Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC 18: Birthday Bashing
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Pripyat moves into the clinch.#TD#
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pripyat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.#SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown distracts Pripyat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pripyat manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Pripyat in his guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown wants to sweep here but Pripyat controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pripyat connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT2#
It looks like Mantice Brown has been cut.
Pripyat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Pripyat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Pripyat slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown controls Pripyat momentarily but Pripyat frees himself.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Pripyat slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pripyat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
Mantice Brown's cut is getting worse.
Pripyat is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#
Mantice Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pripyat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pripyat working the head with strikes. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mantice Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Men Supplements, into his post fight interview.

Event: TGC 15: Tatum vs. Barnes
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Dahrhaamer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dahrhaamer sizes up Beaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beaver moves out of range as Dahrhaamer strikes.
Dahrhaamer throws the left hand but Beaver avoids the punch easily.
Dahrhaamer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beaver doesn't seem bothered though.
Dahrhaamer throws a lazy right hand but Beaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.
Dahrhaamer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beaver circles away quickly and effectively.
Dahrhaamer looks to land a combination but Beaver avoids it well.
Dahrhaamer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.
Dahrhaamer misses with an uppercut. Beaver saw that one coming.
Beaver with the counter takedown but Dahrhaamer avoids it easily.
Beaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Dahrhaamer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Beaver wants to control but Dahrhaamer is keeping busy.
Dahrhaamer is looking to pass Beaver's guard but actually Beaver recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahrhaamer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dahrhaamer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dahrhaamer is working Beaver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Beaver manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dahrhaamer leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2##BC#
Dahrhaamer breaks from the clinch.
Dahrhaamer lands with a right hand.
Dahrhaamer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dahrhaamer misses with a straight right.
Beaver is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beaver moves out of range as Dahrhaamer strikes.
Beaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dahrhaamer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beaver on the side of the head.
Beaver defending well as Dahrhaamer loads up on a big left hand.
And Beaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahrhaamer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beaver ducks under a wild hook from Dahrhaamer.
And Beaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahrhaamer pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Beaver slips under a jab from Dahrhaamer.
Beaver with the counter takedown but Dahrhaamer avoids it easily.
Dahrhaamer jabs Beaver right on the nose. Beaver blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Dahrhaamer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beaver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dahrhaamer scores with punches from side control.
Dahrhaamer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dahrhaamer in side control, throwing shots but Beaver defends.
Dahrhaamer is putting a hurting on Beaver here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dahrhaamer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beaver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dahrhaamer is looking to take a break and control but Beaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beaver parries the strikes from Dahrhaamer easily there. Dahrhaamer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beaver to escape. #T4#
Beaver is looking for a sweep.
Dahrhaamer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dahrhaamer wants to control but Beaver is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaver takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dahrhaamer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krag Dahrhaamer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Beaver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Dahrhaamer. #TD#
Dahrhaamer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beaver has hold of Dahrhaamer's hands but Dahrhaamer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dahrhaamer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dahrhaamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dahrhaamer drops an elbow to the side of Beaver's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahrhaamer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beaver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dahrhaamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beaver can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dahrhaamer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beaver is refusing to be controlled, as Dahrhaamer sits in half guard. #T1#
Dahrhaamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Beaver is staying active underneath Dahrhaamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahrhaamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beaver defending well though.
Dahrhaamer is keen to just control but Beaver is a slippery customer.
Beaver wants to get back to full guard.
Dahrhaamer is just content to waste time from the top position. Beaver takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beaver trying to control the position.
Beaver wants to sweep here but Dahrhaamer controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beaver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dahrhaamer fails with a takedown attempt.
And Beaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Dahrhaamer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dahrhaamer fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##TD#
Dahrhaamer drives through with a takedown into Beaver's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dahrhaamer chips away with some ground and pound.
Beaver is trying to control the position but Dahrhaamer postures up.
Krag Dahrhaamer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beaver 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.
Dahrhaamer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beaver on the ground.
Beaver trying to keep a closed guard but Dahrhaamer is proving a slippery customer.
Dahrhaamer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dahrhaamer throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Beaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beaver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dahrhaamer.
Dahrhaamer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dahrhaamer stops Beaver from standing up.
Dahrhaamer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dahrhaamer throws out a powerful jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahrhaamer.
Dahrhaamer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dahrhaamer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krag Dahrhaamer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Beaver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dahrhaamer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Dahrhaamer breaks the clinch.
Dahrhaamer throws a hook to the side of Beaver's head but Beaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beaver should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Beaver moves out of range as Dahrhaamer strikes.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.
Dahrhaamer misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Beaver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beaver. #ES#
Dahrhaamer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dahrhaamer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beaver blocks a jab.#TD#
Dahrhaamer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Beaver actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Dahrhaamer stops Beaver from getting back to his feet.
Dahrhaamer is trying to control the action in half guard but Beaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beaver is trying to maintain the position but Dahrhaamer is very close to passing his half guard.
Beaver is refusing to be controlled, as Dahrhaamer sits in half guard.
Dahrhaamer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beaver wants to control but Dahrhaamer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Beaver looking for submissions off his back.
Beaver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dahrhaamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beaver tries to get to full guard but Dahrhaamer has control of the leg.
Dahrhaamer lands strikes from half guard.
Beaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaver looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beaver tries to roll over but Dahrhaamer keeps him under control.#T3#
Beaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beaver has hold of Dahrhaamer's hands but Dahrhaamer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beaver is staying active underneath Dahrhaamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beaver keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Beaver tries to get to full guard but Dahrhaamer has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dahrhaamer lands a right hook to the body.
Dahrhaamer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beaver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krag Dahrhaamer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##TD#
Dahrhaamer scores with a takedown into Beaver's guard.
Beaver keeping moving, preventing Dahrhaamer from controlling successfully.
Dahrhaamer is stalling in the full guard.
Dahrhaamer trying to control but Beaver is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahrhaamer content to stall in guard here.
Matthew Beaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Krag Dahrhaamer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dahrhaamer 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krag Dahrhaamer!
Krag Dahrhaamer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TGC Crucible
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Tuttle sends Johnson down but not out. Tuttle dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like dj Johnson has been cut.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Tuttle swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tuttle's guard.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Tuttle finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Tuttle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuttle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Tuttle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tuttle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tuttle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tuttle is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Tuttle working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Tuttle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.#SUB#
Tuttle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Tuttle is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Johnson wants to stand but Tuttle is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Tuttle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Tuttle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Johnson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tuttle has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). dj Johnson!

