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Event: EMP SF 2: Gray vs Cooke     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Metharom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Visions has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Visions throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Visions.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visions throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
A shot in the inside from Metharom.
Visions blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Visions.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Visions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom takes a shot to the head.
Visions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visions makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Visions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Visions working aggressively here.
Visions is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Visions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Visions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metharom's elbow.
Metharom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Visions backwards.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Visions slips under a jab.
Visions throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Visions's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metharom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Visions scrambles back to his feet.
Visions misses with a body shot.
Visions lands a slapping body shot.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Visions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visions throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom throws a front kick that sends Visions stumbling back into the cage.
Visions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Visions throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Visions misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Visions misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook but Visions blocks it.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Visions.
Visions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Metharom.
Visions throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Metharom throws a leg kick
and Visions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Visions.#T3#
Metharom scores with a nice strike.
Visions misses with a looping right.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Visions.#CL#
Visions closes the distance and clinches.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Visions.
Metharom stalling the fight.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom blocks an uppercut.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Visions backwards.
Metharom scores with a shot to the side of Visions's head.
Visions tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Visions checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Visions throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Visions throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Visions misses with an uppercut.
Visions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metharom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Visions manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Visions misses the target.
Jab from Metharom.
Visions is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom slips under a jab from Visions.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Visions takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visions moves out of range of the strikes.
Visions tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Visions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and Visions settles back down.
Metharom unleashes a big counter combination but Visions bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Visions's shoulder, as Visions tries to avoid the shot.
Visions fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Visions.
Metharom with a nice cross.
Metharom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Visions lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
Visions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Visions misses with a double jab.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Visions.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Visions's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Visions.
Visions blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Metharom.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Visions changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Metharom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Visions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Visions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Visions checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Metharom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Visions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Visions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visions moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Visions misses the shot to the body.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Visions will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Metharom throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Visions.
Some bone on bone action there as Visions checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Visions sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Visions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Visions tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Visions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Visions misses with a straight left.
Visions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Visions misses
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Visions checks it well.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom lands a leg kick that knocks Visions off balance momentarily.#CL#
Metharom tries to keep at a distance but Visions has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land. #T3##BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Visions misses with a two punch combination.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Visions moves out of range.
Visions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and Visions settles back down.
Visions scoring well with a low kick there.
Metharom misses with a low kick as Visions jumps back.
Visions throws a big counter combination but Metharom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Visions has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metharom.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Visions.
Visions throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Visions's defenses.
A jab lands there for Metharom.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. Visions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Metharom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metharom defending well as Visions loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visions throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Visions.
It looked like Visions was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Metharom.
Metharom jabs Visions right on the nose. Visions blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Metharom as Visions shoots in.
Metharom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Visions is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Visions moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Metharom throws a jab when Visions was well out of range.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Visions just misses with a punch to the body.
Visions defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Visions misses the target.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Visions throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Visions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Visions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Metharom tries to score with a low kick but Visions moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Visions.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Visions, as that shot connected.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Visions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Visions manages to avoid it.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Visions slips the punch.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Visions is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Visions pushes Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Visions lands a nice uppercut.
Visions lands with a right to the head.
Visions stalling in the clinch but Metharom improves position.
Visions will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Metharom scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Visions misses
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Visions misses the target.
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses Visions's front leg but catches the back leg as Visions tries to avoid it.
Visions swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a right hand
and Visions counters with a straight right hand.
Visions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Visions walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy body kick from Visions
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Visions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Visions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Visions wants to clinch
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom slips a jab from Visions.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Metharom throws a leg kick but Visions checks it.
Metharom tests Visions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Visions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Visions.
Metharom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Visions eats them both and turns towards Metharom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from Metharom as Visions shoots in.
Visions misses the jab.
Visions wants to clinch.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Visions drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Visions cracks Metharom with an open hand slap.
Metharom is looking to slow Visions down with leg kicks.
Visions throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Visions uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
Visions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom punishes Visions's body with a nice straight punch.
Visions misses the shot to the body.
Metharom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Visions moves into the clinch.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Visions misses with a punch to the body.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Visions working aggressively here.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Visions working aggressively here. #T4#
Visions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klahan Metharom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Visions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Visions on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visions trying to stall but Metharom improves his position.
Come on Metharom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tragic Visions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom misses with a hook.
A big right from Visions misses.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Visions looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!

Klahan Metharom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#745 DeNeville v Benny     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BK looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Shaw thuds a left hand into BK's body.
Shaw tries to bum rush BK with a series of wild strikes but BK uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
BK doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
BK prevents a body shot from Shaw.
BK lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BK backwards.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BKs head.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by BK.
Shaw tries to pull guard but BK holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw blocks a body shot from BK. #BC#
BK escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1##CL2#
Shaw clinches.
Shaw lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Shaw drags the fight down to the ground.
BK postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BK slips nicely into half guard.
BK has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BK lands a nice shot to the head.
BK looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BK dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BK scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BK landing punches.
A big strike lands for BK! That's really hurt Shaw and he's turned his back - BK keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! BK jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

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

 

Event: DUEL197     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bellwether. Bellwether circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bellwether darts in looking for a takedown but Snow gets double underhooks and turns Bellwether into the cage.
Bellwether takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Bellwether looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bellwether trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
Snow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bellwether on the ground.#SUB2#
Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well. #SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura here.
Snow tries to roll over but Bellwether keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
Bellwether wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well. #SUB2#
Bellwether is working for a submission of some sort.
Snow tries to get to full guard but Bellwether has control of the leg. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellwether wants to control but Snow is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellwether.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bellwether is working for a submission of some sort.
Snow is controlling Bellwether's trapped leg to prevent Bellwether from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB2#
Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Bellwether is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellwether trying to mount his opponent but Snow defends it.
Bellwether passes into side control, despite Snow's attempt to control the position. #SUB2#
Bellwether working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bellwether wants to control for a moment but Snow uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellwether.
Bellwether wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beckett Bellwether dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Snow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Snow.
Bellwether shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snow but Snow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bellwether shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellwether closes the distance and clinches up with Snow, looking for a takedown. Bellwether pushes Snow against the cage but Snow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beckett Bellwether.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Bellwether fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snow sprawls well initially but Bellwether persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
Snow is trying to maintain the position but Bellwether is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Bellwether seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Bellwether controlling the pace.
Snow is looking to control Bellwether's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura but Snow is defending well. #SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura here.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Bellwether is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bellwether wants to work for an arm triangle but Snow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bellwether is keen to just control but Snow is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bellwether is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snow is just riding it out for now. Bellwether eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Bellwether is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snow is just riding it out for now. Bellwether eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Snow wants to control but Bellwether is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bellwether trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away. #SUB2#
Bellwether is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bellwether wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Bellwether is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Bellwether is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snow sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beckett Bellwether has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow is pressing down on Bellwether's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beckett Bellwether showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Snow as Bellwether shoots in.
Bellwether has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellwether throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snow.#TD2#
Bellwether looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bellwether is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellwether.
Snow trying to control but Bellwether postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bellwether is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Bellwether is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bellwether seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snow is controlling Bellwether's trapped leg to prevent Bellwether from advancing to side control.
Snow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snow is pulling down on Bellwether's head. It's preventing any offense from Bellwether, at least for the moment.
Bellwether sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Bellwether thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bellwether stays in close to Snow's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Bellwether drops back looking for a leg! Snow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snow manages to kick Bellwether off! Bellwether jumps back into Snow's guard.
Bellwether is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bellwether drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellwether jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snow pulls Bellwether in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Bellwether misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Bellwether gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Bellwether moved out of range.
Bellwether is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snow with a body shot.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellwether sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bellwether will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jan Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckett Bellwether is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bellwether blocks a head kick by Snow.
Bellwether raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellwether.
Jan Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Snow misses.
Bellwether takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snow jabs Bellwether to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Bellwether throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Snow misses its intended target.
Bellwether looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bellwether staying out of range there.
Snow tests Bellwether's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Snow.
Bellwether shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Bellwether's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beckett Bellwether.
Snow connects with a single shot there.#KD#
Snow sends Bellwether crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Snow is motioning to the referee to let Bellwether up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#TD2#
Bellwether closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bellwether takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snow is trying to improve his position.
Bellwether controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bellwether 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beckett Bellwether!

