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Event: GC 189     
Date:   Feb 11, 2018
#R1##CL#
Dundee clinches.
Abrams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abrams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dundee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dundee scores with a shoulder strike.
Dundee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abrams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dundee's elbow.
Dundee dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dundee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abrams blocks it with crossed arms.
Abrams can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dundee lands a shot to the body.
Dundee lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
Abrams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dundee or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dundee tries a body shot but Abrams blocks it.
Abrams blocks an elbow strike from Dundee.
Dundee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
Abrams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abrams is defending well for now.#T1#
Abrams takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Dundee breaks the clinch.
Dundee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dundee lands a body shot.
Dundee scores with a hook to the body. Abrams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick by Abrams misses
and Dundee counters with a right hand to the body.
Dundee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dundee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dundee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Dundee.
Dundee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abrams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
Abrams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dundee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abrams jabs Dundee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dundee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dundee thumps Abrams with a low kick.
Abrams lands with a hook. Dundee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body. #T2##CL#
Dundee takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dundee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dundee lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dundee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dundee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
Abrams scores with a shot to the side of Dundee's head.
Abrams has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
Dundee misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abrams.
Dundee prevents a body shot from Abrams.
A right handed body shot lands from Dundee.
Abrams scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dundee.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrams misses with a knee to the head.
Abrams misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dundee.
A short left from Dundee.
Abrams looks winded!
Dundee lands an elbow just above Abrams 's eye.
Abrams can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike.
Dundee blocks an elbow strike.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dundee lands a left hand.
Abrams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abrams throws a punch but it's blocked by Dundee.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abrams tries a body shot but Dundee blocks it.
Abrams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dundee.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Dundee.
Dundee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee lands a shoulder strike.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dundee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dundee.
Dundee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abrams takes a shot to the head.
Dundee lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Dundee breaks from the clinch.
Abrams throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dundee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abrams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abrams doesn't manage to clinch there - Dundee circles away.
Dundee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dundee lands a head kick. Abrams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abrams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dundee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dundee connects with a body shot that sends Abrams's belly button to the back.
Dundee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abrams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Dundee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dundee. That's going to slow Abrams down.
Dundee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abrams checks it well.
Dundee avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick
and Dundee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dundee connects with a solid leg kick.
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Dundee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abrams can do to turn this around?
Abrams moves forwards but Dundee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dundee with a jab.
Abrams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abrams slips a jab from Dundee.
No joy there for Abrams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dundee misses the target.
Abrams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Abrams wants to slow Dundee down by chopping away at his legs.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mick Dundee is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abrams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dundee counters with a nice leg kick.
Abrams is breathing heavily.#T1#
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dundee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dundee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abrams tries to work over Dundee's front leg with a kick but Dundee checks it.
Abrams misses with a straight right.
Abrams swings for the body but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dundee wants to clinch up but Abrams keeps it at a distance.
Abrams wants to clinch up but Dundee keeps it at a distance.
Dundee avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams wants to clinch
and Dundee counters with a left to the body.
Dundee clobbers Abrams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dundee fakes the leg kick and cracks Abrams in the body.
Abrams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dundee.
Dundee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dundee sizes up Abrams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abrams doesn't seem bothered though. #T2##CL#
Dundee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dundee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
Mick Dundee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dundee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dundee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Dundee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dundee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Dundee. That snapped Abrams's head back.
Dundee connects with a body shot that sends Abrams's belly button to the back.
Abrams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dundee cracks Abrams with a good jab.
Dundee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abrams.
Dundee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dundee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams moves in looking to clinch but Dundee pushes him off.
Dundee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dundee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dundee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Dundee wants to clinch.
Dundee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dundee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Abrams lands a two punch combo.
Dundee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abrams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dundee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dundee throws the kick towards the body but Abrams avoids it.
Abrams throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Abrams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dundee.
Abrams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dundee connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
A cross from Dundee lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dundee.#ROC#
Abrams is rocked!
Abrams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abrams is still on wobbly legs! Can Dundee finish him?#KD#
Dundee lands a big right hand that sends Abrams crashing to the mat! Dundee stays standing though and waves Abrams back to his feet!
Dundee cracks Abrams with a hook to the temple - Abrams is on wobbly legs here! Dundee swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Abrams falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dundee wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mick Dundee!
Mick Dundee 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: DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!!     
Date:   Dec 31, 2017
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Inoue.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inoue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inoue works the jab nicely.
Longworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Inoue has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Inoue misses with a hook. Longworth ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Inoue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land.
Inoue scores with a hook to the body.
Longworth prevents a body shot from Inoue.
A head punch on the inside from Longworth fails to land. #TD2#
Inoue pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Inoue looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Longworth is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Longworth trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Longworth is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Inoue has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Longworth is looking to defend but Inoue has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Longworth! Inoue pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Longworth taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hideaki Inoue!

 

