Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Adermundie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adermundie lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Strikes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adermundie is keeping busy.
Adermundie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adermundie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Adermundie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adermundie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strikes if he has to take too many more of those.
Adermundie connects with a leg kick. Strikes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strikes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adermundie.
Adermundie cracks the inside of Strikes's front leg. #CL2#
Strikes gets tackled into the cage by Adermundie. Adermundie maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Adermundie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Adermundie both land. Nice combination.
Adermundie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Strikes shoots and misses
and Adermundie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Adermundie takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Adermundie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Adermundie has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Adermundie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes throws out a loose jab but Adermundie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adermundie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strikes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Strikes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Adermundie clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adermundie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adermundie crunches a lovely knee into Strikes's ribcage.
Adermundie lands an elbow inside that Strikes shrugs off.
Strikes is breathing heavily.
Adermundie lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strikes takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Carlos Strikes's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Adermundie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strikes's defenses.
Adermundie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adermundie lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Adermundie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes darts in looking for a takedown but Adermundie gets double underhooks and turns Strikes into the cage.
Johnny Adermundie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adermundie connects with a leg kick. Strikes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Adermundie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strikes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adermundie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
Carlos Strikes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Adermundie lands a nice looking body kick.
Strikes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adermundie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adermundie throws a head kick that half lands.
Adermundie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Adermundie throws a head kick but Strikes moves out of range.
Adermundie throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
Jeez, Carlos Strikes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strikes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Strikes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adermundie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adermundie counters with a one-two to the body.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Strikes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Adermundie!
A victorious Johnny Adermundie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Strikes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lotus.#CUT#
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.#CL#
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strikes pushes Lotus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Strikes won't allow it.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
Strikes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lotus letting Strikes take a breather here.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strikes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
Strikes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lotus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Lotus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Strikes to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lotus wants to stand back up but Strikes manages to pass into side control. #T1#
Strikes is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Strikes decides to stand back up. #T2##CL#
Strikes clinches with his opponent.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling the position.
Strikes lands a knee to the head.
Strikes is pushing Lotus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Strikes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Strikes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lotus looks winded!
Strikes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strikes keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Lotus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strikes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lotus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Strikes connects with a knee to the head.
Strikes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strikes pushes Lotus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
Strikes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lotus quickly recovers to half guard.
Lotus pushes Strikes off but Strikes dives into side control.
Lotus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotus seems a little lost for a moment, as Strikes dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Strikes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lotus is trying to escape and Strikes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lotus is forced to tap! Nice work there by Strikes! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Strikes!
Carlos Strikes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMANIAK 49
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Strikes feints and as Mankowski raises his hands in defense, Strikes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strikes 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.
Strikes advances position into side control!
Mankowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strikes slows the pace down.
Strikes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
It looks like Strikes is going to stand back up.
Mankowski wants to get back to full guard but Strikes has mounted him!#T1#
Strikes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Strikes looking to ground and pound but Mankowski is blocking nicely.
Mankowski is looking to get to half guard.
Strikes is looking to stand but Mankowski has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Mankowski working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strikes wants to get back to his feet but Mankowski is holding on tight.
Strikes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mankowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Strikes trying to control but Mankowski is having none of it. #T2#
Mankowski is looking to get to half guard.
Mankowski regains half guard.
Strikes wants to take a breather but Mankowski is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strikes in particular looking to stall.
Mankowski manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mankowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Strikes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Strikes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski wants to improve his position but Strikes is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Strikes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mankowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Mankowski is trying to maintain the position but Strikes is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strikes trying to control from half guard but Mankowski is working away.
Strikes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Strikes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mankowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strikes not doing much here.
Strikes wants to control but Mankowski is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strikes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Strikes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes 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#
Strikes tries to clinch but Mankowski is having none of it.
Strikes tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Mankowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
Strikes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mankowski can do to turn this around?
Strikes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mankowski's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strikes passes into side control. #SU#
Strikes stands up and beckons Mankowski to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mankowski slips a jab and a cross from Strikes. #T1##TD#
Strikes gets a takedown into half guard.
Strikes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mankowski is trying to escape the mount.
Strikes looking to control but Mankowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strikes is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Mankowski stops Strikes from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mankowski tries to hold on but Strikes postures up.#T2#
Mankowski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mankowski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Strikes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mankowski is trying to break free.
Strikes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Strikes struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Strikes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mankowski rolls, trying to escape but Strikes keeps control of the position.
Strikes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Mankowski is keeping busy.
Mankowski trying to control the hands but Strikes breaks the grip. #SUB#
Strikes looking for the choke but no joy.
Mankowski trying to control the hands but Strikes won't let him.
Strikes controlling well, preventing Mankowski from escaping the position.
Strikes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mankowski is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Strikes trying to control momentarily.
Mankowski tries to break free.
Mankowski wants to control his opponent's hands but Strikes gets his hands free.
Strikes doesn't have the hooks in and Mankowski manages to turn into his guard.
Strikes wants to stand but Mankowski is controlling the position. #SU2#
Mankowski gets to his feet. Strikes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Strikes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mankowski stops Strikes from passing to mount.
Mankowski is trying to get back to his feet.
Mankowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Mankowski pushes him off.
Mankowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strikes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Strikes duly obliges.
Strikes tries to clinch up.
Mankowski takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strikes.
Mankowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mankowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mankowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strikes is pressing down on Mankowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mankowski is holding on for now. #T1#
Strikes is trying to control. Mankowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mankowski tries to get to full guard but Strikes has control of the leg.
Mankowski gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mankowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Mankowski's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Strikes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Strikes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mankowski!#T2##SUB#
Strikes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mankowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mankowski is trying to improve his position.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Mankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strikes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mankowski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Mankowski manages to get back to half guard.
Strikes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mankowski defending well though.
Mankowski trying to control here. #SUB2#
Mankowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strikes pulls his head out easily.
Strikes trying to control the action but Mankowski is working from the bottom.
Mankowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Strikes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Strikes is thwarting Mankowski's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mankowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Mankowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strikes wants to pass the guard but Mankowski is defending well.
Strikes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mankowski's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mankowski actively working from the bottom here.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Strikes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strikes is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strikes wants to clinch.
Mankowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strikes defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strikes 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMANIAK 47
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Blighton goes for a double leg but Strikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strikes continues to drive forward.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strikes. That's going to slow Blighton down. #TD2#
Strikes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Strikes manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Strikes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blighton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strikes tries to throw a body punch but Blighton avoids it by throwing Strikes back against the cage. #TD2#
Blighton has clasped his hands together around Strikes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strikes is trying to control Blighton 's posture but Blighton avoids it.