Beckett Bellwether decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 261     
Date:   Nov 30, 2018
#R1#
Baba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baba throws a low kick, looking for Firm's leg but Firm calmly moves out of range.
Baba fakes the leg kick and cracks Firm in the body.
Baba throws the left hand but Firm avoids the punch easily.
Firm blocks a jab.
Firm throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Firm.
Baba thows a body kick. Firm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Firm. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick from Baba misses.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firm.
Firm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Firm scores with a nice strike.
Firm tries to clinch up.
Firm scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Firm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baba raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Firm.
Firm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Baba throws a leg kick that misses.
Firm tries to counter by clinching up but Baba breaks away and moves out of range.
Firm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baba at a distance.
Dante Firm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Firm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baba. That one must have hurt.
Firm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Baba misses with a low kick as Firm jumps back.
Firm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Firm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Firm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Firm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Firm lands.
Firm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baba.
Firm moves out of range as Baba throws a body kick.
Baba pushes Firm away with a front kick.
Baba misses with an uppercut.
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!
A lazy left from Baba finds it's target.
Firm catches Baba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Baba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Firm tries to counter by clinching up but Baba breaks away and moves out of range.
Firm lunges at Baba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baba's hand.
Firm misses with a looping right.
Firm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Firm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baba throws the left hand but Firm avoids the punch easily.
Firm throwing a counter right hand but Baba manages to avoid it.
Firm is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Firm misses.
Firm throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baba lands with a shot to the body.
Firm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baba tried to score with a low kick but Firm checks it.
Firm throws out a powerful jab.
Baba misses with a body kick.
Firm throwing a counter right hand but Baba manages to avoid it.
Firm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba misses the shot to the body.
Firm was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Firm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baba manages to avoid it.
Baba was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Baba looks to land a body kick but Firm moved away.
Firm throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baba throws an off balance right hand
and Baba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Baba misses.
Decent striking displayed by Firm there.
Nice straight punches there by Firm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Firm.
Baba avoids the body shot from Firm.
An inside leg kick lands from Baba.
Baba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Firm. Beautiful body shot.
Firm staying out of range there.
Firm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baba looks for the body kick but Firm saw that one coming.
Firm ducks under a wild hook from Baba.
Firm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba motions for Firm to come forward. Baba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Baba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Baba slips under a jab.
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
Firm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Firm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm lands with a light punch inside.
Firm scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Baba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firm swings for the body but Baba moves out of range.
Firm misses the body punch
and Baba counters with a good low kick that Firm was not able to check.
A big right from Firm misses.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba walks into a left hand.
Firm throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
Baba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Baba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Firm is out of range and Baba settles back down.
Firm is looking to counter punch.
Firm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baba.
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 Dante Firm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baba scores with a sloppy right hand. Firm should have avoided that one. #CL#
Firm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Firm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Firm misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Firm.
Firm misses with some punches.
Baba blocking some punches.
Baba tries to work over Firm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Firm lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba. #BC2#
Baba breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Firm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Baba misses.#CL#
Firm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Baba manages to break the clinch.
Baba thows a body kick. Firm tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Baba looks to land a body kick but Firm moved away.#CL#
Firm forces Baba back against the cage and clinches.
Firm misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baba throws a wild body kick that Firm sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Firm has closed the distance and engaged Baba in a clinch.
Firm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Baba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Firm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firm lands a nice uppercut.
Firm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Firm working aggressively here. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Firm.
Firm lands an uppercut.
Firm lands a nice shot to the body.
Firm misses with some punches.
Baba wants to break the clinch but can't.
Firm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
Baba misses with the head strike.
Firm blocks an uppercut.
Baba takes a shot to the head.
Firm blocking some punches.
Firm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firm lands with a light punch inside.
Dante Firm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Firm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Baba breaks the clinch. #T3#
Firm tries to clinch there but Baba circles away.
Firm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baba can do to turn this around?
Firm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baba.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
Firm tries to counter by clinching up but Baba breaks away and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Baba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Firm.
Firm lands with a good body shot.
Baba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Firm.
Firm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Firm will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Firm. That snapped Baba's head back.
Baba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Firm misses.
Firm swings for the body but Baba moves out of range. #CL#
Firm darts in and clinches Baba up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firm. #T4#
Baba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba digs a right hand into Firm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Firm's gas tank.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Firm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
Firm lands a body punch.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Firm backwards.
Firm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Firm working aggressively here.
Firm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Baba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Firm throws a looping overhand right but Baba ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baba! But no joy.
Firm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Firm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Baba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baba looks for the body kick but Firm saw that one coming.
Baba avoids the body shot from Firm.
Baba walks into a straight right hand from Firm.
Baba cracks Firm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Firm misses with a straight left.
Baba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baba throws a front kick that sends Firm stumbling back into the cage.
Firm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firm.
Firm looks to score with a jab to the body but Baba is just out of range.
Baba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baba cracks the inside of Firm's front leg.
Firm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Baba misses with a body kick.
Firm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firm misses with a straight left.
Baba slips under a jab.
Firm throws a jab when Baba was well out of range.
Baba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Firm moves out of range of the strikes.
Firm moves out of range of the body kick.
Firm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baba.
Baba misses the jab.
Firm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Firm lands a nice shot to the body.
Firm throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Firm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Afeef Isa Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Baba tests Firm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baba is looking to score with low kicks.
Baba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Firm misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firm lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Firm misses.
Baba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Firm blocks a low kick nicely.
Firm misses the jab.
Firm 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.
Firm misses the jab.
Baba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Firm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Firm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baba.
Firm throws out a loose jab but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Firm lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Firm scores with a jab to the body.
Baba fakes the leg kick and cracks Firm in the body.
Firm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baba moves away.
Firm swinging wildly here.
Baba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Firm.
Dante Firm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baba lands a nice looking body kick.
Firm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Firm lands with an overhand left.
Baba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firm manages to avoid it.
Firm is looking to counter the offense by Baba and move into the clinch.
Baba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba scores with a body shot.
A big right from Baba misses. #T4#
Baba throws a lazy right hand but Firm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Baba throws a wild body kick that Firm sees coming a mile off.
Firm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Firm lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firm.
Baba throws a solid leg kick but Firm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baba.
Baba throws a body punch but Firm moves out of range.
As Baba tries to get set, Firm tries to push him back and clinch up but Baba manages to avoid the attempt.
Firm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baba. Baba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Firm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Baba avoids the body shot from Firm.
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Firm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Firm. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Baba.#ROC2#
Firm is rocked!
Baba ducks right into an uppercut from Firm.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Firm!

A very excited looking Dante Firm rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: TGC 81     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Metharom counters with a big head kick but Narz shrugs it off.
We've been told by Narz's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Narz slips a straight right by Metharom.
Narz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Narz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Metharom coming out on top.
Metharom lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Narz's shoulder, as Narz tries to avoid the shot.
Narz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metharom lands with a cross.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Narz cracks a nice hook into Metharom's ribs.#T1#
Narz throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Narz blocks it well.
Narz misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Narz is looking to wear down Metharom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Metharom cracks Narz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Narz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narz misses with a shot to the body
and Metharom counters with a left to the body.
Metharom scores with a nice head shot.
Metharom scores with a push kick.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Narz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metharom doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom with a hook.
Metharom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Narz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Narz takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Narz moved out of range.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Narz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Narz misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom digs a good hook to Narz's body.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz throws a sloppy body shot
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Narz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz misses with a wild combination.
Metharom slips a jab and a cross from Narz.
A left lands for Metharom.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Narz's calf.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Metharom.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Metharom
and Narz counters with a left to the body.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Narz throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Narz takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Narz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Narz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Narz takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz. #T4#
Narz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Narz.
Narz misses with a body shot
and Metharom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Narz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom throws a jab when Narz was well out of range.
Narz is looking to counter punch.
Narz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narz tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Narz throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Narz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Narz staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Narz throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
That's time! Narz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Narz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Narz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Narz misses.
Metharom flicks out a counter leg kick but Narz steps away.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Narz.
Metharom feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
Narz connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Metharom has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Narz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Narz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz tries to clinch up.
Narz tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Narz.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz walks into a jab.
Narz lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narz misses with a body shot
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom slips a straight right by Narz.
Good exchange - Narz coming out on top.
Narz works Metharom's body with a nice hook.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom misses the jab.
Metharom scores with a body shot.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Metharom lands.#T2#
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Narz shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Metharom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metharom sprawls well. Metharom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Narz gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Metharom is looking to slow Narz down with leg kicks.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Narz.
A quick step to the side and Narz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Metharom catches Narz right on the button with a cross.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range. #T3#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Narz.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Metharom.
Narz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz throws a nice looking combination but Metharom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Narz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom shapes to counter with a head kick.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Narz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Narz.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Narz at a distance. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom throws a low kick but Narz avoids it.
Metharom dodges the punch combination from Narz.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narz.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Narz misses with a body shot.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Narz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narz moves away.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. Narz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom leaves Narz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Narz misses with a jab to the body
and Narz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Narz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Narz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Metharom. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Narz saw that one coming.
Narz misses with a hook to the body
and Metharom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metharom cracks the inside of Narz's front leg. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Metharom swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Narz throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Narz will feel that in the morning.
Narz shoots in and drives through. Metharom sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Narz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Narz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Metharom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Metharom throws a hook but Narz blocks it.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metharom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metharom catches Narz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Narz misses with a body shot.
Metharom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Narz walks into a stiff left hand from Metharom.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Narz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Narz's head. #T3#
Metharom misses with a kick to the body
and Narz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Metharom misses with a hook. Narz ducked under it nicely.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Metharom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Narz if he has to take too many more of those.
Narz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metharom.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
It looked like Narz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Metharom.
Narz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Narz ducks down to avoid it.
Narz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Narz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Narz, as that shot connected. #CL#
Metharom tries to keep at a distance but Narz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peter Narz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!