Event: gc183     
Date:   Dec 29, 2017
#R1#
Abrams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dassler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abrams throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Dassler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abrams 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.
Dassler stands up over Abrams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dassler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abrams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dassler stands and throws Abrams's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abrams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abrams wants to control but Dassler postures up.#SUB2#
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abrams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Dassler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dassler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Abrams struggling a bit here.
Dassler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abrams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Abrams tries to get to full guard but Dassler has control of the leg.
Abrams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dassler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dassler's back!
Dassler tries to escape but Abrams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dassler turns into Abrams and is now in his guard.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler stands and throws Abrams's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Dassler tries for a kimura but Abrams is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Dassler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abrams wants to get back to his feet but Dassler drags him back down.#SUB2#
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abrams tries to buck Dassler off but Dassler is having none of it.
Dassler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abrams is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dassler working the body and head with strikes.
Dassler working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abrams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abrams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dassler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dassler fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Dassler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dassler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Abrams taking a bit of punishment here - Dassler scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Dassler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abrams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abrams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abrams is trying to control Dassler's posture but Dassler avoids it. #SUB2#
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abrams, who protects the arm well.
Abrams struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Dassler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abrams is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudi Dassler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Dassler needs to keep his hands up - Abrams had a free shot at his head there.
Dassler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dassler shoots for a takedown but Abrams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abrams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dassler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Abrams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dassler to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler advances position into side control!
Dassler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abrams's legs.
Abrams tries to buck Dassler off but Dassler is having none of it.
Abrams can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Abrams tries to bench press Dassler off him but Dassler keeps the position.
Dassler tries to score with some ground and pound. Abrams controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Abrams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dassler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler is thwarting Abrams's attempts to control the position.
Dassler working Abrams over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dassler is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Abrams is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rudi Dassler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rudi Dassler waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: gc 179     
Date:   Dec 01, 2017
#R1#
Bale throws a series of punches but Abrams avoids them all with ease.
Bale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abrams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bale lands a jab to the head.
Abrams takes a swing at Bale's ribcage but misses.
Abrams connects with a jab.
Abrams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Abrams gets tackled into the cage by Bale. Bale maintains the clinch.
Abrams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bale's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Abrams lands an elbow that stopped Bale in his tracks for a moment.
Abrams missing with knees to the body.
Bale 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.
Bale scores with a shoulder strike.
Bale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abrams working aggressively here.
Bale lands a left hand.
Abrams digs a right hand into Bale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bale's gas tank.
Bale is pushing Abrams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Bale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bale tries to bum rush Abrams with a series of wild strikes but Abrams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Bale avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Bale throws a poor cross that misses
and Abrams counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bale moves into the clinch successfully.
Abrams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bale's brow. #BC#
Bale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abrams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bale is able to avoid easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Bale drops Abrams with a left right combo! Bale follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Taite Abrams has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Bale stands up.
Bale looks to score with a jab to the body but Abrams is just out of range.
Abrams swings for the body but Bale moves out of range.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick
and Bale counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Bale forces Abrams back against the cage and clinches.
Bale avoids a wild elbow strike from Abrams.
Bale putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Abrams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Abrams looks winded!
A short left from Bale.
Bale digs a right hand underneath Abrams's ribcage. Abrams let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Bale.
No joy there for Bale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Abrams is rocked!
Abrams moves away from the strike by Bale.
Abrams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abrams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abrams is still on wobbly legs! Can Bale finish him?
Bale misses with an uppercut. Abrams saw that one coming.
Abrams seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Bale misses.
Abrams throws a nice looking combination but Bale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Bale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Abrams ducks straight into an uppercut from Bale and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Abrams manages to regain guard straight away.
Bale working some strikes from top position.
Bale with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Bale tries to stand but Abrams is controlling from the bottom.
Bale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Abrams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bale trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Bale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abrams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bale trying to control but Abrams is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Abrams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bale defends well.
Bale is looking to work some ground and pound but Abrams has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Abrams looking for a guillotine here but Bale defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abrams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abrams's guard.#SUB2#
Abrams is looking for a triangle but Bale pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Bale stands up from Abrams's guard - Bale perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bale dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bale tries for a takedown but Abrams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bale throws a right hand that Abrams ducks under and follows up with a left that Abrams also avoids with ease.
Tony Bale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Abrams.
Bale shoots for a double leg takedown but Abrams sprawls well. He's pushed Bale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrams.
Abrams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abrams can do to turn this around?
Abrams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Bale gets tackled into the cage by Abrams. Abrams maintains the clinch.
Abrams misses with an elbow over the top.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Abrams 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.
Abrams tries to land knees in the clinch but Bale avoids the damage to the body.
Bale gets through Abrams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bale lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bale stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bale avoids the elbow strike from Abrams, against the cage.
Bale is trying to force a seperation but Abrams has the dominant position.
Abrams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bale blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Abrams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Bale. #T1##BC#
Bale breaks from the clinch.
Bale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Bale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bale.
Abrams tries to clinch but Bale is having none of it.
Bale is looking to clinch but Abrams is avoiding it.
Bale staying out of range there.
Abrams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bale misses with a body kick.
Abrams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abramss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bale misses with a body shot. #TD#
Bale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bale prevents Abrams from standing back up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Abrams actively working from the bottom here.
Abrams is breathing heavily.
Bale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abrams keeps working. #T2#
Abrams wants to improve his position but Bale is controlling well.
Abrams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bale postures up. #SU#
Abrams is working an open guard so Bale takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abrams throws an overhand right that lands on Bale's shoulder, as Bale tries to avoid the shot.
Bale throws a big counter combination but Abrams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale jabs Abrams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Bale misses.
Taite Abrams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bale avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Bale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Bale cracks a nice hook into Abrams's ribs.
Abrams is looking to land body kicks.
Abrams throws a leg kick but Bale sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abrams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tony Bale is winning the standup battle so far.
Bale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abrams checks a leg kick.
Bale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bale lands a leg kick that knocks Abrams off balance momentarily.
Bale lands a jab to the head.
Abrams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bale finds it's way round the side to connect with Abrams's head.
Bale is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Abrams like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Abrams from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bale!
Tony Bale 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: Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 1     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Duncan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Duncan moves forwards but Longworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longworth scores with a jab. Duncan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longworth misses with a left hand
and Duncan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duncan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longworth throws a body kick that misses.
Duncan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longworth throws a hook but Duncan blocks it.
Longworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan misses with an uppercut. Longworth saw that one coming.
Longworth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duncan's head backwards.#ROC2#
Duncan is rocked!
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Duncan moved out of range.
Oh Duncan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duncan avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Longworth.
Duncan struggling a bit here.
Duncan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Longworth is working to tighten his grip on Duncan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Duncan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Longworth is really squeezing tight and eventually Duncan passes out! Longworth breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vinnie Longworth!
Vinnie Longworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Siggy Duncan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew this was going to be a tough fight. But you gotta fight the best, to be the best. I'll be back. '.

 

Event: gc 172     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Abrams looks to land a body kick but Blade moved away.
As Abrams tries to get set, Blade tries to push him back and clinch up but Abrams manages to avoid the attempt.
Blade throws a jab when Abrams was well out of range.
We've been told by Blade's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blade wants to clinch.#CL2#
Abrams gets a clinch.
Blade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blade fails to land.
Blade works on Abrams's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Blade.
Blade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abrams misses with a punch to the body.
Blade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abrams trying to land knees to the body.
Blade blocking some punches.
Blade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abrams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blade scores with a shoulder strike.
Abrams looks winded!
Blade lands a shoulder strike.
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Blade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Blade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Blade throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
Nice body punch from Blade.
Blade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blade gets through Abrams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
Blade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Still in the clinch, Blade scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade lands a shot to the body.
Blade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but Blade blocks it.
Blade gets through Abrams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blade lands a nice shot to the body.
Blade lands an uppercut.
Blade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrams.
Blade lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Blade drops Abrams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Abrams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Abrams is rocked!
Blade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abrams is still on wobbly legs! Can Blade finish him?#T2#
Blade scores with a hook to the body.
Blade digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
Blade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abrams or not.
A short right from Blade on the inside.
Blade pushes Abrams against the cage. Blade is working some dirty boxing. Blade pushes off with a quick right hook! Abrams goes down! Abrams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Blade moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
After winning the bout, Jake Blade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C27: Xerxes vs Bay     
Date:   Oct 11, 2017
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Longworth.
Longworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sundberg scores with a jab. Longworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Longworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Longworth lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Longworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sundberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Longworth dodges the punch combination from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.
Longworth swings for the body but Sundberg moves out of range.
Sundberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick and Sundberg moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Sundberg gets caught napping as Longworth dives in and scores a takedown. Sundberg manages to retain guard.
Longworth postures up in Sundberg's guard and throws a big left but Sundberg blocks it. #T1#
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sundberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Longworth throwing strikes but missing.
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sundberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Sundberg keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sundberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Longworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sundberg's guard.
Sundberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Longworth throwing shots but Sundberg is blocking nicely.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth wants to take a breather but Sundberg is having none of it.
Longworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sundberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Longworth lands with a punch from half guard.
Longworth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Longworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Sundberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Longworth wants to take a breather but Sundberg is having none of it.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sundberg defending well though. #SUB#
Longworth is working for a submission of some sort.
Longworth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##SUB#
Longworth is working for a kimura but Sundberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Longworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Sundberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longworth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sundberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Longworth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Longworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sundberg but Sundberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sundberg misses with a straight left.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Sundberg moved out of range.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Longworth thuds his right hand into Sundberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Sundberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sundberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sundberg throws a hook but Longworth avoids it easily.
Sundberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sundbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice defenses there by Longworth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Sundberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sundberg.
Sundberg moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Sundberg looks to throw the jab but Longworth is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sundberg throws out the jab.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Ove Sundberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Sundberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth lands a right hook to the body.
Sundberg looks to land a left hand but Longworth moved out of range nicely.
Sundberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Longworth scores with a four punch combination!
Sundberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Longworth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longworth throws a low kick, looking for Sundberg's leg but Sundberg calmly moves out of range.
Sundberg throws out a counter right but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
Sundberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sundberg can do to turn this around?
Sundberg dodges the punch combination from Longworth.
Longworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Sundberg throws a counter combo.
Sundberg throws a shot from downtown. Longworth moves away and avoids it.
Longworth scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Sundberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Longworth doesn't seem phased though.
Longworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been informed that Sundberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Longworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sundberg checks it well.
Longworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Longworth looking to score a takedown here. Sundberg is defending well but Longworth drives through and ends up in Sundberg's guard.
Longworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Longworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Longworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sundberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth 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.
Sundberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Longworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Sundberg is controlling Longworth's posture.
Longworth looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sundberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Longworth cracks Sundberg with a good jab.
Sundberg 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.
Sundberg swings for the body but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sundberg manages to circle out of the way.
Sundberg avoids a kick to the body.
Sundberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longworth.
Longworth scores with a push kick.#T4##TD#
Longworth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sundberg to the ground. Longworth is now in Sundberg's guard.
Longworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Sundberg is retaining full guard.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Sundberg blocks nicely.
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth passes into half guard.
Sundberg is trying to maintain the position but Longworth is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sundberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Longworth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sundberg throws a lazy right hand but Longworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sundberg missing with a left hand there. Longworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longworth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sundberg on the side of the head.
Longworth scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sundberg in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Sundberg. That snapped Longworth's head back.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth scores with a hook to the body. Sundberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longworth misses with a low kick.
Donk. Sundberg catches Longworth right on the button with a cross.
Sundberg slips under a jab.
Longworth just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sundberg! But no joy.
Sundberg misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Longworth catches Sundberg right on the button with a cross.
Sundberg looks to land a left hand but Longworth moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Sundberg misses its intended target.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Longworth lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Longworth misses.
Sundberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sundberg avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Sundberg cracks Longworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Longworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Longworth.
Sundberg misses with a hook.
Sundberg defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Sundberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Longworth.
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sundberg! But no joy.
A combination from Sundberg does no damage.
Longworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Longworth is just out of range.
Longworth takes a swing at Sundberg's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Sundberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Longworth.
Sundberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sundberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Longworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sundberg pinned against the cage. Sundberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sundberg misses the jab.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longworth misses with a straight left.
Sundberg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Longworth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth slips a jab and a cross from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a right hand that Longworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Longworth also avoids with ease.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundberg.
Sundberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Longworth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sundberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3##SUB#
Longworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sundberg is looking to control Longworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sundberg avoid being mounted?
Longworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sundberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sundberg is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Sundberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sundberg.
Sundberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Sundberg blocks nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Longworth forces his way into half guard.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sundberg keeps working.
Longworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sundberg tries to roll over but Longworth keeps him under control.
Ove Sundberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Longworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Longworth 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!

