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Event: FARTMMA 123     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Longbardo is just out of range.
Longbardo is looking for the big counter here.
Lothbrok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Longbardo is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Lothbrok drives through and clinches with Longbardo against the cage.
Longbardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lothbrok's elbow. #TD#
Lothbrok has Longbardo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lothbrok pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Longbardo tumbling to the mat - Lothbrok dives into Longbardo's guard.#SUB2#
Longbardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Longbardo seems keen to control Lothbrok's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Lothbrok'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.
Lothbrok looking to pass the guard.
Lothbrok advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbardo being controlled for a moment.
Longbardo is looking for a sweep.
Lothbrok advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Lothbrok looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok looking to control but Longbardo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lothbrok controlling the position easily from mount.
Longbardo tries to reverse the position but Lothbrok maintains control.
Lothbrok tries to control but Longbardo wriggling away.
Lothbrok controlling from mount.
Lothbrok wants to control the pace but Longbardo is squirming around nicely.
Lothbrok sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Longbardo is looking to get to half guard.
Longbardo is still trying to improve position.
Longbardo keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Lothbrok working for a submission but Longbardo is keeping him at bay.
Lothbrok avoids the attempt from Longbardo to control.
Longbardo is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok working for a submission but Longbardo is keeping him at bay.
Lothbrok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lothbrok can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Longbardo is looking to escape.
Longbardo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Longbardo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Longbardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lothbrok pulls his head out easily.
Longbardo is trying to stand back up but Lothbrok is controlling him
Longbardo is looking for a sweep. Lothbrok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Longbardo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but Longbardo defending well.
Longbardo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Longbardo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Longbardo keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Doom's Gym inform us that Longbardo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longbardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Longbardo's legs - danger averted.
Lothbrok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Longbardo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Longbardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok passes Longbardo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Longbardo tries to get to full guard but Lothbrok has control of the leg. #T4#
Longbardo is staying active underneath Lothbrok, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Longbardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lothbrok works his way into full mount!
Longbardo is squirming around, avoiding Lothbrok's attempts to control the action.
Lothbrok controlling from mount.
Lothbrok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lothbrok trying to control but Longbardo is having none of it.
Longbardo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Lothbrok 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#
Lothbrok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Longbardo ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrok.
Wacco Longbardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Longbardo.
A left lands for Lothbrok.
Longbardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lothbrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longbardo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lothbrok misses with a looping left.
Lothbrok lands with a shot to the body.
Lothbrok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Longbardo doesn't seem bothered though.
Longbardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Longbardo tries to clinch but Lothbrok is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lothbrok tries to sprawl but Longbardo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Longbardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lothbrok is pressing down on Longbardo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Longbardo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lothbrok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Longbardo has managed to get both his arms back between Lothbrok's legs - danger averted.
Lothbrok pulls Longbardo in to control the position.
Bjorn Lothbrok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longbardo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Longbardo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lothbrok's head.
Lothbrok has Longbardo pulled in close to control his posture.
Longbardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lothbrok is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lothbrok trying to control but Longbardo is working from the bottom.
Longbardo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lothbrok is controlling him. #SUB2#
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Longbardo looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Longbardo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Longbardo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Longbardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lothbrok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Longbardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lothbrok is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longbardo controls Lothbrok momentarily but Lothbrok frees himself. #SUB2#
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Longbardo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Longbardo's legs - danger averted.
Lothbrok is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Longbardo looking for a triangle here. Lothbrok is fighting it but it looks tight! Longbardo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lothbrok is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wacco Longbardo!

 

Event: CEC 698.5     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Starker moves into the clinch successfully.
Giant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Starker swings wildly with an uppercut but Giant uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Giant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Giant wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Starker has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giant scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Starker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Giant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Starker misses with a few strikes there.
Starker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giant swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Starker darts in and clinches Giant up against the cage.#BC#
Giant breaks from the clinch.
Starker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Starker looks to clinch
and Giant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Giant counters with a head kick.
Starker misses with a two punch combination.
Giant was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Starker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Giant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Starker's knee momentarily.
Giant misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Giant.
Starker tries to clinch up but Giant circles away and keeps his distance.
Starker thows a leg kick but Giant checks it
and Giant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Giant connects with a body shot.
Starker wants to clinch but Giant slips to the side
and Starker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Giant with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Starker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starker throws a punch but it's blocked by Giant.
Starker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starker fails to land with a series of punches.
Starker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Starker tries to clinch but Giant moves out of range.
Giant is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Starker wants to clinch up but Giant keeps it at a distance.
Starker wants to clinch
and Giant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Starker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Starker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Giant. #CL2#
Giant gets tackled into the cage by Starker. Starker maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Starker scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Giant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Giant.
Starker throws a leg kick
and Giant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Giant scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Starker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Giant lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Giant connects with an inside leg kick.
Giant is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Starker doesn't manage to clinch there - Giant circles away.
Starker misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Giant misses the target.#CL2#
Giant gets tackled into the cage by Starker. Starker maintains the clinch.
Giant is trying to push Starker away but Starker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Giant manages to break the clinch.
Starker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Starker tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Starker clinches up against the cage.
Giant tries to circle away but Starker has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Giant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Giant lands a big uppercut and Starker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Starker looks OK. Giant waves Starker back to his feet!#ROC#Starker 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!
Giant lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Starker head around and knocks him out cold! Giant hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yhorm Giant!
A very excited looking Yhorm Giant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Paul Starker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I`LL BE BACK@#$%!'.

 