After winning the bout, Klahan Metharom thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GC 258     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1##TD2#
Erikson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stricker on his heels. He'll look to pass Stricker's guard now, I'm sure.
Erikson content to stall in guard here.
Erikson wants to control from the top but Stricker keeps moving.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Stricker is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stricker has wrist control.
Erikson postures up in Stricker's guard and throws a big left but Stricker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Stricker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erikson is controlling him.
Erikson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Erikson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stricker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson postures up in Stricker's guard and throws a big left but Stricker blocks it.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Stricker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erikson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Erikson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Erikson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Erikson throws a big right hand that misses.
Erikson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Stricker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erikson is controlling him.
Erikson passes into half guard.
Erikson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stricker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Erikson .
Erikson wants to take a breather but Stricker is having none of it.
Erikson lands strikes from half guard.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erikson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stricker's head.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erikson thows a huge punch but Stricker dodges it nicely. #T3#
Erikson 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.
Erikson looks to land a strike but Stricker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Erikson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Chris Leben KO Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Erikson wants to pass the guard but Stricker is keeping the position.
Erikson is looking to work some ground and pound but Stricker has wrist control.
Erikson throws an elbow that misses. Stricker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Erikson 's guard. Nice move by Stricker!#REVR#
Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erikson controls Stricker momentarily but Stricker frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erikson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Erikson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SU#
Stricker stands up from Erikson 's guard - Stricker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stricker misses with a low kick.
Erikson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stricker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erikson somewhat.
Stricker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steve Stricker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Erikson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Erikson wants to free his trapped foot but Stricker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erikson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stricker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Erikson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Erikson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Stricker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Erikson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Erikson jumps into guard, dragging Stricker to the mat.
Erikson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Erikson 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Erikson holds on and takes a little breather.
Erikson looking to control.
Erikson seems keen to control Stricker's posture.
Stricker won't allow Erikson to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Stricker has closed the distance and engaged Erikson in a clinch.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stricker after a bit of a struggle.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stricker working aggressively here.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stricker can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Stricker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erikson lands a body punch.
Erikson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Erikson .
Erikson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
Erikson lands a left hand.
Erikson lands a body punch. #T2##TD2#
Erikson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stricker is refusing to be controlled, as Erikson sits in half guard.
Erikson thows a huge punch but Stricker dodges it nicely.
Erikson trying to control the action but Stricker is working from the bottom.
Erikson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stricker is trying to stand up here but Erikson is controlling him well.
Erikson is trying to control. Stricker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson wants to pass to mount but Stricker is defending the position.
Erikson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Erikson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Erikson misses with a head shot. Stricker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stricker keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erikson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Erikson trying to control but Stricker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stricker loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
A punch combination from Stricker misses. #T4##TD2#
Erikson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stricker's guard.
Erikson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stricker keeping moving, preventing Erikson from controlling successfully.
Erikson throwing strikes but missing.
Erikson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leif Erikson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Stricker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erikson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Erikson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Erikson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stricker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stricker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stricker blocks an uppercut.
Stricker scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Stricker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stricker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stricker misses with a looping right.
Erikson moves in looking to clinch but Stricker pushes him off.
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stricker.
Erikson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stricker tries to sprawl out of it but Erikson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stricker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stricker. #T1#
Stricker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stricker throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Erikson moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Stricker manages to break the clinch.
Erikson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Stricker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stricker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stricker.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson .
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve Stricker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stricker tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stricker controls his hands.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker lands with a left to the head.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker stops a takedown attempt from Erikson .
Steve Stricker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leif Erikson .
Erikson jumps guard but Stricker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Erikson pushes Stricker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stricker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Stricker avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stricker.
Stricker tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Stricker back against the cage.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Erikson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stricker blocks it with crossed arms.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Erikson .
Erikson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards. #TD2#
Erikson pulls guard effortlessly.
Erikson 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.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Erikson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stricker preventing the sweep.
Erikson is pulling down on Stricker's head. It's preventing any offense from Stricker, at least for the moment.#T4#
Erikson is continuing to stall.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stricker is one step ahead there.
Erikson trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stricker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Erikson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leif Erikson !

After winning the bout, Leif Erikson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EFC Ladd vs Anderson     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Themistokles throws a right hand that Mengestu ducks under and follows up with a left that Mengestu also avoids with ease.
Mengestu misses with a head kick.
Mengestu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mengestu misses with a kick to the body.
Mengestu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mengestu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mengestu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Themistokles scores with the left hand. Mengestu knows he should have avoided that one.
Mengestu checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Mengestu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Themistokles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Themistokles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mengestu.
Mengestu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Themistokles has time to react.
Themistokles connects with a jab.
Mengestu throws the left hand but Themistokles avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Themistokles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mengestu.
Themistokles misses with a left hand
and Mengestu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Themistokles misses with a straight left.
Themistokles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mengestu moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Themistokles.
Mengestu throws the left hand but Themistokles avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Themistokles does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mengestu feints a counter leg kick.
Mengestu throws a shot to the body.
Mengestu scores with the left hand. Themistokles knows he should have avoided that one.
Themistokles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Mengestu finds it's target.
Mengestu connects with a looping right hand.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mengestu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Themistokles.
Mengestu cracks a nice hook into Themistokles's ribs.
Themistokles throws a lazy right hand but Mengestu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mengestu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Themistokles lands a right hook to the body.
Themistokles moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mengestu defending well as Themistokles loads up on a big left hand.
Mengestu throws a jab but it's blocked by Themistokles.
Themistokles connects with an inside leg kick.
Mengestu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Themistokles throws a hook but Mengestu blocks it.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on Mengestu's shoulder, as Mengestu tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Mengestu keeps Themistokles at a distance using the push kick.
Mengestu throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range. #KD2#
Mengestu lands a big head kick that sends Themistokles tumbling to the mat! Mengestu takes a step backwards and waves Themistokles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mengestu manages to avoid it.
Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mengestu.
Mengestu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Themistokles is rocked!
Themistokles throws a lazy uppercut
and Mengestu counters with a big right hand! Oh Themistokles is in trouble here! Mengestu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tafari Mengestu!
Tafari Mengestu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#742 Heimendahl v Vee     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Fda looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
Sodergren tried to counter with a leg kick but Fda avoided it.
A big left from Fda misses.
A lazy left from Fda finds it's target.
Fda scores with the left hand. Sodergren knows he should have avoided that one.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren is looking to clinch but Fda is avoiding it.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fda slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Fda scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sodergren in his tracks.
Fda lands the left hand.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fda sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Fda jabs Sodergren right on the nose. Sodergren blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fda throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
A head kick misses from Sodergren. #T1#
Sodergren walks into a jab.
Fda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Fda.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fda.
Fda sizes up Sodergren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Fda misses.
Nice shot by Fda.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Fda throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Sodergren finds it's target.
Fda looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Fda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fda.
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!
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Fda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fda throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Chris Fda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren moves forwards but Fda connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Fda tries for a takedown but Sodergren circles away easily
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fda thinking.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fda. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Fda off the cage and back into range.
Fda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Fda tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fda. That did some damage!
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Sodergren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Sodergren.
Fda throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren blocks the body kick.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren misses with a looping left.#T3#
Fda missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Fda.
Fda lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Sodergren.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Fda.
Fda misses with a takedown
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fda.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fda lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Fda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fda cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Fda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodergren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fda.
Fda lands with a hook. Sodergren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fda checks it.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren takes a swing at Fda's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Sodergren there.
Fda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Fda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fda lands with a nice body punch.
Fda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye.
Fda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sodergren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sodergren cracks Fda with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sodergren looks to throw the jab but Fda is out of range.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fda throws out the jab.
Sodergren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fda is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Sodergren throws a jab when Fda was well out of range.
Fda throws a combination that misses
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda slips a straight right by Sodergren.
Fda cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fda lands the left hand.
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!
Fda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye.
Fda misses with a low kick. #T1#
Sodergren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sodergren lands a lovely overhand right.
Fda throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Sodergren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fda misses with a few strikes there.
Fda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sodergren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sodergren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Fda's knee but Fda avoids it well.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fda throws a right hand that misses
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
Fda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Sodergren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Fda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fda. Fda obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Fda moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sodergren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sodergren defends well and Fda ends up having to push Sodergren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fda lands a body shot.
Fda misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
A shot to the body from Fda misses
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab. #CL#
Sodergren has Fda up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Fda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Sodergren lands an uppercut.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Fda pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sodergren.
Fda misses with a punch on the inside.
Fda misses with a body punch.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren. #T4#
Fda misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fda connects with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Fda avoids it.
Fda misses with a few strikes there.
Sodergren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Sodergren forces Fda back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Sodergren on the inside.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Fda controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren is pressed up against the cage. Fda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sodergren down to the mat. Sodergren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Fda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick from Sodergren lands but Fda takes it in his stride.
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 Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fda throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Fda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren connects with a body shot.
Sodergren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fda to score with a decent uppercut.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Fda throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Fda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fda misses the shot to the body.
Fda lands with a cross.
Sodergren scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fda. Fda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sodergren walks into a stiff left hand from Fda.
Sodergren misses with a lunging right hand
and Fda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.#T1#
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fda throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Fda misses with a hook
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Fda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren defending well as Fda loads up on a big left hand.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fda is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fda! But no joy.
Fda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Chris Fda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fda ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Sodergren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sodergren is working Fda over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fda.
Sodergren throws a punch but it's blocked by Fda. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fda fails to land.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Fda blocks it.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Fda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Fda gets through Sodergren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fda fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Sodergren.
Fda tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fda.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
Fda misses with the head strike.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
Fda lands a shoulder strike.
Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fdas head.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sodergren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Basten Sodergren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Fda.#TD2#
Fda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sodergren is trying to keep an underhook but Fda manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sodergren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fda keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Fda. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Fda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fda looking for a takedown.
Fda misses with the head strike.
Fda blocking some punches.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Fda.
Sodergren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fda backwards.
Fda is leaning against Sodergren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Basten Sodergren has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sodergren scores with a shoulder strike.
Fda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fda throws a head punch that misses.
Sodergren can't find room to land a body shot as Fda controls the action.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Fda misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sodergren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!