Event: TGC 13: Lang vs Brown
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lang's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lang duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Mantice Brown has been cut.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
As Brown looks to move away, Lang throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lang throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lang on his heels. He'll look to pass Lang's guard now, I'm sure.
Brown stops Lang from standing up.
Lang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lang wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it. #T1#
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Lang seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Brown 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.
Lang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Lang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Lang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lang is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Brown might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lang is keeping the position.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lang has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Lang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Lang is trying to keep Brown in close.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Lang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Brown looks winded!
Lang is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #T4#
Lang lands a body shot.
Lang is trying to break free.
Lang pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Lang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lang gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lang.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. #CUT#
That has opened up Mantice Brown's cut even more.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Lang.
Lang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lang is working Brown over against the cage.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Lang lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantice Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
Lang drops Brown with a right and a left! Lang comes rushing in but Brown regains his composure and manages to keep Lang in guard.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Lang throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Lang throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lang throws a strike but Brown rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Lang is retaining full guard.
Brown prevents Lang from getting back to his feet.
Lang working a defensive guard here.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
Lang trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Lang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown controlling Lang's posture.
Lang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lang wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Lang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Lang stops Brown from standing up.
Lang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer.
Lang throws a big elbow that misses.
Lang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Lang throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lang's guard. #REVB#
Lang is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Lang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
Lang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Lang is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Lang controlling the position.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lang controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Lang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang is working hard here to advance position.
Lang trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lang moves into the clinch successfully.
Lang tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown has Lang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Lang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mantice Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Lang lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lang stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
Lang works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Lang avoids it this time.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Lang tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
The cut above Mantice Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lang throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lang jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lang digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
James Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
Mantice Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
James Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Lang rushes Brown with punches - Brown moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Brown goes down! Lang follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lang!
James Lang retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking James Lang took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I pity the fool, and I will destroy any man who tries to take what I got! '.

Event: TGC 11: Nobrainer vs Lang
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1##TD#
Beaver gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Beaver keeps moving.
Brown distracts Beaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Beaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beaver can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beaver on the ground.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a kimura here. Beaver looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brown wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mantice Brown!