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Winston     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Staal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Staal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sins, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Sins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sins working a defensive guard here.
Staal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sins wants to sweep but no luck.
Staal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sins's guard.
Sins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there. #T1#
Sins working a defensive guard here.
Staal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sins is keeping the position for now.
Staal throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sins keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sins misses with a straight left.
Staal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sins misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal counters with a left to the body. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Staal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Staal checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Staal tries to counter it with a takedown but Sins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sins throws a big shot that misses.
Staal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sins.
Sins misses with a lunging right hand
and Staal counters with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Sins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Staal clinches with his opponent.
Staal takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Staal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Staal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Staal tries to clinch but Sins moves out of range.
Staal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sins.
Sins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Staals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nick Sins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Staal.#T3#
Sins throws out a loose jab but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Staal is defended easily by Sins.
Staal connects with a high kick.
Staal shoots in looking for a takedown. Sins tries to sprawl out of it but Staal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sins throws a hook but Staal avoids it easily.
Nick Sins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staal dodges the punch combination from Sins.
Staal wants to counter the offense by Sins and move into the clinch position.
Sins works the jab nicely.
Staal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nick Sins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL2#
Staal has closed the distance and engaged Sins in a clinch.
Sins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Staal is trying to pull guard but Sins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sins lands a hook that snaps the head of Staal backwards.
Sins lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sins.
Our sources have told us that Sins has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Staal jumps guard but Sins stands there with Staal around his waist. Staal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Staal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Staal blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Staal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sins lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Sins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sins stuffs the takedown.
Staal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Staal closes the distance and clinches up with Sins, looking for a takedown. Staal pushes Sins against the cage but Sins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sins.
Staal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Staal.
Staal moves in looking to clinch but Sins pushes him off.
Staal checks a leg kick nicely.
Sins throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sins.
Staal defending well as Sins loads up on a big left hand.
Sins sets himself, and Staal steps forward looking for the clinch! Sins avoids it this time.
Sins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staal can do to turn this around?
Sins misses with a leg kick
and Staal counters with a two punch combo.
Sins scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Sins misses the target.
Staal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Staal tries to move into range but Sins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Staal darts in looking for a takedown but Sins gets double underhooks and turns Staal into the cage.
Nick Sins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Staal.
Sins misses with a looping right.
Staal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab by Sins.
Eric Staal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Sins scores with a head kick. #ROC#Staal is rocked!
Staal gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sins gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Sins!
Our winner, Nick Sins, 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: PANDA 35     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusuke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Yusuke misses.
Yusuke closes the distance and clinches up with Brooksbank, looking for a takedown. Yusuke pushes Brooksbank against the cage but Brooksbank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yusuke avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.
Yusuke loads up on a big right hand but Brooksbank slips the punch.
Yusuke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yusuke.
Brooksbank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yusuke.
Brooksbank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Yusuke. Those never looked like landing.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick
and Yusuke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooksbank digs a good hook to Yusuke's body.
A nice combination there by Brooksbank.
Fujii Yusuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank avoids the body shot from Yusuke.
Yusuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooksbank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooksbank feinted with a counter takedown.
Brooksbank has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Yusuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooksbank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusuke looks to land a combination but Brooksbank avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Yusuke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a body punch but Brooksbank moves out of range.
Brooksbank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yusuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooksbank tries to clinch but Yusuke moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yusuke! But no joy.#TD#
Brooksbank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooksbank is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooksbank pulls his head out easily.
Yusuke won't allow Brooksbank to pass to mount. #T2#
Yusuke is looking to control Brooksbank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yusuke avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Yusuke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yusuke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yusuke is striking but Brooksbank is not phased and passes to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooksbank pulls his head out easily.
Brooksbank controlling the pace.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep. Brooksbank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Brooksbank trying to pass the guard but Yusuke defending well. #SUB#
Brooksbank is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yusuke moves into full guard.
Brooksbank wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is keeping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Brooksbank avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Yusuke looking for subs off his back but Brooksbank has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yusuke trying to control but Brooksbank postures up. #SUB2#
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fujii Yusuke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Brooksbank shoots in looking for a takedown but Yusuke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooksbank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yusuke misses the shot to the body.
Yusuke fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooksbank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses
and Brooksbank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooksbank lands a high kick!
Yusuke tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooksbank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yusuke misses with a body shot.
Brooksbank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusuke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke blocks a head kick by Brooksbank. #TD#
Brooksbank looking to score a takedown here. Yusuke is defending well but Brooksbank drives through and ends up in Yusuke's guard.
Brooksbank slips nicely into half guard.
Yusuke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1##SUB2#
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooksbank pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Yusuke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brooksbank passes into side control!
Yusuke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooksbank trying to control the position but Yusuke is working away.
Yusuke is looking to reverse the position.
Brooksbank has control of an arm but Yusuke manages to advance to Brooksbank's back!
You can see the frustration on Brooksbank's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2##SUB2#
Yusuke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brooksbank has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yusuke is looking to control Brooksbank but Brooksbank is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brooksbank rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brooksbank wants to get back to full guard.
Brooksbank is not content to let Yusuke control the position.
Yusuke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dave Brooksbank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Yusuke is thwarting Brooksbank's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Yusuke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooksbank has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooksbank is looking for a sweep. Yusuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooksbank is trying to maintain the position but Yusuke is very close to passing his half guard.
Yusuke wants to control but Brooksbank is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yusuke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brooksbank!
Yusuke prevents Brooksbank from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Yusuke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brooksbank turns into him and now he's in Yusuke's guard.
Brooksbank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yusuke is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooksbank slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Brooksbank dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yusuke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brooksbank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yusuke swivels and escapes.
Yusuke avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick that misses.
A left and a right from Brooksbank both land. Nice combination.
Yusuke misses with a takedown attempt - Brooksbank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brooksbank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yusuke sprawls and moves away.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yusuke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yusuke lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Brooksbank falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fujii Yusuke!

 