Our winner, Basten Sodergren, 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: DUEL190 Baha v Petrov     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1##TD#
Sigit shoots in and gets a takedown into Darrow's guard.
Sigit throws an elbow that misses. Darrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sigit's guard. Nice move by Darrow!#REVB##SUB#
Sigit has an active guard here but Darrow has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Darrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Sigit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sigit tries to roll over but Darrow keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Darrow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sigit is not content to let Darrow control the position.
I've been told that Darrow has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sigit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darrow pulls his head out easily.
Sigit is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB2#
Darrow is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Sigit actively working from the bottom here.
Sigit is refusing to be controlled, as Darrow sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sigit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sigit wants to improve his position but Darrow is controlling well. #SUB2#
Darrow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sigit defends it well.
Sigit won't allow Darrow to pass to mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Darrow is working for a submission of some sort.
Sigit is pressing down on Darrow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darrow's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Darrow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darrow wants to sweep here but Sigit controlling him for the moment.
Sigit wants to control from the top but Darrow keeps moving.
Sigit is in close to Darrow's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Darrow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sigit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sigit tries to free his leg and advance position but Darrow is retaining full guard. #T3#
Sigit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sigit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sigit throwing strikes from guard but Darrow blocks nicely.
Darrow is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Darrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Darrow keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Sigit throws a big elbow that misses.
Sigit tries to free his leg and advance position but Darrow is retaining full guard.
Sigit lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Sigit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sigit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sigit prevents Darrow from improving his position.
Sigit wants to pass to mount but Darrow is defending the position.
Darrow tries to roll over but Sigit keeps him under control.
Sigit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Darrow!
Darrow wants to hold on but Sigit pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigit is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sigit landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sigit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Darrow scores with a nice head shot.
Ramsay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Darrow.
Sigit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
Darrow scores with a jab.
Sigit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darrow.
And Darrow tries to counter it with a takedown but Sigit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigit throws out the jab.
Darrow flicks out a counter leg kick but Sigit steps away.
Darrow lunges at Sigit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sigit's hand.
Darrow catches Sigit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sigit fails to land the takedown.
Sigit scores with a jab to the head.
Darrow connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Sigit defending well as Darrow loads up on a big left hand.
Darrow cracks the inside of Sigit's front leg. #TD2#
Darrow shoots in and gets a takedown into Sigit's guard.
Sigit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Darrow is one step ahead there.
Sigit keeping moving, preventing Darrow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sigit has his foot on Darrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Darrow works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sigit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sigit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Darrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sigit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Darrow has managed to get both his arms back between Sigit's legs - danger averted.
The Sigit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Darrow wants to control from the top but Sigit keeps moving. #T2#
Darrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darrow trying to control but Sigit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sigit looking for a guillotine here but Darrow defends easily.
Darrow passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Darrow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sigit is pressing down on Darrow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darrow trying to control but Sigit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sigit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darrow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sigit is tightening it up a little... Darrow has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Darrow reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Darrow taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sigit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). The Sigit!
An out of breath The Sigit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GC 256     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Aoki thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aoki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aoki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Aoki tries to keep at a distance but Lancaster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Aoki.
Aoki tries to work over Lancaster 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aoki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Aoki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lancaster to keep the fight standing.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it. #T1#
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Aoki pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aoki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lancaster stacks Aoki 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 Lancaster !
Aoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lancaster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aoki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lancaster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aoki can't escape the position. #T2#
Aoki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Lancaster is having none of it.
Aoki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lancaster prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.#T3#
Aoki wants to control but Lancaster is having none of it.
Aoki is looking to get to half guard.
Lancaster controlling the pace for now.
Aoki is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Aoki 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.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.#SUB#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Aoki trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lancaster manages to pass to mount!
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Lancaster 's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Aoki Aoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster .#T1#
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lancaster tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Lancaster is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Aoki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lancaster sprawls and moves away.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Aoki.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Aoki ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Lancaster moves out of range as Aoki strikes.#T2#
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Aoki knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancaster punishes Aoki's body with a nice straight punch.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aoki with a jab.
Lancaster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aoki in his tracks.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Aoki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Aoki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Aoki.#T3#
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Lancaster .
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Aoki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Aoki's belly button to the back.
Aoki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster .#T4#
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aoki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Lancaster with a jab.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
A jab from Aoki misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cedric Lancaster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Lancaster wants to counter with a clinch but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aoki takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.#T1#
Lancaster lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aoki misses with a hook.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster 's belly button to the back.
Aoki misses with an uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Aoki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lancaster walks away with a smile on his face. Aoki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki misses with a looping right.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aoki.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster .
Lancaster connects with a body shot.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Lancaster 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lancaster tries to clinch up.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster misses the target.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.#T3#
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Lancaster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aoki.
Lancaster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aoki.
Aoki slips under a jab from Lancaster .
Aoki throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Aoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster lands a jab to Aoki's midsection.
Aoki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Aoki looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Aoki finds it's target.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki misses the shot to the body.
Cedric Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Lancaster tries a low kick but Aoki avoids it.
Lancaster scores with a jab. Aoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster cracks Aoki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Aoki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Aoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Aoki tests Lancaster 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster works over Aoki's head and body with a nice combination.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster .
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cedric Lancaster .
Well Lancaster 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !

Cedric Lancaster was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Aoki Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey wtf?? I got paid well ! Ask no more questions...me no speakee English....'.

 

