Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TAFC: Murphy v Shorton
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Laird throws an off balance right hand
and Magnum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laird misses with an uppercut. Magnum saw that one coming.
Laird thuds his right hand into Magnum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magnum throws a right hand that misses
and Laird counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laird manages to avoid it.
Magnum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laird cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magnum duly obliges.
Laird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laird throws an overhand right that lands on Magnum's shoulder, as Magnum tries to avoid the shot.
Laird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magnum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laird missing with a left hand there. Magnum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnum misses with a right hand
and Laird counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Laird lands a jab to Magnum's midsection.
Magnum misses with a body shot
and Laird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magnum just misses with a punch to the body.
Laird connects with a looping right hand.
Laird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magnum has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Magnum is rocked!
Laird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magnum is still on wobbly legs! Can Laird finish him?
Magnum moves away from the strike by Laird.
Magnum seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnum misses with an uppercut. Laird saw that one coming.
Magnum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laird looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laird misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Laird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magnum momentarily.
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!
Magnum just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnum connects with a crisp jab.
Magnum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander Laird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laird throws an off balance right hand
and Magnum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laird's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magnum under the eye.
Magnum misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Magnum.
Magnum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Magnum cracks Laird with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magnum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laird throws a body punch but Magnum moves out of range.
Magnum throws out a loose jab but Laird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laird manages to avoid it.
Laird is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magnum.
Laird cracks Magnum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laird lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Laird avoids the body shot from Magnum.
Laird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laird swings widly with a right hand
letting Magnum counter with a right hand.
Magnum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laird counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Laird.#T4#
Magnum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laird cracks Magnum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laird takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Magnum instigates a clinch.
Laird tries to break free but Magnum pushes him back against the cage.
Laird is trying to push Magnum away but Magnum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laird.
A shot in the inside from Magnum.
Laird blocking some punches.
Laird tries to circle away but Magnum has him pinned against the cage.
Magnum tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magnum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Magnum swings wildly with an uppercut but Laird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Magnum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Magnum throws a poor cross that misses
and Laird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laird throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Magnum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnum throws a jab when Laird was well out of range.
Magnum defending well as Laird loads up on a big left hand.
Magnum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laird manages to avoid it.
Laird slips a jab and a cross from Magnum. #CL2#
Magnum moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnum gets through Laird's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magnum keeps control of Laird as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Laird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laird jabs Magnum right on the nose. Magnum blinks but takes it well.
Laird throws a body punch but Magnum moves out of range. #T1#
Magnum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laird is looking to counter the offense by Magnum and move into the clinch.
Magnum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laird connects with the punch.
Magnum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laird.
Laird throws a body punch but Magnum moves out of range.
Magnum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alexander Laird is winning the standup battle so far.
Laird throws a body punch but Magnum moves out of range.
Magnum misses with a double jab.
Magnum misses with a few strikes there.
Laird is looking to counter punch.
Magnum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laird.
Magnum looks to score with a jab to the body but Laird is just out of range.
Magnum tries to bum rush Laird with a series of wild strikes but Laird uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magnum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laird.#T2#
Laird swings for the body but Magnum moves out of range.
Laird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laird wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laird scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laird throws a big shot that misses.
Laird throws a right hand that misses
and Magnum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Laird throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnum drops his hands momentarily and Laird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magnum misses with a looping right.
Laird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnum.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnum. Laird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laird throws the left hand but Magnum avoids the punch easily.
Laird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnum.
Magnum scores with a decent looking hook.
Magnum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laird throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laird needs to keep his hands up - Magnum had a free shot at his head there.
Laird catches Magnum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magnum throws a right hand that misses
and Magnum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laird misses with an uppercut
and Magnum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Magnum takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Laird wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Laird breaks the clinch.
Magnum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Laird.
Magnum throws a body punch but Laird moves out of range.
Laird tests Magnum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnum looks to land a body kick but Laird moved away.
Laird thuds a left hand into Magnum's body.
Magnum scores with a nice strike.
Laird ducks under a wild hook from Magnum.
Magnum throws a shot from downtown. Laird moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Laird will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Magnum slips under a jab.
Magnum throws a body punch but Laird moves out of range.
Magnum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magnum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magnum staying out of range there.
Magnum jabs Laird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Magnum. Those never looked like landing.
Laird moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnum manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird scores with a sloppy right hand. Magnum should have avoided that one.