Event: CEC: 696     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Brakeley as he connects with a hook.
Brakeley throws an off balance right hand
and Giant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Giant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brakeley looks to score with a jab to the body but Giant is just out of range.
Brakeley loads up on a big right hand but Giant slips the punch.
Giant blocks the body kick.
Michael Brakeley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giant slips a straight right by Brakeley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giant lands a slapping body shot. #KD2#
Giant lands a big right hand that sends Brakeley crashing to the mat! Giant stays standing though and waves Brakeley back to his feet!#ROC2#Brakeley is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giant throws an uppercut from hell that sends Brakeley clean off his feet! He's out cold! Giant stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yhorm Giant!
After winning the bout, Yhorm Giant thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Staal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Revere to the mat! Revere manages to get full guard.
Revere not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Revere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Staal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Staal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Staal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Staal landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staal sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal forces his way into half guard.
Staal controlling the action here. #T1#
Staal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Revere wants to control but Staal is keeping busy.
Staal 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.
Staal prevents Revere from improving his position.
Staal passes the guard and advances to mount!
Revere looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Staal lands shots from the back.
Revere is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Staal off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
What can Revere do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Staal working for the choke. #T3#
I really don't envy Revere right now.
Staal avoiding Revere 's attempts to control his hands.
Staal misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Staal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Revere defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Revere holding on to Staal's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Staal controlling well, preventing Revere from escaping the position. #T4#
Revere is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Revere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Staal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Staal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Revere for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Revere takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Revere has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Staal counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Staal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Revere throws an elbow that misses. Staal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Revere's guard. Nice move by Staal!#REVR#
Revere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Staal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Staal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eric Staal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal stays in close to Revere's body and controls the position.
Staal tries to free his leg and advance position but Revere is retaining full guard. #T1#
Staal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Staal throws a big elbow that misses.
Staal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Staal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revere can do to turn this around?
Staal working some strikes from top position.
Staal's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Staal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Revere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Staal. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Revere misses with a takedown attempt
and Staal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Staal shoots in and bounces Revere off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Staal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Staal lands a right hook to the body.
Revere shoots and misses
and Staal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eric Staal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Revere.#TD#
Staal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Revere to the mat! Revere manages to get full guard.
Revere is breathing heavily.#T3#
Staal is looking to stand up but Revere won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Revere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Staal controls the pace.
Staal throwing strikes from guard but Revere blocks nicely.
Revere being controlled here, momentarily.
Revere preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Staal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Staal chips away with some ground and pound.
Staal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Staal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Staal controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Staal dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Revere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Staal counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Revere gets caught flat footed, as Staal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Staal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Revere wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Staal is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Revere!
Staal landing punches. #T1#
Staal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Revere is bucking up trying to escape but Staal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Revere is rocked!
Staal postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Revere bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Staal and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Staal!
Eric Staal very nearly forgot to thank SynCity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: PF15 Clarks v Snoats     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Lopette loads up on a big right hand but Takulai slips the punch.
Takulai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takulai unleashes a big counter combination but Lopette bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Takulai darts in and clinches Lopette up against the cage.
Lopette lands a shot to the body.
Takulai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lopette.
Lopette misses with an elbow over the top.
Takulai prevents a body shot from Lopette.
Takulai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takulai's elbow.
Lopette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette tries to land knees in the clinch but Takulai avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Takulai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takulai tries to clinch but Lopette is having none of it.
Lopette throws a leg kick
and Takulai counters with a body kick.
Takulai slips under a jab from Lopette.
Takulai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Takulai feints and then cracks Lopette's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopette down.
Bornas Lopette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Takulai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopette, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopette throws a head punch that misses.
Takulai prevents a body shot from Lopette.
Lopette working aggressively here.
Takulai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lopette.
Lopette misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Takulai has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopette uses from the top position.
Takulai is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takulai wants to sweep here but Lopette controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Takulai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lopette is controlling him.
Takulai looking to control. #ES2#
Takulai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lopette presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lopette misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lopette throws an elbow but misses.
Lopette misses with an elbow over the top.
Lopette fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Takulai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Takulai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bornas Lopette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takulai misses with a head kick.
Takulai checks a low kick from Lopette.
Takulai ducks under a wild hook from Lopette.
Takulai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopette throws a poor cross that misses
and Takulai counters with a head kick.
Takulai throws a series of punches but Lopette avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Takulai moves into the clinch successfully.
Takulai avoids the elbow strike from Lopette, against the cage. #TD2#
Takulai wants the takedown. Lopette is fighting it off but Takulai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lopette's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takulai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Takulai throws an elbow that misses. Lopette uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Takulai's guard. Nice move by Lopette!#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takulai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takulai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES2#
Takulai has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lopette has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Takulai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takulai throws a lazy head kick
and Lopette counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ade Takulai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takulai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopette.
Takulai tries to land a leg kick but Lopette saw it coming and moves away.
Lopette is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takulai.
Lopette throws a leg kick but Takulai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takulai.
Lopette throws a right hand that misses
and Takulai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takulai scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette throws a hook but Takulai blocks it.
Lopette blocks a head kick by Takulai.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopette misses the target.
A low kick from Lopette misses
and Takulai counters with a nice leg kick.
Takulai tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Lopette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takulai.
Lopette throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopette is looking to land body kicks.
Takulai throws a fast counter high kick but Lopette manages to duck under it in time.
Takulai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takulai throws a front kick aimed at Lopette's knee but Lopette avoids it well.
Lopette swings widly with a right hand
and Takulai counters with a head kick. That will keep Lopette thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lopette tried to score with a low kick but Takulai checks it.
Lopette misses with a body punch
and Takulai counters with a head kick.
Ade Takulai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Lopette as he checks the leg kick.
Takulai lands a right hook to the body.
Lopette misses with a hook.
Takulai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Lopette throws a hook but Takulai avoids it easily.
Takulai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Takulai blocks the leg kick.
Takulai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takulai moves out of range of the body kick from Lopette.
Lopette moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakulai.
Lopette swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Takulai counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Takulai breaks the clinch.
Lopette blocks a head kick by Takulai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopette throws a jab but it's blocked by Takulai.
A slow jab from Lopette misses its intended target.
Takulai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lopette misses with a body kick.
Lopette throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##TD2#
Takulai bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takulai throws an elbow but Lopette slips to the side and avoids it well.
Takulai laying and praying for a moment but Lopette takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lopette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takulai.
Takulai throws a strike but Lopette avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takulai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takulai works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lopette has hold of Takulai's hands but Takulai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Takulai wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Takulai working the head and body with strikes.
Lopette is staying active underneath Takulai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takulai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Takulai 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! Lopette is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ade Takulai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ade Takulai waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
Bornas Lopette spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '.