Event: GAMMA#740 Fazier v DeNeville     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Boyka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Boyka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. Shaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boyka throws a sloppy body shot
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Shaw swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Boyka misses the target.
Boyka tries to clinch up
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Shaw.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Boyka slips the punch.
Boyka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boyka throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyka throws a lazy body kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyka takes a swing at Shaw's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Shaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shaw.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyka was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaw.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boyka to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Shaw forces Boyka back against the cage and clinches.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Boyka misses with some punches. #TD2#
Shaw drags the fight down to the ground.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Boyka postures up. #SU#
Boyka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boyka throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Shaw looks to land a left hand but Boyka moved out of range nicely.
Boyka is looking to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Boyka. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Boyka.
Shaw tries to move into range but Boyka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boyka throws out the jab.
Boyka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boyka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaw swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Boyka moves into the clinch.
Shaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyka is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a triangle but Boyka pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SU#
Boyka stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boyka scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw misses with a looping left.
Boyka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Shaw instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Boyka.
Boyka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Boyka has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Boyka. #TD2#
Shaw manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyka is looking to stand up but Shaw won't let him. #SU#
Boyka stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him. #T4#
A jab from Shaw misses.
It looked like Boyka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boyka just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyka sets himself, and Shaw steps forward looking for the clinch! Boyka avoids it this time.
A combination from Shaw does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boyka.
Shaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Boyka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boyka tries to clinch but Shaw is having none of it.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Boyka and move into the clinch position.
Boyka slips a jab from Shaw.
Boyka throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw misses with a body shot.
Boyka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Boyka counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Shaw will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Boyka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Shaw wants to counter the offense by Boyka and move into the clinch position.
Boyka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boyka throws out a loose jab but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Boyka.
A big left from Shaw misses.
Shaw misses with an uppercut. Boyka saw that one coming.
Boyka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyka lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yuri Boyka is winning the standup battle so far.
Boyka swings widly with a right hand
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shaw momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Boyka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw misses with a double jab
and Boyka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Shaw misses. #KD#
Boyka cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Boyka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shaw to stand back up!
Boyka pounces like a tiger and cracks Shaw with a vicious hook! Shaw is down but not out! Boyka follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka 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: LOL 7A     
Date:   Oct 28, 2018
#R1##TD#
Penn looking to score a takedown here. Huh is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Huh's guard.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penn is working Huh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Huh wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn trying to control but Huh is working from the bottom. #T1#
Penn is in close to Huh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn distracts Huh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huh looking to control.
Penn cracks Huh with a solid left hand.
Penn works over Huh with some ground and pound from guard.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huh has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Penn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn wants to control from the top but Huh keeps moving.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn is working Huh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penn distracts Huh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huh's head.
Penn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penn cracks Huh with a solid left hand.
Huh has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Penn stays in close to Huh's body and controls the position.
Penn landing with the ground and pound.
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Huh's brow.
Penn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penn stops Huh from standing up.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huh being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Huh looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn stands up over Huh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn stands up over Huh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JB Penn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn cracks Huh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Penn lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Huh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn trying to control the position but Huh is working away.
You can see the frustration on Huh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huh sneaks back into half guard.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huh can do to turn this around?
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Huh defends it.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
JB Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn 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.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huh trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Penn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Huh trying to control but Penn postures up. #T2#
Penn working the head and body with strikes.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huh is looking to improve his position.
Huh wants to get back to full guard but Penn has passed into side control.
Penn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Penn working the ground and pound.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Penn grinds an elbow into Huh's temple.
Penn cracks Huh with a big right hand but Huh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Penn landing a few strikes.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Penn looks up at the clock and then as Huh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Penn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Penn is staying tight to Huh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Huh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Penn winds up and cracks Huh with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ground and pound from Penn.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huh can't escape the position.
Penn landing shots from mount.
Huh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Penn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JB Penn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Penn gets a double leg takedown into Huh's guard.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Huh wants to improve his position but instead Penn has moved into half guard.
Penn working Huh over with strikes.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huh is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn working over Huh with some ground and pound. Huh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Penn controlling the pace.
Penn winds up and cracks Huh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn winds up and cracks Huh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huh wants to get back to his feet.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn drops an elbow to the side of Huh's head.
Huh wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Penn.
Penn blocks the strikes from Huh.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Huh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Penn slips a nice elbow through Huh's hands, connecting with Huh's forehead.
Penn working the head and body with strikes.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penn working Huh over with strikes.
Penn 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.
Nice strikes from Penn there.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huh is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn winds up and cracks Huh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huh pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huh wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huh has hold of Penn's hands but Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huh wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn is controlling the pace. #T4#
Huh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
JB Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Penn!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 27, 2018
#R1#
Butcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Butcher. That snapped Mengestu's head back.
Butcher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mengestu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mengestu tries to move into range but Butcher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mengestu 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.
Mengestu looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Butcher throws out a loose jab but Mengestu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher moves out of range as Mengestu strikes.
Mengestu throws a hook to the side of Butcher's head but Butcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Mengestu.
Butcher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mengestu.#T1#
Mengestu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mengestu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mengestu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Butcher throws a jab when Mengestu was well out of range.
Butcher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mengestu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tafari Mengestu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mengestu connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Mengestu.
Mengestu throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Mengestu blocks a low kick nicely.
Mengestu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Butcher blocks a jab.
Butcher defending well as Mengestu loads up on a big left hand.
Mengestu misses with a low kick as Butcher jumps back.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mengestu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Mengestu.
Mengestu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butcher misses with an uppercut
and Mengestu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Butcher's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mengestu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mengestu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mengestu misses with an uppercut
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Butcher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher ducks under a wild hook from Mengestu.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher misses with a hook. Mengestu ducked under it nicely.
Mengestu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butcher tries a quick counter leg kick but Mengestu is wise to it.
Good leg kick by Mengestu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mengestu takes a swing at Butcher's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Butcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Mengestu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mengestu. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mengestu throws a chopping leg kick but Butcher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Mengestu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Butcher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mengestu throws a leg kick but Butcher checks it.
Butcher tries to score with a low kick but Mengestu moves his leg out of the way.
Mengestu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butcher tries to clinch but Mengestu moves out of range.
Butcher is looking to chop away at Mengestu's legs.
Mengestu slips under a jab from Butcher.#T4#
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mengestu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Mengestu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Butcher checks a leg kick.
Mengestu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mengestu scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Butcher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mengestu defending well as Butcher loads up on a big left hand.
Mengestu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mengestu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Butcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mengestu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Butcher to score with a decent uppercut.
Butcher looks to land a right hand but Mengestu moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mengestu misses the target.
Butcher misses with a looping left.
Butcher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mengestu to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tafari Mengestu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mengestu throws a leg kick that misses.
Butcher throws a right and a left that Mengestu avoids nicely.
Mengestu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mengestu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Butcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Butcher looks for the body kick but Mengestu saw that one coming.
Tafari Mengestu is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher tries to clinch there but Mengestu circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mengestu, as that shot connected.
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
Mengestu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Mengestu misses with a body punch
and Mengestu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Butcher throws a looping overhand right but Mengestu ducks down to avoid it.
Mengestu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Mengestu misses.
Butcher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Mengestu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mengestu!
Mengestu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
An attempted straight right counter from Mengestu misses the target.
Butcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mengestu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butcher takes a swing at Mengestu's ribcage but misses.
Butcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Mengestu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Mengestu slips under a jab.
Mengestu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mengestu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Butcher.
Butcher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mengestu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Mengestu.#T2#
Mengestu misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mengestu lands a head shot.
Butcher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mengestu misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Butcher there.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mengestu.
Mengestu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mengestu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Butcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mengestu slips under a jab from Butcher.
Mengestu scores with a hook.
Butcher throws a body punch but Mengestu moves out of range.
Mengestu misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Mengestu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Mengestu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mengestu.
Mengestu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butcher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mengestu.
Butcher takes one on the button.
Mengestu misses with a looping left.
Mengestu misses with a low kick.
Mengestu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mengestu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mengestu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butcher.
Butcher throws a right hand that misses
and Mengestu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mengestu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mengestu lands a jab to Butcher's midsection.#T4#
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Mengestu's head but Mengestu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mengestu lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mengestu lands a jab to the nose.
Butcher throws a head kick but Mengestu moves out of range.
Mengestu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Butcher circles away quickly and effectively.
Mengestu tests Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mengestu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butcher.
Mengestu lands with a cross.
Mengestu looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Butcher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mengestu slips a straight right by Butcher.
Mengestu misses with a hook.
Butcher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mengestu can pounce on him.
Mengestu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tafari Mengestu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Butcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mengestu throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Mengestu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Butcher.
A little feinted left hand from Mengestu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mengestu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Mengestu.
Butcher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mengestu checks a leg kick.
Butcher walks into a straight right hand from Mengestu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mengestu looks to throw the jab but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Butcher lands a jab to the nose.
Mengestu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Butcher momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mengestu throws a sloppy head kick and Butcher moves out of range easily. #T1#
Mengestu dips to his left and cracks Butcher with an uppercut!
Butcher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mengestu jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mengestu slips under a jab.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mengestu.
Mengestu misses with a hook
and Butcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mengestu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Butcher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mengestu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butcher is able to avoid easily.
Mengestu thumps Butcher with a low kick.
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
Butcher just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMengestu.
Butcher missing with a left hand there. Mengestu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mengestu connects with the punch.#T2#
Mengestu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butcher jabs Mengestu right on the nose. Mengestu blinks but takes it well.
Mengestu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mengestu throws a solid leg kick but Butcher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mengestu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mengestu.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mengestu.
Mengestu ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Mengestu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butcher 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.
Mengestu ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Mengestu misses with a wild body shot.
Mengestu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Mengestu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mengestu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Mengestu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mengestu.
Mengestu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mengestu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mengestu.
Mengestu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mengestu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mengestu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mengestu checks a leg kick.
Butcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mengestu jabs Butcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mengestu scores with a hook.#T4#
Butcher moves out of range as Mengestu strikes.
Butcher misses the jab.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Butcher misses with a hook. Mengestu ducked under it nicely.
Mengestu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Butcher lands with a kick to the temple. Mengestu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Mengestu's head but Mengestu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher misses with a hook. Mengestu ducked under it nicely.
Mengestu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Butcher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mengestu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mengestu.
Mengestu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Mengestu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tafari Mengestu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mengestu 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tafari Mengestu!

