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Event: CMMA 179 Owens v Kaupens     
Date:   Nov 05, 2021
#R1#
Kaupens throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
Owens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaupens swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
As Kaupens looks to move away, Owens throws a big counter combo but Kaupens just gets out of the way.
Kaupens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Owens counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kaupens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaupens throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut
and Owens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Owens misses with an uppercut
and Kaupens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Owens thinking.
Jab by Kaupens.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
Owens slips a jab from Kaupens.
Kaupens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens throws the kick towards the body but Kaupens avoids it.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Kaupens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Owens tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaupens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kaupens throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Owens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaupens lands an overhand right.
Kaupens throws a hook but Owens blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Owens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Owens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaupens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Owens counters with a nice body kick.
Kaupens misses with a wild combination.
Owens is looking to chop away at Kaupens's legs.
Owens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaupens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Owens throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaupens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Owens gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kaupens misses with an uppercut
letting Owens counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kaupens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaupens.
Owens ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
A little feinted left hand from Owens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Owens. Beautiful body shot.
Kaupens 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.
Owens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaupens.
Kaupens has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kaupens misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Owens.
Kaupens throws a lazy right hand but Owens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaupens with a jab.#T3#
Owens throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaupens.
Kaupens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Owens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Owens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens lands with a straight right. Owens didn't see that one coming.
Owens slips a straight right by Kaupens.
Owens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaupens just manages to avoid it.
Kaupens looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Owens looks to throw a body kick
and Kaupens counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Owens misses.
Kaupens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owens throws a big counter combination but Kaupens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kaupens throws a jab when Owens was well out of range.
It looked like Owens was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaupens.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Kaupens slips the punch.
Kaupens looks to land a left hand but Owens moved out of range nicely.
Kaupens lands a nice shot that snaps Owens's head back.
A big left from Kaupens misses.
Owens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Kaupens lands a jab to the head.
Kaupens misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Owens throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Owens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaupens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Owens counter with a right hand.
Kaupens throws an overhand right that lands on Owens's shoulder, as Owens tries to avoid the shot.
Owens slips a straight right by Kaupens.
Owens is looking to counter punch.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Owens misses the target.
Kaupens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Owens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaupens swings widly with a right hand
and Kaupens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaupens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ansis Kaupens 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#
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Kaupens. Beautiful body shot.
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Owens went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kaupens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaupens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Owens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaupens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Owens feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Owens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaupens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Kaupens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Owens might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kaupens misses with a looping right.
Owens appears to be looking for a big counter.
Owens tries to land a body kick
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Owens throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kaupens avoids the body shot from Owens.
Kaupens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaupens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Owens misses the target.
Kaupens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Owens.
A slow jab from Kaupens misses its intended target.
Kaupens sizes up Owens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Owens.
Kaupens throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaupens circles away.
Owens jabs at Kaupens's body.
Owens slips a jab and a cross from Kaupens.
Kaupens misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Owens counter with a right hand.
Owens moves out of range as Kaupens strikes.
Donk. Kaupens catches Owens right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Owens takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaupens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Owens.
Owens is looking for a counter combo.
Owens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Owens throws a body kick that misses.
Owens tests Kaupens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaupens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Owens misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaupens as he connects with a hook.
Kaupens misses with a hook
letting Owens counter with a right hand.
Kaupens slips a jab from Owens.
Kaupens scores with a nice strike.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Owens ducks down to avoid it.
Owens slips a straight right by Kaupens.
Owens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Owens lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaupens's sensitive parts. #T3#
Owens is looking to score with low kicks.
Owens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaupens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens tries to land a leg kick but Kaupens saw it coming and moves away.
Kaupens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaupens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Owens. Owens circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Owens.
A leg kick checked by Kaupens.
The fighters circling - Owens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Owens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens.
Owens moves away from the strike by Kaupens. #T4#
Kaupens moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Owens.
Kaupens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Owens counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Kaupens misses with a hook to the body
and Owens counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Owens circles away quickly and effectively.
Owens dips to his left and cracks Kaupens with an uppercut!#ROC#Kaupens is rocked!
Kaupens misses with a hook.
Owens drops Kaupens with a naaaaasty hook - Kaupens is in real trouble here! Owens dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Mustafa Owens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CMMA 179 Owens v Kaupens     
Date:   Nov 05, 2021
#R1#
Rizzo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karjalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rizzo shoots and misses
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo shoots and misses
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Rizzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Karjalainen tries to sprawl out of it but Rizzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karjalainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rizzo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karjalainen as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Karjalainen looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Rizzo works over Karjalainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Rizzo scores with a nice strike.
Rizzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Karjalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rizzo moves away.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen tried to score with a low kick but Rizzo checks it.
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karjalainen counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Karjalainen feints and then cracks Rizzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rizzo down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karjalainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rizzo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
Karjalainen throws a body punch but Rizzo moves out of range.
Rizzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karjalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rizzo.
Karjalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rizzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rizzo ducks right into an uppercut from Karjalainen. #TD#
Rizzo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karjalainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Karjalainen's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Karjalainen pulls Rizzo in close to his closed guard and prevents Rizzo from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karjalainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rizzo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Karjalainen passes into half guard. #SU2#
Karjalainen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Karjalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Karjalainen lands with a hook. Rizzo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Karjalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karjalainen misses with a hook
and Rizzo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karjalainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Rizzo closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Karjalainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Rizzo toppling to the canvas! Rizzo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karjalainen finish him?!#ROC2#Rizzo is rocked!
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!
Karjalainen throws a shot from downtown. Rizzo moves away and avoids it.
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Rizzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Karjalainen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rizzo. Rizzo tries to recover but Karjalainen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rizzo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Karjalainen!
Karl Karjalainen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: BB 6 - Bleak vs Oosthuizen     
Date:   Oct 16, 2021
#R1#
MacManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
MacManus misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacManus under the eye.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacManus.
MacManus moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacManus misses with a takedown
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
MacManus throws a body shot but no joy.
MacManus misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz 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.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacManus takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacManus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacManus looks for a takedown but Cruz sprawls well.
Matt Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Good exchange - Cruz coming out on top.
MacManus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cruz on the side of the head.
MacManus scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
MacManus throws out a counter right but Cruz avoids it with no problem.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.#TD2#
MacManus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacManus lands in his opponent's guard.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacManus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacManus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
MacManus looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacManus trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
MacManus lands a couple of elbows.
MacManus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacManus passes into half guard.
MacManus prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB2#
MacManus is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacManus to get the leverage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
MacManus wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to improve his position but MacManus is controlling well.
MacManus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacManus is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacManus lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane MacManus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacManus.
MacManus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacManus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
Matt Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacManus throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacManus scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacManus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Cruz leaves MacManus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by MacManus. #T1#
MacManus cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
MacManus throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
MacManus fails with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
MacManus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
MacManus thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
MacManus cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
MacManus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MacManus landing a few strikes.
Cruz wants to control but MacManus postures up.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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!
MacManus looking to control but instead Cruz has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
MacManus passes the guard and advances to mount!
MacManus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
MacManus looking for a guillotine from mount but Cruz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
MacManus looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Cruz is bucking up trying to escape but MacManus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cruz wants to try and get back to his feet.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
MacManus punishing his opponent with strikes.
MacManus controlling his opponent.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacManus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
MacManus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruz drops his hands momentarily and MacManus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
MacManus misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shane MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz lands a jab to MacManus's midsection.
Cruz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacManus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacManus swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from MacManus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
MacManus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matt Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacManus.
Cruz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacManus's head backwards.
MacManus looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacManus.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacManus gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacManus.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
MacManus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacManus fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a jab when MacManus was well out of range.
Nice body punch from MacManus.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
MacManus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacManus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
MacManus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacManus lands a nice forearm strike.
MacManus tries to score with some ground and pound. Cruz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
MacManus just content to control the position.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cruz some visible discomfort.
Shane MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacManus working away.#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.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacManus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz regains half guard.
MacManus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacManus wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus content to stall in guard here.
MacManus slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Cruz's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacManus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacManus 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Shane MacManus!