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 35     
Date:   May 13, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Unbelivable clinches with his opponent.
Takulai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takulai blocks a body shot from Unbelivable. #BC2#
Unbelivable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Takulai dives in and scores a takedown into Unbelivable's guard.
Takulai trying to control but Unbelivable is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Unbelivable had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takulai defends it easily.
Takulai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takulai wants to control from the top but Unbelivable keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takulai trying to move into half guard but instead Unbelivable has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Takulai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takulai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unbelivable is one step ahead there.
Unbelivable is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Unbelivable wanted to stand there but Takulai had control of the position.
Unbelivable wants to control from the top but Takulai keeps moving.
Unbelivable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takulai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takulai keeping moving, preventing Unbelivable from controlling successfully.
Takulai wants to sweep here but Unbelivable controlling him for the moment.
Takulai keeping full guard, as Unbelivable tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Takulai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takulai tries to get out of the position.
Unbelivable is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Takulai throws a hook but Unbelivable blocks it.
Unbelivable throws a shot to the body.
Takulai throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Unbelivable counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Takulai! #T3#
Unbelivable working the head and body with strikes. #SU2#
Unbelivable stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Takulai misses the jab.
Unbelivable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Unbelivable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takulai goes for a double leg but Unbelivable avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Unbelivable continues to drive forward.
Takulai throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Unbelivable counters by clinching up.
Takulai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unbelivable gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takulai jumps guard but Unbelivable turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodo Takulai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takulai dodges an elbow strike from Unbelivable. #T4##BC2#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Unbelivable connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takulai momentarily. #TD#
Takulai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Unbelivable manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Unbelivable is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Takulai presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takulai keeps control of Unbelivable as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takulai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Takulai pulls guard successfully.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Takulai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unbelivable looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been informed that Unbelivable has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takulai keeping full guard, as Unbelivable tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Unbelivable dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Takulai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Unbelivable but Unbelivable pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Unbelivable fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takulai sprawls well initially but Unbelivable persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Unbelivable wants to take a breather but Takulai is having none of it.
Unbelivable passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Takulai!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable looking to control but Takulai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takulai squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Unbelivable lands with some strikes.#T1#
Unbelivable misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Takulai is squirming around, avoiding Unbelivable's attempts to control the action.
Usko Unbelivable has got the better of the ground game so far.
Unbelivable might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takulai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Unbelivable looking to finish with strikes here! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unbelivable punishing his opponent with strikes.
Unbelivable trying to control but Takulai is having none of it.
Unbelivable has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Unbelivable gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Takulai shoots in for a takedown but Unbelivable shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Unbelivable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takulai.
Unbelivable dives in and grabs Takulai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takulai pushes down on Unbelivable's head and hops out.
Takulai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Unbelivable sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Unbelivable moves into range and clinches up with Takulai.#BC2#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takulai swats away the attempt to clinch by Unbelivable.#T3#
Takulai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Unbelivable is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Takulai clinches up against the cage.
Unbelivable can't break the clinch.
Takulai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unbelivable just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodo Takulai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch.
Unbelivable connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Dodo Takulai has been cut.#CL2#
Unbelivable moves into the clinch.
Takulai is trying to drag Unbelivable to the mat but Unbelivable just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Unbelivable has clasped his hands together around Takulai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Takulai tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Unbelivable trying to control but Takulai is having none of it.
Takulai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Unbelivable is landing with some decent strikes but Takulai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takulai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Unbelivable tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Unbelivable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dodo Takulai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Unbelivable throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takulai.
Dodo Takulai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Unbelivable stuffs the takedown.
Unbelivable lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Takulai backs up against the cage.
Takulai looks for a takedown but Unbelivable sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Unbelivable misses.
Unbelivable is looking to clinch but Takulai is avoiding it. #CL2#
Unbelivable darts in and clinches Takulai up against the cage.#BC2#
Unbelivable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takulai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Unbelivable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takulai shoots and misses #TD2#
and Unbelivable counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dodo Takulai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takulai wants to stand up but Unbelivable is controlling him. #T1#
Takulai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Unbelivable's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Unbelivable passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Unbelivable slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Unbelivable wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takulai, who protects the arm well.
Unbelivable working away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takulai is looking to reverse the position.
Takulai wants to control but Unbelivable postures up.#SUB2#
Unbelivable tries for a kimura but Takulai is defending well.
Takulai is looking to regain half guard here but Unbelivable keeps moving and retains side control.
Unbelivable wants to control but Takulai is keeping him busy. #T3#
Takulai trying his best to control but Unbelivable has mounted him.
Takulai throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Takulai holds on for dear life, controlling Unbelivable's posture momentarily.
Takulai is squirming around, avoiding Unbelivable's attempts to control the action.
Unbelivable looking to control and managing it successfully.
Unbelivable avoids the attempt from Takulai to control.
Unbelivable with good strikes from the mount here!
Usko Unbelivable is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Unbelivable postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Takulai looks a forlorn figure.
Unbelivable takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Unbelivable looking to control but Takulai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takulai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takulai is refusing to be controlled, as Unbelivable sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Unbelivable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Unbelivable 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Unbelivable!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Usko Unbelivable made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Eight Limbs II - Momentum     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Wrecking Ball slips a straight right by Bull.
We've been informed that Wrecking Ball has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab from Bull.
Bull takes a swing at Wrecking Ball's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Wrecking Ball clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
Wrecking Ball has Bull pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Wrecking Ball breaks from the clinch.