Laird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magnum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laird cracks a nice hook into Magnum's ribs.
Magnum takes a swing at Laird's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Magnum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magnum blocks a jab.
Magnum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Magnum does no damage.
Magnum throws a looping overhand right but Laird ducks down to avoid it.
Laird catches Magnum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Laird loads up on a big right hand but Magnum slips the punch.
Magnum misses with a body shot.
Laird misses with a right hand
and Magnum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Laird is rocked!
Laird throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magnum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Laird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laird misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnum counters with a crisp right that sends Laird to the canvas! Magnum follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Magnum!
Our winner, Justin Magnum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TAFC: Smith Jr vs Kuwabara
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharma circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharma misses.
Duncan moves out of range of the body kick from Sharma.
Duncan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharma sprawls well. Sharma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sharma - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Sharma slams his shin into Duncan's torso.
Sharma throws a leg kick which misses Duncan's front leg but catches the back leg as Duncan tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharma darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A jab from Duncan does it's job there.
Duncan misses with a wild body shot.
Duncan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharma avoids the body shot from Duncan.
It seemed like Sharma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Duncan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sharma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duncan's head.
Sharma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duncan misses with a looping left.
Sharma slips a jab from Duncan.#KD2#
Sharma cracks Duncan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Duncan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sharma finish him? #ROC2#
Duncan is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sharma - that will leave a mark!
Oh Duncan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharma fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Duncan square on the jaw! Damn, Duncan is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
A victorious Rohith Sharma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PSE 24
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Riggs slips under a jab from Rection.
Rection thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rection has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Riggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Riggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rection misses with a right hand
and Riggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riggs throws a hook but Rection blocks it.
Riggs walks into a stiff left hand from Rection.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.#TD#
Riggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rection wants to stand but Riggs is controlling the position.
Riggs postures up in Rection's guard and throws a big left but Rection blocks it.
Riggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riggs 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.
Rection preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riggs won't allow Rection to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riggs stops Rection from standing up. #T1#
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Rection is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Rection pushes Riggs off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rection lands a really nice looking cross but Riggs seems unphased. #TD#
Riggs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rection napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riggs working the ground and pound.
Rection is pushing Riggs's head away, looking to escape. Riggs manages to hold on to the position though.
Riggs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rection is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Riggs working the ground and pound.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Riggs crashes against the mat.
Riggs working the ground and pound from side control.
Riggs in side control, throwing shots but Rection defends. #T2#
Rection wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Riggs crashes against the mat.
Riggs throws a strike aimed at the side of Rection's head but Rection avoids it well.
Riggs has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rection taking a bit of punishment here - Riggs scoring with strikes.
Riggs working the head with strikes.
Riggs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rection to see if he's OK.#ROC#
Rection is rocked!
Rection is trying to buck Riggs off.
Rection is still in real trouble! Can Riggs finish him?
Rection is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Riggs crunches a massive hammerfist down on Rection - he's out! Riggs Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Riggs!

Event: GC 273
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Weave slips under a jab from Lang.
Weave ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
Lang is looking for a counter combo.
Nice cross by Lang.
Weave takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weave connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Walter Lang has been cut.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
Weave swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lang.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Weave's ribs.
Lang lands a jab to Weave's midsection.
Weave staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weave misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang slaps away a takedown attempt from Weave, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1##KD#
Lang drops Weave with a beautiful combination! Weave stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lang is looking for the KO!
Lang throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#
Weave is rocked!
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
Weave is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Weave will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weave doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lang counters with a big right hand! Oh Weave is in trouble here! Lang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Lang!
Walter Lang made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.

Event: TAFC: Big Bash 1 - NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Laird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kubota.
Laird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Kubota throws a quick counter kick to the body but Laird avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kubota.
Laird looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
Kubota lands a nice shot that snaps Laird's head back.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota slips under a jab from Laird.
Laird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laird misses with a body shot.
Laird takes one to the side of the head.
Laird comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laird moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laird thuds his right hand into Kubota's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Kubota misses with a hook. Laird ducked under it nicely.
Kubota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laird avoids the body shot from Kubota. #T1#
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laird checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Kubota.
Laird checks a leg kick.
Laird with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kubota to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Kubota has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Laird fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kubota moves out of range as Laird strikes.
Kubota tests Laird's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Laird just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKubota.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Laird saw that one coming.
