Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 189- Geno Vs Sripituksakul
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Warmonger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Bertel Haardt has been cut.
Haardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warmonger.#CL2#
Haardt has Warmonger up against the cage in a clinch.
Haardt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warmonger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haardt has him pressed against the cage.
Haardt lands an uppercut.
Warmonger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haardt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Warmonger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haardt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warmonger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warmonger scores with a shot to the side of Haardt's head.
Haardt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warmonger's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Haardt.
Haardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Warmonger manages to break the clinch.
Warmonger throws a jab when Haardt was well out of range.
Haardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Haardt closes the distance and pushes Warmonger back into the cage.
Warmonger takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Murderous Warmonger has been cut.
Haardt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Haardt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Warmonger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haardt can turn it around.
Haardt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warmonger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Warmonger is trying to break the clinch but Haardt has him pressed against the cage.
Haardt lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Murderous Warmonger's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haardt.
Warmonger is breathing heavily.#BC#
Warmonger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Haardt moves into the clinch.
Haardt lands a left hand. #BC#
Warmonger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haardt tests Warmonger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warmonger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haardt lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Warmonger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Haardt dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertel Haardt!
Bertel Haardt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: VFC 70 Thibs vs Dinklage
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1##CL#
Soto clinches up against the cage.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Hall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hall stalling in the clinch but Soto improves position.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soto tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Soto drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hall pulls guard.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soto manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Soto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hall stacks Soto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hall!
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soto keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Soto struggling a bit here.#T1#
Soto tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hall easily slips into full mount!
Hall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Soto is holding on tight.
Soto wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Soto reaches up to try and control the position but Hall seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Soto rolls and tries to escape and now Hall has his back! #SUB2#
Hall is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Soto is defending well though. Hall let's go of the attempt for now.
Hall gets his hands free as Soto looks to control. #T2##SUB2#
Soto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soto wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Hall has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Soto is defending well but eventually Hall manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Soto has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall is the new bantamweight champion!
Richard Hall 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: Honor 5: Back in Town
Date: Apr 21, 2022

#R1#
Childress waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Childress .#CL#
Scott has closed the distance and engaged Childress in a clinch.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Childress 's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Scott as the two fighters clinch.
Scott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Scott.
Scott leaning against his opponent.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott leaning against his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Childress .
Scott lands with a right to the head.
Childress misses with the head strike.
Childress softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Childress swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Childress takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Childress throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Scott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Childress blocking some punches.
Scott misses with some punches.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scott.
Scott lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Childress is rocked!
Childress looking to slow down the pace here.
Childress is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
Scott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Childress looks winded!
Scott unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Childress ! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Scott is unloading with more strikes now! Childress drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xander Scott!
Xander Scott 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: AFC 2: Adlehyde vs Frank
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Chisaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steamer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chisaki somewhat.
Steamer throws a body punch but Chisaki moves out of range.
Chisaki shoots and misses
and Steamer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chisaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chisaki goes for a double leg but Steamer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steamer continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Chisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Steamer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chisaki looking for a takedown. #TD#
Chisaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steamer can't fight it off and eventually Chisaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Steamer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Chisaki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chisaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Steamer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chisaki drops back looking for a leg! Steamer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steamer manages to kick Chisaki off! Chisaki jumps back into Steamer's guard.
Chisaki throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Chisaki forces his way into half guard.
Chisaki wants to pass the guard but Steamer is defending well.
Steamer pushes Chisaki off looking to stand but Chisaki dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Chisaki seems to be working for a kimura but Steamer defends the submission attempt.
Chisaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steamer pushes Chisaki off looking to stand but Chisaki dives back in and keeps control. #T2##SUB#
Chisaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steamer has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Chisaki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chisaki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chisaki wants to pass the guard but Steamer is defending well. #SUB#
Chisaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Chisaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steamer's head. #T3##SUB#
Chisaki wants to work for an arm triangle but Steamer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Chisaki is trying for a kimura here. Steamer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Chisaki wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kai Chisaki!
Our winner, Kai Chisaki, 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: VFC 63 Dye vs Parker
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Munky misses with an uppercut. Ripper saw that one coming.
Ripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Ripper.#CUT2#It looks like Silly Munky has been cut.
Ripper lands a nice hook to Munky's body. Munky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Munky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Munky throws a jab but it's blocked by Ripper.
Ripper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ripper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Munky misses
and Ripper counters with a straight right hand.
Munky misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Ripper counters with a nice right hand that sends Munky toppling to the canvas! Munky scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ripper finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripper staying out of range there.
Munky looks to land a combination. Ripper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ripper lands a right hook to the body.
Munky lands with a cross. #CL2#
Ripper instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Ripper.
Munky is breathing heavily.
Munky can't find room to land a body shot as Ripper controls the action. #T1#
Ripper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munky backwards.
Ripper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Munky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ripper.
Ripper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Munky.
A left hand lands to the body for Ripper.
A right hook to the body lands for Ripper.
Munky takes a shot to the head.
Ripper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ripper lands a nice shot to the body.
Ripper presses Munky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ripper.
A short right from Ripper on the inside.
Ripper scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Munky is rocked!
Ripper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Munky's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Munky drops to his knees and Ripper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bong Ripper!
A very excited looking Bong Ripper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: VFC 62 Sergius vs Feynman
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Seshomaru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Matt Wills has been cut.
Wills moves away from the strike by Seshomaru.
Lord Seshomaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seshomaru.#TD#
Wills throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seshomaru was covering up waiting for the punch and Wills finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wills with a nice head shot there.
Wills 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.
Wills scoring with some ground and pound.
Wills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wills content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wills lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Seshomaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seshomaru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wills is controlling him. #T1##SUB#
Wills drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wills as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Seshomaru screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wills! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Matt Wills!
A relieved looking Matt Wills thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Lord Seshomaru had this to say: 'Damn you INUYASHA!!!!'.

Event: TR43: Knock Em Off; Polamalu
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
The Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Ja Hari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ja Hari slips under a jab.
The Destroyer throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Jawph Ja Hari has been cut.
The Destroyer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Ja Hari slips the punch.
Ja Hari unleashes a big counter combination but The Destroyer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by The Destroyer . Beautiful body shot.
The Destroyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Destroyer misses with a hook
and Ja Hari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ja Hari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Destroyer lands with a straight right. Ja Hari didn't see that one coming.
The Destroyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Ja Hari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Nice body punch from The Destroyer .
The Destroyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Ja Hari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ja Hari 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.#KD#
The Destroyer cracks Ja Hari with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. The Destroyer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ja Hari to stand back up!
The Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Ja Hari saw that one coming.
As The Destroyer backs off Ja Hari throws a huge counter combo but The Destroyer manages to avoid it all.
The Destroyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Ja Hari looks winded!
Nice cross by The Destroyer .#ROC#Ja Hari is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Destroyer shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ja Hari takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - The Destroyer sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ja Hari bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Ghidora The Destroyer !
A victorious King Ghidora The Destroyer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 182 - Goodman Vs Cuba
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Warmonger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warmonger counters with a stiff right hand.
Warmonger cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt
and Warmonger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warmonger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vieira looks winded!
Warmonger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Warmonger stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Warmonger fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vieira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vieira looks to clinch but Warmonger throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vieira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Murderous Warmonger!

Event: TR41: We Came To Slide
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Galilei gets tackled into the cage by Nasty. Nasty maintains the clinch.
Galilei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nasty misses with some punches.
Galilei struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasty controls his hands.
Galilei takes a shot to the head.
Galilei slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nasty.
Galilei misses with a body punch.
Galilei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Galilei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nasty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nasty.
Nasty is looking to control Galilei's arms but Galilei gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nasty has his back to the cage.
Galilei wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasty misses with some punches.
Nasty swings wildly with an uppercut but Galilei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasty misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galilei.
Galilei tries to stall but Nasty uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nasty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##BC#
Nasty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galilei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nasty has time to react.
Galilei ducks under a wild hook from Nasty.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galilei! But no joy.
Nasty looks to throw the jab but Galilei is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Galilei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nasty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Nasty. #KD#
Nasty lands a big uppercut and Galilei crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Galilei looks OK. Nasty waves Galilei back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Galileo Galilei has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasty misses with a hook. Galilei ducked under it nicely.