Wrecking Ball's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bull connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wrecking Ball scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bull swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball moves out of range as Bull strikes.
Wrecking Ball is looking for the big counter here.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch there but Bull circles away. #CL2#
Wrecking Ball drives through and clinches with Bull against the ropes. #T1#
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bull lands with a left to the head.
Wrecking Ball prevents a body shot from Bull.
Wrecking Ball tries to stall but Bull uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball wants to get back to striking at distance but Bull won't allow it.
Bull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bull prevents Wrecking Ball from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wrecking Ball misses with the combination.
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch
and Bull counters with a nice body kick. #T2#
Bull looks to throw the jab but Wrecking Ball is out of range.
Wrecking Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bull just leaning against Wrecking Ball, taking a breather.
Bull lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wrecking Ball as Bull tries to tie him up.
Wrecking Ball manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull taking a breather.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bull working aggressively here. #T3#
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull pushes Wrecking Ball back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bull looking to stall.
Wrecking Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Bull's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wrecking Ball wants to break free but Bull has control.
Wrecking Ball wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wrecking Ball tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bull avoids it.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
Wrecking Ball being controlled against the ropes.#T4#
Wrecking Ball is trying to break the clinch but Bull is controlling him.
Bull stalling against the ropes.
Bull misses with the head strike.
Bull tries a body shot but Wrecking Ball blocks it. #BC2#
Wrecking Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wrecking Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance but Bull moves to the side
enabling Bull to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Bull misses.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Wrecking Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch there but Bull circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wrecking Ball throws a series of punches but Bull avoids them all with ease.
Bull lands a jab.
Wrecking Ball tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wrecking Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Wrecking Ball is looking to clinch but Bull is avoiding it.
Wrecking Ball walks into a left hand.
Bull jabs Wrecking Ball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Wrecking Ball misses.
Bull misses the jab.
Wrecking Ball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but Bull moves out of range.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Wrecking Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrecking Ball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bull. Bull obviously looking to wear him down.
Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrecking Ball can do to turn this around?
Bull swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Wrecking Ball moves into the clinch.
Bull prevents Wrecking Ball from breaking the clinch.
Wrecking Ball looking to slow down the pace here.
Bull working aggressively here. #T1#
Wrecking Ball blocks an uppercut.
Bull lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Bull.
Wrecking Ball blocks an uppercut.
Bull lands with a short shot to the head.
Bull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bull effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Bull.
Wrecking Ball trying to control the position but instead, Bull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wrecking Ball into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrecking Ball. #T2#
Bull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrecking Ball is looking to break free of the clinch but Bull has double underhooks. #BC2#
Wrecking Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bull.
Bull scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Wrecking Ball 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance but Bull moves to the side
and Bull counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wrecking Ball thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull throws a solid leg kick but Wrecking Ball takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bull.
Jari Bull is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Bull does it's job there.
Wrecking Ball misses with a double jab
and Bull counters with a nice leg kick.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wrecking Ball on the side of the head.
Bull 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. #T3#
Bull throws out a loose jab but Wrecking Ball uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Wrecking Ball instigates a clinch.
Bull looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Bull as the two fighters clinch.
Bull is pushing Wrecking Ball up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bull controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bull. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wrecking Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bull tries to work over Wrecking Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bull misses with some punches.
Jari Bull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wrecking Ball wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bull has Wrecking Ball pressed against the ropes, preventing Wrecking Ball from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Bull.
A short right from Bull. #BC2#
Wrecking Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wrecking Ball is looking to clinch.
Wrecking Ball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bull.
Bull scores with a nice head shot.
Bull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrecking Ball is looking to clinch but Bull is avoiding it.
It looked like Bull was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrecking Ball.
Bull jabs Wrecking Ball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but Bull moves out of range.
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch up but Bull keeps it at a distance.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull cracks Wrecking Ball with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bull takes a swing at Wrecking Ball's ribcage but misses.
Wrecking Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrecking Ball wants to counter the offense by Bull and move into the clinch position.
Wrecking Ball closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wrecking Ball takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrecking Ball. That did some damage!
A jab from Bull misses. #T1#
Bull jabs Wrecking Ball to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Wrecking Ball saw that one coming.
Bull digs a good hook to Wrecking Ball's body.
Wrecking Ball is looking to score with low kicks.
Wrecking Ball slips under a jab from Bull.
Wrecking Ball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bull.
Bull fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wrecking Ball on the side of the head.
Bull feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrecking Balls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bull.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but Bull moves out of range.
Bull pushes Wrecking Ball away with a front kick.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch
enabling Bull to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Wrecking Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wrecking Ball walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull connects with a body shot that sends Wrecking Ball's belly button to the back.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Wrecking Ball defending well as Bull loads up on a big left hand.
Wrecking Ball stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bull.
Bull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrecking Ball.
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrecking Ball.
Bull fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wrecking Ball looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bull feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrecking Balls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wrecking Ball misses with a double jab
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
Wrecking Ball is looking to clinch but Bull is avoiding it.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wrecking Ball on the side of the head.
Bull lunges at Wrecking Ball with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wrecking Ball's hand.
Wrecking Ball on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Wrecking Ball gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Wrecking Ball's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bull. #T3#
A short left from Bull.
Bull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bull tries to work over Wrecking Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrecking Ball can't break the clinch.
Jari Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wrecking Ball wants to break free but Bull has control.
Wrecking Ball has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bull misses with the head strike.
Bull has a couple of punches blocked by Wrecking Ball.
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wrecking Ball takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Bull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrecking Ball's elbow.
Bull lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boon Wrecking Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bull blocks an uppercut.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wrecking Ball missing with knees to the body.
Wrecking Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Bull controls his hands.
Wrecking Ball working aggressively here.
Wrecking Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Wrecking Ball is rocked!
Wrecking Ball lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wrecking Ball fails to land.
Wrecking Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull blocks an uppercut.
Bull lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bull 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jari Bull!