Shane MacManus wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Shane MacManus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BB 5 - Bjornsson vs Big Daddy     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Blaydes scores with the left hand. Somelainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Somelainen defending well as Blaydes loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Somelainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blaydes.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Blaydes.
Somelainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Somelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Somelainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blaydes's head.
Blaydes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blaydes gets back to full guard. #T1#
Blaydes pulls Somelainen in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Ironside Fitness inform us that Blaydes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Somelainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Somelainen throwing strikes but missing.
Blaydes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blaydes wants to sweep but no luck.
Somelainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Somelainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaydes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Somelainen 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.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Blaydes has his hands on Somelainen's head, controlling the position.
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaydes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Somelainen's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blaydes wants to work for an arm triangle but Somelainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Somelainen is looking for a sweep. Blaydes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Somelainen actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Somelainen is staying active underneath Blaydes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blaydes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Somelainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Somelainen tries to roll over but Blaydes keeps him under control.
Blaydes tries to pass to full mount but Somelainen defends it. #T3#
Blaydes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Somelainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blaydes.
Somelainen is looking to get back to full guard here but Blaydes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Blaydes grinds an elbow into Somelainen's temple.
Somelainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Somelainen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Somelainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Blaydes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Somelainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Somelainen landing with the ground and pound.
Blaydes trying to control the position here.
Somelainen preventing the sweep.
Somelainen with a nice head shot there.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Somelainen stopping the sweep attempt from Blaydes.
Somelainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Somelainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sauli Somelainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Somelainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Somelainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Somelainen scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Somelainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaydes doesn't seem phased though.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Somelainen as he checks the leg kick.
Blaydes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Somelainen misses with a two punch combination.
Somelainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaydes.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Blaydes 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Somelainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blaydes passes into side control.
Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Somelainen to see if he's OK.
Blaydes scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Blaydes scoring with punches from side control.
Somelainen is looking to reverse the position.
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somelainen is working hard here to advance position.
Somelainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Somelainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Blaydes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Blaydes works over Somelainen with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen working a defensive guard here.
Somelainen 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.
Somelainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blaydes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Somelainen trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaydes is on top in guard. #REVB#
Blaydes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Somelainen's head.#T3#
Somelainen wants to sweep here but Blaydes controlling him for the moment.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Blaydes drops back looking for a leg! Somelainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Somelainen manages to kick Blaydes off! Blaydes jumps back into Somelainen's guard. #SUB#
Somelainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Somelainen wants to sweep here but Blaydes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Blaydes drops back looking for a leg! Somelainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Somelainen manages to kick Blaydes off! Blaydes jumps back into Somelainen's guard.
Blaydes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaydes throws a big elbow that misses.
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Somelainen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Somelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blaydes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaydes takes one on the button.
Blaydes swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen throws a low kick, looking for Blaydes's leg but Blaydes calmly moves out of range.
Somelainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somelainen is looking for a counter combo.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blaydes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
Somelainen works Blaydes's body with a nice hook.
Somelainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Somelainen gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Somelainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaydes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Somelainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaydes defending well though.
Blaydes is trying to get back to full guard.
Somelainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaydes tries to get to full guard but Somelainen has control of the leg.
Blaydes keeping control of the position.
Blaydes is looking to control Somelainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaydes avoid being mounted?
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. Somelainen connects with a nice short shot to Blaydes's temple.
Blaydes trying to control but Somelainen postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blaydes tries to roll over but Somelainen keeps him under control.
Somelainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Somelainen wants to take a breather but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes gets full guard.
Blaydes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Somelainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Blaydes won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaydes defends it easily.
Somelainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Somelainen, not yet.
Blaydes is working Somelainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Somelainen is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up. #T3#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaydes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blaydes working the body and head with strikes.
Somelainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen is trying to improve his position.
Somelainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Somelainen tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Blaydes scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Somelainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Somelainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blaydes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Somelainen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Somelainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Somelainen is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Somelainen sneaks back into half guard.
Blaydes prevents Somelainen from improving his position.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sauli Somelainen.
I think Somelainen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Oscar Blaydes!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli     
Date:   Oct 06, 2021
#R1#
Bangin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin counters with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bangin's half guard.
Bangin won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bangin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bangin is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Magomedov is thwarting Bangin's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bangin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bangin tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bangin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Bangin.
Magomedov throws a strike but Bangin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Magomedov controlling Bangin's posture.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bangin tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. Bangin uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bangin keeps moving.
Bangin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bangin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bangin wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bangin has wrist control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangin is retaining full guard. #ES#
Bangin pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Bangin 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.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov sizes up Bangin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Bangin scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bangin misses with a kick to the body.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Magomedov moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bangin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Bangin throws a push kick but Magomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov connects with a right hand. Bangin shakes it off.#T1#
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Bangin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bangin continues to drive forward.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bangin, which made it look bad.
Aly Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Bangin throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Bangin sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov scores with a jab. Bangin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looks like Bangin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov misses the body punch
and Bangin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Bangin as Magomedov shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bangin rather than just go for the knockout.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Bangin throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Bangin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
A leg kick checked by Magomedov.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Bangin's ribs.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
Bangin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Bangin thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Bangin's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin being controlled here, momentarily.
Bangin managing to control the position.
Bangin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov stands and throws Bangin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bangin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but Bangin is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bangin. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangin jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bangin.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
And Magomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Bangin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bangin with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Bangin's body. Bangin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin lands a body shot.
Bangin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Bangin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crunch! Bangin slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Bangin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Bangin misses. #T2#
Magomedov throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Magomedov moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bangin defends it nicely.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Izzy Bangin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bangin is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Bangin circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Magomedov takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangin.
Bangin scores with a spinning back kick!
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
A cross from Bangin lands.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
As Magomedov backs away, Bangin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Bangin jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
No joy there for Bangin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bangin.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bangin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Bangin slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Bangin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aly Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangin thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bangin, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!