Our winner, Vinnie Longworth, 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: HFC Fight Night 6     
Date:   Oct 01, 2017
#R1#
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Ford wants to land a leg kick but Griffin is out of range.
Griffin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ford is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Ford circles away and we're back to standing.
Griffin shoots in but Ford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griffin under the eye.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Griffin 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.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ford.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford stalks Griffin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Griffin's face. Griffin staggers backwards, shaken.
Griffin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Ford throws a front kick aimed at Griffin's knee but Griffin avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ford.
Nice defenses there by Griffin.
A jab from Ford does it's job there.
Ford slips under a jab from Griffin.
Griffin lands with a right hand.
Ford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ford misses the target.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffin! But no joy.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ford defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rob Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Griffin.#CL#
Ford closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Griffin's defenses.
Nice elbow from Ford.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. #T2#
Griffin lands a left hand.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ford backwards. #ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
A body shot lands from Griffin.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ford.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford tries a body shot but Griffin blocks it.
Ford misses with an elbow strike.
Griffin lands a shot to the body.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Griffin blocks an elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Ford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ford.
A short right from Griffin on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin.
Ford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Griffin tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ford or not.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ford blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin throws a head punch that misses.
Griffin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ford with a big uppercut! Ford tries to clinch up but Griffin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ford to the mat! Ford covers up and Griffin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tito Griffin!
Our winner, Tito Griffin, 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: C24: Baker vs Mac Airt     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Festation uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Longworth 's knee.
Longworth scores with a body shot.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick by Longworth misses
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a body kick.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No luck for Longworth with that takedown attempt.
Longworth misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Longworth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longworth with a poor takedown
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Longworth throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a low kick, right behind Longworth 's knee.
Sloppy strikes from Longworth. Those never looked like landing.
Festation throws a quick counter head kick but Longworth was just out of range.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Festation shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Festation moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Longworth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters with a solid body kick.
Longworth looks winded!
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Festation cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Longworth loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Longworth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Longworth throws a lazy head kick
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Longworth backing up. Longworth nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
As Longworth backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Longworth stuns Festation with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Festation is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Longworth! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Longworth to his feet! Longworth is in big trouble!#ROC#
Longworth is rocked!
Longworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Festation was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longworth.
Longworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Festation finish him?
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Festation went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Festation displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Longworth seems to have recovered his senses.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Festation counters with a crisp one two that drops Longworth! Festation thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Longworth to his feet! Longworth is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Longworth off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Festation follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Longworth was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mana Festation!

 

Event: HFC Fight Night 4     
Date:   Aug 23, 2017
#R1#
Ford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Ford has closed the distance and engaged Marston in a clinch.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marston's defenses.
Ford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marston takes an elbow to the temple.
Ford misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford lands an elbow that stopped Marston in his tracks for a moment.
Marston takes an elbow to the temple.
Ford misses with an elbow strike.
Marston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marston swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marston is leaning against Ford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ford blocking some punches. #T1#
Marston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marston's defenses.
We've been informed that Marston has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ford presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston working aggressively here.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Ford lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Marston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Ford blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ford misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Ford closes the distance and pushes Marston back into the cage.
Ford lands a right hand.
Marston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marston. #T2#
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Marston presses Ford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marston stalling against the cage.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Marston.
Marston digs a right hand underneath Ford's ribcage. Ford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marston lands a body punch.
Ford is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Marston.
Good body shot from Marston. #BC2#
Marston manages to break the clinch.
Ford misses with a double jab
and Marston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Nice body punch from Marston.
Marston misses with a looping right.#CL#
Ford moves into range and clinches up with Marston.
Marston pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marston throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Marston breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ford forces Marston back against the cage and clinches.
Marston scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
Marston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marston pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Ford is rocked!
Marston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford tries a knee to the head but Marston blocks it. #BC2#
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Marston counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ford! Marston lets Ford back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marston moves in close and cracks Ford with a massive right hand! Ford, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Marston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: C18: Gatsby vs Judea     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longworth throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Longworth's ribcage but misses.
Longworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szczęsny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Szczęsny feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Longworth's calf.
Longworth throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Longworth throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Longworth's front leg.
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!
Longworth misses with the combination.
Longworth lands with a hook. Szczęsny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Longworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Szczęsny was covering up waiting for the punch and Longworth finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Longworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Longworth wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Szczęsny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Longworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Szczęsny pulls his head out easily.
Longworth is trying to control but can't.
Longworth is refusing to be controlled, as Szczęsny sits in half guard. #T2#
Szczęsny sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Longworth flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Longworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Szczęsny looking to pass the guard.
Longworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longworth looking to control.
Szczęsny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Szczęsny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longworth swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Szczęsny pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Szczęsny is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Szczęsny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Longworth looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Szczęsny passes into half guard.
Szczęsny is looking to take a break and control but Longworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szczęsny is controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Szczęsny trying to pass the guard but Longworth defending well.
Longworth is trying to control but Szczęsny manages to pass to mount!
Longworth is squirming around, avoiding Szczęsny's attempts to control the action.
Longworth is looking to improve his position but Szczęsny isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny controlling from mount.
Longworth wants to hold on but Szczęsny pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Longworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Longworth as he connects with a hook.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Szczęsny lands a jab to the nose.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szczęsny throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny lands a head kick. Longworth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Szczęsny there.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth throws a combination that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Szczęsny fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longworth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Longworth misses with a double jab
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand. #T1#
Longworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Longworth misses with a hook
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longworth's knee momentarily.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longworth.
Longworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longworth 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.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Longworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Szczęsny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Longworth 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.
Szczęsny lands a lovely overhand right.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Longworth 's knee.
Longworth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Longworth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longworth.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Longworth throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Longworth misses the jab.#T2#
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Longworth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Szczęsny's half guard.
Longworth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Szczęsny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Szczęsny is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Longworth is trying to work for a kimura but Szczęsny is defending well.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position.
Longworth is thwarting Szczęsny's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Szczęsny is pressing down on Longworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Longworth is proving a slippery customer.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Longworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Longworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now.
Longworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Szczęsny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth looking to pass the guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Longworth postures up and lands a big shot to Szczęsny's brow.
Szczęsny is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Longworth is controlling him.
Longworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Szczęsny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Longworth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Longworth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Szczęsny dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
It looked like Szczęsny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Longworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Szczęsny scoring well with a low kick there.
Longworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Longworth.
Longworth throws a combination that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Longworth takes one to the side of the head.
Longworth throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a right hand to the body.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Longworth tries to land a body kick
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Longworth misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longworth's knee momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Longworth moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Longworth misses with a double jab
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longworth's knee momentarily.
Szczęsny tests Longworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Longworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longworth takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Longworth is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szczęsny defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Longworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Longworth. Those never looked like landing.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Longworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longworth misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Szczęsny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Longworth will feel that in the morning.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longworth can do to turn this around?
Longworth misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice kick to the body.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny tests Longworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longworth takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Szczęsny is looking to slow Longworth down with leg kicks.
Longworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
Longworth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Szczęsny counters with an outside leg kick.
Szczęsny connects with a high kick.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny catches Longworth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Longworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Szczęsny scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Longworth throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczęsny lands a jab to Longworth's midsection.
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szczęsny staying out of range there.
Szczęsny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a big head kick but Longworth shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Longworth misses.
Longworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Longworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!