Galilei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nasty wants to clinch
and Galilei counters with a left to the body.
Nasty misses with a straight right.
Nasty throws a hook but Galilei avoids it easily.
Nasty lands with a right hand.
Galilei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Uncle Nasty has been cut.#T2#
Nasty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Galilei missing with a left hand there. Nasty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nasty throws a poor cross that misses
and Galilei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galilei throws a monster overhand right that drops Nasty! Galilei follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galileo Galilei!
During a confident post fight interview, Galileo Galilei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Nasty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paschal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Nasty sends Paschal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nasty is motioning to the referee to let Paschal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Akil Paschal has been cut.
Paschal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paschal is defended easily by Nasty.
Nasty lands a brutal uppercut that launches Paschal off his feet! Paschal tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Nasty!
After winning the bout, Big Nasty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
McCoy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fujita defends well and McCoy ends up having to push Fujita into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Fujita turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fujita manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Fujita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Fujita keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy gets back to half guard.
McCoy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fujita wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fujita wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
Fujita really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCoy 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.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Fujita from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
McCoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujita defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujita is one step ahead there.
McCoy 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#
McCoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fujita with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCoy working over Fujita with some ground and pound. Fujita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCoy is trying to control. Fujita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujita is not content to let McCoy control the position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fujita trying to control but McCoy postures up.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Fujita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy 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.
Fujita wants to get back to full guard.
McCoy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCoy slips a nice elbow through Fujita's hands, connecting with Fujita's forehead.#T3#
Fujita trying to control but McCoy postures up.
McCoy working over Fujita with some ground and pound. Fujita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from McCoy there.
McCoy works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Fujita out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! McCoy goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

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

Event: VFC 58 Soto vs Hilton
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
Hilton Jr tries to keep at a distance but Soto has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Soto pulls guard successfully.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hilton Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Soto looking for a guillotine here but Hilton Jr defends easily.
Hilton Jr is looking to stand up but Soto won't let him.
Hilton Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Soto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soto is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hilton Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Hilton Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soto is now in half guard. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soto seems to be looking for submissions.
Hilton Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soto is working away from the top position though.
Hilton Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Soto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton Jr is retaining full guard.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soto pushes down on Hilton Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Soto seems to be working for a kimura but Hilton Jr defends the submission attempt.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto postures up. #T3#
Hilton Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto postures up.
Hilton Jr tries to get to full guard but Soto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Soto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Hilton Jr is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Soto is working for a submission of some sort.
Hilton Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soto is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hilton Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Soto is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr is trying to maintain the position but Soto is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Soto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Soto rushes Hilton Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Soto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hilton Jr uses from the top position. #SUB#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a triangle but Hilton Jr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Soto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hilton Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soto.#T1#
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Soto is working away.
Soto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hilton Jr moves into full guard. #SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilton Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Soto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hilton Jr dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hilton Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hilton Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hilton Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soto has an active guard here but Hilton Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Soto trying to control from the bottom.
Hilton Jr trying to control from half guard but Soto is working away. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Soto wants to control but Hilton Jr is keeping busy. #SUB#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilton Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr 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.
Soto is staying active underneath Hilton Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soto trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soto's head.
Hilton Jr passes to full mount!
Soto is looking to improve his position but Hilton Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Hilton Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Soto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soto wants to control but Hilton Jr is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Davey Hilton Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Soto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soto drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Soto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hilton Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hilton Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Soto's legs - danger averted.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hilton Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hilton Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soto.
Soto regains half guard.
Hilton Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soto tries to roll over but Hilton Jr keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Soto is defending against the submission attempts here by Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr passes to full mount! #T3#
BOOM! Hilton Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hilton Jr tries to control but Soto wriggling away.
Hilton Jr avoids the attempt from Soto to control.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto is having none of it.
Hilton Jr controlling from mount.
Soto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hilton Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Soto really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Hilton Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Soto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Soto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soto tries to lock up and control but Hilton Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Soto tries to reverse the position but Hilton Jr maintains control.
Soto is working hard here to advance position.
Soto has given up his back.