Izzy Bangin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CMMA 166 Owen v Tavares     
Date:   Oct 03, 2021
#R1#
Owens staying out of range there.
Owens quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Owens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Owens finds it's target.
Owens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tavares.
Owens takes one to the chin there.
Owens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tavares thuds a left hand into Owens's body.
Owens scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Owens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Owens gets a clinch. #T1#
Owens scores with a hook to the body.
Owens blocking some punches.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavares.
Owens misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owens.
Owens misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Tavares pushes Owens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
Owens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Owens. #BC#
Owens breaks the clinch.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owens misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owens moves away.
Owens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Owens is just out of range.
Owens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Owens misses with a body kick.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Owens is looking to land body kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owens is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Owens throws a front kick that sends Tavares stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Owens misses.
Owens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Owens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Owens cracks a nice hook into Tavares's ribs.
Owens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tavares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Owens.#T4#
Tavares lands a nice looking body shot.
Owens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Owens is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owens.
Owens misses with a hook. Tavares ducked under it nicely.
Owens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Owens scores with a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Owens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mustafa Owens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tavares connects with a body shot.
Tavares sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Owens lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Owens's ribs.
Owens misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares walks into a jab.
Owens connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Owens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Owens scores with a jab to the body.
Owens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tavares on the side of the head.
Tavares scores with a crisp jab that stopped Owens in his tracks.
Tavares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mustafa Owens is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Owens.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Owens lands with a nice combination. Tavares backs away looking to recover.
Owens connects with a solid leg kick.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?#T2#
Tavares misses with an uppercut
and Owens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Owens. That snapped Tavares's head back.
Owens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Owens tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Owens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Owens.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Owens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Owens's elbow.
Owens doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Tavares avoids a wild elbow strike from Owens.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Owens - that landed with a thud.
Mustafa Owens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens misses with an elbow strike.
Tavares tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Tavares blocks an elbow strike from Owens.
Owens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Owens.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tavares 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.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares tries a body shot but Owens blocks it. #BC#
Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Tavares throws a leg kick but Owens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Owens moves away and avoids it.
Owens misses with a kick to the body.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Owens.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Owens. Those never looked like landing.
Owens moves away from the strike by Tavares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Owens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Tavares throws the left hand but Owens avoids the punch easily.
Owens works Tavares's body with a nice hook.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Owens counters with a solid body kick.
Tavares slips under a jab.
A low kick from Tavares misses
and Owens counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tavares. That's going to slow Owens down.
Owens's corner calls for a 1-2. Owens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Owens as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Owens lunges at Tavares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tavares's hand. #ROC#Tavares is rocked!#KD#
Owens drops Tavares with a beautiful combination! Tavares stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Owens is looking for the KO!
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Owens finish him?
Owens closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tavares! Owens dives in looking to finish! Tavares is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Mustafa Owens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HFC 101 - Viktor vs Yago     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Griggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ward.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Griggs does no damage.
Griggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Ward.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease.
Griggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frankie Griggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Griggs misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ward! But no joy.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
Griggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Griggs.
Griggs misses with the combination.
Ward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Griggs throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ward 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.#T1#
Ward moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ward with a jab.
Griggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ward lands with an uppercut that bounces Griggs off the cage and back into range.
Griggs looks to land a left hand but Ward moved out of range nicely.
Ward swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Griggs is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Ward shoots in and gets a takedown into Griggs's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward won't allow Griggs to get back to his feet.
Ward landing some decent shots from guard.
Ward trying to control but Griggs is working from the bottom.
Griggs wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Griggs wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward stands up over Griggs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ward wants to control from the top but Griggs keeps moving.
Griggs wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Griggs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ward manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ward has Griggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Griggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ward is proving hard to escape from.
Ward seems keen to control Griggs's posture.#T3#
Griggs wants to get up but he can't break Ward's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Griggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
Ward lands with a cross.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
Ward jabs Griggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward throws out a powerful jab.
Ward slips a jab from Griggs.#T4#
Griggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Griggs.
Griggs throws a wild body kick that Ward sees coming a mile off.
Griggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws out a counter right but Griggs avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Griggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ward to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ward is controlling him.
Ward distracts Griggs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Griggs pushes Ward off and gets back to his feet.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Ward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griggs throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Ward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Griggs doesn't seem phased though.
Ward scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward cracks Griggs with an open hand slap.
Griggs loads up on a big right hand but Ward slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Griggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ward cracks Griggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griggs throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a right hand to the body.
Griggs throws a shot from downtown. Ward moves away and avoids it.
Ward moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
Griggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griggs misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Ward counters with a single leg into guard. Griggs didn't expect that.
Ward passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Ward is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Griggs is looking to escape.
Ward lands with a punch from half guard.
Ward is looking to advance position but Griggs won't allow it.
Griggs is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well. #T1#
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Ward is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griggs defends it well. #ES#
Griggs has one foot on Ward's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ward ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Griggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ward counter with a right hand.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Griggs missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griggs looks to land a combination. Ward sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ward slips a jab from Griggs.
Ward feints the counter takedown.
Ward slips a straight right by Griggs.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ward changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ward scores with a body shot.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.#T2#
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Griggs has knocked Ward down with a huge combo! Griggs steps away and waves a wobbly Ward back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ward is rocked!
Griggs misses with a hook.
Frankie Griggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griggs throws a series of punches but Ward avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward lands an elbow.
Griggs is not content to let Ward control the position.
Griggs is trying to escape the position but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Griggs wants to get back to his feet but Ward drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griggs prevents Ward from improving position.
Ward lands a few punches from side control.
Griggs is pushing Ward's head away, looking to escape. Ward manages to hold on to the position though.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ward is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Griggs's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Ward thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Griggs taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ward throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ward grinds an elbow into Griggs's temple. #SUB2#
Ward is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Griggs's face as Ward controls the position.
Griggs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ward working the head with strikes. #T4##ES#
Griggs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Griggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Ward - just one landing. #TD2#
Griggs gets caught napping as Ward dives in and scores a takedown. Griggs manages to retain guard.

Griggs has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ward has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ward successfully pulls guard.
Griggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ward looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griggs is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's time! Griggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Ward throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griggs on the side of the head.
Ward ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ward blocks the body kick.
Griggs misses with a shot to the body
and Ward counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Ward coming out on top.
Griggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ward stuns Griggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griggs walks into a stiff left hand from Ward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ward lands a glancing blow to the side of Griggs's head.#TD2#
Ward gets the takedown into side control.
Ward is putting a hurting on Griggs here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ward looks up at the clock and then as Griggs takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ward smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ward tries to advance to mount but Griggs denies him.
Ward in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Griggs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Griggs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Griggs is trying to stand up.
Ward scoring with strikes but Griggs is staying in there.
Ward with good strikes from the mount here!
Ward won't let Griggs get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ward connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ward.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griggs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ward is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ward unloading with bombs!
Ward cracks Griggs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Ward tries to control but Griggs wriggling away.
Griggs wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2#
Ward lands a couple of good shots and Griggs has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Griggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ward working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Griggs seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Griggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ward on the ground.
Ward lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Griggs.
Frankie Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Griggs showing good submission defense here.
Ward lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Griggs covers up after that shot from Ward. #SUB2#
Ward is cranking Griggs's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Griggs! He's tightened the choke and Griggs is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Ward!
Our winner, Maxim Ward, 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.
In defeat, Frankie Griggs stepped up to the mic, saying 'It'll be back to the drawing board. This isn't the end. Everytime I lose I only come back the next fight much stronger.'.