Strikes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blighton 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Strikes tries to get to full guard but Blighton has control of the leg.
Strikes is concentrating on defense, preventing Blighton from advancing position.
Strikes wants to control but Blighton is keeping busy.
Strikes is refusing to be controlled, as Blighton sits in half guard.
Strikes has hold of Blighton 's hands but Blighton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strikes is trying to get back to full guard.
Blighton controlling the action here.
Strikes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blighton is pressing down on Strikes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strikes is holding on for now.
Strikes wants to control but Blighton is keeping busy.
Blighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Strikes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blighton . #CL2#
Blighton takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Strikes trying to control the position but instead, Blighton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strikes into the cage.
Strikes throws an elbow that misses.
Strikes has Blighton pushed against the cage.
Strikes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blighton is defending well for now.
Blighton taking a breather. #TD2#
Blighton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Blighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strikes defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blighton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strikes passes Blighton 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Strikes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blighton is looking to improve his position.
Blighton trying to control but Strikes postures up. #SU#
Strikes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Blighton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Strikes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blighton working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Strikes misses with a head kick.
Blighton with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.
Blighton closes the distance and clinches up with Strikes, looking for a takedown. Blighton pushes Strikes against the cage but Strikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blighton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blighton throws a nice looking combination but Strikes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strikes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#KD#
Strikes lands a big head kick that sends Blighton tumbling to the mat! Strikes takes a step backwards and waves Blighton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Buster Blighton has been cut.#CL2#
Blighton takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Blighton gets a takedown into half guard.
Strikes is not content to let Blighton control the position.#T1#
Blighton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Strikes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Buster Blighton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strikes tries to kick Blighton off but Blighton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Blighton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blighton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strikes trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strikes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blighton throws a sloppy head kick
and Strikes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strikes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blighton can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Strikes tries to keep at a distance but Blighton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes taking a breather.#T2##BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Blighton goes for a double leg but Strikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strikes continues to drive forward.
Strikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Strikes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blighton .
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Blighton .#CL2#
Blighton moves into the clinch.
Blighton can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Blighton pulls Strikes into guard.
Strikes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Strikes is looking to stand up but Blighton won't let him. #SUB2#
Blighton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Blighton controlling Strikes's posture. #SUB2#
Blighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strikes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blighton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Blighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strikes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Blighton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Blighton wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Strikes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Blighton wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Strikes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Blighton looking to sit in guard and control but Strikes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buster Blighton 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Blighton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blighton shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blighton has a takedown stuffed.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Blighton .
Blighton misses with a takedown #CL#
and Strikes counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Strikes is trying to work for a kimura but Blighton is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blighton wants to control but Strikes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Blighton is looking to improve his position.
Strikes controlling the action here.
Blighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strikes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blighton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strikes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blighton striking from half guard on the bottom.
Strikes controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Strikes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blighton !
Blighton is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Strikes scoring with strikes but Blighton is staying in there.
Blighton is desperately trying to improve his position but Strikes has a good base and remains in mount.
Blighton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strikes with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Strikes content just to control the position here.
Blighton working to try and regain half guard.
Blighton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blighton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blighton stopping the sweep attempt from Strikes.#ES#
Strikes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Blighton prevents a body shot from Strikes.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Buster Blighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Blighton tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Blighton pushes Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blighton misses with a takedown attempt - Strikes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buster Blighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blighton fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strikes, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
A relieved looking Carlos Strikes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMANIAK 46
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Ragnar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strikes.
Ragnar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ragnar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strikes tries for a takedown but Ragnar circles away easily
and Ragnar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strikes's knee momentarily.
Ragnar works Strikes's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes has his takedown stuffed
letting Ragnar counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Bjorn Ragnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
Ragnar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strikes throws a leg kick but Ragnar checks it. #T1#
Strikes wants to clinch.
Strikes throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Ragnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ragnar.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnar.
Knees to the body from Ragnar.
Strikes looks winded!
Ragnar pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ragnar.
A nice left hand lands by Ragnar.
Ragnar scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnar lands a body shot. #BC#
Ragnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Strikes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ragnar lands a jab to Strikes's midsection.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Ragnar drops Strikes with a beautiful combination! Strikes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ragnar is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Strikes is rocked!
Strikes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ragnar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Ragnar darts in and clinches Strikes up against the cage.
Strikes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strikes backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Strikes's cut even more.
A right hand to the body from Ragnar.
Ragnar leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ragnar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strikes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strikes letting Ragnar take a breather here.#T3#
Ragnar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnar.
Ragnar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ragnar lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Carlos Strikes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Strikes being controlled against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ragnar.
Strikes has had enough of the clinch but Ragnar keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Ragnar scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
Carlos Strikes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ragnar lands with a left to the head.
Ragnar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnar is struggling to control the position.
We've been informed that Strikes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Ragnar. #T4#
Strikes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnar scores with a shoulder strike.
Strikes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnar finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Strikes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bjorn Ragnar!
A relieved looking Bjorn Ragnar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMANIAK 44'
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Strikes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dos Santos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Strikes controlling well, preventing Dos Santos from escaping the position.
Dos Santos breaks Strikes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dos Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Strikes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Dos Santos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strikes passes into side control.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.#T1##SU2#
Strikes stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Strikes moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strikes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strikes looking to slow down the pace here.
Strikes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strikes lands an elbow just above Dos Santos 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Strikes is looking to control Dos Santos's arms but Dos Santos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strikes has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Strikes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dos Santos did well to prevent Strikes getting side control.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Dos Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Strikes pushes his legs off easily.
Strikes chips away with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strikes has passed into side control.
Dos Santos's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Dos Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strikes tries to score with some ground and pound. Dos Santos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Strikes trying to control the position but Dos Santos is working away. #T3#
Strikes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dos Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dos Santos throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Strikes takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Dos Santos to pass into mount.
Strikes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strikes controlling his opponent.
Dos Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Strikes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Strikes's back!#T4#
Strikes trying to control the hands but Dos Santos won't let him. #SUB#
Strikes showing good submission defense here.
Strikes tries to roll but Dos Santos sticks to his back. #SUB#
Strikes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking for the choke from the back.
Strikes tries to escape but Dos Santos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Strikes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Strikes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos pushes Strikes off looking to stand but Strikes dives back in and keeps control.