Jari Bull wins by unanimous decision!

Jari Bull bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: PF9 Alcala v Choo     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Baby! moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Baby! misses the target.
Baby! looks to throw the jab but Takulai is out of range.
We've been told by Baby!'s head coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zed Baby! seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takulai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takulai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Baby! shoots in but no luck this time.
Takulai throws a counter combo.#CL#
Baby! forces Takulai back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Takulai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Baby! rushes Takulai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baby! with a nice cross.
Baby! is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takulai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baby! moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakulai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby! fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takulai on the side of the head.
Baby! turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baby! blocks a head kick by Takulai.
Takulai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baby! fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takulai shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Baby! connects with the punch.#CL#
Baby! closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Takulai breaks the clinch.
Baby! jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takulai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Baby! clinches with his opponent.
Baby! lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takulai backwards.
Baby! lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baby! lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baby! lands a hook that snaps the head of Takulai backwards.
Takulai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Baby!'s corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baby! keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Takulai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baby!'s calf.#CL2#
Takulai has closed the distance and engaged Baby! in a clinch. #BC2#
Takulai manages to break the clinch.
Baby! misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Takulai.
Takulai feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Baby! closes the distance and clinches.
Takulai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takulai gets underhooks to prevent Baby!'s takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Takulai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baby! moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Takulai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baby! fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Baby! pushes Takulai up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Baby! moves out of range easily. #T3##CL#
Baby! closes the distance and pushes Takulai back into the cage.#BC2#
Takulai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Baby! moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick
and Baby! counters with a straight right hand.
Takulai keeps the fight on the outside.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baby! cracks Takulai with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Baby!.
Baby! closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takulai circles away.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Baby! moves out of range easily.
Baby! is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Baby! clinches. #BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby! fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takulai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Baby! throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takulai dodges the punch combination from Baby!.
Takulai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takulai slips under a jab from Baby!.
Takulai throws a big counter head kick but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takulai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good shot there by Baby!.
Takulai slips a straight right by Baby!.
Baby! bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takulai's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Takulai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Baby! dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Baby! wants to clinch.
Baby! tries to clinch
and Takulai counters with a head kick. #CL#
Baby! rushes Takulai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Baby! manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Baby!, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot lands for Baby!.
Baby! takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Takulai drives through with a takedown into guard.
Baby! is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takulai can do to turn this around?
Takulai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baby! works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby! keeping full guard, as Takulai tries to pass.
Baby! avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Takulai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baby! works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Takulai landing some decent shots from guard. #ES#
Baby! pushes Takulai off and gets back to his feet. #KD#
Baby! drops Takulai with a beautiful combination! Takulai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baby! is looking for the KO!#CL#
Baby! rushes Takulai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baby! stalling. #BC2#
Takulai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baby! avoids the head kick by Takulai.
Baby! throwing a counter right hand but Takulai manages to avoid it.
Baby! avoids the head kick by Takulai.
Baby! was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takulai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Takulai misses with a head kick.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takulai moves out of range of the strikes.
Takulai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Takulai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baby! throws a body punch but Takulai moves out of range.
Takulai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zed Baby! is winning the standup battle so far.
Baby! takes a swing at Takulai's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Baby! gets a clinch. #BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baby! darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baby! throws a hook to the side of Takulai's head but Takulai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takulai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baby! looks to land a right hand but Takulai moved out of range.
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baby! is looking for a counter combo.
Takulai throws a series of punches but Baby! avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Baby! ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takulai moves away.
Nice shot lands for Takulai.
Baby! tries to close the distance and clinch but Takulai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baby! sizes up Takulai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Baby! forces Takulai back against the cage and clinches.
Baby! wants to take the fight to the mat but Takulai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Takulai is trying to break the clinch but Baby! is controlling him.
Takulai is trying to push Baby! away but Baby! has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baby! fails with the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Baby! 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Takulai throws a low kick but Baby! moves out of range easily.
Takulai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baby!.
Baby! throws a looping overhand right but Takulai ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Baby! closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Baby! pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baby! blocks a low kick nicely.
Takulai tried to score with a low kick but Baby! checks it.#CL#
Baby! has Takulai up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby! drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takulai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zed Baby!. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takulai fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zed Baby! dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Baby! moves into the clinch successfully.
Takulai misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Takulai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Baby! throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baby! avoids the head kick by Takulai.
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai checks a leg kick.
Baby! tries to clinch up but Takulai circles away and keeps his distance.
Baby! fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Baby! misses.
Baby! throws a lazy right hand but Takulai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby! tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takulai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baby! tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takulai counters with a three punch combo that has Baby! backing up. Baby! nods at Takulai to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Takulai dodges the punch combination from Baby!.
Takulai tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Baby! shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Takulai actively working from the bottom here.
Takulai wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SU#
Baby! stands up from half guard.
Takulai slips under a jab from Baby!.
Takulai throws a big counter head kick but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
Baby! rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takulai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baby! looks to land a right hand but Takulai moved out of range.
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baby! throws out a loose jab but Takulai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baby! jabs at Takulai's body.
Takulai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takulai misses with a low kick as Baby! jumps back.
A cross from Baby! lands.#T3##CL#
Baby! closes the distance and clinches.
Baby! scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baby! lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takulai backwards.
Takulai can't break the clinch. #BC#
Baby!'s corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Baby! misses.
Some wild striking there from Baby!.
Takulai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takulai connects with a leg kick. Baby! looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #KD#
Baby! drops Takulai with a beautiful combination! Takulai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baby! is looking for the KO!
Zed Baby! is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Takulai is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ade Takulai has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Baby! lands a huge takedown. Takulai is out but the ref is slow to react and Baby! lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Takulai lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zed Baby!!
Zed Baby! 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:   Feb 02, 2020
#R1#
Sands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Malley lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sands. Those never looked like landing.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Sands lands.
Sands has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sands fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from O Malley. No joy for Sands on that attempt.
Shane O Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sands.
O Malley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
O Malley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Malley moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sands is defended easily by O Malley.
O Malley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Malley connects with a right hand. Sands shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Sands has been cut.#T1#
Jab by O Malley.#ROC#
Sands is rocked!
O Malley lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Sands falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane O Malley!
A very excited looking Shane O Malley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GC 332 Dee vs Andrade     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Wrecking Ball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nickels counters with a body kick.
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickels thuds his right hand into Wrecking Ball's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels throws a big shot that misses.
Nickels lands a front kick.
Wrecking Ball looks winded!
Nickels throws an overhand right that lands on Wrecking Ball's shoulder, as Wrecking Ball tries to avoid the shot.
Wrecking Ball moves in looking to clinch but Nickels pushes him off.#KD#
Nickels drops Wrecking Ball with a right and a left! Nickels comes rushing in but Wrecking Ball regains his composure and manages to keep Nickels in guard. #ROC#
Wrecking Ball 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!
Nickels postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wrecking Ball covers up, he's hurt! Nickels keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nickels and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nickels can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Nickels!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 27, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Hughes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sands to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Sands controlling him for the moment.
Hughes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sands stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Sands chips away with some ground and pound.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Sands must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
Sands postures up.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Hughes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sands postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Sands landing with the ground and pound.
Sands trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sands throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Sands looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Sands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Sands keeps moving.
Sands keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sands 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#
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully.
Hughes is trying to control the position but Sands postures up. #T3#
Sands scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sands throws a strike but Hughes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hughes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Sands keeps moving.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sands is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Sands defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hughes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hughes wants to work for an arm triangle but Sands is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Sands looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes is looking to stall here but Sands recovers full guard.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sands manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Sands will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hughes misses with a leg kick
and Sands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Sands does no damage. #TD#
Hughes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Hughes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sands is trying to improve his position.
Hughes misses with the ground and pound.
Bobby Sands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sands manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes is positioning himself well to prevent Sands advancing to mount.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.#T1#
Hughes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes 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.
Sands makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sands distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sands advances to half guard.
Hughes trying to control but Sands postures up.
Sands lands strikes from half guard.
Hughes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sands's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sands's back!#SUB#
Hughes looking for the choke but no joy.
Sands wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hughes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sands defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Hughes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sands is defending well though. Hughes let's go of the attempt for now.
Hughes has the hooks in. Sands is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Hughes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Sands right now.
Hughes is landing with strikes. Sands can't take much more of this.
Sands trying to control but not successfully.
Hughes throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sands! #SUB#
Hughes looking to break Sands's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sands remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hughes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Hughes looking to break Sands's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sands remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hughes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sands trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Sands wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Sands is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hughes gets his way! #SUB#
Sands showing good submission defense here.
Sands trying to control the hands but Hughes breaks the grip. #SUB#
Hughes tightening his grip on Sands, looking for the choke. #ES2#
Sands manages to stand up with Hughes still on his back. Eventually Hughes drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bronson Hughes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sands slips a straight right by Hughes.
Sands moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Hughes throws the left hand but Sands avoids the punch easily.
Sands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sands.#TD2#
Sands shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sands showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Sands winds up and cracks Hughes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sands prevents Hughes from improving his position.
Hughes is concentrating on defense, preventing Sands from advancing position. #T1#
Hughes tries to roll over but Sands keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sands lands a nice short elbow.
Sands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sands's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sands's back!#SUB#
Hughes working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES2#
Sands manages to stand up with Hughes still on his back. Eventually Hughes drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
A left lands for Hughes.
Sands misses with a straight right.
Sands is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sands tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to avoid it but Sands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hughes to the ground. Hughes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Sands works the jab nicely.
Sands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sands.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sands ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sands swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hughes lands a body shot.
Hughes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sands. Sands circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bronson Hughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Sands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hughes tried to counter with a leg kick but Sands avoided it.
Hughes throws a front kick that sends Sands stumbling back into the cage.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
and Sands counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Sands. Sands maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Sands manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hughes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sands is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses. Sands uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Sands!#REVB#
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sands defends it easily.
Sands postures up and lands a big shot to Hughes's brow.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Sands from controlling successfully. #T4#
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Sands with a nice head shot there.
Hughes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Sands postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hughes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sands wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.