 

Event: CMMA 164 Big Mouth v Finger     
Date:   Oct 01, 2021
#R1#
Klose lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.#CUT#It looks like Karl Karjalainen has been cut.
Karjalainen misses with a left hand
and Klose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Klose throws a sloppy head kick
and Karjalainen counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Karjalainen takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Karjalainen on the inside.
Karjalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen lands a shoulder strike.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Klose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karjalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Karjalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Klose counters with a solid body kick.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. Klose saw that one coming.
Klose throws a sloppy head kick and Karjalainen moves out of range easily.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Klose was well out of range.
Klose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karjalainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Klose with a nice calf kick.
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karjalainen throws a wild body kick that Klose sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Klose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Klose was well out of range.
Klose lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.
Klose swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Heinrich Klose has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karjalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but Klose sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klose is looking to counter punch.
Karjalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karjalainen! But no joy.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Klose moves out of range. #T3#
Karjalainen misses with a two punch combination.
Klose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
Klose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Klose misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Klose counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Klose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Karjalainen.
Jab, jab by Karjalainen - just one landing.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Karjalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Klose counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klose ducks under a wild hook from Karjalainen.
Klose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen misses with a right hand
enabling Klose to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Karl Karjalainen's cut even more.
Karjalainen catches Klose with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#Heinrich Klose's cut is getting worse.
Klose blocks a low kick nicely.
Klose is looking for a counter combo.
Karjalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karjalainen motions for Klose to come forward. Karjalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Karjalainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Karjalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klose scores with a push kick.
Klose avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
Klose with a nice cross.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen looks to land a combination but Klose avoids it well.
Klose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karjalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Karjalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karjalainen digs a good hook to Klose's body.
Karjalainen jabs at Klose's body.
A jab from Karjalainen does it's job there.
Karjalainen tries to clinch up.
Klose with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Klose throws a body shot but no joy.
Klose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Karl Karjalainen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karjalainen misses with a few strikes there.
Heinrich Klose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Klose moves out of range.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the side of Klose's head but Klose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karjalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Karjalainen has managed to clinch.
Klose swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Klose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Karjalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klose staying out of range there.
Klose throwing a counter right hand but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Klose slips a straight right by Karjalainen.
Klose throws a quick counter head kick but Karjalainen was just out of range.
Karl Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karjalainen takes a swing at Klose's ribcage but misses.
Klose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klose drops his hands momentarily and Karjalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klose throws a shot from downtown. Karjalainen moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klose counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#Karl Karjalainen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4#
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heinrich Klose!
A relieved looking Heinrich Klose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CMMA 161 Wagner v Kanaani     
Date:   Sep 24, 2021
#R1#
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Watkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Watkins. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Watkins pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins lands a left hand.
Watkins tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Watkins has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Watkins.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Watkins - that landed with a thud.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Watkins on the inside. #T1#
Watkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez is trying to force a seperation but Watkins has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watkins.
Watkins lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Watkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watkins is working Gonzalez over against the cage.
Watkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Watkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watkins blocks an elbow strike from Gonzalez.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez prevents a body shot from Watkins. #T2#
A short right from Watkins on the inside.
Watkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watkins lands a right hand.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
Watkins tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watkins pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins lands a left hand.
Watkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Watkins tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Watkins.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage. #T3#
Nice body punch from Watkins - that landed with a thud.
Watkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez sizes up Watkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Watkins avoids it easily.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Watkins darts in and clinches Gonzalez up against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Watkins.
Watkins blocks the elbow strike.
Watkins tries to work over Gonzalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez pushes Watkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Watkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Watkins.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins blocks a body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands an elbow inside that Watkins shrugs off.
Watkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
Watkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Watkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins 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##CL2#
Watkins forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Watkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez lands a body punch.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Watkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez wants to break free but Watkins has control.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Watkins misses with the head strike.
Watkins tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzalez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins. #T1#
Watkins lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Watkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watkins duly obliges.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez scores with a three punch combo!
Gonzalez throws a jab when Watkins was well out of range.#CL2#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watkins.
Watkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzalez.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
A right hand to the body from Gonzalez.
Watkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watkins.
Watkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gonzalez.
Craig Watkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Gonzalez can't break the clinch.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Watkins lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gonzalez's efforts to push away.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Watkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzalez works on Watkins's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Craig Watkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Watkins saw that one coming. #CL2#
Watkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow strike.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Gonzalez - that landed with a thud.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watkins tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzalez.
Watkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Watkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Hector Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonzalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Gonzalez tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands. #T1#
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez misses with the body kick
and Watkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Watkins strikes.#CL#
Gonzalez moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow strike.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
A short left from Gonzalez.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action. #T2##BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzalez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watkins blocking some punches. #T3#
Gonzalez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gonzalez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Watkins's brow.
Gonzalez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Watkins won't allow it.
Gonzalez wants to get back to striking at distance but Watkins won't allow it.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Gonzalez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez - that landed with a thud.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Watkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Watkins tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Watkins clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watkins blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzalez throws an elbow but misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Watkins!

An out of breath Craig Watkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: NYCL Fight Night (4)     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Good exchange - Ryan coming out on top.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stevens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Stevens wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stevens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Roman Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Stevens.
A short right from Ryan on the inside.
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!
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stevens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryan smiles and moves away.
Ryan punishes Stevens's body with a nice straight punch.#T1##TD2#
Stevens shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryan's guard.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stevens with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Ryan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ryan tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stevens throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
Ryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stevens manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Ryan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryan lands a really nice looking cross but Stevens seems unphased.
Ryan lands a head shot.
Ryan lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Stevens has been cut.#CL#
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevens tries to pull guard but Ryan won't allow it.
Stevens tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Ryan throws an elbow that misses.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Stevens looks winded!
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Ryan lands a left hand.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan is working Stevens over against the cage.
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ryan.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Stevens's cut.
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#
Ryan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ryan connects with a body shot that sends Stevens's belly button to the back.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Ryan cracks Stevens with an open hand slap.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Ryan cracks Stevens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stevens walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Ryan throws a series of strikes that have Stevens backpedaling. #ROC#Stevens is rocked!
Stevens looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ryan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stevens. Ryan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Ryan!
Our winner, Roman Ryan, 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.
Alexander Stevens spoke after the fight, saying 'I really fucked up here tonight '.