Event: TGC 10: Triple Threat
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Syndal displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like dj Johnson has been cut.#CL2#
Syndal drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syndal after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Syndal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Syndal tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson has Syndal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Syndal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Syndal avoiding damage.
Syndal slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Syndal.
Syndal is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Syndal manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Syndal.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Syndal has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Syndal.
Syndal leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dj Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Syndal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Syndal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Syndal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Syndal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
The fight stays on the outside here - Syndal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Syndal moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Syndal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Syndal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Syndal fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Syndal pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Come on Syndal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Syndal.#T4#
Syndal stalls.
Syndal slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Syndal forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Syndal misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Syndal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcom Syndal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on dj Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Syndal misses with a hook.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Syndal instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Syndal content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Johnson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Syndal wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SU#
Johnson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Malcom Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Syndal has managed to clinch.
Syndal has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Syndal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Syndal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson keeps control of Syndal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Syndal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Syndal working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Syndal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Syndal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Syndal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#BC2#
Syndal breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Syndal closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Syndal has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Syndal defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Syndal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Syndal defends it easily. #SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Syndal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcom Syndal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on dj Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malcom Syndal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Syndal tries to clinch up.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Syndal rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndal stalling in the clinch.
Syndal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Syndal receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Syndal leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Malcom Syndal.
No joy there for Syndal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syndal tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Syndal avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Syndal rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Syndal is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Syndal stalling.
Syndal throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Johnson letting Syndal take a breather here.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Syndal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Syndal is looking to improve his position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syndal keeps working.
Johnson is taking a breather. Syndal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Syndal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Malcom Syndal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Syndal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Johnson advances to mount.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Syndal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Syndal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
dj Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Syndal 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcom Syndal!

Event: TGC 9: Rollins vs Glatt
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Tessier throws a leg kick #TD#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson working away.#SUB#
Johnson swings around for an armbar but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johnson's guard.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tessier frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Tessier is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). dj Johnson!

Event: SFC 12: Kuklinski x Joe
Date: Jun 22, 2017

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ryan as Dong shoots in.
Dong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dong or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan, which made it look bad.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Dong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yi Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dong thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it #TD2#
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dong's guard.#T1##SU2#
Ryan stands and steps away. Dong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick by Dong misses #TD2#
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dong's guard.
Ryan wants to stand but Dong is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Let's hope that Ryan 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.
Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Ryan won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Ryan passes Dong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dong is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now. #SU2#
Ryan decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Dong moves to clinch but Ryan breaks away #TD2#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dong! #SUB2#
Ryan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dong is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ryan yanks on the arm and Dong is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ryan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Ryan!

Event: Blast Vegas 4 : Champions
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Jumper has Gojak up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD2#
Jumper gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jumper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gojak could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gojak wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Jumper not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Jumper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jumper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jumper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jumper tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
Jumper cracks Gojak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jumper tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Jumper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jumper wants to control but Gojak is keeping him busy.
Gojak tries to escape but Jumper is in control. #T3#
Jumper staying calm.
Gojak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gojak pushes Jumper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jumper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jumper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gojak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jumper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jumper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Jumper clinches up against the ropes.
Jumper has Gojak pressed against the ropes, preventing Gojak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jumper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#BC2#
Jumper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jumper misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot to the body from Gojak misses
and Jumper counters with a left and a right that stings Gojak. #TD2#
Jumper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jumper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jumper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jumper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mark Jumper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Jumper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jumper prevents Gojak from standing back up.
Gojak taking some punishment here, with Jumper in his half guard.
Jumper stops Gojak from getting back to his feet.
Gojak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jumper on the ground.
Jumper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jumper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gojak keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Jumper works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Jumper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gojak is now in Jumper's guard. A big mistake from Jumper there, giving up the dominant position!
Gojak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jumper is proving hard to escape from.
Mark Jumper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jumper is trying to control the position but Gojak postures up.
Gojak wanted to stand there but Jumper had control of the position. #SUB2#
Jumper has his foot on Gojak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gojak works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Jumper is trying to keep Gojak in close. #SUB2#
Jumper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gojak wants to stand but Jumper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jumper wants to sweep here but Gojak controlling him for the moment.
Gojak wants to get up but he can't break Jumper's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gojak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gojak lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Jumper shoots in but no luck this time.
A left and a right from Gojak both land. Nice combination.
Neven Gojak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gojak throws a series of punches but Jumper moves out of range.
Jumper throws a counter combo.
Jumper slips a jab from Gojak.
Gojak misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Jumper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jumper.
Jumper jumps guard but Gojak stands there with Jumper around his waist. Jumper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jumper is breathing heavily.
Jumper wants a takedown.
Neven Gojak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jumper.
Jumper has Gojak pressed against the ropes, preventing Gojak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gojak tries to break free but Jumper pushes him back against the ropes.
Jumper taking a breather.#T4#
Gojak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jumper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jumper throws a head punch that misses.
Gojak wants to break free but Jumper has control.
Jumper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gojak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jumper is trying to pull guard but Gojak has him pressed against the ropes.
Gojak can't break the clinch.
Jumper keeps control of Gojak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neven Gojak 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#
Gojak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gojak's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gojak duly obliges.
Jumper throws a series of punches but Gojak avoids them all with ease.
Gojak throws a series of punches but Jumper avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Jumper closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Jumper breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jumper pushes Gojak up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Jumper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Gojak.
Gojak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jumper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gojak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gojak looks to land a right hand but Jumper moved out of range.
Jumper is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Gojak misses the target. #T1#
Gojak misses with a hook.
Jumper feints the counter takedown.
Jumper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gojak.
Gojak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gojak lands with a slapping head kick.
Gojak throws a hook to the side of Jumper's head but Jumper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jumper takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Jumper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gojak sprawls well initially but Jumper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gojak tries to kick Jumper off but Jumper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gojak is in trouble now - Jumper has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jumper controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Gojak wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Jumper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gojak is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Jumper content just to control the position here. #T3#
Gojak tries to buck Jumper off but he can't manage it.
Jumper is landing with some decent strikes but Gojak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Jumper.
Jumper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jumper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jumper is landing with some decent strikes but Gojak is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Jumper trying to control but Gojak is having none of it.
Gojak tries to buck Jumper off but he can't manage it.
Jumper controlling the pace for now.
Jumper with the ground and pound from mount.
Jumper controlling the position easily from mount.