We've been informed that Strikes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strikes is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos 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.#SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Strikes sits in half guard.
Strikes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strikes moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that!
Strikes tries to control but Dos Santos wriggling away. #SU2#
Strikes is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Strikes scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos lands a body shot.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Dos Santos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strikes's guard.#T3#
Strikes trying to control the position.
Strikes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strikes is trying to control the position but Dos Santos postures up.
Strikes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strikes working a defensive guard here.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Strikes is retaining full guard.
Strikes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strikes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Strikes in his guard.#REVB#
Strikes is looking to stand up but Dos Santos won't let him.
Strikes trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dos Santos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Strikes stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strikes wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Strikes digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Strikes is looking to clinch but Dos Santos is avoiding it.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strikes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Strikes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Dos Santos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strikes. #T1#
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Dos Santos pushes him off.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Strikes is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Strikes has managed to clinch.
Strikes is struggling to control the position.
Dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Strikes.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a takedown but Strikes is quick to defend against it.#T2##TD2#
Strikes looking to score a takedown here. Dos Santos is defending well but Strikes drives through and ends up in Dos Santos's guard.#SUB#
Dos Santos has his feet on Strikes's thighs here. He's pushed Strikes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Strikes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMANIAK 43
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Strikes #TD#
and Fogomayu counters with a shoot takedown. Strikes fights it but they end up in guard.
Fogomayu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fogomayu looking to pass the guard.
Fogomayu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fogomayu content to stall in guard here.
Strikes is trying to control the position but Fogomayu postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fogomayu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fogomayu stands up over Strikes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fogomayu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fogomayu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Strikes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fogomayu controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fogomayu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strikes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fogomayu tries to land a front kick but Strikes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strikes just misses with a punch to the body.
Fogomayu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fogomayu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strikes throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Strikes misses the body punch #TD#
and Fogomayu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Fogomayu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strikes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fogomayu.
Fogomayu content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Strikes wants to control but Fogomayu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fogomayu drops an elbow to the side of Strikes's head.
Strikes trying to control here.
Fogomayu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strikes tries to roll over but Fogomayu keeps him under control.
Fogomayu working Strikes over with strikes.
Fogomayu is nestled in close to Strikes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've been informed that Strikes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fogomayu not doing much here.
Fogomayu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strikes is trying to control but can't.
Fogomayu winds up and cracks Strikes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round.
That's time! Fogomayu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fogomayu lands a really nice looking cross but Strikes seems unphased.
Strikes misses with a body punch
and Fogomayu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strikes wants to clinch but Fogomayu slips to the side
and Fogomayu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fogomayu throws out a powerful jab.
Strikes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Strikes!
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strikes tries for a takedown but Fogomayu circles away easily
and Fogomayu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fogomayu blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Strikes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fogomayu. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fogomayu lands a jab to Strikes's midsection.
Strikes is breathing heavily.#T1#
Fogomayu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Strikes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fogomayu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fogomayu scores with a sloppy right hand. Strikes should have avoided that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fogomayu - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strikes is looking to clinch but Fogomayu is avoiding it.
Fogomayu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strikes takes one to the chin there.
Fogomayu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strikes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Fogomayu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strikes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fogomayu counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu is looking to slow Strikes down with leg kicks.
Strikes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Fogomayu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fogomayu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fogomayu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fogomayu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the liver by Fogomayu. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Fogomayu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strikes doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Fogomayu tenderised Strikes's leg. Strikes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Fogomayu lands.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Strikes's cut even more.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fogomayu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strikes. That did some damage!
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fogomayu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Fogomayu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fogomayu is chipping away with strikes.
Strikes is trying to improve his position.
Strikes seems a little lost for a moment, as Fogomayu dominates the positioning.#T4#
Strikes tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fogomayu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Strikes's face as Fogomayu controls the position.
Fogomayu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Strikes some visible discomfort. #CUT#
The cut above Carlos Strikes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fogomayu lands some shots froms side control.
Fogomayu working the body and head with strikes. #CUT#
Carlos Strikes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Strikes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kwiwan Fogomayu!
After winning the bout, Kwiwan Fogomayu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMANIAK 38 Badger vs Neil
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Strikes staying out of range there.
Strikes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maul misses with a double jab.
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strikes. Strikes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes keeps Maul at a distance using the push kick.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but Maul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Strikes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Strikes moved out of range nicely.
Strikes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Strikes responds with a good body kick, but Maul manages to step out the way in time.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strikes.
Strikes moves out of range as Maul strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Maul.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul misses with a straight left.
Strikes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maul.
Paul Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Good exchange - Maul coming out on top.
Maul throws a body punch but Strikes moves out of range.
Strikes dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maul lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maul.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Strikes saw that one coming.
Strikes has a takedown stuffed.
Maul throws a series of punches but Strikes moves out of range.
Maul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maul cracks Strikes with a good jab.
Strikes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maul is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strikes is defended easily by Maul.
Paul Maul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.#T2#
Strikes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maul finds it's way round the side to connect with Strikes's head.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Strikes tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maul is looking for a counter combo.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strikes on the side of the head.
Strikes walks into a straight right hand from Maul.
Maul misses with a hook. Strikes ducked under it nicely.
Maul connects with a body shot.
Donk. Maul catches Strikes right on the button with a cross.
Strikes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maul defends it nicely.#T3#
Strikes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strikes looks for a takedown but Maul sprawls well.
Strikes throws a head kick that misses.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Maul keeps it at a distance.
Maul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strikes on the side of the head.
Strikes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strikes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maul lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Strikes's cut even more.
Strikes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maul counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strikes. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maul digs a good body shot into Strikes's ribs.
Maul scores with a hook to the body. Strikes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strikes looks winded!
Jab, jab by Maul - just one landing.
Maul cracks Strikes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strikes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maul throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Strikes is rocked!
Maul lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strikes is still on wobbly legs! Can Maul finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Carlos Strikes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Maul lands with a right that hurts Strikes. Strikes looks to clinch but Maul throws a short knee that drops Strikes. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Paul Maul!
Paul Maul decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMANIAK 33 Sullivan/Armstrong
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Strikes tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Strikes moves out of range easily.
Crunch! West slams his shin into Strikes's torso.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Strikes fails to land the takedown.
West plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Strikes, looking for a takedown. West pushes Strikes against the cage but Strikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strikes somewhat.