 

Event: BLAZE IT UP! 3     
Date:   Sep 14, 2021
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bleak or perhaps it was just good defense by MacManus, which made it look bad.
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bleak manages to avoid it.
Bleak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.
MacManus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bleak clobbers MacManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
MacManus feints and as Bleak raises his hands in defense, MacManus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacManus defends it easily.
Bleak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
MacManus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Bleak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
MacManus is in close to Bleak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle but MacManus pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing MacManus from controlling successfully.
Bleak wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacManus stands up over Bleak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Bleak working for submissions but it's allowed MacManus to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak is trying to maintain the position but MacManus is very close to passing his half guard.
MacManus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bleak trying to control from the bottom.
Bleak is staying active underneath MacManus, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
MacManus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bleak is just riding it out for now. MacManus eventually gives up the hold.
MacManus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Bleak actively working from the bottom 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.
MacManus is controlling the pace.
MacManus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
MacManus prevents Bleak from improving his position.
MacManus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. MacManus connects with a nice short shot to Bleak's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacManus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacManus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacManus 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#
MacManus loads up on a big right hand but Bleak slips the punch.
Bleak digs a good hook to MacManus's body. #TD#
MacManus gets caught flat footed, as Bleak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MacManus pulls Bleak in to control the position.
Bleak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bleak is in close to MacManus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shane MacManus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bleak wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
MacManus wants to hit a sweep here but Bleak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacManus there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bleak avoids the attempt from MacManus to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak looking to control but MacManus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacManus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak. #T1#
Bleak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns MacManus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
MacManus working to try and regain half guard.
Bleak tries to control but MacManus wriggling away.
MacManus controls the position.
MacManus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
MacManus wants to control but Bleak is having none of it.
MacManus really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
MacManus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bleak.
MacManus tries to lock up and control but Bleak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bleak looking to land elbow strikes but MacManus uses the position to regain half guard.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacManus's head. #T3#
MacManus won't allow Bleak to pass to mount.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacManus can do to turn this around?
Bleak is thwarting MacManus's attempts to control the position.
MacManus taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
Bleak prevents MacManus from improving his position.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleak is pressing down on MacManus's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacManus is holding on for now.
Bleak wants to take a breather but MacManus is having none of it.
MacManus manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Bleak stands up over MacManus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacManus pulls Bleak in to control the position.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacManus can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacManus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacManus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak thows a huge punch but MacManus dodges it nicely.
Bleak working MacManus over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
MacManus misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Bleak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacManus is trying to defend but Bleak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacManus taking some punishment here, with Bleak in his half guard.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
Bleak is controlling the pace.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but MacManus defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus is refusing to be controlled, as Bleak sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bleak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacManus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacManus has control of Bleak's left arm, preventing Bleak from doing any damage.
Bleak trying to control but MacManus is working from the bottom.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak forces his way into half guard.
MacManus wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
MacManus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
Bleak misses with a head shot. MacManus uses the momentum to regain guard.
MacManus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
MacManus wants to hit a sweep here but Bleak passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacManus there!
Bleak prevents MacManus from getting the reversal.
Bleak unloads with some shots from mount but MacManus bucks and avoids them well.
MacManus tries to hold on but Bleak postures up.#T3#
MacManus is trying to escape the mount.
Bleak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacManus hang on?
Bleak misses with a head shot.
MacManus gets back to half guard.
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. Bleak connects with a nice short shot to MacManus's temple.
Bleak is trying to control the action in half guard but MacManus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacManus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacManus has his hands on Bleak's head, controlling the position.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard. #T4#
Bleak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacManus is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacManus is aware though and is defending well.
MacManus cracks Bleak with a solid left hand.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
Bleak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak can't keep his opponent in guard - MacManus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bleak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bleak throws a shot from downtown. MacManus moves away and avoids it.
Bleak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacManus is fending him off so far but Bleak persists. Nope, MacManus circles away and we're back to standing.
Bleak avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but MacManus is quick to defend against it.
MacManus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bleak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bleak lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Bleak.
MacManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleak.
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Bleak's shoulder, as Bleak tries to avoid the shot.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
MacManus lands a nice hook to Bleak's body. Bleak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bleak loads up on a big right hand but MacManus slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacManus.
A jab from Bleak misses.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Bleak jabs MacManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacManus throws a hook to the side of Bleak's head but Bleak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
MacManus cracks Bleak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bleak throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Bleak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but MacManus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
MacManus wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus trying to control from the bottom.
MacManus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but MacManus blocks nicely.
MacManus 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.
MacManus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bleak preventing the sweep.
Bleak passes MacManus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacManus trying to control here.
MacManus is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacManus is trying is best to control the position here.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacManus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacManus wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacManus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak. #T3#
MacManus is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacManus avoid being mounted?
Bleak tries to pass to full mount but MacManus defends it.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
MacManus is still trying to improve position.
Bleak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacManus is looking to improve his position.
MacManus keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Bleak wants to work for an arm triangle but MacManus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacManus is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
MacManus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bleak is staying active.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but MacManus defends it.
Bleak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MacManus regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacManus keeping hold of Bleak's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darsin Bleak had his way with Shane MacManus in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up with Bleak, looking for a takedown. MacManus pushes Bleak against the cage but Bleak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bleak misses with a looping left.
Bleak avoids the body shot from MacManus.
MacManus throws a body punch but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but MacManus avoids it well and moves away.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Bleak drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacManus sprawls and moves away.
MacManus misses the shot to the body.
Bleak throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bleak throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
MacManus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bleak.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bleak rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
MacManus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bleak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bleak was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
MacManus slips a straight right by Bleak.
MacManus avoids the body shot from Bleak.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##TD#
Bleak gets a double leg takedown into MacManus's guard.
MacManus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacManus is trying to keep Bleak in close.
Bleak wants to control from the top but MacManus keeps moving.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak postures up in MacManus's guard and throws a big left but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bleak.
Bleak postures up.
Bleak stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
MacManus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bleak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Bleak pushes down on MacManus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacManus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though.
Bleak slips a nice elbow through MacManus's hands, connecting with MacManus's forehead.
MacManus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacManus.
Bleak pushing down on MacManus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacManus gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but MacManus is retaining full guard.
Bleak passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Bleak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacManus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bleak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of MacManus's head but MacManus avoids it well.
Bleak in side control, throwing shots but MacManus defends.
Darsin Bleak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacManus is trying to improve his position.
Bleak moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacManus can't do much from the bottom here.
Bleak just content to control the position. #T4#
MacManus wants to control but Bleak postures up.
Bleak is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacManus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but MacManus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacManus has one of Bleak's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bleak taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bleak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Darsin Bleak!

Darsin Bleak wins by unanimous decision!

Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, 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: SFL 99 | Budluvski vs Brawler     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021
#R1#
Magomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Erwin.
Erwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erwin moves away.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Erwin's guard.#SUB#
Erwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Erwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Erwin is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Erwin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Magomedov 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 Erwin.#T1#
Magomedov trying to control the action but Erwin is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Magomedov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Erwin is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Erwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov controlling the position. #T2#
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You can see the frustration on Erwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Erwin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Erwin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Erwin is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov working away.
Erwin tries to escape but Magomedov is in control.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Erwin is looking for a sweep.
Erwin is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Erwin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Erwin can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Magomedov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Erwin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magomedov is working Erwin over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erwin manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Erwin is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov content to control rather than advance.
Erwin is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aly Magomedov 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#
Erwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Erwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Erwin's body. Erwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov dips to his left and cracks Erwin with an uppercut!
Magomedov scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Erwin sprawls well. Erwin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Erwin scores with a nice right hand.
Erwin avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Erwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Erwin finds it's target.
Erwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
Erwin is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Derek Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Erwin misses the jab.#T1#
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Erwin throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erwin throws out the jab.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Derek Erwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erwin lands an overhand right.
Erwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Erwin.
Magomedov jabs Erwin right on the nose. Erwin blinks but takes it well.
Erwin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
That kick from Erwin tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Erwin misses the shot to the body.
Erwin lands an overhand right.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T2#
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Erwin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Erwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Magomedov there. #SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Erwin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Magomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Aly Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Erwin's head.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Erwin's hands, connecting with Erwin's forehead.
Erwin is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erwin is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Erwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Erwin trying to control but Magomedov postures up. #T4##SUB#
Erwin looking for submissions off his back.
Erwin is trying to maintain the position but Magomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Erwin is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Erwin actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Erwin defends it.
Magomedov prevents Erwin from improving his position.
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Erwin's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aly Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Erwin throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Erwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Erwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Erwin misses.
Erwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Erwin staying out of range there.
Erwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Erwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov cracks Erwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erwin's hands.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Erwin.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Erwin.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed right hand from Magomedov misses the target. #T1#
Erwin misses with a wild combination.
Erwin loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Erwin throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erwin.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Magomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Erwin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Erwin.
Erwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Erwin. Erwin obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Erwin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Erwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Erwin has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Erwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Erwin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Magomedov just content to control the position.
Erwin bucks up and tries to throw Magomedov off but instead Magomedov has got his back!
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
Magomedov controlling well, preventing Erwin from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Erwin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magomedov.
Will Magomedov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Aly Magomedov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Magomedov not allowing Erwin to control his hands.
Erwin trying to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in full control for now.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Erwin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov gets his hands free as Erwin looks to control.
Erwin wants to escape the position.
Derek Erwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erwin is trying to stand back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aly Magomedov!