A pretty intense looking Victor Szczęsny took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: Gc163     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Unz has a takedown stuffed.
Unz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abrams throwing a counter right hand but Unz manages to avoid it.
Abrams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Unz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abrams's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Unz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abrams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abrams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Unz trying to strike off his back.
Unz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abrams with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Unz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abrams defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Unz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abrams stays in close to Unz's body and controls the position. #T1#
Unz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Abrams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abrams has managed to get both his arms back between Unz's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Unz has his foot on Abrams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abrams works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Unz is looking for a triangle but Abrams pushes his legs off easily.
Unz wants to improve his position but instead Abrams has moved into half guard.
Abrams is looking to take a break and control but Unz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abrams lands a nice short elbow.
Abrams wants to take a breather but Unz is having none of it.
Abrams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abrams controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Unz actively working from the bottom here.
Abrams is looking to take a break and control but Unz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Unz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Unz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abrams pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Unz looking for submissions off his back.
Abrams slips a nice elbow through Unz's hands, connecting with Unz's forehead.
Abrams working over Unz with some ground and pound. Unz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Abrams prevents Unz from improving his position.
Unz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Unz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Abrams escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Abrams!
Abrams wants to control but Unz is keeping him busy. #T3#
Unz taking a bit of punishment here - Abrams scoring with strikes.
Abrams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Unz is avoiding damage well.
Abrams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Unz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Abrams cracks Unz with a big elbow.
Abrams trying to control the position but Unz is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abrams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Unz manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Unz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abrams thows a huge punch but Unz dodges it nicely.
Unz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abrams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abrams's back!
Abrams wants to control his opponent's hands but Unz gets his hands free. #ES#
Abrams manages to stand up with Unz still on his back. Eventually Unz drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T4#
Unz blocks a leg kick.
Unz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abrams circles away.
Taite Abrams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unz Unz.
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!
Abrams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Unz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Abrams wants to control but Unz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Unz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Unz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abrams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unz. #SUB2#
Unz seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Unz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abrams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abrams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Unz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taite Abrams 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#
Abrams loads up on a big right hand but Unz slips the punch.
Abrams wants to clinch up but Unz keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
Abrams sets himself, and Unz steps forward looking for the clinch! Abrams avoids it this time.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams misses with a body shot.
Abrams misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Unz counters with a single leg into guard. Abrams didn't expect that.
Unz is standing up over Abrams. Abrams looks to escape but Unz dives into side control. #REVR#
Abrams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Unz's best efforts.#SUB2#
Unz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abrams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Unz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Unz 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. #T1##SUB2#
Unz is looking for submissions but instead, Abrams has regained full guard. #SUB#
Unz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abrams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Unz has managed to get both his arms back between Abrams's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Unz avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Unz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abrams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abrams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abrams! #REVR##T2#
Unz tries to buck Abrams off but Abrams is having none of it.
Unz is still trying to improve position.
Unz is not content to let Abrams control the position.
Unz is trying to improve his position.
Abrams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Unz tries to bench press Abrams off him but Abrams keeps the position.
Unz taking a bit of punishment here - Abrams scoring with strikes. #T3#
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Unz is looking to regain half guard here but Abrams keeps moving and retains side control.
Unz parries the strikes from Abrams easily there. Abrams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Unz to escape.
Unz is trying to improve his position.
Unz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Abrams's best efforts.
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. Abrams connects with a nice short shot to Unz's temple.
Unz is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Unz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Unz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Abrams has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Abrams looking to finish Unz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Unz!#T4#
Unz is looking to improve his position but Abrams isn't that keen on the idea.
Abrams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Unz is rocked!
Abrams postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Unz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Abrams and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Abrams!
An out of breath Taite Abrams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: HFC 110: Northrop vs Kid     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
A combination from Ford does no damage.
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Baratheon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford throws a nice looking combination but Baratheon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Baratheon.
No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baratheon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baratheon looks to land a combination but Ford avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baratheon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Ford moves out of range.
Ford misses with a looping right.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Baratheon counters with a crisp one two that drops Ford! Baratheon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ford to his feet! Ford is in big trouble!#ROC#
Ford is rocked!
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Baratheon finish him?
Baratheon lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stannis Baratheon!
After the fight, Stannis Baratheon 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: C15: Gatsby vs Reilly     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Oketch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Oketch counters with a two punch combo.
Longworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longworth.
Oketch walks into a stiff left hand from Longworth.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Oketch counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oketch counters with an inside leg kick.
Longworth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Longworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oketch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oketch moves out of range as Longworth throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Longworth.
Longworth throws a wild body kick that Oketch sees coming a mile off.
Oketch misses with a low kick.
Longworth tries to move into range but Oketch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Longworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oketch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Oketch.
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
Oketch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Longworth throws a jab when Oketch was well out of range.
Oketch throws a hook but Longworth avoids it easily.
Oketch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oketch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longworth lands a jab to the nose.
Longworth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Longworth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oketch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longworth. #T2#
Longworth lands a head kick!
Longworth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oketch. Oketch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oketch throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Oketch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Longworth misses with a shot to the body
and Oketch counters with a nice body shot.
Longworth walks into a jab.
Longworth fails with the takedown
and Oketch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oketch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oketch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Longworth misses the body punch
and Oketch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longworth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oketch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Longworth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Longworth has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Oketch has a takedown stuffed.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oketch counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Oketch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oketch stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oketch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Longworth.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oketch, right into the meat.
Longworth lands with a nice body punch.
Longworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oketch.
Longworth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Longworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Oketch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oketch slips under a jab.
Oketch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oketch connects with a single shot there.#T4#
A combination from Longworth does no damage.
Jab, jab by Oketch - just one landing.
Longworth misses with a hook to the body
and Oketch counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Longworth is rocked!
Oketch connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Longworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Oketch. No joy for Longworth on that attempt.
Longworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longworth is breathing heavily.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oketch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Longworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Oketch thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oketch counters with a stiff right hand.
Longworth ducks right into an uppercut from Oketch.
Longworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oketch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oketch scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Oketch lands a beautiful left hook that drops Longworth. Longworth tries to recover but Oketch is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Longworth lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Oketch!
Vincent Oketch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Gc159     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Dahlberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abramss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dahlberg throws a hook but Abrams avoids it easily.