Strikes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West tries for a takedown but Strikes circles away easily
and Strikes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strikes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strikes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strikes blocks a head kick by West.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West scores with a head kick. Strikes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Strikes's cut even more.
West throws a series of punches but Strikes avoids them all with ease.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strikes is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Strikes circles away and we're back to standing.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes misses with a leg kick.
West throws a big counter combination but Strikes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL2#
Strikes clinches with his opponent. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strikes blocks a head kick by West.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West lands a high kick!
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West throws a head kick but Strikes moves out of range.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strikes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strikes unleashes a big counter combination but West bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
West dives in and grabs Strikes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strikes pushes down on West's head and hops out.
West is breathing heavily.
West misses with the combination.
Strikes dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strikes somewhat.#T3#
Strikes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
West tries to bum rush Strikes with a series of wild strikes but Strikes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strikes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Strikes moves out of range easily. #TD#
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strikes is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Strikes pushes West off and gets back to his feet.
West moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strikes tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West throws a series of punches but Strikes avoids them all with ease.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strikes takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strikes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Strikes.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strikes.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.#CUT#
The cut above Carlos Strikes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strikes.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for Strikes on that attempt.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from West.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
West has closed the distance and engaged Strikes in a clinch.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Strikes swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strikes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West. #CL#
Strikes gets tackled into the cage by West. West maintains the clinch.
West tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Strikes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strikes avoids the elbow strike from West, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Strikes blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for West to work. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West throws the kick towards the body but Strikes avoids it.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strikes wants to counter with a clinch but West pushes him away.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strikes.
As Strikes looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Strikes just gets out of the way.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strikes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Strikes connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Strikes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strikes can do to turn this around?
West darts in looking for a takedown but Strikes gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
West throws a head kick but Strikes moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strikes has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
West instigates a clinch.
West with a knee to the head. #CUT#
Carlos Strikes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Strikes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wayde West!
In his post fight interview, Wayde West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMANIAK 30 - West vs Sullivan
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Mies gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mies is looking to stand back up but Strikes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mies. #REVR#
Strikes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mies is trying to get back to full guard.
Mies tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Mies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strikes pulls his head out easily.
Mies might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mies striking from half guard on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strikes trying to control the pace.
Mies punching from the bottom. #T1#
Mies moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Strikes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Mies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strikes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strikes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mies striking off his back but it's not causing Strikes any problems. #SUB#
Mies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strikes looking to pass the guard.
Strikes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strikes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mies working a defensive guard but Strikes manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Strikes remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Strikes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strikes controlling the position. #SU2#
Strikes stands up. #TD2#
Strikes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mies's guard.#T4#
Mies can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strikes controls the pace.#SU2#
Strikes gets to his feet - Mies follows without any prompting.
Mies blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Mies pushes him off.
Mies swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Strikes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mies goes for a double leg but Strikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strikes continues to drive forward.#KD2#
Strikes lands a big head kick that sends Mies tumbling to the mat! Strikes takes a step backwards and waves Mies back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Mies is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Strikes keeps Mies at a distance using the push kick.
Strikes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Strikes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Mies is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mies gets back to half guard.
Mies seems to have got his legs back now.
Strikes controlling the action here.#SU2#
Strikes stands up from half guard.
Strikes lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Strikes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strikes slows the pace down. #T1#
Mies is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mies actively working from the bottom here.
Strikes wants to pass to mount but Mies is defending the position.
Strikes passes to side control.
Mies looks to move to half guard but instead Strikes has passed into mount! Damn!
Strikes controlling from mount.
Mies is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Mies gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mies is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Strikes has latched onto it... Big trouble! Strikes pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mies is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Strikes!
A very excited looking Carlos Strikes 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.
In defeat, Pit Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger!'.

Event: MMANIAK 27 Mankowski/Firetribe
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Strikes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lotus defends well and Strikes ends up having to push Lotus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Lotus misses the target.#CL#
Lotus clinches up against the cage.
Strikes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strikes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.
Lotus takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Lotus misses with a takedown attempt
and Strikes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Strikes.
Lotus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strikes thumps Lotus with a low kick.
Strikes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lotus pinned against the cage. Lotus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Lotus.#T1#
Strikes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strikes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strikes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
Strikes misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Lotus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Strikes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strikes stalling. #T2#
Strikes keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Strikes tries to keep at a distance but Lotus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes lands a knee to the body.
Strikes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lotus tries to circle away but Strikes has him pinned against the cage.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strikes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lotus, which made it look bad.
Lotus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A good leg kick by Strikes. #T3##TD#
Strikes tries to sprawl but Lotus drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Strikes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL#
Lotus clinches.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Lotus shoots in looking for a takedown but Strikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lotus is looking to break free of the clinch but Strikes has double underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Lotus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch but Strikes keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Strikes.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strikes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lotus up against the cage.
Strikes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lotus up against the cage.
Strikes continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lotus has his takedown stuffed
and Strikes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lotus lands with an uppercut that bounces Strikes off the cage and back into range.
Lotus misses with a hook. Strikes ducked under it nicely.
Lotus misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Strikes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lotus won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Strikes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Lotus moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lotus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strikes is fending him off so far but Lotus persists. Nope, Strikes circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Strikes moves into the clinch.
Lotus can't break the clinch.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lotus tries to break free but Strikes pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Lotus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lotus wants to break free but Strikes has control. #BC2#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Strikes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strikes unleashes a big counter combination but Lotus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strikes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strikes is defended easily by Lotus.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt. #T2##CL2#
Strikes forces Lotus back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lotus tries to get to full guard but Strikes has control of the leg.
Strikes is taking a breather. Lotus 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.#T3#
Strikes passes into side control, despite Lotus's attempt to control the position. #SU2#
Strikes stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Lotus closes the distance and clinches.
Strikes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lotus up against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Strikes misses with a series of wild punches.
Lotus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lotus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Lotus has closed the distance and engaged Strikes in a clinch.
Strikes controlling the action here for a moment.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Strikes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strikes has him pressed against the cage.
Strikes connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Strikes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Lotus rushes Strikes and presses him up against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling the position.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Strikes won't allow it.
Strikes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Carlos Strikes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strikes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strikes throws a nice head kick!
Strikes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strikes wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lotus clinches.
Lotus tries to circle away but Strikes has him pinned against the cage.
Strikes prevents Lotus from breaking the clinch.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling him.#T1##BC2#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strikes pushes Lotus up against the cage in a clinch.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling him.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Strikes has the dominant position.