Kubota sets himself, and Laird steps forward looking for the clinch! Kubota avoids it this time.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Laird takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laird fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Laird backs away, Kubota returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laird in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laird momentarily.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Laird looks to throw the jab but Kubota is out of range.
Laird misses with a looping left.
Kubota is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Laird.
Laird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Laird checks it.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laird's sensitive parts.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Laird.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laird lands a nice looking body shot.
Laird thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Laird misses the target.
Laird looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Laird misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.#T3#
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laird.
Kubota plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Laird is rocked!
Kubota circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Laird to the canvas! Laird doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kubota keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota is the new bantamweight champion!
Takeru Kubota decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PSE 21
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Rection misses with a hook.
Rection scores with a nice right hand.
Rection misses with a double jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dio 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.#CL2#
Dio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Dio is trying to trip Rection. He has hold of a leg but Rection is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Rection manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Rection escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Rection pushes him off.
Dio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hugh Rection seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rection tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rection swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rection scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dio doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##CL2#
Dio forces Rection back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Rection.
As Rection backs off Dio throws a huge counter combo but Rection manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Rection uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Rection tries to keep at a distance but Dio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rection wants to get back to striking at distance but Dio won't allow it. #BC#
Rection escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dio shoots in looking for a takedown. Rection tries to sprawl out of it but Dio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rection manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Dio ducks under a wild hook from Rection.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch but Rection swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dio wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dio has closed the distance and engaged Rection in a clinch.
Rection gets underhooks to prevent Dio's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio walks into a jab.
Rection swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dio counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Dio has closed the distance and engaged Rection in a clinch. #BC#
Rection's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Rection pushes him off.#T3#
Rection uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dio.
Rection throws a looping overhand right but Dio ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Rection drops Dio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dio looks back up at him and smiles so Rection waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Dio is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like John Dio has been cut.
Rection waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dio.
Dio is still on wobbly legs! Can Rection finish him?
Dio tries to clinch up.
Rection changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Rection misses.
Rection misses with an uppercut
and Dio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dio fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rection fakes the body blow, causing Dio to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dio goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugh Rection!
Hugh Rection 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: IFC 77: Divac vs Dean
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Tupper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tupper swings for the body but Weave moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupper - that will leave a mark!
Weave works the jab nicely.
Tupper shoots in and drives through. Weave sprawls well.
Weave misses the shot to the body.
Tupper has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupper. That's going to slow Weave down.
Weave throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Tupper counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Weave keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tupper not doing much here.
Tupper misses with a head shot. Weave uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Tupper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weave's head.
Tupper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weave works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tupper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weave is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dauntless Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tupper tries to free his leg and advance position but Weave is retaining full guard.
Weave keeping moving, preventing Tupper from controlling successfully.
Tupper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tupper wants to pass the guard but Weave is keeping the position.
Weave striking off his back but it's not causing Tupper any problems. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tupper postures up in Weave's guard and throws a big left but Weave blocks it.
Tupper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weave is keeping the position for now.
Tupper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tupper scores with a shot to the body.
Weave fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Tupper tries to counter it with a takedown but Weave pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tupper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupper was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tupper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weave. #T3#
Tupper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weave circles away.
Bob Weave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustine Tupper.
Tupper throws a low kick but Weave avoids it.
Tupper misses with a low kick as Weave jumps back.
Weave scores with a nice strike.
Weave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weave shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupper sprawls well. He's pushed Weave's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tupper shoots in but no luck this time.
Weave swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weave darts in looking for a takedown but Tupper gets double underhooks and turns Weave into the cage.
Tupper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tupper.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tupper. That's going to slow Weave down.
Tupper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weave avoids it really well and circles away.
Weave half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Tupper 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Weave is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Tupper like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Tupper from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Weave!
Bob Weave decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Augustine Tupper had this to say: 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

Event: PSE 10
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Tavau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rection cracks Tavau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rection lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Rection lands with a good body shot.
and Rection counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tavau! He's just covering up as Rection starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Rection!
A less than humble Hugh Rection misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Siva Tavau had this to say: 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'.

Event: SyFi 107
Date: Sep 23, 2018

#R1#
Laird tries to clinch but Prugsanapan is having none of it.
Laird scores with the left hand. Prugsanapan knows he should have avoided that one.
Laird moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Prugsanapan.