A very excited looking Aly Magomedov 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.
The defeated Derek Erwin had this to say: 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1##TD#
Pessanha tries to sprawl but Bernei drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bernei content to control rather than advance.
Bernei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bernei slips a nice elbow through Pessanha's hands, connecting with Pessanha's forehead.
Pessanha tries to get to full guard but Bernei has control of the leg.
Bernei missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bernei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bernei drops an elbow to the side of Pessanha's head.
Pessanha trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernei looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bernei wants to take a breather but Pessanha is having none of it.
Bernei prevents Pessanha from improving his position.#T1#
Pessanha is refusing to be controlled, as Bernei sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernei lands with a punch from half guard.
Pessanha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bernei is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pessanha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bernei winds up and cracks Pessanha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pessanha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bernei is working away from the top position though.
Bernei seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Bernei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pessanha is looking to improve his position.
Bernei trying to control the pace.
Pessanha is looking for a sweep. Bernei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Bernei is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bernei is looking to take a break and control but Pessanha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pessanha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Pessanha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bernei.
Bernei trying to control from half guard but Pessanha is working away.
Pessanha is looking for a sweep. Bernei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pessanha trying to hold on to Bernei's head to control him but Bernei postures up.
Bernei missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bernei is trying to control. Pessanha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bernei sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bernei drops an elbow to the side of Pessanha's head.
Bernei looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pessanha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bernei sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Bernei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Bernei seems content to control.
Pessanha is not content to let Bernei control the position.
Bernei content to control rather than advance.
Pessanha tries to get to full guard but Bernei has control of the leg.
Pessanha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bernei controlling from the top position.
Bernei connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Bernei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Bernei throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pessanha was covering up waiting for the punch and Bernei finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bernei is stalling in the full guard.
Bernei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bernei looking to pass the guard.
Bernei trying to control the position from guard on top but Pessanha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bernei pushing down on Pessanha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pessanha can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bernei lands a nice short elbow.
Pessanha tries to roll over but Bernei keeps him under control.#T1#
Bernei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Bernei connects with a nice short shot to Pessanha's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pessanha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bernei landing some decent shots from guard.
Bernei works over Pessanha with some ground and pound from guard.
Pessanha trying to control the position.
Bernei slips nicely into half guard.
Bernei lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pessanha is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Bernei 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 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. Bernei connects with a nice short shot to Pessanha's temple.
Bernei lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pessanha tries to kick Bernei off but Bernei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bernei is trying to control the action in half guard but Pessanha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pessanha wants to improve his position but Bernei is controlling well.
Bernei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bernei wants to free his trapped foot but Pessanha is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Bernei controlling the action here.
Bernei drops an elbow to the side of Pessanha's head.
Bernei 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.
Pessanha trying to hold on to Bernei's head to control him but Bernei postures up.
Bernei looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pessanha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Bernei there.
Ground and pound from Bernei.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bernei in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Bernei drops an elbow to the side of Pessanha's head.
Pessanha trying to control but Bernei postures up.
Bernei slips a nice elbow through Pessanha's hands, connecting with Pessanha's forehead.
Bernei is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pessanha is pressing down on Bernei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bernei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bernei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pessanha working for a triangle but Bernei defends it easily.
Bernei wants to control from the top but Pessanha keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Bernei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bernei avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Bernei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Bernei there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bernei lands a nice short elbow.
Bernei is keen to just control but Pessanha is a slippery customer.
Bernei 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.
Bernei lands with a punch from half guard.
Bernei content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernei is keen to just control but Pessanha is a slippery customer.
Bernei is just content to waste time from the top position. Pessanha takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pessanha keeping moving, preventing Bernei from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bernei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bernei trying to control the position from guard on top but Pessanha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernei with a nice head shot there.
Bernei controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Pessanha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bernei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bernei slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bernei lands a few punches from side control.
Bernei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pessanha down.
Bernei works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bernei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pessanha can do to turn this around?
Pessanha tries to buck Bernei off but Bernei is having none of it.
Bernei lands some shots froms side control.
Bernei in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pessanha stops Bernei from passing to mount.
Bernei wants to control but Pessanha is keeping him busy.
Bernei just content to control the position.
Bernei lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Bernei lands a few punches from side control.
Bernei trying to control the action but Pessanha is working from the bottom.
Pessanha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bernei connects with a decent elbow.
Bernei landing a few strikes.
Pessanha trying to remain calm as Bernei controls from the top position.
Bernei lands a nice forearm strike.
Bernei creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bernei working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pessanha prevents Bernei from improving position.
Bernei working the head with strikes.
Bernei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pessanha keeps working.
Brian Bernei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bernei lands a few punches from side control.
Bernei working the ground and pound.
Bernei works to advance to full mount. Pessanha defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bernei working Pessanha over with strikes here.
Pessanha taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernei unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Bernei connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bernei raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bernei lands with some strikes.
Daniel Pessanha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bernei looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Bernei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bernei 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Bernei!

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

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 10, 2021
#R1#
Davies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davies.#CL#
Davies has managed to clinch.
Davies pushes DeTito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davies.
DeTito is trying to push Davies away but Davies has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davies digs a right hand into DeTito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeTito's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Davies.
A nice left hand lands by Davies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davies stops a takedown attempt from DeTito.
Davies scores with a hook to the body.
Davies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Davies.
Good body shot from Davies.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davies.#T1#
Davies is working DeTito over against the cage.
DeTito is trying to force a seperation but Davies has the dominant position.
Davies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeTito or not. #BC#
Davies breaks the clinch. #CL#
Davies pushes DeTito up against the cage in a clinch.
Davies lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeTito looks winded!
Davies is working DeTito over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davies.
A hook to the body from Davies.
Davies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davies scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davies.
Davies lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeTito backwards.
Davies is working DeTito over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davies scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Davies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Davies.
Davies lands a hook that snaps the head of DeTito backwards.
A right hand to the body from Davies.
A short body shot lands from Davies as the two fighters clinch.
Davies is leaning against DeTito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davies cracks DeTito with a nice body shot.
Davies lands a body shot.
Davies lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Davies as the two fighters clinch.
Davies lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeTito backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davies.
Davies is working DeTito over against the cage.
Davies lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Davies as the two fighters clinch.
Davies lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3##BC#
Davies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of DeTito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Davies connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#DeTito is rocked!
Davies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeTito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeTito is still on wobbly legs! Can Davies finish him?#CL#
Davies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Davies as the two fighters clinch.
Davies is working DeTito over against the cage.
DeTito seems to have recovered his senses.
Davies presses DeTito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davies.
Davies lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davies lands a body shot.
Davies lands a right hand.
Davies lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeTito backwards.
Davies lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Davies lands a nice uppercut.
Davies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davies lands a nice shot to the body.
Davies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davies presses DeTito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD#
Davies drops DeTito onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! DeTito is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Davies dips a shoulder and cracks DeTito with a mighty uppercut! DeTito falls back against the cage and Davies unloads with a barrage of strikes! DeTito is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Davies screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zac Davies!