Strikes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lotus backwards.
Strikes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lotus tries for a takedown but Strikes circles away easily
and Strikes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lotus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lotus has momentary wrist control but Strikes slips an elbow through the middle.
Strikes looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Lotus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Lotus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Strikes stands up and beckons Lotus to his feet.
Lotus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Strikes clinches with his opponent.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Strikes.
Nice body punch from Strikes - that landed with a thud.
Strikes is working Lotus over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strikes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strikes digs a right hand underneath Lotus's ribcage. Lotus let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the cage.
Strikes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes misses with a takedown attempt - Lotus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Lotus. Those never looked like landing. #T4##CL2#
Strikes forces Lotus back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lotus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strikes slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lotus shoots in and drives through. Strikes sprawls well.#CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the cage.
Strikes controlling the action here for a moment.
Strikes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Lotus as Strikes shoots in.
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strikes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

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

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

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

Event: MMANIAK 24 Lotus vs Maul
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Hay drives through and clinches with Strikes against the cage. #BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hay drives through and clinches with Strikes against the cage. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hay has managed to clinch.
Strikes with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Hay misses.
Hay throws a right hand that Strikes ducks under and follows up with a left that Strikes also avoids with ease.
Strikes has a takedown stuffed.
Strikes misses with a takedown attempt - Hay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Hay moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hay manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Strikes has closed the distance and engaged Hay in a clinch.
Strikes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hay with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Strikes misses. #T1#
Hay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.#CL2#
Strikes rushes Hay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hay misses with an elbow strike.
Hay avoiding damage as Strikes throws knees to the body. #BC#
Hay breaks the clinch.
Strikes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hay defends well and Strikes ends up having to push Hay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nick Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt.
Strikes scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Hay has Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.
Strikes working hard to break the clinch.
Hay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Hay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hay throws an elbow but it misses.
Strikes tries to break the clinch but Hay is controlling the position. #T2##BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hay takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hay. #BC#
Hay manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Strikes moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hay.
Hay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hay throws a series of strikes that have Strikes backpedaling. #CL#
Hay rushes Strikes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hay presses Strikes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strikes wants to get back to striking at distance but Hay won't allow it. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hay moves into the clinch.
Strikes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hay breaks the clinch.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hay but Hay pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##CL#
Hay gets a clinch. #BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strikes throws an elbow that misses.
Strikes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hay clinches up with Strikes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hay keeps control of Strikes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hay prevents Strikes from breaking the clinch.
Hay tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Hay breaks the clinch.
Strikes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Strikes gets a clinch.
Strikes managing to block the knees to the body from Hay.
A right hand to the body from Hay. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Hay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Strikes clinches.
Strikes managing to block the knees to the body from Hay. #BC#
Hay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hay clinches.
Hay misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nick Hay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strikes looks for a takedown but Hay sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Hay gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Hay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Strikes tries to keep at a distance but Hay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hay has him pressed against the cage.
Hay missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hay.
Nick Hay is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hay instigates a clinch.
Strikes avoids the elbow strike from Hay, against the cage. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hay closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hay darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Strikes's cut even more.#CL2#
Strikes moves into the clinch.
Strikes lands a right hand.
Nick Hay has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hay clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Hay manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL#
Hay clinches. #BC#
Hay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hay rushes Strikes and presses him up against the cage.
Strikes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hay gets through Strikes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch.
Hay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strikes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Hay moves into the clinch.
Hay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Hay manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Hay moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Hay closes the distance and pushes Strikes back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL#
Strikes tries to keep at a distance but Hay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strikes. #TD#
Hay has Strikes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hay pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Strikes tumbling to the mat - Hay dives into Strikes's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strikes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hay takes the fight into the clinch.
Hay scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
The cut above Carlos Strikes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3##CL#
Hay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.
Hay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strikes can do to turn this around?#BC#
Hay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hay taking a breather.#BC#
Hay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hay, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strikes feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Hay clinches up against the cage.
Strikes looking to throw knees to the head but Hay is blocking nicely. #BC#
Hay manages to break the clinch.
Strikes tries a head kick but it misses. #T4##CL#
Hay has managed to clinch. #BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch.
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!#CL#
Hay clinches with his opponent.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the head but Hay blocks with his arms.
Hay presses Strikes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes moves out of range as Hay throws a body kick.
Hay fails to land with a series of punches.
Nick Hay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Hay manages to break the clinch.
Strikes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hay defends well and Strikes ends up having to push Hay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hay misses with a few strikes there.
Hay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strikes counters with a series of strikes. Hay will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Hay closes the distance and pushes Strikes back into the cage.#BC#
Hay breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Strikes. Those never looked like landing.
Hay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Hay drives through and clinches with Strikes against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Hay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hay lands with a nice combination. Strikes backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Hay pushes Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strikes misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Strikes clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch.
Hay throws a series of strikes that have Strikes backpedaling. #CL#
Hay darts in and clinches Strikes up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Hay breaks the clinch. #CL#
Strikes gets tackled into the cage by Hay. Hay maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hay manages to break the clinch.
Strikes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Strikes. #CL#
Hay closes the distance and pushes Strikes back into the cage.#T1#
Strikes is trying to force a seperation but Hay has the dominant position.#BC#
Hay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hay drives through and clinches with Strikes against the cage. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hay avoids the head kick by Strikes.
Hay went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Hay clinches up with Strikes and pushes him back against the cage.
Hay just leaning against Strikes, taking a breather.
Hay lands with a short shot to the head.
Hay has Strikes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strikes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strikes misses with an elbow strike.
Hay can't get the takedown.
Hay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hay looks to land a combination but Strikes avoids it well. #CL2#
Strikes rushes Hay and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes tries a head kick but it misses. #T2##CL#
Hay pushes Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Strikes gets tackled into the cage by Hay. Hay maintains the clinch.
Hay stalling against the cage.
Hay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strikes.
Hay lands a right hand. #BC#
Hay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hay misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Hay tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Strikes struggles to land a body shot inside as Hay controls his hands.
Hay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strikes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Hay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strikes throws an elbow but it misses. #T3##BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Hay darts in and clinches Strikes up against the cage.
Strikes misses with a knee strike.
Strikes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hay. #BC#
Hay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Hay moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Strikes does no damage.
Carlos Strikes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hay throws a nice looking combination but Strikes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Hay moves into the clinch successfully.