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 Neven Gojak.
I think Gojak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neven Gojak!

Event: TGC 7: Nobrainer vs Beaver
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Nobrainer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nobrainer lands a jab to Beaver's midsection.
Nobrainer lands a glancing blow to the side of Beaver's head.
Nobrainer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nobrainer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beaver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nobrainer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nobrainer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nobrainer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Nobrainer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nobrainer.#CUT#
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.
Nobrainer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobrainer misses with a body kick.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Beaver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Decent striking displayed by Nobrainer there.
Dewey Nobrainer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Nobrainer.
Beaver looks winded!
Nobrainer lands with a hook. Beaver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nobrainer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beaver has eaten all the pies!
Nobrainer connects with the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nobrainer.#KD#
Nobrainer drops Beaver with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Beaver looks back up at him and smiles so Nobrainer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dewey Nobrainer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Nobrainer lands a big uppercut and Beaver crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beaver looks OK. Nobrainer waves Beaver back to his feet!#T2#
Nobrainer thuds his right hand into Beaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nobrainer lands a leg kick that knocks Beaver off balance momentarily.
Nobrainer lands with a thumping leg kick. #KD#
Nobrainer lands a big right hand that sends Beaver crashing to the mat! Nobrainer stays standing though and waves Beaver back to his feet!
It looks like Nobrainer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nobrainer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beaver's calf.
Beaver on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #KD#
Nobrainer lands a big right hand that sends Beaver crashing to the mat! Nobrainer stays standing though and waves Beaver back to his feet!#ROC#
Beaver is rocked!
Nobrainer knocks out Beaver with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nobrainer before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nobrainer picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dewey Nobrainer!
Dewey Nobrainer is the new heavyweight champion!
Dewey Nobrainer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TGC 7: Nobrainer vs Beaver
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Golovkin moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Golovkin swinging wildly here.
Golovkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Golovkin fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Golovkin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Golovkin dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Golovkin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Golovkin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Golovkin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Brown stops Golovkin from standing up.
Golovkin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A punch combination from Golovkin misses.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Golovkin to the ground. Brown is now in Golovkin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown stands and throws Golovkin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golovkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown grinds an elbow into Golovkin's temple.
Brown landing strikes.
Golovkin is being controlled here. #T4##SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Golovkin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Golovkin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brown has hold of Golovkin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Golovkin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Golovkin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Golovkin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mantice Brown!