 

Event: HFC 95 - Tonissaar vs Todd     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Barrengarry counters with an outside leg kick.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Ward avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrengarry. Ward shrugs it off though.
A big right from Ward misses.
Ward scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ward looks to throw the jab but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Ward.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry staying out of range there.
Ward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barrengarry scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Ward throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry throws a lazy uppercut
and Ward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward lunges at Barrengarry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barrengarry's hand.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
Ward uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a good low kick that Ward was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Ward.
Barrengarry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a straight right hand.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but Barrengarry slips the punch.
Barrengarry defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry is looking to slow Ward down with leg kicks.
Barrengarry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
A head kick misses from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ward swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Ward misses the body punch #KD#
and Barrengarry counters with a head kick that drops Ward to the mat! Ward scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Ward is rocked!
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ward.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrengarry finish him?
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
Ward misses with a body punch #KD#
and Barrengarry counters with a nice right hand that sends Ward toppling to the canvas! Ward scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barrengarry finish him?!
Ward misses the shot to the body.
As Ward backs away, Barrengarry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
Ward throws a body shot but no joy.
Ward keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
A big left from Ward misses.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Ward connects with a body shot.
Ward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrengarry's hands.
Ward digs a good hook to Barrengarry's body.
Ward throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body shot.
Barrengarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ward.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#KD#
Barrengarry lands a big head kick that sends Ward tumbling to the mat! Barrengarry takes a step backwards and waves Ward back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry jabs at Ward's body.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range.
Ward misses with a hook to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ward misses the body punch
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Barrengarry counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Barrengarry takes one on the button.
A jab from Ward finds it's way through Barrengarry's defenses.
Barrengarry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward misses with a hook
and Barrengarry counters with a three punch combo that has Ward backing up. Ward nods at Barrengarry to acknowledge the strikes.
Ward throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Ward misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Barrengarry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ward with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ward swings for the body but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ward.
Ward doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ward lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ward lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logan Barrengarry is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Ward connects with a body shot that sends Barrengarry's belly button to the back.
Ward's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barrengarry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ward scrambles back to his feet.
Barrengarry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barrengarry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Ward throws a shot from downtown. Barrengarry moves away and avoids it.
Barrengarry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ward finds it's way round the side to connect with Barrengarry's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ward might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barrengarry has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target. #T1#
Ward lands a jab to the nose.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barrengarry throws a front kick aimed at Ward's knee but Ward avoids it well.
Ward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barrengarry - that will leave a mark!
Barrengarry throws a hook but Ward avoids it easily.
Ward throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
Ward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ward manages to avoid it.
Ward cracks Barrengarry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Barrengarry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Barrengarry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ward connects with a jab.
Barrengarry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrengarry swings for the body but Ward moves out of range.
Ward jabs Barrengarry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand.
Ward throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Ward avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barrengarry. Ward shrugs it off though.
Barrengarry throws a right hand that Ward ducks under and follows up with a left that Ward also avoids with ease.
Ward jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Ward takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Ward.
Barrengarry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ward.
Barrengarry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward counters with a left to the body.
Ward just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Ward.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Ward moves out of range. #T4#
Ward throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward jabs Barrengarry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward misses with a jab to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Maxim Ward's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward moves away from the strike by Barrengarry.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Ward takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ward checks it well.
Ward bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Ward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Ward swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ward misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward misses with a body punch
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrengarry drops Ward with a huge uppercut! Ward drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Barrengarry is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CMMA 149 Wright v Owens     
Date:   Aug 27, 2021
#R1#
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Owens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wright seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Owens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Owens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Owens saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Owens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Owens misses with a hook.#CL#
Wright gets a clinch.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens lands a right hand.
Owens lands a nice uppercut.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Owens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wright dodges an elbow strike from Owens.
Wright pushes Owens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Owens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright avoids a wild elbow strike from Owens.#T2#
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Owens tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright blocks the elbow strike.
Owens blocks a body shot from Wright.
Owens misses with some punches.
Owens looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Owens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright walks into a left hand. #T3#
Owens tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright swings for the body but Owens moves out of range.
Owens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Owens scores with a decent looking hook.
Owens throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Owens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Owens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Owens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Owens.
Wright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Owens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Owens counters with a nice kick to the body.
Owens misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Owens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Owens follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Owens. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Owens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Wright slips under a jab from Owens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mustafa Owens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Owens counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Owens. That one must have hurt.
Mustafa Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Wright.
A jab from Owens finds it's way through Wright's defenses.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Owens counters with a body kick.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Owens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Owens scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Owens loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.#T1#
Wright listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Owens connects with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Owens!
Owens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Owens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wright finds it's way round the side to connect with Owens's head.
Owens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Owens moved out of range.
Wright misses with a hook. Owens ducked under it nicely.
Owens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Owens throws a front kick that sends Wright stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Owens.
Wright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Owens keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright stalks Owens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Owens's face. Owens staggers backwards, shaken.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Owens scores with a kick to the body.
Owens lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Owens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#Carter Wright's cut is getting worse.
Wright slips a straight right by Owens.
Owens moves out of range of the strikes.
Owens scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Donk. Owens catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Owens scores with a kick to the body.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Owens.
Owens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owens was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Owens thumps Wright with a low kick.
Owens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily. #CUT2#Carter Wright's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Owens finds it's way through Wright's defenses.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright staying out of range there.#T4#
Owens looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Owens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Owens swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Owens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wright has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Owens moves away.
Wright lands with a nice body punch.
Owens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Owens. Beautiful body shot.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Owens checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Owens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Owens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Owens thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Owens.
Owens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Owens tries to clinch up.
Jab from Owens.#CUT2#Jeez, Carter Wright's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Owens cracks a nice hook into Wright's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Wright presses Owens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Owens.
Nice elbow from Owens.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mustafa Owens!
Mustafa Owens is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustafa Owens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 81     
Date:   Aug 25, 2021
#R1#
Barnes lands with a hook. Meyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
Meyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Meyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meyer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Meyer takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Meyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meyer looks to throw a body kick
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Meyer.
Meyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meyer misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Barnes sends Meyer down but not out. Barnes dives into side control looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
I wouldn't like to be where Meyer is right now.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Meyer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barnes just content to control the position.
Barnes working the head with strikes. #ROC#Meyer is rocked!#T2#
Barnes cracks Meyer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barnes immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Meyer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barnes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
Abraham Barnes 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: CMMA 147 O'Neill v Hill     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1#
Karjalainen moves away from the strike by Maeda.
Maeda shoots for a takedown but Karjalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good work by Maeda as he checks the leg kick.
Maeda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karjalainen misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Karjalainen shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Karjalainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Karjalainen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Maeda has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Karjalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karjalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Karjalainen tries to throw a body punch but Maeda avoids it by throwing Karjalainen back against the cage.