Soto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rafael Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Soto right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Hilton Jr really 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.#R4##CL#
Soto drives through and clinches with Hilton Jr against the cage.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Soto managing to block the knees to the body from Hilton Jr. #TD#
Soto jumps into guard, dragging Hilton Jr to the mat.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Soto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hilton Jr stacks Soto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hilton Jr!#SUB2#
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been informed that Hilton Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hilton Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Soto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hilton Jr is looking to take a break and control but Soto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soto parries the strikes from Hilton Jr easily there. Hilton Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soto to escape.
Soto is trying to improve his position.
Hilton Jr looking to control but instead Soto has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Soto moves into full guard. #SUB#
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hilton Jr advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hilton Jr pulls his head out easily.
Hilton Jr trying to control from half guard but Soto is working away.
Soto is looking for a sweep. Hilton Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hilton Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Soto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hilton Jr pulls his head out easily.
Hilton Jr prevents Soto from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr 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. #T3##SUB#
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr works his way into side control.
Hilton Jr landing strikes. #SUB2#
Hilton Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soto, who protects the arm well.
Soto wants to control but Hilton Jr postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soto is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Soto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hilton Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soto is looking to reverse the position.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Soto is working away.
Hilton Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hilton Jr off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Davey Hilton Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Soto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hilton Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Soto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Hilton Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soto is keeping the position for now.
Hilton Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilton Jr looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hilton Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Soto is tightening it up a little... Hilton Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hilton Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hilton Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Soto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSSD 63: Luciano/Regulator
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Steamer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jankens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steamer slips under a jab from Jankens.
A little feinted left hand from Steamer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jankens paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Cleveland Steamer has been cut.
Steamer fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Jankens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jankens looks to land a right hand but Steamer moved out of range.
Jankens misses with a left hand
and Steamer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steamer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jankens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steamer throws a hook to the side of Jankens's head but Jankens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steamer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jankens misses.
Steamer looks to land a left hand but Jankens moved out of range nicely.
Steamer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankens throws out the jab.
Jankens swings widly with a right hand
and Steamer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jankens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Jankens takes one to the chin there.#ROC#Jankens is rocked!
Crack! Steamer connects with the perfect overhand right and Jankens falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Steamer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleveland Steamer!

Event: VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Rhodes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Munky quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Rhodes is working for a kimura but Munky is defending it quite comfortably.
Munky regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rhodes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Munky working for a triangle but Rhodes defends it easily. #SUB#
Munky looking for a triangle here. Rhodes is fighting it but it looks tight! Munky pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rhodes is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Silly Munky!
After winning the bout, Silly Munky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TR38: We’re Your Top 2 & Not 2
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Destroyer manages to avoid it.
The Destroyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.#KD#
The Destroyer lands a big right hand that sends Taylor crashing to the mat! The Destroyer stays standing though and waves Taylor back to his feet!#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
A big left from The Destroyer misses.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can The Destroyer finish him?
The Destroyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor throws the left hand but The Destroyer avoids the punch easily.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor misses with a straight left.
The Destroyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
The Destroyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor swings for the body but The Destroyer moves out of range.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Destroyer lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Taylor out cold! Taylor is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Ghidora The Destroyer !
King Ghidora The Destroyer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VFC 50 Tartakov vs Gigolo
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Nasty - just one landing.
Nasty throws a lazy uppercut
and Penrose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penrose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penrose slips a straight right by Nasty.
Penrose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Nasty misses.
Nasty drops his hands momentarily and Penrose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Big Nasty has been cut.
Nasty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Penrose. That one must have hurt.
Nasty throws a hook but Penrose avoids it easily.#KD2#
Penrose lands a left and a right that send Nasty crashing to the mat, dazed. Penrose thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penrose misses with a hook. Nasty ducked under it nicely.
Penrose moves out of range as Nasty strikes.
Penrose fakes the body blow, causing Nasty to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nasty goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Penrose!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Penrose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 50 Tartakov vs Gigolo
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Paschal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fujita tries to avoid it but Paschal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fujita to the ground. Fujita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fujita jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Fujita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujita wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fujita drops back looking for a leg! Paschal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paschal manages to kick Fujita off! Fujita jumps back into Paschal's guard.
Paschal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Fujita is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Paschal has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fujita is looking to defend but Paschal has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fujita! Paschal pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fujita taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akil Paschal!