Abrams tries to clinch up
and Abrams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Dahlberg tries to keep at a distance but Abrams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abrams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dahlberg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Dahlberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abrams throws a combination that misses
and Dahlberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahlberg avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Dahlberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abrams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dahlberg.
A telegraphed right hand from Abrams misses the target.
Dahlberg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dahlberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dahlberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abrams.
And Dahlberg responds with a good body kick, but Abrams manages to step out the way in time.
Abrams misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Dahlberg fakes the leg kick and cracks Abrams in the body.
Abrams tries to close the distance and clinch but Dahlberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Dahlberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Dahlberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abrams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abrams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abrams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abrams throws a hook to the side of Dahlberg's head but Dahlberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dahlberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abrams throws a leg kick
and Dahlberg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dahlberg scores with a shot to the body.
Abrams is breathing heavily.
Abrams wants to clinch.
Dahlberg with a nice cross.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Dahlberg instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abrams digs a right hand underneath Dahlberg's ribcage. Dahlberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dahlberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abrams letting Dahlberg take a breather here.#T2#
Abrams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Abrams fails to land.
Dahlberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abrams tries a body shot but Dahlberg blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abrams.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dahlberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abrams lands a knee to the body.
Abrams crunches a lovely knee into Dahlberg's ribcage.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahlberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abrams lands an elbow inside.
Dahlberg pushes Abrams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dahlberg breaks the clinch.
Abrams swats away the attempt to clinch by Dahlberg.
Good work by Dahlberg as he checks the leg kick.
Abrams throws a head kick that Dahlberg semi-blocks. #T3#
Abrams just misses with a punch to the body.
Dahlberg takes a swing at Abrams's ribcage but misses.
Dahlberg looks to land a combination but Abrams avoids it well.
Dahlberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dahlberg connects with a solid leg kick.
Dahlberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abrams.
Abrams misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Dahlberg misses.
Dahlberg is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abrams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheers as Dahlberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abrams doesn't seem phased though.
Abrams moves in looking to clinch but Dahlberg pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Dahlberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses
and Dahlberg counters with a straight right hand.
Abrams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abrams looks to land a right hand but Dahlberg moved out of range.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abrams lands a front kick.
Dahlberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abrams.
Abrams swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dahlberg counter with a right hand.
Abrams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahlberg throws a shot from downtown. Abrams moves away and avoids it.
Abrams throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Dahlberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Abrams.
Abrams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg misses with a low kick.
Abrams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abrams is looking to slow Dahlberg down with leg kicks.
Abrams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is looking to slow Abrams down with leg kicks.
Dahlberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dahlberg lands a jab to the nose.
Abrams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dahlberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abrams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dahlberg manages to avoid it.
Dahlberg throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg checks a leg kick.
Abrams throws a low kick but Dahlberg moves out of range easily.
Abrams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dahlberg lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Dahlberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Abrams scores with a head kick. Dahlberg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been told by Abrams's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abrams throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Dahlberg blocks the low kick.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Dahlberg lands with a cross.
Abrams lands a head kick. Dahlberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Dahlberg has managed to clinch.
Dahlberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dahlberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrams.
Abrams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dahlberg's elbow.
Dahlberg avoids a wild elbow strike from Abrams.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dahlberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dahlberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dahlberg stalling. #T1##BC2#
Dahlberg breaks from the clinch.
Dahlberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Dahlberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dahlberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dahlberg avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abrams. That did some damage!
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Dahlberg moves out of range easily.
Abrams throws out a loose jab but Dahlberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abrams blocks the body kick.
Dahlberg is looking to slow Abrams down with leg kicks.
Dahlberg drops his hands momentarily and Abrams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johan Dahlberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Abrams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dahlberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dahlberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abrams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abrams is looking to counter the offense by Dahlberg and move into the clinch.
Abrams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Abrams tries to land a front kick but Dahlberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Dahlberg tries to clinch up.
Dahlberg scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Dahlberg moves into range and clinches up with Abrams.
Abrams misses with a punch on the inside.
Abrams missing with knees to the body.
Abrams misses with the head strike.
Dahlberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abramss head. #BC2#
Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahlberg feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abrams's calf.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Dahlberg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abrams just misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dahlberg moves in looking to clinch but Abrams pushes him off.
Abrams throws a counter high kick but Dahlberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dahlberg tests Abrams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
A left lands for Dahlberg.
Abrams throws a poor cross that misses
and Dahlberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abrams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dahlberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abrams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dahlberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dahlberg, as that shot connected.
Dahlberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abrams doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dahlberg. That's going to slow Abrams down.
Dahlberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dahlberg lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dahlberg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abrams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dahlberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrams.
A big left from Abrams misses.
The crowd cheers as Dahlberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abrams doesn't seem phased though.
Dahlberg thuds a left hand into Abrams's body.
Dahlberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Jab by Dahlberg.
Decent striking displayed by Dahlberg there.
Abrams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abrams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahlberg lands a body shot.
Dahlberg scores with a push kick.
Abrams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Dahlberg gets a clinch.
Abrams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dahlberg lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dahlberg. #BC2#
Dahlberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dahlberg scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Dahlberg clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Johan Dahlberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Dahlberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abrams throws a leg kick
letting Dahlberg counter with a right hand.
Dahlberg misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Dahlberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Abrams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Abrams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dahlberg is out of range and Abrams settles back down.
Dahlberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abrams scores with a leg kick.
Dahlberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abrams.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abrams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abrams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dahlberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Abrams is rocked!
Abrams throws a leg kick but Dahlberg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dahlberg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abrams tries to clinch but Dahlberg moves away
and Dahlberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Abrams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahlberg takes a swing at Abrams's ribcage but misses.
Abrams seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dahlberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahlberg misses with a straight right.
Dahlberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
A big right from Dahlberg misses.
Dahlberg is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Abrams.
Abrams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dahlberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abrams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahlberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abrams doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Abrams clinches with his opponent.
Dahlberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Dahlberg breaks from the clinch.
Dahlberg throws out a powerful jab.
Dahlberg lands with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Abrams
and Dahlberg counters with a nice kick to the body.
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!
Abrams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL2#
Dahlberg clinches.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
A short right from Dahlberg.
A short right from Dahlberg.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Dahlberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dahlberg.
Dahlberg digs a right hand into Abrams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrams's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Dahlberg.
A short body shot lands from Dahlberg as the two fighters clinch.
Dahlberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dahlberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Dahlberg breaks the clinch.
Abrams avoids the head kick by Dahlberg. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Dahlberg has knocked Abrams down with a huge combo! Dahlberg steps away and waves a wobbly Abrams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dahlberg cracks Abrams with a hook to the temple - Abrams is on wobbly legs here! Dahlberg swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Abrams falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Dahlberg wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johan Dahlberg!