Maeda slows down the pace here.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karjalainen walks away with a smile on his face. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karl Karjalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
Karjalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Karjalainen.#ROC#Maeda is rocked!
Karl Karjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karjalainen drops Maeda with a huge uppercut! Maeda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Karjalainen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Karjalainen!
After the fight, Karl Karjalainen 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: SFL 92 | Bangin vs Budluvski     
Date:   Aug 15, 2021
#R1#
Line is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Line moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
and Line counters with an outside leg kick.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mareth Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line with the inside leg kick.
Line thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Magomedov 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.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line is looking to counter punch.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Line moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Line.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Line with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov swings for the body but Line moves out of range.
Line thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Magomedov if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Line lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Line goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Line rather than just go for the knockout.
Line comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Line throws a body shot but no joy.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Line is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Line circles away and we're back to standing.
Line shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Line is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Line manages to avoid it.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands with a shot to the body.
Mareth Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magomedov takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Line lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big left from Magomedov misses. #T2#
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Line is just out of range.
Line misses the jab.
Line misses with a low kick.
Line thows a body kick. Magomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Line misses.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Line throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mareth Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Line moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Line on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Line.
Line with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Line bucks up and tries to throw Magomedov off but instead Magomedov has got his back!#T3#
Magomedov has the hooks in. Line is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magomedov is punishing Line with some ground and pound.
Magomedov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Magomedov.
I really don't envy Line right now. #SUB2#
Magomedov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov avoiding Line 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
Line can't escape the position.
Magomedov trying to control momentarily.
Line trying to control but not successfully.
Magomedov trying to control.#SUB2#
Magomedov has got his arm under Line's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Line has spun round into Magomedov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Line has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mareth Line dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Line looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Line moves away.
Magomedov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Line's body.
Line thows a body kick. Magomedov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov jabs Line to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov shoots in but Line avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Line wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Line's head.
Line looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a low kick.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Line turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Line throws a combination that misses
and Magomedov counters with a left to the body.
Magomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Line's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Line takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Line sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Line is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mareth Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.#TD2#
Magomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Line manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Line is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
Line can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Line wants to sweep but no luck.
Line keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Line has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Line's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard.
Magomedov cracks Line with a solid left hand.
Magomedov postures up in Line's guard and throws a big left but Line blocks it.
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Line is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Magomedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Magomedov 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! Line is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aly Magomedov!
Aly Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 77     
Date:   Aug 11, 2021
#R1#
Bolt cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov needs to keep his hands up - Bolt had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by Bolt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolt.
Bolt checks the leg kick.
Bolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bolt tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolt drops Kuznetsov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bolt follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derwent Bolt!
After the fight, Derwent Bolt 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: BLAZE BROTHERS 2     
Date:   Aug 02, 2021
#R1#
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but MacManus slips the punch.
MacManus lands with a shot to the body.
MacManus jabs at Somelainen's body.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen tries a quick counter leg kick but MacManus is wise to it.
Somelainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacManus's head.
MacManus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacManus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
A low kick from Somelainen misses #TD#
and MacManus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacManus is looking to advance position but Somelainen won't allow it.
MacManus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Somelainen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
MacManus wants to work for an arm triangle but Somelainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacManus is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacManus not doing much here.
Somelainen is trying to control but can't.
MacManus lands with a punch from half guard.
Somelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Somelainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but MacManus has passed into side control.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somelainen keeps working.
MacManus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Somelainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacManus wants to control but Somelainen is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from MacManus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
MacManus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Somelainen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Somelainen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacManus. #T3#
Somelainen manages to get back to half guard.
MacManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Somelainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacManus lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
MacManus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Somelainen sees it coming and defends easily.
MacManus is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Somelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment. #T4#
MacManus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
MacManus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacManus slips a straight right by Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a nice strike.
Somelainen lands a head shot.
Somelainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen moves out of range as MacManus strikes.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sauli Somelainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Somelainen throws a low kick but MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Somelainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacManus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Somelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somelainen stuns MacManus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Somelainen misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen throws a leg kick that misses.
MacManus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somelainen throws out the jab.
MacManus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Somelainen misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
MacManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Somelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacManus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Somelainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacManus doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
MacManus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somelainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Somelainen is squirming around, avoiding MacManus's attempts to control the action. #T1#
MacManus raining down shots from the mount!
MacManus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
MacManus landing shots from mount.
MacManus controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MacManus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Somelainen has worked his arm free - good work by Somelainen!
MacManus 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.
MacManus landing a few strikes. #T2#
Somelainen is trying to escape the position but MacManus is controlling the position.
Somelainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somelainen keeps working.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Somelainen some visible discomfort.
MacManus is chipping away with strikes.
Somelainen tries to improve position but can't.
Somelainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MacManus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Somelainen is trying to maintain the position but MacManus is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
MacManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Somelainen defending well though.
MacManus controlling the pace.
MacManus is thwarting Somelainen's attempts to control the position.
MacManus thows a huge punch but Somelainen dodges it nicely.
Somelainen trying to control here.
Somelainen wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Somelainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Somelainen tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somelainen keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but MacManus moved out of range nicely.
MacManus lands with an uppercut that bounces Somelainen off the cage and back into range.
MacManus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacManus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Somelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somelainen can do to turn this around?
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacManus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somelainen. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somelainen. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen misses with a low kick as MacManus jumps back.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
MacManus tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shane MacManus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacManus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Somelainen swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
MacManus is looking to wear down Somelainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Somelainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MacManus is taking a breather. Somelainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Somelainen is looking to improve his position.
MacManus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus looks to land a strike but Somelainen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
MacManus throws a strike but Somelainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
MacManus looking to control.
Somelainen stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacManus working a defensive guard here.
MacManus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Somelainen has passed into side control.
MacManus struggling a bit here.
MacManus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Somelainen throws an elbow but MacManus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Somelainen moves into full mount!
Somelainen throwing strikes here but MacManus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
MacManus is trying to escape the mount.
Somelainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MacManus because Somelainen loaded up on that one.
Somelainen looking to finish MacManus with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacManus!#T3#
Somelainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacManus tries to hold on but Somelainen postures up.
MacManus is looking to improve his position but Somelainen isn't that keen on the idea.
MacManus tries to hold on but Somelainen postures up.
MacManus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacManus tries to hold on but Somelainen postures up.
MacManus can't escape the position. #T4#
MacManus gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Somelainen is working for a kimura but MacManus is defending it quite comfortably.
MacManus wants to control but Somelainen is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen throwing shots but MacManus is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacManus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Shane MacManus!

Shane MacManus wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Shane MacManus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

 
 
 
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