Laird looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laird tries to clinch but Prugsanapan is having none of it.
Prugsanapan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prugsanapan swats away the attempt to clinch by Laird.
Prugsanapan misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Prugsanapan does no damage.
Prugsanapan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prugsanapan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laird fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Prugsanapan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prugsanapan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prugsanapan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prugsanapan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prugsanapan throws a leg kick but Laird checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laird! But no joy.#CL2#
Laird clinches up with Prugsanapan and pushes him back against the cage.
Laird throws a punch but it's blocked by Prugsanapan.
Laird has a couple of punches blocked by Prugsanapan.
Laird misses with the head strike.
Laird misses with a punch on the inside.
Laird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Laird. #T2#
Prugsanapan blocking some punches.
Prugsanapan tries a knee to the head but Laird blocks it.
Prugsanapan tries to land a knee to the head but Laird blocks with his arms.
Laird throws a punch but it's blocked by Prugsanapan.
Prugsanapan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prugsanapan tries to land a knee to the head but Laird blocks with his arms.
Prugsanapan prevents a body shot from Laird.
Laird misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prugsanapan blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Prugsanapan.
Prugsanapan with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Laird has been cut.
Prugsanapan lands with a light punch inside.
Laird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laird softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laird lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prugsanapan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Laird has a couple of punches blocked by Prugsanapan. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Laird misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prugsanapan misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Prugsanapan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prugsanapan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laird throws out the jab.
A cross from Laird lands.
Prugsanapan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Laird there.
Decent striking displayed by Prugsanapan there.
Laird getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Prugsanapan is rocked!
Laird drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Prugsanapan right on the button. Prugsanapan goes down! Laird follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Laird gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Laird!

Event: IFC 69 Murhaa vs Dali
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Lupei tries to move into range but Weave moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Weave swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
No joy there for Weave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lupei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Weave's hands.
Lupei takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Lupei rushes Weave and presses him up against the cage.
Lupei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weave tries for a takedown but Lupei manages to get underhooks.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Weave.
Weave has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lupei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lupei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weave.
Lupei lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Weave escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weave throws a nice looking combination but Lupei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##CL2#
Lupei forces Weave back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Weave.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Weave backwards.
Weave blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Weave.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Weave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weave looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Weave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weave is looking to break free of the clinch but Lupei has double underhooks.
Weave has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weave.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weave drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lupei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lupei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.
Weave prevents a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei lands a left hand.
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!
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei pushes Weave back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weave's elbow. #T3#
Lupei gets through Weave's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Weave's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Weave wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Lupei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Lupei.
Weave blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei misses with a punch to the body.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Weave takes a shot to the head.
Weave fails to pull guard.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Weave jumps guard but Lupei turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei stalling the fight.
Weave tries to score a body lock takedown but Lupei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weave backwards.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei is pressed up against the cage. Weave has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lupei down to the mat. Lupei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lupei connects with the punch.
Lupei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lupei cracks Weave with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lupei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weave momentarily.
Weave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Lupei instigates a clinch.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Weave is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lupei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lupei lands with a light punch inside.
Lupei gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weave.
Weave takes a shot to the head.
Lupei lands a body shot.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weaves head.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Weave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weave tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
Lupei stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Weave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lupei to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Weave drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lupei gets through Weave's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weave can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Lupei.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lupei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lupei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weaves head. #ROC2#
Weave is rocked!
Lupei lands a hook that snaps the head of Weave backwards.
Oh Weave is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lupei unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Weave! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lupei is unloading with more strikes now! Weave drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serafim Lupei!

Event: SyFi 106
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Duncan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duncan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ovchinnikov works over Duncan's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Ovchinnikov closes the distance and clinches.
Ovchinnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ovchinnikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ovchinnikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ovchinnikov taking a breather.
Ovchinnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Duncan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ovchinnikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duncan blocks an uppercut.
Duncan is trying to break the clinch but Ovchinnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Duncan working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Duncan blocks a body shot from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duncan backwards.
Duncan prevents a body shot from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duncan up against the cage.#BC2#
Duncan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duncan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ovchinnikov throws a body punch but Duncan moves out of range.
Duncan unleashes a big counter combination but Ovchinnikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ovchinnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Ovchinnikov stuns Duncan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duncan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Duncan circles away.
Ovchinnikov tries to clinch
and Duncan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ovchinnikov throws a hook but Duncan blocks it.