Our winner, Tafari Mengestu, 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: GC 253     
Date:   Oct 24, 2018
#R1#
Firm throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martin. Firm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firm just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Martin closes the distance and pushes Firm back into the cage.
Martin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Firm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
Firm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Firm throws a head punch that misses.
Martin is trying to maintain a safe position but Firm gets an underhook and turns Martin into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Firm.
Martin slows down the pace here.
Firm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Martin lands but Firm takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firm misses with an uppercut
and Martin counters with a body kick that stops Firm in his tracks momentarily.
Firm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Martin.#T1#
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Firm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Firm throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Firm moves out of range of the body kick from Martin. #CL#
Firm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Firm.
Firm lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Firm misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Firm is able to avoid easily.
A quick step to the side and Firm tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firm misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Firm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin. #T2#
Martin avoids the body shot from Firm.
Martin misses with a body shot #CL#
and Firm counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Firm misses with a punch to the body.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but Firm blocks with his arms.
Firm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Firm scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Firm as Martin tries to tie him up.
Martin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Firm blocks it with crossed arms.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Firm.
I was talking to Firm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Firm working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Firm.
Firm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Firm.
Firm working aggressively here.
Firm lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Firm avoids it.
Firm throws a head punch that misses.
Firm scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Firm is working Martin over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Firm.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
Martin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Firm.
Firm throws a head punch that misses.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but Firm blocks with his arms.
Martin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Martin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Firm backwards.
Firm scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Firm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards. #T4#
Firm scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Firm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Firm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Firm throws a punch but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Firm blocks an uppercut.
Martin looking to throw knees to the head but Firm is blocking nicely.
Martin takes a shot to the head.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Firm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firm managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firm.
Firm misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Firm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Firm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Firm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Martin lands with a kick to the temple. Firm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Firm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Firm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Firm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Firm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Firm checks it well.
Martin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Firm catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dante Firm is winning the standup battle so far.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Firm.
Martin scores with a head kick.
Firm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Martin on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Firm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.#CL#
Firm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martin, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firm scores with a jab to the body.
Dante Firm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Firm 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.
Firm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Firm.
Martin connects with a leg kick. Firm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Firm connects with a nice looking jab.
Martin slips a straight right by Firm.#CL#
Firm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Firm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firm.
Martin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Firm is defending well for now.
Martin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firm struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Martin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Firm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Martin lands with a right to the head.
Dante Firm has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martin blocking some punches.
Martin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Firm.
Firm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin. #T2#
Firm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Firm.
Firm lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Firm.
Martin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martin looking to throw knees to the head but Firm is blocking nicely.
Firm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Firm has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Firm scores with a shot to the side of Martin's head.
Firm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Firm misses with a body punch.
Martin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Firm managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
Firm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Firm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Firm lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Firm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin.
Firm scores with a shoulder strike.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Firm avoids the damage to the body.
Firm can't find room to land a body shot as Martin controls the action.
Firm lands with a right to the head.
Firm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by Firm.
Firm lands a right hand.
Martin blocks an uppercut.
Martin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Firm is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Firm.
A head punch on the inside from Firm fails to land.
A short left from Firm.
Martin tries to land knees in the clinch but Firm avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firm misses with some punches.
Firm digs a right hand underneath Martin's ribcage. Martin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martin lands a knee to the head.
Martin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martin is breathing heavily.
Firm misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Firm throws a head punch that misses.
Firm pushes Martin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Firm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martin missing with knees to the body.
Firm working aggressively here. #BC2#
Martin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Firm blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Firm.
A leg kick checked by Firm.
Firm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Firm throws a body shot but no joy.
Firm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Firm blocks a head kick by Martin.
A little feinted left hand from Firm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Martin darts in and clinches Firm up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martin.
Firm lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Firm jabs at Martin's body.
Firm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Firm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Firm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Firm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Firm blocks the leg kick.
Firm throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm lands a body shot.
Martin moves away from the strike by Firm.
Martin takes one on the button.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Martin defending well as Firm loads up on a big left hand.
Firm moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin looks for the body kick but Firm saw that one coming.
Firm lands with a cross.
Firm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Firm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firm moves away.
Firm slips under a jab.
Firm scores with a punch to the head.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Firm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Firm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Firm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Firm throws out the jab.
Frank Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Firm throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Martin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firm moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Firm misses its intended target.
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firm.
Martin throws a leg kick but Firm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Firm.
Martin tries to clinch but Firm moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Firm misses the target.
Firm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Firm.
A decent looking cross lands there for Firm.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martin.
A slow jab from Firm misses its intended target. #T3#
Firm cracks Martin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Firm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Firm feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Martins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Firm throws a body punch but Martin moves out of range.
Firm lands a jab to Martin's midsection.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dante Firm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Firm missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Firm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Firm scores with a punch to the head.
Martin tries to work over Firm's front leg with a kick but Firm checks it.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Firm sees coming a mile off.
Firm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Firm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martin thumps Firm with a low kick.
Firm lands a really nice looking cross but Martin seems unphased. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Firm.
Martin throws a low kick but Firm avoids it.
Firm digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Firm digs a good hook to Martin's body.
Martin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Firm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Firm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Firm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Firm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Firm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Martin lands an uppercut.
Martin misses with a knee to the head.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Firm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Firm 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Firm!

Dante Firm bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Frank Martin was interviewed post fight and said 'Ohhhhhh no!!!'.

 

Event: LOL 6A     
Date:   Oct 21, 2018
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables House to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
House forces his way into half guard.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn can do anything to dispel that myth.
House passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
House works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
House tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn stops House from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
House swings around for an armbar but Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into House's guard.#T1##SUB#
House is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Penn won't allow House to sweep him here.
House bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. #REVR#
House tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
House works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
House is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. House eventually gives up the hold.
Penn manages to get to full guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
House passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
House trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
House looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
House trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Talu's Boxing Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
House trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
House trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away. #T3#
House moves into full mount! Penn won't be happy about that!
Penn tries to reverse the position but House maintains control.
House is trying to take his opponent's back.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
House trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB#
House is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Penn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Penn shrugs it off.
House tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
House tries to take Penn's back but instead Penn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn gets full guard.
House looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
House keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg House dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Penn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
House tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
House looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn lands strikes from half guard.
Penn is keen to just control but House is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
House looking for submissions off his back.
House is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is thwarting House's attempts to control the position.
Greg House overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penn wants to control but House is keeping him busy.
Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penn slips a nice elbow through House's hands, connecting with House's forehead.
House is looking to improve his position.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn is trying to control. House wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
House won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
House is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn slips a nice elbow through House's hands, connecting with House's forehead.#T2#
Penn trying to control the action but House is working from the bottom.
Penn working House over with strikes.
Penn drops an elbow to the side of House's head.
Penn prevents House from improving his position.
Penn working House over with strikes.
Penn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
House wants to get back to full guard but Penn has passed into side control.
House is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused House some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House sneaks back into half guard.
House gets back to full guard. #T3#
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
House has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
House looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Penn passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Penn there.
House wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well. #SUB#
House looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Nice strikes from Penn there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Penn connects with a nice short shot to House's temple.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
House is trying to control but can't.
Penn working House over with strikes.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
House tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Penn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
House working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JB Penn 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
House shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. House gets slowly back to his feet.
House shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
House gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
House working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but House is retaining full guard.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Penn landing with the ground and pound.
Penn cracks House with a solid left hand.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
House bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. #REVR#
House stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
House stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
House stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
House works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
House looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
House swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Penn is now in House's guard. A big mistake from House there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
House is trying to control the position but Penn postures up. #SUB#
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and House has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between House's legs - danger averted.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
House looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
House has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
House escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to House's brow.
House keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of House's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penn won't allow House to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
JB Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Penn!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 21, 2018
#R1#
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown but Mengestu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Mengestu shows good takedown defense.
Mengestu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Greene with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mengestu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Hunter Greene has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greene shoots in for a takedown but Mengestu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mengestu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mengestu but Mengestu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Greene with that takedown attempt.
Mengestu lands with a straight right. Greene didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mengestu.
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Mengestu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greene.
Mengestu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Greene if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mengestu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greene is breathing heavily.#T1#
Greene on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Mengestu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mengestu clobbers Greene with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hunter Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mengestu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Greene 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mengestu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mengestu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Mengestu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mengestu slips a straight right by Greene.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mengestu. That's going to slow Greene down.
Mengestu connects with an inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greene.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mengestu cracks Greene with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mengestu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks. #ROC2#
Greene is rocked!
Tafari Mengestu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greene glances at the clock... BAM! Mengestu nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Greene crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Greene is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tafari Mengestu!
During a confident post fight interview, Tafari Mengestu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Hunter Greene stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back, God has a plan and tonight his plan was for my ass to get kicked. I'm going to pray and train like a Tibetan monk...'.