 

Event: C12: Aas vs Claudiano     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Festation keeps Longworth at a distance using the push kick.
Good leg kick by Festation there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Longworth looks to land a combination but Festation avoids it well.
Festation takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Longworth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Festation's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longworth lands a nice forearm strike.
Festation felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Longworth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Festation is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Festation struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Longworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Festation is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Festation parries the strikes from Longworth easily there. Longworth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Festation to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festation gets back to half guard.#T1#
Festation trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Longworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longworth 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.
Festation is looking for a sweep. Longworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Festation keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Festation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Festation is defending well.
Festation blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longworth.
Longworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Longworth trying to control the action but Festation is working from the bottom. #T2#
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Festation wants to control but Longworth is keeping busy.
Longworth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Festation can do anything to dispel that myth.
Festation is looking to escape.
Festation is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Festation defending well though. #SUB#
Longworth seems to be working for a kimura but Festation defends the submission attempt.
Festation wants to improve his position but Longworth is controlling well.
Festation has his hands clasped together around Longworth's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Longworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Longworth wants to control but Festation is keeping him busy.
Longworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Festation's head.
Festation is trying to maintain the position but Longworth is very close to passing his half guard.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Festation is defending well.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Festation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Festation manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Longworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Longworth pushes down on Festation's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth is pressing down on Festation's thigh, looking to free his foot. Festation is holding on for now.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Longworth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Festation is concentrating on defense, preventing Longworth from advancing position.
Longworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Festation's head.
Longworth trying to control the action but Festation is working from the bottom.
Festation keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Longworth 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.
Longworth winds up and cracks Festation with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Longworth is thwarting Festation's attempts to control the position.
Longworth wants to pass to mount but Festation is defending the position.
Festation is trying to stand up here but Longworth is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth 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#
Longworth lands with a hook. Festation tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Longworth misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Longworth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Longworth down.
Longworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Longworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
As Longworth backs off Festation throws a huge counter combo but Longworth manages to avoid it all.
Longworth throws a right hand that misses
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longworth thinking.
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Longworth's side.
Festation attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Longworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Festation avoids a kick to the body.
Festation lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Festation.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Longworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Longworth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mana Festation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Longworth is defended easily by Festation.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Longworth looking to score a takedown here. Festation is defending well but Longworth drives through and ends up in Festation's guard.
Festation has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth postures up. #T2#
Longworth throws a big right hand that misses.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Longworth is one step ahead there.
Longworth prevents Festation from getting back to his feet.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Festation is looking to stand up but Longworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Festation is trying to keep Longworth in close.
Festation keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longworth trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom. #T3#
Longworth stands and throws Festation's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Festation tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Longworth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Longworth connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Festation some visible discomfort.
Festation struggling a bit here.
Longworth wants to control but Festation is keeping him busy.
Longworth is working Festation over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Festation's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Festation is looking for a sweep.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Festation keeps working.
Festation taking punishment in the form of punches.
Festation tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Longworth trying to control the position but Festation is working away. #T4##SUB#
Longworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Festation is defending well.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longworth taking a breather here.
Longworth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Festation sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Festation is trying to control Longworth's posture but Longworth avoids it.
Festation taking a bit of punishment here - Longworth scoring with strikes.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Festation keeps working.
Festation tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Longworth finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
Longworth scores with a shot to the body.
Festation throws a series of punches but Longworth avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! Festation slams his shin into Longworth's torso.
Longworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Festation.
Longworth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Festation.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Longworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Longworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Longworth fails with the takedown
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation throws a chopping leg kick but Longworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Longworth.
Longworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longworth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Festation pinned against the cage. Festation gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Longworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Festation sprawls well. He's pushed Longworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Festation shows good takedown defense.
Festation feints a counter leg kick.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longworth.
A countering left hand to the body from Festation misses.
A left lands for Longworth.
Longworth throws a jab when Festation was well out of range.
Festation throws a counter combo.
Longworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Longworth's side.
Nice body kick from Festation.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longworth throws a front kick aimed at Festation's knee but Festation avoids it well.
Festation steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Festation tries to score with a low kick but Longworth moves his leg out of the way.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation pivots, looking for a leg kick but Longworth is out of range and Festation settles back down.
Festation looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Longworth throws a body kick that misses
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Festation fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longworth.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Festation is looking to land body kicks.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Festation was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.#T3#
Longworth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Longworth misses with a looping left.
Festation lands a leg kick that knocks Longworth off balance momentarily.
Festation smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Longworth is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Festation avoids the body shot from Longworth.
A nice side step and Festation releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Festation tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Festation.
Festation is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longworth rather than just go for the knockout.
Longworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Festation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longworth checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
Festation is looking for the big counter here.
Decent striking displayed by Longworth there.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Longworth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Festation manages to circle out of the way.
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longworth connects with the punch.
Longworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Festation tenderised Longworth's leg. Longworth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Festation is looking to score with low kicks.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
Festation goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Festation throws a low kick but it's checked well by Longworth.
Longworth thows a leg kick but Festation checks it
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Longworth backing up. Longworth nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Longworth gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vinnie Longworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longworth scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mana Festation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longworth 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinnie Longworth!