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 Bronson Hughes.
I think Hughes 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Hughes!

A relieved looking Bronson Hughes 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: BCS 10     
Date:   Dec 06, 2019

 

Event: GC 324 Steve vs Encharya     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Wrecking Ball throws a right and a left that Turkey avoids nicely.
Turkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrecking Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
Turkey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wrecking Ball tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turkey manages to circle out of the way.
Wrecking Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turkey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turkey swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrecking Ball.#KD2#
Turkey drops Wrecking Ball with a beautiful combination! Wrecking Ball stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Turkey is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Wrecking Ball looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wild Turkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turkey thumps Wrecking Ball with a low kick.
Turkey throws an overhand right that drops Wrecking Ball like a sack of potatoes! Turkey dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wild Turkey !
Wild Turkey took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GC 321 Coco vs Starker     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Suckerpunch misses.
Suckerpunch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suckerpunch tries to counter by clinching up but Wrecking Ball breaks away and moves out of range.
Suckerpunch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suckerpunch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suckerpunch cracks Wrecking Ball with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Wrecking Ball slips under a jab from Suckerpunch.
Wrecking Ball tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suckerpunch defends well and Wrecking Ball ends up having to push Suckerpunch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wrecking Ball slips under a jab.#CL2#
Wrecking Ball gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suckerpunch tries to land knees in the clinch but Wrecking Ball avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suckerpunch looks to land a combination but Wrecking Ball avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch misses with a body shot. #CL#
Suckerpunch takes the fight into the clinch.
Wrecking Ball fails to pull guard.
Suckerpunch presses Wrecking Ball against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Wrecking Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suckerpunch smiles and moves away.
Ricki Suckerpunch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boon Wrecking Ball.
Suckerpunch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wrecking Ball lands a jab-cross combination.
Wrecking Ball is looking to clinch but Suckerpunch is avoiding it.
Wrecking Ball throws a series of punches but Suckerpunch moves out of range.
Wrecking Ball doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suckerpunch counters with a nice body shot.
Wrecking Ball looks winded!
Suckerpunch throws a leg kick but Wrecking Ball checks it.
Wrecking Ball avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suckerpunch.#CL#
Suckerpunch closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suckerpunch misses with an elbow strike.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrecking Ball.
Suckerpunch taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Suckerpunch breaks the clinch.
Wrecking Ball moves in looking to clinch but Suckerpunch pushes him off.#CL2#
Wrecking Ball gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Suckerpunch.
Wrecking Ball wants a takedown. #BC#
Suckerpunch breaks from the clinch.
Suckerpunch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Wrecking Ball takes a shot to the head.
Wrecking Ball prevents a body shot from Suckerpunch.
Wrecking Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Wrecking Ball is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Suckerpunch to keep the fight standing.
Suckerpunch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrecking Ball tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suckerpunch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wrecking Ball tries to pull guard but Suckerpunch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Suckerpunch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wrecking Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suckerpunch misses with a punch on the inside.
Suckerpunch stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Suckerpunch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Suckerpunch for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Suckerpunch struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrecking Ball controls his hands.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wrecking Ball backwards.
Suckerpunch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Wrecking Ball tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suckerpunch is stalling here.
Suckerpunch misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Suckerpunch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suckerpunch scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Wrecking Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suckerpunch, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suckerpunch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Suckerpunch working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Suckerpunch - that landed with a thud.
Suckerpunch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wrecking Ball backwards.
Suckerpunch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wrecking Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suckerpunch smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricki Suckerpunch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boon Wrecking Ball's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch up but Suckerpunch circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Suckerpunch forces Wrecking Ball back against the cage and clinches.
Suckerpunch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrecking Ball working hard to break the clinch.
Wrecking Ball takes a shot to the head.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wrecking Ball's elbow. #BC#
Suckerpunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Wrecking Ball colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Suckerpunch as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Wrecking Ball is left battered and dazed whilst Suckerpunch and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch 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: GC 317 Chocolate vs Honda     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Starker closes the distance and pushes Wrecking Ball back into the cage.
Wrecking Ball tries to score a body lock takedown but Starker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Starker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wrecking Ball blocks an elbow strike from Starker. #TD2#
Starker successfully pulls guard.
Wrecking Ball 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.
Wrecking Ball postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrecking Ball trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball advances to half guard.
Wrecking Ball missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starker defending well though.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrecking Ball working Starker over with strikes.
Wrecking Ball has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrecking Ball takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Starker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wrecking Ball.
Wrecking Ball trying to control from half guard but Starker is working away.
Starker taking some punishment here, with Wrecking Ball in his half guard.
Wrecking Ball thows a huge punch but Starker dodges it nicely.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrecking Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starker keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wrecking Ball is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Starker is just riding it out for now. Wrecking Ball eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wrecking Ball scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wrecking Ball 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. Wrecking Ball connects with a nice short shot to Starker's temple. #T3#
Wrecking Ball drops an elbow to the side of Starker's head.
Wrecking Ball scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wrecking Ball is nestled in close to Starker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but Starker is blocking nicely.
Wrecking Ball slows the pace down in 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. Wrecking Ball connects with a nice short shot to Starker's temple.
Starker is trying to stand.
Starker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starker defending well though.
Wrecking Ball lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Wrecking Ball is looking for a kimura but Starker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wrecking Ball to get the leverage.
Starker is trying to stand up here but Wrecking Ball is controlling him well.
Wrecking Ball thows a huge punch but Starker dodges it nicely.
Starker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wrecking Ball.
Starker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Wrecking Ball.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Starker is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wrecking Ball wants to work for an arm triangle but Starker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wrecking Ball is nestled in close to Starker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boon Wrecking Ball dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Starker instigates a clinch.
Wrecking Ball is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Starker to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Starker jumps guard and drags Wrecking Ball to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wrecking Ball throws a big right hand that misses.
Boon Wrecking Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wrecking Ball chips away with some ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball postures up in Starker's guard and throws a big left but Starker blocks it.
Wrecking Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball looking to pass the guard.
Wrecking Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starker can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrecking Ball stands and throws Starker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wrecking Ball throwing strikes but Starker manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Starker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Wrecking Ball is looking to reverse the position.
Wrecking Ball is working hard here to advance position.
Starker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Starker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wrecking Ball is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wrecking Ball gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wrecking Ball keeping control of the position.
Starker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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.
Starker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wrecking Ball wants to control but Starker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Starker seems to be working for a kimura but Wrecking Ball defends the submission attempt.
Wrecking Ball gets back to full guard.
Starker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball trying to control the position here.
Starker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Starker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Wrecking Ball has Starker pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Starker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrecking Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wrecking Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecking Ball works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrecking Ball works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball working a defensive guard here.
Starker throwing strikes from guard but Wrecking Ball blocks nicely.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position but Starker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wrecking Ball feints a jab promting Starker to slip. Wrecking Ball then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Starker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Starker has closed the distance and engaged Wrecking Ball in a clinch. #T4#
Starker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wrecking Ball walks away with a smile on his face. Starker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Starker clinches. #TD2#
Starker decides to pull guard.
Starker keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Ball from controlling successfully.
Wrecking Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Starker's head.
Wrecking Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrecking Ball throws an elbow that misses. Starker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wrecking Ball's guard. Nice move by Starker!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starker looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starker throws an elbow that misses. Wrecking Ball uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starker's guard. Nice move by Wrecking Ball!#REVR#
Wrecking Ball connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Starker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boon Wrecking Ball's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Starker clinches up with Wrecking Ball and pushes him back against the cage.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wrecking Ball's defenses.
Wrecking Ball blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Starker pulls guard effortlessly.
Starker wants to stand and escape but Wrecking Ball is having none of it.
Wrecking Ball trying to control but Starker is working from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball throws an elbow that misses. Starker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wrecking Ball's guard. Nice move by Starker!#REVB#
Wrecking Ball managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker wants to pass the guard but Wrecking Ball is keeping the position.
Starker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Wrecking Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Starker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Starker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wrecking Ball dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Starker keeping moving, preventing Wrecking Ball from controlling successfully.
Wrecking Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Starker has wrist control.
Wrecking Ball postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrecking Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball throws a strike but Starker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Starker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Wrecking Ball pulls Starker in close to his closed guard and prevents Starker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wrecking Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball trying to keep a closed guard but Starker is proving a slippery customer.
Starker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrecking Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Starker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Starker is looking to work some ground and pound but Wrecking Ball has wrist control.
Wrecking Ball wants to get back to his feet but Starker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Starker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wrecking Ball looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Wrecking Ball gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starker throws an elbow but misses.
Wrecking Ball fails to pull guard.
Wrecking Ball takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wrecking Ball jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Starker walks away with a smile on his face. Wrecking Ball gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Wrecking Ball rushes Starker and presses him up against the cage.
Wrecking Ball is trying to force a seperation but Starker has the dominant position.#TD2#
Starker jumps guard and drags Wrecking Ball to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Starker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wrecking Ball in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrecking Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Starker has wrist control.
Wrecking Ball stands up over Starker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Wrecking Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wrecking Ball accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wrecking Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Starker's brow.
Wrecking Ball is in close to Starker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wrecking Ball throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Starker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Starker has momentary wrist control but Wrecking Ball slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrecking Ball keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Starker's head.
Wrecking Ball stands up over Starker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Starker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starker 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Starker!

Paul Starker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: XF 36     
Date:   Oct 03, 2019
#R1#
Sands misses with a wild body shot.
Sands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sands moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Sands looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
Sands misses with a takedown attempt
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Sands misses with a shot to the body
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sands.
Sands lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai scores with a jab.
Asai cracks Sands with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Sands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai lands a high kick!
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sands's hands.
Good shot there by Sands.
Nice cross by Asai .
Sands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Asai lands a jab to Sands's midsection.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sands.
Sands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Sands is rocked!
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands misses with a wild body shot.
Sands is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands has a takedown stuffed.
and Asai counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sands! He's just covering up as Asai starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !

 