 

Event: DUEL#187 Dall vs Jafar     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Vipunen catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vipunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vipunen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snow's head.
Vipunen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vipunen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vipunen tries to score with a low kick but Snow moves his leg out of the way.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Vipunen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aapeli Vipunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vipunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snow throws a jab when Vipunen was well out of range.
Snow is looking to slow Vipunen down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vipunen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snow scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Vipunen.
Snow moves out of range as Vipunen throws a body kick.
Snow catches Vipunen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snow looks to land a left hand but Vipunen moved out of range nicely.
Snow sets himself, and Vipunen steps forward looking for the clinch! Snow avoids it this time.
Snow staying out of range there.#T1#
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vipunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Vipunen tries to land a leg kick but Snow saw it coming and moves away.
Snow is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Snow's head coaches at Talu's Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vipunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Snow missing with a left hand there. Vipunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow throws a shot from downtown. Vipunen moves away and avoids it.
Vipunen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vipunen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Vipunen takes the fight into the clinch.
Vipunen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vipunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vipunen just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vipunen. #T2#
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!
Vipunen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snow.
Vipunen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vipunen defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Snow blocks a jab.#CL2#
Vipunen darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.
Snow throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Vipunen gets control of Snow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vipunen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Vipunen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vipunen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snow 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. #SUB2#
Vipunen is looking for a triangle but Snow pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Snow looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Vipunen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Snow uses it to pass to side control.
Vipunen tries to improve position but can't.
Snow trying to control the action but Vipunen is working from the bottom.
Vipunen is looking to regain half guard here but Snow keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vipunen manages to get back to half guard.
Vipunen tries to roll over but Snow keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Vipunen looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snow in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Vipunen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vipunen is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Vipunen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapeli Vipunen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vipunen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vipunen! But no joy.
A low kick from Vipunen is predictable there
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow blocks a jab.
Vipunen lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vipunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vipunen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aapeli Vipunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vipunen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snow on the side of the head.
Snow checks a low kick from Vipunen.
A counter left hand to the body from Snow misses its target.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on Vipunen's shoulder, as Vipunen tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Vipunen - just one landing.
Vipunen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Vipunen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Vipunen.
Vipunen misses with the combination.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow catches Vipunen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Vipunen moves into the clinch.
Snow has Vipunen pushed against the cage.
Vipunen working aggressively here.
Vipunen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vipunen tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vipunen lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Snow tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vipunen.#T2#
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
Vipunen can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Vipunen has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
Snow lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Snow blocks a body shot from Vipunen.
Vipunen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Vipunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vipunen slips under a jab.
Vipunen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Vipunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Snow lands a jab.
Vipunen misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Vipunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Vipunen ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Snow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vipunen's head.
Vipunen blocks a head kick by Snow.
Vipunen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vipunen. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snow's calf.
Snow throws a head kick but Vipunen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Vipunen.
Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen.
Vipunen just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Donk. Vipunen catches Snow right on the button with a cross.
Vipunen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
Vipunen connects with a solid leg kick.
Vipunen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vipunen.
Vipunen lands a body shot. #T4##CL2#
Vipunen closes the distance and clinches.
Aapeli Vipunen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vipunen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Snow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vipunen can turn it around.#BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vipunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vipunen throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vipunen throws a body kick that misses.
Vipunen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vipunen fakes the leg kick and cracks Snow in the body.
Vipunen dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Vipunen cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
Vipunen lands with a shot to the body.
Snow cracks Vipunen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aapeli Vipunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vipunen throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.
A head kick by Vipunen misses
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Vipunen closes the distance and clinches.
Snow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vipunens head.
A short uppercut from Vipunen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vipunen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Snow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vipunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
Vipunen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Vipunen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vipunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vipunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Vipunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on Vipunen's shoulder, as Vipunen tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Vipunen does no damage.
Vipunen connects with an inside leg kick.
Snow lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Vipunen as he connects with a hook.
Vipunen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vipunen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vipunen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vipunen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vipunen throws a body kick that misses
letting Snow counter with a right hand.
Snow throws the left hand but Vipunen avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Snow avoids the body shot from Vipunen.
Vipunen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vipunen moves out of range of the body kick.
Vipunen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD2#
Vipunen lands a big head kick that sends Snow tumbling to the mat! Vipunen takes a step backwards and waves Snow back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Snow is rocked!
Vipunen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snow at a distance.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow throws a body punch but Vipunen moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vipunen, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vipunen.
Snow walks straight into a right hand from Vipunen - that's dropped him! Vipunen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Snow from any more punishment! Snow complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aapeli Vipunen!
After the fight, Aapeli Vipunen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: GAMMA#738 Simmons v Heimendahl     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Fda throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren.
Fda lands a jab to Sodergren's midsection.
Fda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Fda misses with a looping left.
Fda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Fda misses with a hook.
Fda misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren walks into a jab.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Fda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fda misses with a body punch
and Sodergren counters with a thumping low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Fda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Fda cracks Sodergren with an open hand slap.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Sodergren gets a clinch. #TD#
Sodergren is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fda is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sodergren to the mat. Sodergren regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Sodergren keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Fda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sodergren is keeping the position for now.
Sodergren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sodergren controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Fda has his foot on Sodergren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sodergren works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Fda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sodergren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fda controlling Sodergren's posture. #SUB#
Fda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sodergren wants to get up but he can't break Fda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB#
Fda has an active guard here but Sodergren has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sodergren has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fda is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sodergren stopping the sweep attempt from Fda.
Fda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fda keeping moving, preventing Sodergren from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SU2#
Sodergren stands up from guard. Let's bang! #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.
Sodergren moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Fda as he connects with a hook.
Fda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fda thinking.
Sodergren scores with a leg kick.
Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren slips a jab from Fda.
Fda blocks a jab.
Basten Sodergren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren tries to clinch but Fda is having none of it.
Fda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fda misses the jab.
Fda backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fda. That one must have hurt.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fda. That did some damage!
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
Fda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sodergren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Sodergren rushes Fda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fda.
Fda prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Fda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Fda tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Fda back against the cage.
Sodergren gets underhooks to prevent Fda's takedown attempt.
Fda swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sodergren.
Fda struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Fda misses.
Sodergren throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Fda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sodergren won't be happy with that.
Sodergren holds on to Fda's head and controls the position momentarily.
Fda wants to control but Sodergren is keeping him busy.
Fda advances nicely into full mount.
Fda looking to control but Sodergren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sodergren is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Fda is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sodergren has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sodergren! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sodergren is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sodergren is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Sodergren stands and steps away. Fda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fda throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
Fda looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Fda is out of range.
Fda takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Sodergren has managed to clinch.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Fda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Fda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fda tries to pull guard but Sodergren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fda fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fda scores with a hook to the body.
Fda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fda. #TD#
Fda tightens his grip and picks Sodergren up, before dumping him to the ground. Sodergren manages to land in guard.
Sodergren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sodergren tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sodergren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fda's head. #T4#
Fda wants to improve his position but Sodergren is controlling well. #SUB#
Fda looking for submissions off his back.
Fda is not content to let Sodergren control the position.
Sodergren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Sodergren is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sodergren throws a hook but Fda avoids it easily.
Fda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fda's head backwards.
Fda walks into a left hand.
Fda misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Sodergren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Fda cracks Sodergren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Fda.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fda cracks a nice hook into Sodergren's ribs.
Fda scoring well with a low kick there.
Fda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Fda connects with a body shot that sends Sodergren's belly button to the back.
Sodergren blocks a jab.#T1#
Sodergren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fda moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Fda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Fda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren misses with a hook
letting Fda counter with a right hand.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fda.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
Fda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fda misses with a straight left.
Sodergren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fda.
Fda stuns Sodergren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Fda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren scores with a jab. Fda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chris Fda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Fda avoids it.
Sodergren lands a nice hook to Fda's body. Fda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fda loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Fda.
Chris Fda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Fda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sodergren lands a head kick!
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fda backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fda throws a low kick but Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Sodergren tries to score with a low kick but Fda moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Sodergren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sodergren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren jabs Fda right on the nose. Fda blinks but takes it well.
Sodergren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sodergren counters with a big head kick but Fda shrugs it off.
Sodergren feints and then cracks Fda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fda down.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Fda.
Sodergren connects with a single shot there.
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.
Fda throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Fda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fda's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Fda.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fda.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sodergren moves forwards but Fda connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Fda.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fda.
Sodergren lands with a hook. Fda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sodergren throws a combination. Fda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sodergren thumps Fda with a low kick.
Sodergren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Fda.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fda. That did some damage!
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Sodergren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sodergren clobbers Fda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: LOL 5A     
Date:   Oct 14, 2018
#R1#
Xyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Xyd with a jab.
Xyd lands with a good body shot.
Xyd leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xyd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zyd Xyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xyd lands with a good body shot.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Xyd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xyd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Xyd has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Xyd lands a big head kick that sends Penn tumbling to the mat! Xyd takes a step backwards and waves Penn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like JB Penn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xyd steps in with a hook that catches Penn right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Xyd follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Penn looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zyd Xyd!