Vinnie Longworth thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Gc154     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Bale tries to clinch there but Abrams circles away.
We've been informed that Bale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abrams.
Bale scores with a nice right hand.
Abrams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bale throws out the jab.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Bale moves out of range easily.
Bale throws out a counter right but Abrams avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abrams feints and then cracks Bale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bale down.
Bale lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Taite Abrams has been cut.
Abrams throws a wild body kick that Bale sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bale! But no joy.
Bale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Bale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrams slips a straight right by Bale.
Bale avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Bale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abrams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abrams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bale.#CL2#
Bale closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abrams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Abrams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Bale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abrams misses with the head strike.
Abrams cracks Bale with a nice body shot.
Abrams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Abrams misses with a punch on the inside.
Bale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abrams scores with a shoulder strike.
Bale tries to throw a body punch but Abrams avoids it by throwing Bale back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bale.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abrams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bale blocks an elbow strike.
Abrams scores with a hook to the body.
Bale throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
Abrams lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abrams backwards. #BC2#
Bale manages to break the clinch.
Bale throws a wild body kick that Abrams sees coming a mile off.
As Bale backs away, Abrams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Abrams misses with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abrams.
Abrams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Abrams 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.
Good shot there by Bale.
Bale lands a slapping body shot.
Bale swings for the body but Abrams moves out of range.
Crunch! Abrams slams his shin into Bale's torso.
Abrams throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Abrams rushes Bale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bale throws out a powerful jab.
Bale stalks Abrams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abrams's face. Abrams staggers backwards, shaken.
Abrams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Abrams closes the distance and clinches.
Abrams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abrams lands an elbow inside.
Abrams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bale or not.
Abrams tries a body shot but Bale blocks it. #T3#
Bale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bale managing to block the knees to the body from Abrams.
Abrams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abrams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abrams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abrams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bale's efforts to push away.
Abrams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bale looks winded!
Abrams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abrams tries a body shot but Bale blocks it.
Bale misses with a punch on the inside.
Abrams lands a nice uppercut.
Abrams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Bale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abrams is keeping busy.
Abrams lands a body punch.
Abrams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abrams pushes off an throws an elbow but Bale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Bale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abrams prevents a body shot from Bale.
Bale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abrams has Bale pressed against the cage, preventing Bale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abrams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abrams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bale misses with an uppercut. Abrams saw that one coming.
Bale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Abrams lands a big head kick that sends Bale tumbling to the mat! Abrams takes a step backwards and waves Bale back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Abrams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bale has time to react.#CUT#
That has opened up Tony Bale's cut even more.#CL#
Abrams has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Abrams.
Bale is trying to push Abrams away but Abrams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bale missing with knees to the body.
Abrams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bale lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right handed body shot lands from Abrams.
Abrams is working Bale over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taite Abrams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Abrams looks to land a combination. Bale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Abrams lands a big head kick that sends Bale to the canvas! Abrams follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taite Abrams!
Taite Abrams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Combate 8: Obamacare vs Jung     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Pettis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longworth lands the left hand.
Longworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettis but Pettis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Longworth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Longworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettis's waist but Pettis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longworth off to one side.
Nice cross by Longworth.
Pettis defending well as Longworth loads up on a big left hand.
Pettis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Longworth.
Longworth throws out a powerful jab.
Longworth throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
A jab from Longworth misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Pettis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Longworth doesn't seem phased though.
Longworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pettis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Pettis scores with the left hand. Longworth knows he should have avoided that one.
Pettis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longworth momentarily.
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longworth.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick from Longworth.
Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Longworth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pettis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Longworth crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Longworth swings around for an armbar but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longworth's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Longworth.
My spies in Combate Gym 🇧🇷 inform me that Pettis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pettis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Longworth!
Longworth looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Longworth is keeping busy.
Longworth tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Longworth turns into Pettis and is now in his guard.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
Pettis managing to control the position. #T3#
Longworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pettis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pettis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis has control of Longworth's left arm, preventing Longworth from doing any damage.
Pettis can't keep his opponent in guard - Longworth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Longworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pettis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pettis taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
Longworth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Longworth throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pettis to regain full guard. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pettis holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pettis is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pettis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Longworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Longworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pettis's guard. #REVR#
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Pettis has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Pettis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Longworth cracks Pettis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pettis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pettis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Longworth.
Longworth misses with a takedown attempt - Pettis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pettis misses.
Longworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth defending well as Pettis loads up on a big left hand.
Pettis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Longworth.
Longworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pettis misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth missing with a left hand there. Pettis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pettis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Longworth misses.
Longworth throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Longworth misses
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Pettis throws a good cross that connects.
Pettis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as Longworth blocks the leg kick.
Pettis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Pettis slips under a jab.
It seemed like Pettis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Longworth drives through with a takedown into guard.
Longworth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Longworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Pettis is keeping the position.
Longworth lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vinnie Longworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pettis is controlling Longworth's posture.
Pettis wants to stand but Longworth is controlling the position.
Longworth landing with the ground and pound.
Pettis seems keen to control Longworth's posture.
Longworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Pettis has wrist control.#SUB#
Longworth has gone for a leg lock! Pettis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Longworth's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettis stands and throws Longworth's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Longworth tries to improve position but can't.
Longworth is working hard here to advance position.
Longworth struggling a bit here.
Longworth trying to remain calm as Pettis controls from the top position.
Longworth is looking for a sweep.
Longworth struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Longworth is trying to improve his position.
Longworth trying to control but Pettis flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
A lull in the action here.
Longworth rolls, trying to escape but Pettis keeps control of the position.
Pettis controlling the position well here. Longworth rolled but Pettis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Longworth wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pettis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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 Vinnie Longworth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pettis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Longworth fakes the leg kick and cracks Pettis in the body.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Longworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Longworth tries to land a leg kick but Pettis saw it coming and moves away.
Pettis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pettis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Longworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth misses with a hook
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Longworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Longworth darts in looking for a takedown but Pettis gets double underhooks and turns Longworth into the cage.
Longworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Longworth moves out of range as Pettis strikes.
Longworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Longworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis with the counter takedown but Longworth avoids it easily.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Pettis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longworth.
Longworth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pettis will feel that in the morning.
Longworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pettis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longworth misses with a wild combination.
Longworth throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth shoots in for a double leg but Pettis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Longworth throws a lazy right hand but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Pettis moves out of range as Longworth strikes.
Longworth slips a straight right by Pettis.
Pettis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pettis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Pettis.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Pettis moved out of range.
Longworth shoots and misses
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Longworth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longworth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettis! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettis cracks Longworth with an open hand slap.
Pettis avoids the body shot from Longworth. #T3#
A head kick misses from Longworth.
Pettis connects with a right hand. Longworth shakes it off.
Longworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longworth is looking to chop away at Pettis's legs.
Longworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Longworth takes one on the button.#TD#
Longworth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Pettis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettis lands a right hook to the body.
Longworth misses the shot to the body.
Pettis checks a low kick from Longworth.
Pettis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Longworth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pettis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Longworth scrambles back to his feet.
Longworth swinging wildly here. #T4#
A big right from Longworth misses.
Pettis slips under a jab from Longworth.
Pettis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pettis works Longworth's body with a nice hook.
Pettis misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Pettis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Longworth quickly recovers to half guard.
Longworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Longworth wants to improve his position but instead Pettis has moved into half guard.
Longworth wants to control the action here but instead Pettis manages to pass to full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth is trying desperately to improve position.
Longworth throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pettis 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Pettis!