Hay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Strikes working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hay breaks from the clinch. #T4##CL#
Hay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.
Strikes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hay blocks it with crossed arms.
Strikes is trying to maintain a safe position but Hay gets an underhook and turns Strikes into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hay - that landed with a thud.
Strikes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Hay. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hay closes the distance and pushes Strikes back into the cage.
A short left from Hay. #BC#
Hay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Strikes moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Strikes or perhaps it was just good defense by Hay, which made it look bad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hay moves forwards but Strikes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nick Hay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hay is defended easily by Strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Hay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hay, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Hay!

Event: MMANIAK 21 West vs Williamson
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Strikes.
Dos Santos feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Strikes instigates a clinch. #BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Dos Santos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strikes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Dos Santos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dos Santos manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Dos Santos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strikes, who protects the arm well.
Strikes is trying to control Dos Santos's posture but Dos Santos avoids it. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dos Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strikes struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Strikes is defending well.
Strikes is trying to control Dos Santos's posture but Dos Santos avoids it. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strikes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Dos Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strikes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Santos's guard! Nice work there by Strikes! #T2#
Strikes stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos wants to control but Strikes passes easily into half guard.
Strikes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Dos Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Strikes.
Strikes is controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Strikes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Strikes is controlling well. #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.#SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a kimura from the bottom but Strikes passes into side control!#SUB#
Strikes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face as Strikes controls the position.
Strikes gets to mount! Dos Santos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Strikes wants to control the pace but Dos Santos is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Strikes blocks Dos Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Strikes wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Strikes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.#CL#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to take the fight to the mat but Strikes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Strikes tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Strikes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard. #SU#
Dos Santos is working an open guard so Strikes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick from Strikes lands but Dos Santos takes it in his stride.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Strikes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dos Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Strikes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Dos Santos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Strikes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strikes scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Strikes.
Dos Santos tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.
Strikes stalks Dos Santos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Santos's face. Dos Santos staggers backwards, shaken.
Dos Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strikes.
Nice body kick from Strikes.#CL#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Strikes breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Strikes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Santos's guard.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet but Strikes passes into half guard. #REVB##SUB#
Strikes is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Strikes is controlling him #T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos is pressing down on Strikes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strikes forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Strikes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Strikes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strikes pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4##BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?#TD#
Strikes feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Strikes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strikes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strikes working away.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep but Strikes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Strikes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dos Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.
Strikes tries to clinch #TD2#
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strikes won't be happy with that.
Strikes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dos Santos working away.
My spies in Cozad MMA London inform me that Dos Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Strikes is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos tries to score with some ground and pound. Strikes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carlos Strikes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Strikes bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.#TD#
Dos Santos tries to sprawl but Strikes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Strikes trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strikes stalling.
Dos Santos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strikes wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving. #T2#
Strikes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Strikes tries to pass.
Strikes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strikes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strikes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strikes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SUB2#
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Strikes defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Strikes passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strikes slows the pace down in half guard.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strikes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strikes is keen to just control but Dos Santos is a slippery customer.
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Strikes pushes past his half guard into mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Strikes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strikes 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Strikes!
Our winner, Carlos Strikes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMANIAK 17 - Griffiths-Maul
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Lotus dives in for a single leg takedown but Strikes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lotus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Strikes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Strikes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lotus is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lotus, pushing him back against the cage.
Lotus takes a knee to the side of the body.
Strikes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strikes.
The referee calls for Strikes to work.
Strikes scores with a shoulder strike.
Lotus tries to break free but Strikes pushes him back against the cage.
Strikes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lotus up against the cage.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Strikes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lotus fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Lotus does no damage.
Strikes feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Lotus forces Strikes back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Strikes has the dominant position.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Lotus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##KD2#
Strikes lands a big head kick that sends Lotus tumbling to the mat! Strikes takes a step backwards and waves Lotus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Strikes rushes Lotus and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strikes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Strikes lands a hook that stumbles Lotus back into the cage. Strikes follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Lotus to the canvas! Strikes pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Lotus has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlos Strikes!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Strikes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMANIAK 15 - No judges!
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Mendez misses with a takedown #KD#
and Strikes counters with a crisp one two that drops Mendez! Strikes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mendez to his feet! Mendez is in big trouble!#ROC#
Mendez is rocked!#CL#
Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strikes stops a takedown attempt from Mendez. #BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Strikes.
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strikes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Strikes tries to sprawl out of it but Mendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strikes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendez looks for a takedown but Strikes sprawls well.#T1#
Strikes misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Mendez darts in looking for a takedown but Strikes gets double underhooks and turns Mendez into the cage.
Strikes feinted with a counter takedown.
Mendez moves out of range of the leg kick from Strikes.
Strikes throws a leg kick but Mendez moved away.#CL2#
Strikes gets tackled into the cage by Mendez. Mendez maintains the clinch. #BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Strikes forces Mendez back against the cage and clinches.
Strikes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mendez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mendez lands a hook that snaps the head of Strikes backwards. #BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Mendez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strikes throws a head kick but Mendez moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Strikes.
Mendez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Mendez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendez showed some decent athleticism there.
Strikes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strikes has a closed guard, preventing Mendez from standing up. #SUB#
Strikes is looking for a triangle but Mendez pushes his legs off easily.
Mendez stops Strikes from standing up. #T3#
Strikes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mendez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strikes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mendez, into his guard. #REVR#
Strikes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strikes throwing strikes but missing.
Strikes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strikes preventing the sweep.
Strikes controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Mendez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Strikes uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Mendez's face as Strikes controls the position. #T5#
Mendez is looking to regain half guard here but Strikes keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Strikes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mendez to his feet.
A combination from Mendez does no damage.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Strikes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strikes throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Mendez blocks a low kick nicely.
Strikes misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Mendez clinches up against the cage.
Mendez is working for takedown but Strikes is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mendez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T6#
Mendez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strikes swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Mendez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strikes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Strikes instigates a clinch.
Strikes lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Strikes.
Mendez is trying to force a seperation but Strikes has the dominant position.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Strikes looks for a takedown but Mendez sprawls well.#T7##CL#
Strikes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strikes avoids it really well and circles away.
Strikes tries to counter by clinching up but Mendez breaks away and moves out of range.
Mendez leaves Strikes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T8##CL2#
Mendez forces Strikes back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Strikes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Strikes shoots in.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Strikes slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendez, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Strikes moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Strikes. #T9#
Mendez is trying to maintain a safe position but Strikes gets an underhook and turns Mendez into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strikes.