Event: Combate 7: Nocaute
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Johnson.
Silva is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Silva is trying to buck Johnson off.#T1#
Johnson is trying to move to mount but Silva reverses beautifully and ends up in Johnson's guard. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Silva has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #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.
Silva is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Silva is controlling Johnson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Silva actually recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that dj Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Johnson's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Johnson wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #T3#
Silva has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Silva looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Silva trying to control but Johnson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
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.

A close second round but Juliano Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Silva shoots and misses #TD#
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Silva didn't expect that.
dj Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juliano Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB2#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson! #REVR##T2#
Silva prevents Johnson from moving into mount. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva regains half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it. #T3#
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
dj Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #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.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silva is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
dj Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dj Johnson!

Event: TGC 5: Umarov vs Tatum
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1##CL#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Night wants to break the clinch but can't.
Night wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Night avoids it.#BC2#
Night escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Night blocks a head kick by Brown.
Night looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Night counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Mantice Brown has been cut.#TD#
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Night's guard.
Brown 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.
Brown passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown content just to control the position here. #T1##SUB#
Brown looking to secure an arm triangle but Night defends it well.
Brown 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.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Brown content just to control the position here.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Night looks winded!#SUB#
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown avoids the attempt from Night to control.
Brown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Brown working for a submission but Night is keeping him at bay.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown moves to back control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Brown is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Night has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Brown sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Night taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mantice Brown!

Event: Empire Rising
Date: May 22, 2017

#R1#
Ngannou shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at New York Striking Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ngannou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Ngannou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Ngannou does no damage.
A left and a right from Ngannou both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Rich Johnson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ngannou in his tracks.
Johnson really is a fat lump.
Ngannou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Ngannou lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Ngannou in a clinch.
Ngannou tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ngannou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ngannou wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ngannou tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. #T1#
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ngannou pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Ngannou breaks from the clinch.
Ngannou connects with a jab.#CL#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Ngannou against the cage.
Ngannou working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside. #BC2#
Ngannou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rich Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Ngannou counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Ngannou circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngannou with a hook.
Ngannou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson slips a jab from Ngannou.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a low kick but Ngannou avoids it.#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngannou's efforts to push away.
Johnson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Ngannou breaks from the clinch.
Ngannou tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ngannou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Ngannou throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.#T3##CL#
Johnson has managed to clinch. #TD#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Ngannou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ngannou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ngannou passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ngannou controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Ngannou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Johnson rushes Ngannou and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ngannou smiles and moves away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ngannou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ngannou is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ngannou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Ngannou manages to break the clinch.
Frankie Ngannou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ngannou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Johnson.#CL#
Ngannou tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ngannou after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ngannou has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ngannou fails to land.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Ngannou is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Ngannou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Ngannou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Ngannou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Ngannou.
Ngannou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ngannou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Ngannou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngannou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries a low kick but Ngannou avoids it.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Ngannou.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ngannou misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ngannou throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Ngannou keeps it at a distance.
Ngannou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a head kick but Ngannou moves out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch.#T3#
Ngannou scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ngannou misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ngannou circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ngannou! But no joy.
Ngannou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rich Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ngannou avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Despite the aggression on Ngannou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngannou misses the shot to the body.
Ngannou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson wants to clinch.#T4#
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Ngannou counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ngannou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Johnson rushes Ngannou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ngannou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch. #BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes a swing at Ngannou's ribcage but misses.
Rich Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ngannou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ngannou cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Ngannou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Johnson's cut.
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#
Ngannou misses with a looping left.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Ngannou circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ngannou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Ngannou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Ngannou is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Ngannou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ngannou is having none of it.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Ngannou circles away and keeps his distance.
Ngannou avoids a kick to the body.
Ngannou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ngannou misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ngannou checks a low kick from Johnson.
Ngannou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngannou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##TD2#
Ngannou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ngannou throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ngannou swinging wildly here.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngannou swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ngannou fails to land with a series of punches.
Ngannou goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ngannou shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Ngannou to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ngannou tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.#T2##CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ngannou wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it. #TD#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Ngannou to the mat.
Ngannou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Ngannou passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ngannou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ngannou is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Ngannou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Ngannou content just to control the position here.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Ngannou throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ngannou controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Ngannou.
Ngannou raining down shots from the mount!
Ngannou content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Ngannou!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017