Duncan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ovchinnikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Ovchinnikov throws a right hand that Duncan ducks under and follows up with a left that Duncan also avoids with ease.
Ovchinnikov looks to land a left hand but Duncan moved out of range nicely.
Duncan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ovchinnikov works the jab nicely.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ovchinnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ovchinnikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duncan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ovchinnikov jabs at Duncan's body.
Ovchinnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ovchinnikov takes a swing at Duncan's ribcage but misses.
Duncan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duncan.
Duncan takes one to the chin there.
Ovchinnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Duncan.
Duncan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Ovchinnikov misses. #T3#
Ovchinnikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Duncan counters with a nice uppercut.
Ovchinnikov throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Duncan counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Duncan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ovchinnikov throws a body punch but Duncan moves out of range.
Duncan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ovchinnikov. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Duncan.
Duncan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duncan tries to circle away but Ovchinnikov has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Duncan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ovchinnikov lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Ovchinnikov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duncan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Duncan cracks a nice hook into Ovchinnikov's ribs.
Duncan slips a jab from Ovchinnikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ovchinnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duncan throws a body punch but Ovchinnikov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ovchinnikov misses the target.
Ovchinnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duncan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ovchinnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ovchinnikov lands with a right hand.
Duncan throws a right and a left that Ovchinnikov avoids nicely.
Duncan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duncan shoots and misses
and Ovchinnikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ovchinnikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Ovchinnikov moves into range and clinches up with Duncan.
Duncan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duncan has had enough of the clinch but Ovchinnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Duncan tries to break free but Ovchinnikov pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Ovchinnikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ovchinnikov misses with an uppercut.
Ovchinnikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Duncan is rocked!#CL#
Ovchinnikov rushes Duncan and presses him up against the cage.
Ovchinnikov scores with a hook to the body.
Duncan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ovchinnikov misses with some punches.
Duncan trying to stall but Ovchinnikov improves his position.
Ovchinnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duncan can do to turn this around?
Ovchinnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ovchinnikov.
A head punch on the inside from Ovchinnikov fails to land.
Duncan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ovchinnikov lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ovchinnikov is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Ovchinnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duncan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duncan throws a nice looking combination but Ovchinnikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Duncan throws a body shot but no joy.
Duncan slips under a jab.
Jackie Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ovchinnikov cracks Duncan with a good jab.
A jab from Ovchinnikov does it's job there.
Duncan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ovchinnikov finish him?
Duncan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ovchinnikov counters with a huge left! Duncan is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ovchinnikov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Duncan from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ovchinnikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
An out of breath Dmitry Ovchinnikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018

#R1##TD#
Weave looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Test wants to improve his position but Weave is controlling well.
Weave controlling the action here.
Test blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weave.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weave is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Weave works his foot free and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Test can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Weave looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Test really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weave. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weave content just to control the position here. #T2#
Test keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Weave controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Test is working to get back to half guard.
Weave looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Weave jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Test manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Weave controls the position.#SU#
Weave decides to stand back up. Weave steps back and let's Test get back to his feet.
Bob Weave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Test doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Test 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Weave dives in and scores a takedown into Test's guard.#SU#
Weave stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Test throws a head kick that misses.
Test is looking to clinch.
A nice combination there by Weave.
Weave lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Test out cold! Test is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Weave!
Bob Weave bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SyFi 94
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Zangief uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laird.
Laird jabs at Zangief's body.
Zangief takes a swing at Laird's ribcage but misses.
Zangief throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zangief works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Laird has been cut.
Laird looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Laird displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zangief throws out the jab.
Laird tries to clinch there but Zangief circles away.
Zangief went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Laird blocks a jab.
Laird paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Laird tries to clinch up but Zangief circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Zangief on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zangief walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Laird.
Zangief keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laird.#T1##CL2#
Zangief tries to keep at a distance but Laird has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laird working aggressively here.
Laird misses with some punches.
Laird misses with some punches.
Laird works on Zangief's body with a couple of short punches.
Zangief has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laird after a bit of a struggle.
Zangief blocking some punches.
Laird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laird lands with a right to the head.
Laird lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Laird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laird lands with a short shot to the head.
Zangief misses with the head strike.
Laird has a couple of punches blocked by Zangief.
Zangief letting Laird take a breather here.
Zangief tries to break the clinch but Laird is controlling the position.