Event: GC 314 De Barros vs Hakekia     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch.
Gomu tries to land a leg kick but Wrecking Ball saw it coming and moves away.
Gomu connects with a looping right hand.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but Gomu moves out of range. #CL#
Wrecking Ball moves into range and clinches up with Gomu.
Gomu can't find room to land a body shot as Wrecking Ball controls the action.
Wrecking Ball stalling in the clinch but Gomu improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomu misses with a knee to the head.
Wrecking Ball wants a takedown but no success here.
Wrecking Ball 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.#BC2#
Gomu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomu circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrecking Ball moves in looking to clinch but Gomu pushes him off.#CL#
Wrecking Ball gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gomu manages to break the clinch.
Gomu throws a jab when Wrecking Ball was well out of range.
Wrecking Ball fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Wrecking Ball closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gomu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrecking Ball controls his hands.
Gomu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrecking Ball tries to pull guard but Gomu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wrecking Ball prevents a body shot from Gomu. #BC2#
Gomu manages to break the clinch.
Wrecking Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomu manages to avoid it.
Gomu keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Gomu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Wrecking Ball shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boon Wrecking Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gomu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrecking Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomu.#CL#
Wrecking Ball takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wrecking Ball is defending well for now.
Gomu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrecking Ball tries to pull guard but Gomu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gomu lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Wrecking Ball pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wrecking Ball's guard. #T3#
Wrecking Ball is looking to control Gomu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wrecking Ball avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gomu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Gomu 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.
Wrecking Ball wants to control but Gomu is keeping busy. #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.
Gomu stalling.
Wrecking Ball is pressing down on Gomu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Wrecking Ball's face as Gomu controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrecking Ball is trying to control Gomu's posture but Gomu avoids it.
Wrecking Ball is trying to escape the position but Gomu is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gomu Gomu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Wrecking Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomu, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomu tries to land a knee to the head but Wrecking Ball blocks with his arms.
Gomu has a couple of punches blocked by Wrecking Ball. #BC2#
Gomu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrecking Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomu is just out of range.
Wrecking Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch up but Gomu keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Gomu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Wrecking Ball does no damage.
Gomu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gomu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomu lands with a nice body punch.
Gomu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrecking Ball.
Gomu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Wrecking Ball shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gomu is trying to defend but Wrecking Ball finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Gomu is positioning himself well to prevent Wrecking Ball advancing to mount.
Gomu moves into full guard.
Wrecking Ball with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gomu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomu controlling the position.
Wrecking Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wrecking Ball manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wrecking Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wrecking Ball is really struggling to control Gomu but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Gomu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Gomu stands up and waves to Wrecking Ball to follow him.
Wrecking Ball fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boon Wrecking Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrecking Ball is just out of range.
A left lands for Gomu.#CUT2#
It looks like Boon Wrecking Ball has been cut.
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch up but Gomu keeps it at a distance.
Wrecking Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomu.
Wrecking Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Gomu scores with a shot to the body.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch up.#T3#
Wrecking Ball fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wrecking Ball throws a right and a left that Gomu avoids nicely.
Wrecking Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrecking Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrecking Ball fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrecking Ball misses with a leg kick
and Gomu counters with a low kick, right behind Wrecking Ball 's knee.
Gomu connects with a body shot that sends Wrecking Ball's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrecking Ball moves in looking to clinch but Gomu pushes him off.
Gomu keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Wrecking Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Gomu misses with a hook. Wrecking Ball ducked under it nicely.
Wrecking Ball wants to clinch.
Gomu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wrecking Ball rather than just go for the knockout.
Wrecking Ball moves in looking to clinch but Gomu pushes him off.
Wrecking Ball throws a combination that misses
and Gomu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gomu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Wrecking Ball fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD2#
Gomu sends Wrecking Ball crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gomu is motioning to the referee to let Wrecking Ball up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Wrecking Ball is rocked!
Gomu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wrecking Ball fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gomu Gomu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boon Wrecking Ball's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch up.
Wrecking Ball tries to clinch up.#KD2#
Gomu lands a big uppercut and Wrecking Ball crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wrecking Ball looks OK. Gomu waves Wrecking Ball back to his feet!
Oh Wrecking Ball is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrecking Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Wrecking Ball! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gomu Gomu!
Gomu Gomu made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

 

Event: XF 33     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Dos Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Takulai is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dos Santos is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takulai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takulai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dos Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Dos Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takulai wants to control but Dos Santos postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takulai's legs.
Dos Santos prevents Takulai from escaping the position.
Takulai defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dos Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Takulai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Santos but great work by Takulai.#T1#
Dos Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takulai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takulai working away.
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Takulai keeps moving and retains side control.
Takulai lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dos Santos tries to buck Takulai off but Takulai is having none of it.
Dos Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Takulai dominates the positioning.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Takulai slips a nice elbow through Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Dos Santos's forehead.
Takulai stalling.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takulai scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Takulai keeps him under control.
Dos Santos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takulai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Takulai sits in half guard.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takulai lands a nice short elbow.
Dos Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dos Santos.
Takulai is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Takulai defends easily.
Takulai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takulai is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takulai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Takulai'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.
Takulai is working Dos Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Takulai forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Dos Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takulai pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Takulai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Takulai is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takulai lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Takulai lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Takulai lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takulai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Takulai connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Takulai uses his free foot to push down on Dos Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dos Santos.
Takulai raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Takulai avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
BOOM! Takulai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takulai lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Dos Santos is rocked!
Takulai loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dos Santos scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Takulai land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Takulai stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ade Takulai!
After the big win, Ade Takulai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: NSC 56:     
Date:   Sep 17, 2019
#R1#
Tattoo Guy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tattoo Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Alves's head.
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tattoo Guy circles away.
It looked like Tattoo Guy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tattoo Guy, as that shot connected.
We've been informed that Alves has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tattoo Guy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alves needs to keep his hands up - Tattoo Guy had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Alves is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Luiz Alves has been cut.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Tattoo Guy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves is still on wobbly legs! Can Tattoo Guy finish him?
Tattoo Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown but Tattoo Guy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alves defending well as Tattoo Guy loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Alves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tattoo Guy to the ground. Alves is now in Tattoo Guy's 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!
Tattoo Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alves escapes and throws Tattoo Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tattoo Guy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tattoo Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Tattoo Guy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Alves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tattoo Guy defends it well.
Tattoo Guy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tattoo Guy is looking to control Alves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tattoo Guy avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tattoo Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Tattoo Guy is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Tattoo Guy gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Tattoo Guy keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alves slips nicely into half guard.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Alves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stupid Tattoo Guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Alves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tattoo Guy connects with a single shot there.
Alves looks for a takedown but Tattoo Guy sprawls well.
Tattoo Guy lands with an uppercut that bounces Alves off the ropes and back into range.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot.
Tattoo Guy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tattoo Guy's waist but Tattoo Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alves off to one side.
Tattoo Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alves needs to keep his hands up - Tattoo Guy had a free shot at his head there.
Alves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tattoo Guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tattoo Guy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Alves.
Nice shot by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy thuds his right hand into Alves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.#T1#
Tattoo Guy loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Alves has a takedown stuffed.
Stupid Tattoo Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Alves blocks it.
Alves dives in and grabs Tattoo Guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tattoo Guy pushes down on Alves's head and hops out.
Alves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Tattoo Guy coming out on top.
Alves wants to clinch.
Tattoo Guy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tattoo Guy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tattoo Guy throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Alves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tattoo Guy tries to work over Alves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Tattoo Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tattoo Guy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alves tries to clinch but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Tattoo Guy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves misses with a leg kick
and Tattoo Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tattoo Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tattoo Guy tests Alves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tattoo Guy throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tattoo Guy won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Alves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tattoo Guy parries the strikes from Alves easily there. Alves is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tattoo Guy to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stupid Tattoo Guy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luiz Alves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Alves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tattoo Guy's guard.
Luiz Alves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Tattoo Guy has wrist control.
Alves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tattoo Guy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tattoo Guy seems keen to control Alves's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tattoo Guy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tattoo Guy looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy advances to half guard.
Tattoo Guy uses his free foot to push down on Alves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alves.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Alves is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Tattoo Guy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Alves tries to reverse the position but Tattoo Guy maintains control.
Tattoo Guy looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy goes for an armbar but Alves turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alves. #SUB#
Tattoo Guy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alves escapes and throws Tattoo Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Tattoo Guy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Luiz Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Tattoo Guy is defending against the submission attempts here by Alves. #SUB2#
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tattoo Guy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tattoo Guy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luiz Alves.
I think Tattoo Guy 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Stupid Tattoo Guy!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Stupid Tattoo Guy!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Stupid Tattoo Guy!

Stupid Tattoo Guy wins by unanimous decision!

Stupid Tattoo Guy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

 
 
 
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