#R1#
Walter shoots in for a double leg but Manson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walter slips a jab and a cross from Manson.
Walter really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Manson instigates a clinch.
Manson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Manson breaks from the clinch.
Ricky Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter moves out of range as Manson throws a body kick.
As Manson backs away, Walter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manson is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Manson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Manson seems content to control.#T1#
Manson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Walter is trying to control but can't.
Manson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Walter 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.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walter's guard.
Walter working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Manson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Manson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Manson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manson postures up and lands a big shot to Walter's brow.
Manson controlling from the top position.
Walter is trying to keep Manson in close. #T3#
Manson stopping the sweep attempt from Walter.
Manson looking to pass the guard.
Walter has momentary wrist control but Manson slips an elbow through the middle.
Walter controlling the position.
Manson preventing the sweep.
Walter trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
Manson wanted to stand there but Walter had control of the position.
Walter 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.
Walter throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Manson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walter trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manson throws a lazy uppercut
and Walter counters with a series of strikes. Manson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walter counters with a series of strikes. Manson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Walter is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Manson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Manson dominated that round.
That's time! Walter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Walter moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Manson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Walter quickly recovers to half guard.
Walter tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.
Walter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manson in particular looking to stall.
Manson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manson is looking to take a break and control but Walter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Manson is trying to work for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Walter is pressing down on Manson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Manson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walter's guard.
Manson slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Manson decides to stand and escape the position.
Walter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walter in his tracks.
Manson shoots and misses
and Walter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manson is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Walter.#TD2#
Manson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Walter was covering up waiting for the punch and Manson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manson won't allow Walter to sweep him here. #T2#
Walter keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Manson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walter's head.
Walter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walter trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
Manson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walter is trying to control the position but Manson postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Walter has control of Manson's left arm, preventing Manson from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Walter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manson's head.
Manson shoots and misses
and Manson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Manson closes the distance and clinches.
Walter leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walter. #T4##TD#
Walter pulls guard successfully.
Walter being controlled here, momentarily.
Manson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walter trying to control the position.
Ricky Manson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Manson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Manson throws a hook but Walter blocks it.
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Walter moves out of range easily.
Walter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Walter gets tackled into the cage by Manson. Manson maintains the clinch.
Walter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manson lands a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Manson leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson has had enough of the clinch but Walter keeps him there for the moment.
Walter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walter can't get the takedown. #T1#
Manson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manson looking for a takedown.
Wilmer Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Manson.
Manson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manson just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Manson pulls guard successfully.
Manson is adopting a defensive guard.
Walter throws an elbow that misses. Manson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walter's guard. Nice move by Manson!#REVB#
Manson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Walter trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer.
Manson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Walter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Manson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walter is keeping the position for now.
Manson content to stall in guard here.
Walter working a defensive guard here.
Walter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Manson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Walter trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manson is controlling Walter's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
Manson keeping full guard, as Walter tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson has Walter pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Manson!

Event: TGC 4: Knocksville vs Beaver
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Knocksville sizes up Beaver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.#CL#
Knocksville clinches up against the cage.
Knocksville definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Knocksville clinches up with Beaver and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Knocksville breaks from the clinch.
Knocksville misses with a series of wild punches.
Beaver feints the counter takedown.
Knocksville misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Beaver counters with a takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Beaver has eaten all the pies!
Beaver working away.
Knocksville regains half guard there - taking advantage of Beaver's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knocksville is trying to control but Beaver passes into side control! #T1#
Knocksville is letting Beaver control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beaver has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knocksville!
Beaver controlling the pace for now.
Knocksville is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Beaver looking to secure an arm triangle but Knocksville defends it well.
Beaver controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Knocksville slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knocksville trying to control from the bottom.
Knocksville tries to roll over but Beaver keeps him under control.
My spies in Shark Tank MMA inform me that Beaver has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Beaver seems to be working for a kimura but Knocksville defends the submission attempt.
Beaver blocks the strikes from Knocksville. #T3#
Knocksville wants to get back to full guard.
Knocksville has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beaver is working away from the top position though.
Beaver uses his free foot to push down on Knocksville's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knocksville.
Beaver can't control as he wanted to and Knocksville manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Beaver seems to be working for a kimura but Knocksville defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Knocksville is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Beaver has latched onto it... Big trouble! Beaver pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Knocksville is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Beaver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Beaver!