Mendez blocks an elbow strike from Strikes.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the head but Mendez blocks with his arms. #BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Mendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Strikes. Strikes gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Mendez clinches with his opponent.
Strikes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strikes lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Tiago Mendez has been cut.
Strikes tries a knee to the head but Mendez blocks it.
Strikes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Mendez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendez.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strikes's guard.
Strikes keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Strikes has his hands on Mendez's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Strikes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mendez is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strikes slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendez sprawls well. Mendez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strikes gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strikes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendez is defending well for now.
Mendez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Strikes manages to get underhooks.
Strikes tries to work over Mendez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strikes missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Strikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strikes somewhat.
Carlos Strikes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes avoids the head kick by Mendez.
Strikes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Strikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Strikes has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mendez.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.#CL2#
Mendez has managed to clinch.
Mendez tries to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling the position.
Mendez takes a shot to the head. #T3##BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendez blocks the body kick.
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strikes fails with the takedown
and Mendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mendez as Strikes shoots in.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strikes misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Mendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strikes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strikes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strikes pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Mendez tries to pull guard but Strikes holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendez drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Mendez has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Strikes drives through and clinches with Mendez against the cage.
Strikes controlling the action here for a moment.
Mendez throws a punch but it's blocked by Strikes.
A short body shot lands from Strikes as the two fighters clinch.
Strikes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendez can do to turn this around?
Strikes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strikes walks away with a smile on his face. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T5##CL#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.
Mendez wants to get back to striking at distance but Strikes won't allow it.
Mendez is trying to drag Strikes to the mat but Strikes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mendez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mendez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mendez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strikes fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Strikes shoots in and bounces Mendez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mendez is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Strikes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T6##SU#
Strikes stands and steps away. Mendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Strikes circles away easily
and Strikes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Strikes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Strikes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mendez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Carlos Strikes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Strikes decides to stand back up. #T7#
Mendez connects with a high kick.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Mendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Strikes counters with a left and a right that stings Mendez.
Mendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strikes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mendez is out of range and Strikes settles back down.
Strikes throws a leg kick but Mendez checks it.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mendez darts in and clinches Strikes up against the cage.#BC2#
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
Strikes lands the left hand.
Mendez stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Mendez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strikes was covering up waiting for the punch and Mendez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T8#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strikes is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Strikes continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More hug and hope from Strikes.#T9#
Strikes has a closed guard, preventing Mendez from standing up.
Mendez works over Strikes with some ground and pound from guard.
Mendez content to stall in guard here.
Strikes keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strikes scores with a one two! Mendez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Mendez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strikes stuffs the takedown.
Mendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Mendez takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
Mendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strikes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carlos Strikes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strikes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Carlos Strikes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Mendez.
Mendez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes slips a jab and a cross from Mendez. #CL#
Strikes rushes Mendez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendez working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Strikes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on Strikes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mendez has had enough of the clinch but Strikes keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Strikes breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Strikes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strikes is looking to take a break and control but Mendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendez tries to bench press Strikes off him but Strikes keeps the position.
Mendez is trying to control Strikes's posture but Strikes avoids it.
Mendez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2##SU#
Strikes gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Strikes pushes Mendez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes shoots in for a double leg but Mendez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mendez unleashes a big counter combination but Strikes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mendez goes for a double leg but Strikes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strikes continues to drive forward.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mendez closes the distance and clinches.
Strikes is pressed up against the cage. Mendez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strikes down to the mat. Strikes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch.
Strikes fails to land the takedown.
Mendez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strikes avoids it really well and circles away.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Strikes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mendez blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Strikes avoids it easily.#T4#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches up with Mendez, looking for a takedown. Strikes pushes Mendez against the cage but Mendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strikes backing away here, and Mendez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Mendez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.
Strikes lands an uppercut.
Mendez is looking for a takedown.
Mendez tries to pull guard but Strikes won't allow it.
Strikes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendez.
Mendez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strikes trying to land knees to the body.
Strikes pushes Mendez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mendez pushes Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.#T5#
Mendez is trying to force a seperation but Strikes has the dominant position.
Mendez managing to block the knees to the body from Strikes.
Mendez blocks an elbow strike.
Strikes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strikes lands a body shot.
Strikes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mendez up against the cage.
Mendez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strikes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mendez prevents a body shot from Strikes. #BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T6##CL2#
Mendez forces Strikes back against the cage and clinches.
Mendez is working for takedown but Strikes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strikes leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mendez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strikes - the referee stops the clock and Mendez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strikes. Mendez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Mendez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Mendez clinches up against the cage.
Strikes misses with an elbow over the top.#T7#
Mendez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Strikes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.
Mendez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Strikes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Strikes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Strikes closes the distance and pushes Mendez back into the cage.#BC#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Strikes has managed to clinch. #BC#
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Strikes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T8#
Strikes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendez defends well and Strikes ends up having to push Mendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strikes moves out of range of the body kick from Mendez.
Strikes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendez connects with a leg kick. Strikes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strikes fails with a takedown attempt.#T9##TD#
Strikes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendez wants to get back to full guard.
Tiago Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strikes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Strikes looking to improve position, pressing down on Mendez's thigh with his hand. Mendez seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Strikes paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Strikes's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mendez picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tiago Mendez!
Our winner, Tiago Mendez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: MMANIAK - Lucky 13
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Strikes tries to clinch there but Mankowski circles away. #TD#
Mankowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strikes is looking to stand up but Mankowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Strikes looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strikes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mankowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strikes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mankowski trying to control but Strikes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Strikes 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.#SUB2#
Strikes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mankowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mankowski wants to control from the top but Strikes keeps moving.
Mankowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mankowski trying to control but Strikes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Strikes working for a triangle but Mankowski defends it easily.
Strikes is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Mankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Strikes dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Strikes trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mankowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Strikes stacks Mankowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Strikes!#SU2#
Strikes decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Strikes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mankowski to the ground. Strikes is now in Mankowski's guard.#SUB#
Mankowski looking for a guillotine here but Strikes defends easily.
Mankowski wants to sweep here but Strikes controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Mankowski has a closed guard, preventing Strikes from standing up. #SUB#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Mankowski is working an open guard so Strikes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Strikes tries to clinch #TD#
and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Strikes's guard.
Strikes wants to sweep here but Mankowski controlling him for the moment.
Mankowski looking to sit in guard and control but Strikes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Strikes is stalling in the full guard.