Laird scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laird displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zangief up against the cage.
Laird blocking some punches. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Laird.
Laird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laird misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Zangief is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Laird can't fight it off and eventually Zangief manages to take the fight to the floor. Laird looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laird is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laird avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laird wants to get back to his feet but Zangief is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Zangief in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laird is looking to stand up but Zangief isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laird on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zangief.
Laird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zangief is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Zangief takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laird ducks under a wild hook from Zangief.#CL2#
Laird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laird will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zangief up against the cage.
A short right from Laird. #T4#
Zangief misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zangief blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zangief has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laird after a bit of a struggle.
Zangief is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Volg Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zangief is trying to drag Laird to the mat but Laird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Laird lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Laird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zangief backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Laird.
Laird digs a right hand underneath Zangief's ribcage. Zangief let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laird scores with a shot to the side of Zangief's head.
Laird lands a body punch.
Laird lands a hook that snaps the head of Zangief backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laird.#ROC2#
Zangief is rocked!
Zangief's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Zangief is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laird cracks Zangief with a nice body shot.
Laird scores with a shoulder strike.
Laird lands an uppercut.
Laird lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Laird dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Laird'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##CL2#
Laird gets a clinch.
Zangief blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laird.
Laird creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zangief with a big uppercut! Zangief tries to clinch up but Laird pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zangief to the mat! Zangief covers up and Laird unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Laird!
In defeat, Alexander Volg Zangief stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky BS I vant rematch...'.

Event: WeInSyd 26
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Duncan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duncan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like George Jonas has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Duncan. No joy for Jonas on that attempt. #KD#
Duncan cracks Jonas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Duncan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jonas to stand back up!#ROC#
Jonas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Duncan gets a big slam - oh, Jonas is out! Jonas is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jackie Duncan!
After the fight, Jackie Duncan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
George Jonas spoke after the fight, saying 'Atleast i'm not in my brothers band making shitty music, FUCK my Brothers i'd rather be Justin Bieber's fluffer sucking his balls and JB is a douche bag...'.

Event: MMMA 87 Take vs Musashi
Date: Jul 29, 2018

#R1#
Rection lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
Rection leaves Harlamov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harlamov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rection throws a shot from downtown. Harlamov moves away and avoids it.
Rection waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harlamov.
Rection ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Rection.
Rection misses with a straight left.
Rection lands with a cross.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Rection scores with a counter punch that sends Harlamov to the canvas! Rection smells blood - he's punishing Harlamov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Harlamov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Rection!
Hugh Rection was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SyFi 81
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
Destroyer slips a jab from Robertson.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robertson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robertson is trying to improve his position.
Robertson wants to control but Destroyer postures up.#SUB2#
Destroyer in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Robertson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chicken Destroyer!

Event: WeInSyd 22
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1##CL#
Laird takes the fight into the clinch.
Segawa misses with a body punch.
Laird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Segawas head.
Segawa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Laird lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laird swings wildly with an uppercut but Segawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Laird fails to land.
Segawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Segawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Segawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lairds head.
A short right from Segawa on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Segawa.
Laird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laird has a couple of punches blocked by Segawa.
Segawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laird creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Segawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laird working aggressively here.
Laird scores with a shot to the side of Segawa's head.
Laird working aggressively here. #T1#
Segawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Laird uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Segawa.
Segawa lands a shoulder strike.
Laird digs a right hand underneath Segawa's ribcage. Segawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Segawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Laird fails to land.
Laird stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Laird fails to land.
Laird lands with a light punch inside.
Laird throws a punch but it's blocked by Segawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Segawa.
Laird misses with the head strike.
Laird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Segawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Laird prevents a body shot from Segawa.
Segawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Laird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Segawa's elbow.
Segawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
Segawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of 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!
Segawa blocking some punches. #T2#
Laird scores with a shoulder strike.
Segawa tries to work over Laird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Segawa leaning against his opponent.
Laird working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Segawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laird backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Segawa.
Segawa working aggressively here.
Segawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Segawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Laird backwards. #ROC2#
Laird is rocked!
Laird leaning his opponent against the cage.
Laird cracks Segawa with a nice body shot.
Segawa scores with a shot to the side of Laird's head.
Oh Laird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Segawa lands an uppercut.