Event: VFC 50 Tartakov vs Gigolo
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Seshomaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seshomaru lands a lovely overhand right.
Trickle throws a sloppy head kick and Seshomaru moves out of range easily.
Seshomaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seshomaru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trickle is looking to chop away at Seshomaru's legs.
Seshomaru swings for the body but Trickle moves out of range.
Trickle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seshomaru with a body shot.
Trickle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seshomaru on the side of the head.
Trickle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trickle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seshomaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trickle.
Trickle throws a low kick, looking for Seshomaru's leg but Seshomaru calmly moves out of range.
Seshomaru misses with a kick to the body
and Trickle counters with a left and a right that stings Seshomaru.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trickle misses with a looping right.#T1#
Seshomaru fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Trickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seshomaru doesn't seem phased though.
Trickle is looking to clinch.
Seshomaru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trickle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Seshomaru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trickle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seshomaru's hands.#ROC2#Seshomaru is rocked!
Trickle feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Seshomaru collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dick Trickle!
An out of breath Dick Trickle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Lord Seshomaru had this to say: 'Damn you INUYASHA!!!!'.

Event: VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Soto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soto uses from the top position. #SUB#
Soto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily. #SUB#
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard.
Soto wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Soto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soto works his way back into a safe position though.
Soto tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soto looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Soto avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown is trying to control the position but Soto postures up.
Soto passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping busy.
Soto trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown wants to improve his position but Soto is controlling well.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soto trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Soto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown trying to control but Soto postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown is trying to keep Soto in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Soto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches Soto up against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it. #TD2#
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura here.
Brown trying to control here. #SUB#
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position. #SUB#
Soto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Soto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Soto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well. #SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Soto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Soto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soto trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown wants to control but Soto postures up.
Rafael Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown trying to control but Soto postures up. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is controlling Soto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brown trying to control but Soto postures up. #SUB#
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
Soto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Soto. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Soto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soto has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Soto manages to pass to side control!
Soto gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Soto forces the positional change into back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Soto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Brown instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soto pulls guard successfully.
Soto can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Soto is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Soto won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #T1#
Soto is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soto avoid being mounted?
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soto defending well though. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soto defends it well.
Soto is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soto is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soto wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown. #SUB#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Soto defends the submission attempt.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Soto is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soto's head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Soto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soto is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Soto tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.#SUB#
Soto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Soto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Brown really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Soto tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it. #TD2#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
Soto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soto defends it easily.#T1#
Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Soto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Soto.
Brown is pressing down on Soto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard. #SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Soto stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Soto wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown tries to roll over but Soto keeps him under control.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soto is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Soto 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.
Soto is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soto seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Soto had his way with Colby Brown in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Soto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Soto is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Rafael Soto, 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: TR34: Shaqtin’ A Fool
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Dashark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Destroyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dashark could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dashark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Destroyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dashark fails with a takedown attempt.
The Destroyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Destroyer ! But no joy.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from The Destroyer enables Dashark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The Destroyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dashark passes into half guard.
Dashark 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.
Dashark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dashark working over The Destroyer with some ground and pound. The Destroyer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dashark working the head and body with strikes.
Dashark stops The Destroyer from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Dashark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Destroyer defending well though.
Dashark throwing shots but The Destroyer is blocking nicely.
The Destroyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dashark.
Dashark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Destroyer defending well though.
Dashark 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.
The Destroyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dashark.
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. Dashark connects with a nice short shot to The Destroyer 's temple.
Dashark thows a huge punch but The Destroyer dodges it nicely.
The Destroyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dashark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dashark slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Destroyer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dashark throwing shots but The Destroyer is blocking nicely. #T2#
Dashark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dashark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The Destroyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dashark.
Dashark 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.
Dashark throwing shots but The Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Dashark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dashark thows a huge punch but The Destroyer dodges it nicely.
The Destroyer is not content to let Dashark control the position.
Dashark 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. #T3#
Dashark is nestled in close to The Destroyer , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Dashark there.
The Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dashark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Dashark there.
Dashark controlling the action here.
Dashark throwing shots but The Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Dashark working The Destroyer over with strikes.