Mankowski wants to sweep here but Strikes controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Strikes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strikes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Strikes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mankowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strikes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mankowski keeping moving, preventing Strikes from controlling successfully.
Strikes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mankowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strikes was covering up waiting for the punch and Mankowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mankowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borys Mankowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Strikes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mankowski looking to pass the guard.
Mankowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Mankowski throws an elbow that misses. Strikes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mankowski's guard. Nice move by Strikes!#REVB##SUB#
Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strikes trying to control but Mankowski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mankowski throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Strikes escapes and throws Mankowski's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mankowski tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mankowski can't escape the position.
Strikes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mankowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Mankowski is trying to reverse the position but instead Strikes has taken his back - oops!
Mankowski is really stuck here.
Mankowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Strikes's guard. Nice work there by Mankowski.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strikes holds on and takes a little breather.
Strikes keeping full guard, as Mankowski tries to pass.
Mankowski prevents Strikes from getting back to his feet.
Strikes has control of Mankowski's left arm, preventing Mankowski from doing any damage.
Strikes keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
Strikes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mankowski is controlling him.
Mankowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mankowski is working for a submission of some sort.
Mankowski is trying to control. Strikes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strikes controlling the position for now.
Strikes is trying to stand. #SUB#
Mankowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Strikes defends it well.
Mankowski trying to advance position but Strikes counters by regaining guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mankowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mankowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strikes is keeping the position for now.
Strikes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strikes looking for a sweep. Not yet Strikes, not yet.
Mankowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Strikes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Mankowski circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Borys Mankowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Strikes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Strikes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strikes sprawls well. Strikes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mankowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Strikes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Strikes throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Mankowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strikes!
Strikes is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mankowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strikes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strikes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Mankowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strikes, who protects the arm well.
Strikes can't do much from the bottom here.
Strikes throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #T2##SUB#
Mankowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strikes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strikes is trying to buck Mankowski off.
Mankowski advances to full mount.
Mankowski wants to take his opponent's back but Strikes doesn't allow it.
Strikes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Strikes taking some punishment here, with Mankowski in his half guard.
Mankowski trying to advance position but Strikes counters by regaining guard.
Mankowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strikes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mankowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Strikes pulls Mankowski in close to prevent any damage.
Strikes looking to control.
Strikes managing to control the position.
Mankowski won't allow Strikes to sweep him here.
Mankowski scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strikes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mankowski lands a couple of elbows.
Strikes is trying to control the position but Mankowski postures up. #SUB#
Mankowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Strikes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mankowski, into his guard. #REVB#
Mankowski is looking to stand up but Strikes isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Mankowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strikes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strikes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strikes is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strikes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlos Strikes.
I think Strikes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMANIAK 11
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Strikes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Strikes.
Come on Strikes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Strikes.#TD2#
Strikes shoots in and gets a takedown into Lotus's guard.#SU2#
Strikes stands up and waves to Lotus to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strikes.
No luck for Strikes with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Lotus rushes Strikes and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Strikes.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lotus tries to break free but Strikes pushes him back against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Strikes is controlling the position. #BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Lotus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strikes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
Lotus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Strikes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lotus is on him like a limpet, forcing Strikes back against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Strikes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strikes connects with a leg kick. Lotus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Strikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Lotus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Strikes does no damage. #T2##TD2#
Strikes looking to score a takedown here. Lotus is defending well but Strikes drives through and ends up in Lotus's guard.
Strikes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lotus trying to hold on to Strikes's head to control him but Strikes postures up.
Strikes slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Strikes is working for a kimura but Lotus is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Strikes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Strikes wants to work for an arm triangle but Lotus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lotus is trying to maintain the position but Strikes is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lotus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strikes pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strikes controlling the pace.
Lotus is pressing down on Strikes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strikes is pushing down on Lotus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lotus is fighting to maintain full guard but Strikes has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Lotus actively working from the bottom here.
Lotus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strikes won't allow Lotus to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lotus with a poor takedown
and Strikes counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Lotus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strikes, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Lotus.#BC#
Lotus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Strikes rushes Lotus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lotus drives through and clinches with Strikes against the cage.
Strikes has Lotus pressed against the cage, preventing Lotus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lotus wants to get back to striking at distance but Strikes won't allow it.
Strikes lands an elbow that stopped Lotus in his tracks for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Strikes.
Strikes is working Lotus over against the cage.
Strikes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lotus tries to circle away but Strikes has him pinned against the cage.
Strikes pushes Lotus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Strikes obliges.#BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes scores with a one two! Lotus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown but Lotus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lotus closes the distance and clinches up with Strikes, looking for a takedown. Lotus pushes Strikes against the cage but Strikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strikes shoots in but Lotus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strikes shoots in but no luck this time.
Tommy Lotus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
Strikes scores with a head kick.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL2#
Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Lotus.
Strikes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strikes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lotus or not.
Strikes is working Lotus over against the cage.#BC2#
Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Strikes fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Strikes instigates a clinch.
Strikes lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lotus takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Strikes. No joy for Lotus on that attempt. #TD2#
Strikes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lotus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lotus is looking to get back to his feet here but Strikes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lotus's back.
Strikes really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lotus.
Well, with Strikes on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lotus is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4##SUB2#
Strikes working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Lotus is doing well to defend. Strikes seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Lotus is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Strikes!
After winning the bout, Carlos Strikes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1##CL#
Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Stelling .
Stelling looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strikes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stelling or not.
Strikes lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Strikes drives through with a takedown into Stelling 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Strikes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Strikes lands a high kick!
Strikes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Strikes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Strikes has closed the distance and engaged Stelling in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Strikes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strikes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1##BC#
Strikes breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Strikes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stelling is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Strikes dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Strikes slows the pace down.
Stelling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strikes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Strikes decides to stand back up. Strikes steps back and let's Stelling get back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Strikes feints and as Stelling raises his hands in defense, Strikes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ROC#
Stelling is rocked!#SU#
Stelling is working an open guard so Strikes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stelling is still on wobbly legs! Can Strikes finish him?
Stelling has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strikes looks for a takedown but Stelling sprawls well.
As Strikes backs off Stelling throws a huge counter combo but Strikes manages to avoid it all.
Strikes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stelling seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Strikes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Stelling gets caught flat footed, as Strikes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stelling is wriggling around but Strikes manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Strikes slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Strikes seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stelling is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlos Strikes!
A victorious Carlos Strikes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jack Stelling was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.

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