Segawa is pushing Laird up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Segawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Segawa pushes Laird against the cage. Segawa is working some dirty boxing. Segawa pushes off with a quick right hook! Laird goes down! Laird tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Segawa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tenshin Segawa!

Event: SyFi 79
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for Duncan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Travis Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Duncan looking to score a takedown here. Banks is defending well but Duncan drives through and ends up in Banks's guard.
Duncan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Duncan gets to his feet. Banks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banks throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Duncan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banks's guard.
Duncan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duncan advances position into side control!#T1#
Duncan controls the position.#SUB#
Duncan is working to tighten his grip on Banks's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Banks has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Duncan is really squeezing tight and eventually Banks passes out! Duncan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackie Duncan!
Jackie Duncan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 47 Penn vs Jorma
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1#
Wilson thumps Rection with a low kick.#CL#
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson presses Rection against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilson prevents Rection from breaking the clinch.
Wilson working aggressively here.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Rection backwards.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rection controls his hands.
Rection is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rection blocks a body shot from Wilson.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Wilson.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rection is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.
Rection can't break the clinch.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rection.
Rection looks winded!
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rection backwards.
A shot in the inside from Wilson. #T1#
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rection or not.
Wilson digs a right hand into Rection's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rection's gas tank.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rection.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Rection's head. #KD#
Wilson lands a big uppercut and Rection is down! He's in big trouble - Wilson follows him to the mat! #ROC#
Rection is rocked!
Wilson passes to side control.
Rection is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
Rection tries to escape but Wilson is in control.
Rection seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SU#
Wilson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rection misses with a straight left.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Wilson rushes Rection and presses him up against the cage.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rection backwards. #TD#
Wilson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rection wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is dominant here and he's now got Rection's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Wilson.
Rection is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3##ES2#
Rection is trying to shake Wilson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Wilson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Rection connects with a body shot that sends Wilson's belly button to the back.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Rection swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Rection is trying to break free.#T4#
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rection.
Rection goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson prevents Rection from breaking the clinch.
Rection takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rections head.
Rection wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Rection is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rections head.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rection fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rection backwards.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rection prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Rection breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Rection circles away and keeps his distance.
Rection steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wilson is looking to clinch but Rection is avoiding it.
Sam Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Rection's body. Rection takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wilson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Wilson moves into the clinch.
Rection wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Rection is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.#BC2#
Rection breaks the clinch.
Rection takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rections head.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rection or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson. #KD#
Rection tumbles to the floor! Wilson threw a big shot that dropped him and now Wilson is on top looking to finish! Rection has guard but can he survive?! #SU#
Wilson stands and steps away. Rection gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Rection is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rection manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rection tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Rection turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Rection breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Rection won't allow it.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Rection is trying to break free.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rection can do to turn this around?
Rection wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson lands a right hand.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rection with a big uppercut! Rection tries to clinch up but Wilson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rection to the mat! Rection covers up and Wilson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Wilson!
A very excited looking Sam Wilson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 45 Antonio vs Crank
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rection.
Rection scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Rection misses.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Rection's shoulder, as Rection tries to avoid the shot.
Diggs connects with a single shot there.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rection misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rection looks to land a right hand but Diggs moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands with a hook. Rection tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rection checks a leg kick.
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rection cracks Diggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs with a hook.#T1#
Rection tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robert Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs scores with a leg kick.
Diggs throws a head kick that Rection semi-blocks.
A jab from Rection misses.
Hugh Rection is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggs throws the left hand but Rection avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Diggs misses.
Rection just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs feints and then cracks Rection's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rection down.
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Rection lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rection missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rection looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Diggs thuds a left hand into Rection's body.
Rection fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rection but Rection pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rection wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rection tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Rection doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Rection misses with a two punch combination.
Rection tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Diggs cracks Rection with an open hand slap.#CL#
Rection closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC2#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Diggs clinches up against the cage.
Rection lands with a light punch inside.
Rection can't break the clinch.
Rection tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Rection back against the cage.
Diggs taking a breather.
Diggs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rection lands a hook that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Rection controls the action.
Rection blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rection is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Rection.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rection.
Diggs needs to keep his hands up - Rection had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Diggs.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Rection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rection's head.
Rection lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggs off the cage and back into range.
Rection misses the jab.
Rection misses with a double jab
and Diggs counters with an outside leg kick.
Rection scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rection looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rection moves forwards but Diggs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Diggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diggs lands a body shot.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Rection moves away and avoids it.