During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Pettis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: gc151     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Abrams misses.
Papaioanou avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams staying out of range there.
Papaioanou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abrams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Abrams misses the target.
Papaioanou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abrams manages to avoid it.
Abrams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou lands a body shot.
Papaioanou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Papaioanou does no damage.
Abrams throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Abrams throws a lazy body kick
and Abrams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abrams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abrams lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papaioanou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abrams.
Abrams takes one to the side of the head.
Papaioanou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abrams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abrams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papaioanou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Abrams misses with a hook. Papaioanou ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Papaioanou misses with a few strikes there.
Papaioanou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Papaioanou lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Abrams misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abrams, as that shot connected.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Papaioanou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abrams throws the left hand but Papaioanou avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou looks for the body kick but Abrams saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abrams. That's going to slow Papaioanou down.
Papaioanou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrams.
Papaioanou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrams. #CL#
Abrams rushes Papaioanou and presses him up against the cage.
Papaioanou on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Papaioanou lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou tries to work over Abrams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papaioanou throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abrams obliges.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papaioanou. #T2#
Abrams misses with an elbow over the top.
Abrams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Papaioanou blocks it with crossed arms.
Papaioanou tries a body shot but Abrams blocks it.
Abrams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abrams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abrams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papaioanou misses with a punch to the body.
Abrams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papaioanous head.
Papaioanou lands with a left to the head.
Abrams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abrams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abrams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papaioanou.
Abrams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #TD2#
Papaioanou has Abrams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Papaioanou pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Abrams tumbling to the mat - Papaioanou dives into Abrams's guard.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Papaioanou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abrams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Papaioanou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papaioanou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abrams is keeping the position for now.
Papaioanou keeps trying to improve his position.
Papaioanou is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Papaioanou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abrams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papaioanou has managed to get both his arms back between Abrams's legs - danger averted.
Abrams looking for a sweep. Not yet Abrams, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papaioanou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abrams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abrams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papaioanou passes Abrams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abrams punching from the bottom.
Papaioanou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Papaioanou moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Abrams has worked his arm free - good work by Abrams! #SUB2#
Papaioanou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Papaioanou 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#
Abrams tries a head kick but it misses.
Papaioanou avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams throws a big shot that misses.
Papaioanou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abrams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abrams digs a good body shot into Papaioanou's ribs.
Papaioanou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abrams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Papaioanou drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papaioanou is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Papaioanou sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abrams's guard.
Papaioanou is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Papaioanou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Papaioanou is looking to take a break and control but Abrams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Papaioanou is trying to work for a kimura but Abrams is defending well.
Abrams moves into full guard.
Papaioanou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Abrams looking for a guillotine here but Papaioanou defends easily.
Papaioanou stopping the sweep attempt from Abrams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papaioanou stays in close to Abrams's body and controls the position.
Papaioanou postures up. #SUB#
Abrams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papaioanou defends it easily.#T3#
Papaioanou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papaioanou tries to free his leg and advance position but Abrams is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Abrams working for a triangle but Papaioanou defends it easily. #SUB#
Abrams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Papaioanou passes into half guard.
Lefteris Papaioanou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abrams is not content to let Papaioanou control the position.
Papaioanou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abrams missing with punches from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abrams throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papaioanou avoids the head kick by Abrams.
Abrams pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Abrams clinches up with Papaioanou and pushes him back against the cage.
Papaioanou lands with a light punch inside.
Abrams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Papaioanou as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papaioanou.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Papaioanou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papaioanou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abrams doesn't seem bothered though.
Abrams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Taite Abrams has been cut.
Papaioanou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abrams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lefteris Papaioanou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taite Abrams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Papaioanou throws out a powerful jab.
Abrams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioanou throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Papaioanou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papaioanou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abrams at a distance.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abrams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papaioanou jabs at Abrams's body.
A cross from Papaioanou lands.
Abrams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papaioanou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papaioanou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abrams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abrams takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Papaioanou decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Abrams wants to stand back up but Papaioanou manages to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papaioanou is looking to take a break and control but Abrams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Abrams is trying to escape the position but Papaioanou is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Papaioanou is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Abrams is trying to escape and Papaioanou transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Abrams is forced to tap! Nice work there by Papaioanou! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lefteris Papaioanou!
Lefteris Papaioanou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Combate 4: Lutadores     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Longworth.
A nice side step and Pettis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longworth swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Longworth throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Longworth swinging wildly here.
Longworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Longworth misses with a hook.
Longworth lands with a hook. Pettis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Longworth - that will leave a mark!
Pettis staying out of range there.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
Pettis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettis 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.
Longworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pettis momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longworth looks to throw the jab but Pettis is out of range.
Pettis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Pettis slips a straight right by Longworth.
Pettis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pettis punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pettis.
Longworth lands an overhand right.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown but Pettis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettis manages to avoid it.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Pettis's head but Pettis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth lands a head shot.
Longworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Pettis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pettis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pettis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pettis loads up on a big right hand but Longworth slips the punch.
Nice cross by Longworth.
Pettis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longworth throwing a counter right hand but Pettis manages to avoid it.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longworth throws a front kick that sends Pettis stumbling back into the cage.
Longworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Longworth misses with a body kick.
Pettis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pettis throws a shot to the body.
Longworth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Longworth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis wants to sweep here but Longworth controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Longworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pettis controls Longworth momentarily but Longworth frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Longworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Longworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Longworth working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Longworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Longworth slows the pace down. #T4##SUB#
Longworth swings around for an armbar but Pettis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longworth's guard.
Pettis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pettis postures up.
Pettis stays in close to Longworth's body and controls the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Pettis pushes his legs off easily.
Pettis content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Longworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Longworth swings widly with a right hand
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Longworth dips to his left and cracks Pettis with an uppercut!
Pettis misses with a straight right.
Longworth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pettis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Longworth.
Pettis slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throws a sloppy body shot
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Longworth there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth throws a head kick that misses
and Pettis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Pettis gets caught flat footed, as Longworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1##SUB2#
Pettis is looking for a triangle but Longworth pushes his legs off easily.
Longworth stands up over Pettis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Longworth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Longworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longworth postures up and lands a big shot to Pettis's brow.
Pettis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
Pettis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Pettis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Longworth with a nice head shot there.
Longworth with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Longworth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pettis dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Longworth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pettis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pettis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Longworth controls Pettis momentarily but Pettis frees himself.
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Pettis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pettis has managed to get both his arms back between Longworth's legs - danger averted.
Longworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Pettis pushes his legs off easily.
Longworth trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Longworth tests Pettis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pettis tried to score with a low kick but Longworth checks it.
Longworth swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis slips under a jab from Longworth.
Pettis is looking for the big counter here.
Pettis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longworth lands a jab.
Pettis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longworth is looking to counter punch.
Longworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Vinnie Longworth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Longworth swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Longworth misses.
Vinnie Longworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Pettis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pettis throws a hook but Longworth avoids it easily.
Pettis moves out of range as Longworth throws a body kick.
Longworth misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Longworth.
Nice defenses there by Pettis.
Longworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throws a lazy head kick
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettis but Pettis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pettis scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longworth.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
A clash of legs there as Longworth blocks the low kick.
Pettis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Longworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth is looking to slow Pettis down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Longworth.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pettis! But no joy.
Pettis misses with a looping left.
Pettis checks a low kick from Longworth.
Longworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Longworth does no damage.
Longworth misses the shot to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Longworth misses the target.
Pettis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Longworth misses with an uppercut. Pettis saw that one coming.
Longworth misses with a left hand
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Longworth fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longworth throws an off balance right hand
and Pettis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettis loads up on a big right hand but Longworth slips the punch.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pettis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longworth dodges the punch combination from Pettis.
Pettis throws a leg kick but Longworth checks it.
Longworth with a poor takedown
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longworth throws out a leg kick but Pettis moves out of range and Longworth only half commits.
Pettis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Pettis avoids the body shot from Longworth.
It seemed like Pettis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longworth misses with a kick to the body
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Longworth shoots for a takedown but Pettis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pettis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longworth.
Longworth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Longworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Longworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pettis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Longworth creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pettis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pettis tries to buck Longworth off but Longworth is having none of it.
Pettis regains half guard, as Longworth was trying to land strikes. #T4#
Longworth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Longworth trying to mount his opponent but Pettis defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pettis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pettis is controlling Longworth's posture.
Longworth wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
Pettis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Pettis.
I think Longworth 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: EVO 05102017     
Date:   May 10, 2017
#R1#
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Sucre counters with a body kick that stops Ford in his tracks momentarily.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
and De Sucre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford misses with a right hand
and De Sucre counters with a straight right hand.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Sucre manages to avoid it.
Ford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Sucre.
Ford misses with a low kick.
De Sucre slips a jab from Ford.
De Sucre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Sucre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford lands a really nice looking cross but De Sucre seems unphased.
A shot to the body from Ford misses
and De Sucre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Sucre - the referee stops the clock and Ford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Sucre. Ford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Sucre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Sucre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Sucre throws the kick towards the body but Ford avoids it.
De Sucre cracks a nice hook into Ford's ribs.#T1##CL2#
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford misses with an elbow strike.
Ford working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
De Sucre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford lands a left hand.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ford blocks an uppercut.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
De Sucre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ford.
Ford lands an elbow just above De Sucre 's eye.
Ford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Sucre lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ford.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Sucre struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
De Sucre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Sucre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Sucre lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
De Sucre blocks an elbow strike from Ford.
De Sucre can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
De Sucre avoids the elbow strike from Ford, against the cage.
De Sucre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford misses with some punches.
De Sucre misses with a body punch.
Ford is working De Sucre over against the cage.
De Sucre blocks the elbow strike.
Good body shot from De Sucre.
De Sucre pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Sucre.
Ford misses with some punches.
De Sucre lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Sucre lands with a left to the head.
De Sucre blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Sucre misses with a body punch.
Ford lands an elbow inside that De Sucre shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Jose De Sucre has been cut.
De Sucre works on Ford's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
De Sucre lands a body punch.
Ford misses with the head strike.
De Sucre swings wildly with an uppercut but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Sucre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Sucre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Sucre lands an uppercut.
De Sucre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
De Sucre lands a hook that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Still in the clinch, De Sucre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ford misses with the head strike.
De Sucre scores with a shoulder strike.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
De Sucre blocks the elbow strike.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Sucre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ford or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre blocks the elbow strike.
De Sucre struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from De Sucre as the two fighters clinch.
Ford looks winded!
Ford with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Ford misses with a body punch.
De Sucre lands a nice uppercut.
De Sucre lands a right hand. #ROC#
Ford is rocked!
De Sucre tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can De Sucre finish him?
Good body shot from De Sucre.
A short body shot lands from De Sucre as the two fighters clinch.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from De Sucre on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Sucre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre lands a shot to the body.
De Sucre scores with a shot to the side of Ford's head.
De Sucre scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Sucre.
De Sucre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
De Sucre lands a big right hand that drops Ford! The killer instinct kicks in and De Sucre finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by De Sucre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Jose De Sucre!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Jose De Sucre gave a big smile as he said 'This win was for my Father! May he rest in peace. Cuerpo De Paz!'.

 

 
 
 
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