Dashark is trying to control the action in half guard but The Destroyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dashark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dashark scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Dashark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Destroyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Dashark connects with a nice short shot to The Destroyer 's temple.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Destroyer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dashark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dashark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Destroyer 's head.
Dashark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dashark passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Destroyer !
The Destroyer looks winded!
The Destroyer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dashark breaks from The Destroyer 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dashark landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dashark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dashark throws a jab but it's blocked by The Destroyer .
Donk. Dashark catches The Destroyer right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Dashark feints and as The Destroyer raises his hands in defense, Dashark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dashark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dashark wants to control from the top but The Destroyer keeps moving.
The Destroyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dashark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dashark wants to control from the top but The Destroyer keeps moving.
Dashark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dashark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Dashark landing some decent shots from guard.
Dashark trying to control the position from guard on top but The Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dashark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dashark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dashark scoring with some ground and pound.
Dashark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dashark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dashark is in close to The Destroyer 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Dashark throws a big elbow that misses.
Dashark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dashark lands a couple of digs.
Dashark distracts The Destroyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dashark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dashark forces his way into half guard.
Dashark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Destroyer defending well though.
Dashark not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Dashark lands with a punch from half guard.
Dashark thows a huge punch but The Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Dashark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dashark is looking to take a break and control but The Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dashark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Destroyer is breathing heavily.
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. Dashark connects with a nice short shot to The Destroyer 's temple.
Dashark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dashark missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
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. Dashark connects with a nice short shot to The Destroyer 's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dashark lands a nice short elbow.
Dashark is nestled in close to The Destroyer , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dashark drops an elbow to the side of The Destroyer 's head.
Dashark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dashark is trying to control the action in half guard but The Destroyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dashark lands strikes from half guard.
Dashark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Dashark.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dashark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Destroyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dashark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dashark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dashark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dashark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Destroyer on his heels. He'll look to pass The Destroyer 's guard now, I'm sure.
The Destroyer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Destroyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dashark controls the pace.
Dashark trying to control the position from guard on top but The Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dashark is in close to The Destroyer 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dashark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dashark scoring with some ground and pound.
Dashark chips away with some ground and pound.
The Destroyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dashark passes The Destroyer 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Dashark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Destroyer defending well though.
Dashark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dashark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Destroyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dashark.
Dashark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#The Destroyer is rocked!
Dashark lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt The Destroyer quite badly. The Destroyer pulls Dashark in close trying to recover. Dashark postures up and lands two really hard shots that put The Destroyer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but The Destroyer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Dashark!
Mark Dashark thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 176 - Barnes Vs Dunn
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Warmonger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Roby Lowry has been cut.
Warmonger misses with a straight right.
Lowry moves away from the strike by Warmonger.
Lowry tries to counter by closing the distance.
Warmonger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lowry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Lowry shoots in and bounces Warmonger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lowry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Warmonger has momentary wrist control but Lowry slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warmonger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowry is one step ahead there.
Lowry is fighting to break Warmonger's control of his arms but Warmonger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Warmonger continues to stall.#T1#
Lowry connects with a couple of short punches.
Lowry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warmonger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lowry on the ground.
Lowry landing with the ground and pound.
Lowry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lowry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warmonger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lowry controls the pace.
Warmonger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Warmonger trying to keep a closed guard but Lowry is proving a slippery customer.
Lowry cracks Warmonger with a solid left hand.
Lowry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warmonger tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lowry works over Warmonger with some ground and pound from guard.
Warmonger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warmonger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warmonger tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lowry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lowry throws a leg kick
enabling Warmonger to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lowry thows a leg kick but Warmonger checks it
and Warmonger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Warmonger misses with a straight right.
Lowry misses with the body kick
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The fighters circling - Warmonger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warmonger.
Lowry with a poor takedown
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lowry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warmonger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lowry fails with the takedown#KD#
and Warmonger counters with a nice right hand that sends Lowry toppling to the canvas! Lowry scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Warmonger finish him?!#CUT#That has opened up Roby Lowry's cut even more.
Murderous Warmonger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roby Lowry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowry circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Warmonger. Lowry falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Warmonger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murderous Warmonger!

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