break free.
Brankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Ganga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brankovic just leaning against Ganga, taking a breather.
Ganga jumps guard but Brankovic stands there with Ganga around his waist. Ganga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
Ganga blocks a body shot from Brankovic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brankovic.
Brankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganga.
Ganga blocks an elbow strike.
Brankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Brankovic lands a left hand.
Brankovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brankovic wants to stall.
Brankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Ganga pulls guard successfully.
Ganga controls Brankovic momentarily but Brankovic frees himself.
Ganga wants to sweep here but Brankovic controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ganga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brankovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brankovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ganga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brankovic bucks up and tries to throw Ganga off but instead Ganga has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brankovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Djuradj Brankovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brankovic lands an overhand right.
Brankovic lands an overhand right.
Brankovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganga fails to land the takedown.
Ganga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brankovic! But no joy.#CL#
Ganga forces Brankovic back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brankovic has Ganga pressed against the cage.
Brankovic throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
Ganga decides to pull guard. #T1#
Ganga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ganga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Ganga stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brankovic throws a body punch but Ganga moves out of range.
Brankovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ganga's head backwards.#CL2#
Brankovic closes the distance and clinches.
Djuradj Brankovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganga.
Ganga prevents a body shot from Brankovic.
Brankovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ganga blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Ganga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brankovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ganga jumps guard but Brankovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brankovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brankovic lands a damaging elbow.
Brankovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brankovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Ganga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Brankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga blocks the elbow strike.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Brankovic won't allow it.
Brankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganga's elbow.
Brankovic throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD#
Ganga pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ganga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brankovic stalling against the cage.
Brankovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brankovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Ganga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brankovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ganga's brow.
Brankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganga's elbow.
Brankovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Brankovic.
Brankovic misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganga is pushing Brankovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brankovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brankovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brankovic.
Brankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Brankovic tries to work over Ganga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brankovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganga is trying to push Brankovic away but Brankovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brankovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganga's defenses. #TD#
Ganga jumps guard.
Sunil Ganga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ganga trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ganga working for a triangle but Brankovic defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Djuradj Brankovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Ganga is rocked!#CL2#
Brankovic clinches with his opponent.
Brankovic is leaning against Ganga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga dodges an elbow strike from Brankovic.
Brankovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brankovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ganga leaning against his opponent.
Brankovic is leaning against Ganga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brankovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ganga avoids a wild elbow strike from Brankovic.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Brankovic throws an elbow but misses.
Ganga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ganga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brankovic is defending well for now.
Brankovic being controlled against the cage.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Brankovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ganga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brankovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ganga's brow.
Brankovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brankovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brankovic stalling in the clinch but Ganga improves position. #T2#
Brankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga working aggressively here.
Brankovic lands an elbow that stopped Ganga in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Ganga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Brankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brankovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brankovic throws an elbow but misses.
Brankovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brankovic is pressed up against the cage. Ganga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brankovic down to the mat. Brankovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - Brankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ganga shoots for a double leg takedown but Brankovic sprawls well. He's pushed Ganga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brankovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sunil Ganga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Brankovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganga was well out of range. Poor timing from Brankovic.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ganga has Brankovic up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brankovic.
Brankovic slows down the pace here.
Ganga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ganga struggles to land a body shot inside as Brankovic controls his hands.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brankovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ganga is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Ganga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brankovic lands with a light punch inside.
Djuradj Brankovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ganga dodges an elbow strike from Brankovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Brankovic throws an elbow that misses.
Brankovic is pressed up against the cage. Ganga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brankovic down to the mat. Brankovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ganga.
Brankovic throws out a counter right but Ganga avoids it with no problem.
Ganga wants to clinch up but Brankovic keeps it at a distance.
Brankovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brankovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sunil Ganga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brankovic.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djuradj Brankovic!

Event: IFC 2: Loco vs Martinez
Date: Aug 31, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Mahrez.#TD#
Ganga has Mahrez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ganga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mahrez tumbling to the mat - Ganga dives into Mahrez's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mahrez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ganga trying to control but Mahrez is working from the bottom.
Mahrez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ganga looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mahrez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ganga 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#
Ganga is looking to stand up but Mahrez isn't so interested in that idea.
Mahrez is pushing down on Ganga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ganga is fighting to maintain full guard but Mahrez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mahrez wants to pass to mount but Ganga is defending the position.
Mahrez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ganga is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ganga gets full guard.
Ganga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Mahrez tries to pass.
Mahrez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganga working a defensive guard but Mahrez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ganga wants to get back to his feet but Mahrez drags him back down.#T3#
Ganga is trying to control Mahrez's posture but Mahrez avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Ganga shoots in and bounces Mahrez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mahrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga pushes down on Mahrez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Ganga tries to pass to full mount but Mahrez defends it.
Ganga is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ganga works his way into side control.
Mahrez is looking to reverse the position.
Ganga wants to control but Mahrez is keeping him busy.
Ganga misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga wants to control but Mahrez is keeping him busy.
Mahrez looks to move to half guard but instead Ganga has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga 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#
Nice body kick there by Ganga.#CL#
Ganga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahrez avoids it.#TD#
Ganga gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ganga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ganga wants to control from the top but Mahrez keeps moving.
Sunil Ganga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ganga stopping the sweep attempt from Mahrez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Ganga is really struggling to control Mahrez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mahrez looking to control.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrez can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga postures up and lands a big shot to Mahrez's brow.
Ganga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahrez is keeping the position for now.
Ganga pushes down on Mahrez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ganga is just content to waste time from the top position. Mahrez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mahrez wants to improve his position but instead Ganga has moved into half guard. #SU#
Ganga stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mahrez as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Mahrez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganga looking to control.
Mahrez won't allow Ganga to get back to his feet.
Ganga controls Mahrez momentarily but Mahrez frees himself.
Mahrez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga controls Mahrez momentarily but Mahrez frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Ganga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahrez is aware though and is defending well.
Mahrez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganga wants to stand and escape but Mahrez is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ganga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mahrez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4##SU#
Ganga stands up and waves to Mahrez to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Ganga as Mahrez shoots in.
It looked like Ganga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahrez.#TD#
Mahrez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ganga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ganga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ganga postures up in Mahrez's guard and throws a big left but Mahrez blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahrez looking to control.
Mahrez keeping full guard, as Ganga tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ganga stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahrez. Mahrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sunil Ganga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ganga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mahrez tries to get to full guard but Ganga has control of the leg.
Ganga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahrez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mahrez gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Ganga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mahrez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ganga, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Ganga wants to stand but Mahrez is controlling the position.
Ganga is trying to keep Mahrez in close.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Mahrez tries to pass.
Ganga is trying to control the position but Mahrez postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mahrez won't allow Ganga to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganga is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mahrez working for submissions but it's allowed Ganga to get to half guard.
Mahrez wants to improve his position but Ganga is controlling well.
Ganga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahrez defending well though. #T3##SU#
Ganga stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mahrez to get to his feet.
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Ganga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ganga continues to drive forward.
Ganga stuffs the takedown.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.#CL#
Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Mahrez.
Mahrez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ganga misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Ganga jumps guard and drags Mahrez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mahrez wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
Mahrez stopping the sweep attempt from Ganga.
Ganga controls Mahrez momentarily but Mahrez frees himself. #T4#
Mahrez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ganga is retaining full guard.
Magby Mahrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrez won't allow Ganga to sweep him here.
Ganga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunil Ganga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ganga 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!

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