Event: TGC 4: Knocksville vs Beaver
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1##CL#
Brown darts in and clinches Ronaldo up against the cage.
Ronaldo is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ronaldo wants a takedown but no success here.
Ronaldo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mantice Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ronaldo.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
A head kick by Brown misses #CL2#
and Ronaldo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown feints a jab promting Ronaldo to slip. Brown then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ronaldo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Ronaldo.#TD#
Brown has clasped his hands together around Ronaldo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Ronaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Ronaldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
Brown is putting a hurting on Ronaldo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brown working away.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Ronaldo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Ronaldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown 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.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown winds up and cracks Ronaldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ronaldo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ronaldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Ronaldo missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Ronaldo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Brown controlling the pace. #SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronaldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Ronaldo defends it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown prevents Ronaldo from improving his position.
Ronaldo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown working over Ronaldo with some ground and pound. Ronaldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ronaldo's head.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brown moves into full mount! Ronaldo won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantice Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Brown counters with a crisp one two that drops Ronaldo! Brown thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ronaldo to his feet! Ronaldo is in big trouble!#ROC#
Ronaldo is rocked!
Brown batters Ronaldo with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ronaldo is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Brown lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ronaldo to the mat with a gruesome thud! Brown is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mantice Brown!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Dixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dixon really is a fat lump.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Dixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson is trying to break free.#BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dixon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson digs a good hook to Dixon's body.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Dixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Dixon pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Johnson. #CUT2#
It looks like Darwin Dixon has been cut.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Dixon counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Dixon decides to pull guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Johnson passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Dixon throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Johnson has hold of one of Dixon's legs. Dixon is fighting the takedown attempt but Johnson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Johnson 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.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Dixon punching to the body, from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dixon throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Johnson counters with a crisp one two that drops Dixon! Johnson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dixon to his feet! Dixon is in big trouble!
Johnson drops Dixon with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dixon! Johnson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Johnson!

Event: Combate 2: Guerra
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Johnson wants to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling well.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera controlling from the top position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera 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.#SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera from controlling successfully.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera 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#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Johnson.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to get the leverage. #T3#
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's back!
A lull in the action here.
Johnson is not going to allow Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to sit and survive in this position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
dj Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
dj Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
A relieved looking Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2017

#R1#
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Jimenez. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown has clasped his hands together around Jimenez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working away.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Irvin Jimenez has been cut.
Jimenez is looking for a sweep.
Brown is putting a hurting on Jimenez here, landing some big shots from side control. #T1#
Brown tries to advance to mount but Jimenez denies him.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jimenez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Brown has hold of Jimenez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jimenez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Jimenez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jimenez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mantice Brown!

Event: TGC 1
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Beaver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Striker Deux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beaver scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Matthew Beaver has been cut.
Beaver slips a jab from Striker Deux.
Beaver appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Striker Deux misses with the combination.
Striker Deux misses with a double jab.
Striker Deux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Striker Deux looks to land a left hand but Beaver moved out of range nicely.
Beaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker Deux sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Striker Deux jabs Beaver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Striker Deux throws a hook but Beaver blocks it.
Beaver appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Striker Deux finds it's way through Beaver's defenses.
Beaver really is a fat lump.#T1#
Striker Deux throws a body punch but Beaver moves out of range.
Beaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beaver ducks under a wild hook from Striker Deux.
Striker Deux lands with an uppercut that bounces Beaver off the cage and back into range.
Island Striker Deux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Striker Deux misses.
Beaver attempts a counter takedown but Striker Deux avoids it well and moves away.
Striker Deux throws the left hand but Beaver avoids the punch easily.
Beaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Striker Deux throws a right and a left that Beaver avoids nicely.
Beaver drops down looking for a counter takedown but Striker Deux sprawls and moves away.
Island Striker Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Striker Deux throws a jab when Beaver was well out of range.
Striker Deux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Striker Deux scores with a hook to the body. Beaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Striker Deux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaver manages to avoid it.
Beaver staying out of range there.
Striker Deux misses with a wild body shot.
Striker Deux throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Beaver counters with a shoot takedown. Striker Deux fights it but they end up in 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!#SU#
Beaver gets to his feet. Striker Deux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Beaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Striker Deux misses with a body shot.
Striker Deux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Striker Deux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#KD2#
Striker Deux lands a big right hand that sends Beaver crashing to the mat! Striker Deux stays standing though and waves Beaver back to his feet!#ROC2#
Beaver is rocked!#KD2#
Striker Deux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beaver sprawling to the canvas! Beaver rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Striker Deux finish him?!
Oh Beaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Striker Deux misses with a straight left.
Beaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beaver seems to have got his legs back now.
Beaver leaves his chin hanging out and Striker Deux seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Beaver crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Striker Deux!

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