Rection walks into a jab.
Robert Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rection moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rection tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rection. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rection closes the distance and pushes Diggs back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Diggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rection backwards. #BC2#
Diggs manages to break the clinch.
Diggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs feints and then cracks Rection's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rection down. #T1#
Rection throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rection on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Diggs moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggs with a hook.
Rection wants to clinch.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses.
Rection lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diggs's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Diggs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rection stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Rection lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggs at a distance.
Diggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rection takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rection tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Rection.
Rection misses with a series of wild punches.
Rection misses with a hook.
Rection scores with a nice strike.
Diggs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diggs lands a body shot.
Diggs is looking to chop away at Rection's legs.
Rection takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Diggs lands a body shot.
Rection slips a jab and a cross from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rection misses with a straight left.
Diggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Rection misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Rection looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
Rection misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Rection takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Diggs.#T4#
Diggs looks for a takedown but Rection sprawls well.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rection manages to avoid it.
Rection swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rection tries to clinch but Diggs moves away #TD2#
and Diggs counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rection is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diggs is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diggs trying to control the action but Rection is working from the bottom.
Diggs 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.
Diggs working the ground and pound but Rection is defending the strikes.
Diggs misses with the ground and pound.
Rection is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diggs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Diggs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diggs cracks Rection with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Diggs closes the distance and clinches.
Diggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Rection breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Diggs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diggs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Diggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rection is looking to escape.
Rection is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T1#
Diggs lands a heavy elbow.
Diggs looking to control but Rection is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diggs punching from mount but Rection doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rection's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Diggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diggs lands a heavy elbow.
Rection wants to try and get back to his feet.
Diggs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Diggs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Robert Diggs has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Rection is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Diggs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rection wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Rection somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diggs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rection misses with an uppercut
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs with a jab.#TD2#
Diggs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diggs stops Rection from getting back to his feet.
Diggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rection does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robert Diggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Diggs wants to pass to mount but Rection is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rection is trying to stand.
Diggs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rection looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hugh Rection has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Rection throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Rection on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rection tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs connects with a single shot there.
Rection lands with an uppercut that bounces Diggs off the cage and back into range.
Rection loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.#CL#
Rection has Diggs up against the cage in a clinch.
Rection has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Rection can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
Rection softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Diggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diggs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Diggs!
After winning the bout, Robert Diggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 38 House vs Li
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Rection tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Rection.
Nice body kick from Gaetz.
Gaetz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gaetz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rection cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rection looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaetz scores with a hook to the body. Rection takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Link Gaetz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaetz moves away from the strike by Rection.
Gaetz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gaetz lands with a straight right. Rection didn't see that one coming.
Rection throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Rection.
Rection looks to throw the jab but Gaetz is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaetz throws a leg kick #CL#
and Rection counters by clinching up.
Gaetz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rection.
Gaetz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rection misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from Gaetz.
A right hand to the body from Gaetz.
Rection is breathing heavily.
Rection tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Gaetz - that landed with a thud.
Gaetz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaetz pushes Rection back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaetz scores with a hook to the body.
Gaetz lands a nice uppercut.
Gaetz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gaetz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaetz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaetz lands with a right to the head.
Gaetz has Rection pressed against the cage, preventing Rection from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gaetz lands with a light punch inside.
Gaetz lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Gaetz on the inside.
Gaetz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaetz lands an uppercut.
Gaetz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rection backwards. #T2#
A short right from Gaetz on the inside.
Gaetz lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Rection is rocked!
Rection swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaetz is leaning against Rection and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gaetz pushes Rection back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gaetz.
Rection is trying to maintain a safe position but Gaetz gets an underhook and turns Rection into the cage.
Gaetz lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Gaetz.
Gaetz digs a right hand into Rection's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rection's gas tank.
Gaetz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaetz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rection seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gaetz can turn it around.
Rection swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaetz cracks Rection with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gaetz.
Gaetz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaetz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Rection is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gaetz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rection backwards.
Rection is trying to break the clinch but Gaetz is controlling him.#T3#
Gaetz pushes Rection back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaetz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaetz pushes Rection against the cage. Gaetz is working some dirty boxing. Gaetz pushes off with a quick right hook! Rection goes down! Rection tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gaetz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Link Gaetz!
After winning the bout, Link Gaetz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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