 

Event: GC 250     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Stricker throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Rutten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stricker misses with a hook to the body
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Handsome Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stricker.
Rutten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stricker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutten's knee momentarily.
Stricker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutten scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
A left and a right from Stricker both land. Nice combination.
Stricker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten lands with a hook. Stricker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stricker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutten lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Stricker misses.
Stricker keeps Rutten at a distance using the push kick.
Stricker blocks a jab.
Stricker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stricker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stricker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stricker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Stricker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stricker throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range. #T1#
Stricker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Rutten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stricker, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutten misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Stricker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stricker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stricker tries a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Stricker connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Stricker moved out of range nicely.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Stricker moves out of range.
Stricker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stricker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Stricker rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
Rutten pushes Stricker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stricker scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Rutten has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stricker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutten misses with a punch to the body.
Stricker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Stricker.
Still in the clinch, Stricker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Stricker.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten is working for takedown but Stricker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Stricker controls his hands.
Rutten cracks Stricker with a nice body shot.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Stricker avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage. #BC2#
Stricker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Rutten.
Stricker looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Rutten throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Rutten there.#CL2#
Stricker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutten, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stricker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
A short uppercut from Stricker. #T3#
Stricker blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Rutten pushes Stricker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Stricker has him pressed against the cage.
Stricker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutten tries a body shot but Stricker blocks it.
Rutten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutten.
Rutten blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
Stricker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutten misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rutten.
Rutten digs a right hand underneath Stricker's ribcage. Stricker let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Stricker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stricker avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Stricker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stricker.
Rutten appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Stricker slips a jab from Rutten.
Stricker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
enabling Stricker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stricker is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
Stricker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stricker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Rutten drives through and clinches with Stricker against the cage.
Stricker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutten has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten blocking some punches.
Rutten tries a body shot but Stricker blocks it.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rutten fails to land. #BC2#
Stricker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Stricker saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stricker misses with a wild combination.
Stricker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Stricker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Stricker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stricker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutten.
Stricker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutten throws a hook but Stricker avoids it easily.
Stricker scores with a nice head shot.
Rutten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stricker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stricker throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stricker feints a jab promting Rutten to slip. Stricker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rutten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stricker wants to counter the offense by Rutten and move into the clinch position.
Rutten takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stricker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stricker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stricker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Stricker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stricker misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stricker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stricker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutten, as that shot connected.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Stricker's shoulder, as Stricker tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stricker, right into the meat. #T1#
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stricker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stricker punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Stricker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stricker lands a jab to the head.
Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Stricker's belly button to the back.
Stricker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stricker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stricker throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten lands with a good body shot.
Stricker lands with a nice body punch.
Rutten takes a swing at Stricker's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Stricker walks into a left hand.
Stricker wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Stricker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Rutten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stricker scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Stricker.
A little feinted left hand from Rutten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stricker scores with a leg kick.
Rutten tries to bum rush Stricker with a series of wild strikes but Stricker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Rutten 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.
Stricker misses with a looping right.
Stricker motions for Rutten to come forward. Stricker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Stricker throws a leg kick but Rutten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Rutten dips to his left and cracks Stricker with an uppercut!
Stricker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3##CL#
Rutten drives through and clinches with Stricker against the cage.
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutten tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stricker gets through Rutten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stricker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stricker lands a jab to Rutten's midsection.
Rutten scores with a sloppy right hand. Stricker should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Stricker.
Stricker misses the jab.
Rutten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stricker.
Stricker misses the jab.
Rutten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve Stricker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten throws a hook but Stricker blocks it.#T4#
Rutten cracks Stricker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stricker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stricker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutten.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stricker connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Stricker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stricker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stricker.
Stricker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stricker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stricker is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stricker misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stricker.
A jab lands there for Rutten.
Rutten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Stricker. That snapped Rutten's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Stricker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
That's time! Rutten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutten blocks the leg kick.
Rutten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stricker counters with a left to the body.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stricker, as that shot connected.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stricker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stricker tries to counter with a clinch but Rutten shakes him off and moves away.
Rutten thuds his right hand into Stricker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strickers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stricker lands a two punch combo.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stricker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stricker with a hook.#T1##CL2#
Stricker moves into range and clinches up with Rutten.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Stricker misses with a wild combination.
Rutten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Stricker.
Rutten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Rutten moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stricker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stricker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutten working aggressively here.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stricker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rutten has Stricker up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handsome Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stricker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
Rutten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stricker prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Rutten.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stricker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Stricker.
Rutten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutten is looking to control Stricker's arms but Stricker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutten has his back to the cage.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutten.
Rutten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Stricker blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Steve Stricker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Stricker scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Stricker can't find room to land a body shot as Rutten controls the action.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land. #BC2#
Stricker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Rutten misses. #CL#
Rutten gets a clinch.
Come on Rutten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutten tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stricker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stricker pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Stricker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stricker.
Stricker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutten tries to circle away but Stricker has him pinned against the cage.
Stricker lands with a left to the head.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten misses with the head strike.
Stricker presses Rutten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stricker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stricker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stricker prevents a body shot from Rutten.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
A short left from Stricker.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Stricker controls his hands.
Stricker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stricker lands a body shot.
Stricker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stricker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stricker 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stricker!

Steve Stricker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: LOL 4A     
Date:   Oct 07, 2018
#R1#
Terminator misses with a few strikes there.
Terminator throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terminator.
Terminator throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Terminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnie Terminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terminator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Terminator is retaining full guard.
Terminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Terminator has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Terminator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penn is in close to Terminator's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Penn 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.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
Terminator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Terminator is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terminator's head.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Terminator on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Terminator tries to get out of the position.
Penn working some strikes from top position.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn trying to control but Terminator is working from the bottom.
Penn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Terminator will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn is in close to Terminator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Terminator looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn is in close to Terminator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Penn 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Penn 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.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Terminator tries to improve position but can't.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.
Penn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terminator down.
Terminator takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Terminator is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Penn looks up at the clock and then as Terminator takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Penn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Penn working the ground and pound.
Penn is putting a hurting on Terminator here, landing some big shots from side control.
Penn cracks Terminator with a big right hand but Terminator just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.
Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Terminator is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
Penn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terminator down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JB Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Terminator misses with a few strikes there.
Arnie Terminator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terminator throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Terminator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn's coach down at Talu's Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Penn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn lands an elbow.
Penn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn trying to control the action but Terminator is working from the bottom.
Penn scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Penn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Terminator taking punishment in the form of punches.
Penn controlling from side mount. #T1#
Terminator is looking for a sweep.
Penn is putting a hurting on Terminator here, landing some big shots from side control.
Penn lands a few punches from side control.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.
Terminator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Terminator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Terminator some visible discomfort. #T2#
Penn cracks Terminator with a big right hand but Terminator just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Terminator wants to control but Penn postures up.
Penn scores with punches from side control.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Terminator is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Terminator's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is working Terminator over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penn lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn is chipping away with strikes.
Penn is working Terminator over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Penn landing strikes. #T3#
Terminator taking a bit of punishment here - Penn scoring with strikes.
Penn controlling the position.
Terminator takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Penn working the head with strikes.
Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Terminator some visible discomfort.
Terminator is trying to escape the position but Penn is controlling the position.
Terminator wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Penn scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Check out the look on Penn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Penn grinds an elbow into Terminator's temple.
Penn working the body and head with strikes.
Terminator takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Penn taking a breather here.
Terminator on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
JB Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Penn lands a few punches from side control.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terminator taking a bit of punishment here - Penn scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JB Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Terminator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Terminator. #CL#
Terminator closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terminator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Terminator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Terminator up against the cage.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Terminator scores with a shoulder strike.
Terminator stops a takedown attempt from Penn.
A bit of stalling here from Penn.
Terminator is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnie Terminator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JB Penn.
Penn is trying to drag Terminator to the mat but Terminator just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Penn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Terminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Terminator.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terminator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Terminator lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Terminator prevents it. #BC#
Terminator manages to break the clinch.
Terminator displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Terminator has knocked Penn down with a huge combo! Terminator steps away and waves a wobbly Penn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terminator misses with the combination.
And Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Terminator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Terminator goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arnie Terminator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Penn is rocked!#T2#
Terminator 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.
Terminator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Terminator finish him?
Penn gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Terminator gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Penn is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnie Terminator!
Our winner, Arnie Terminator, 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.

 

 
 
 
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