Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 182
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Tate Jr misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Henderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Tate Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson content to stall in guard here.
Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tate Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Henderson stands and throws Tate Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants to control but Tate Jr is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tate Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tate Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henderson on the ground.
Henderson trying to control the action but Tate Jr is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henderson takes a little break here. Tate Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tate Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tate Jr tries to get out of the position.
Tate Jr is not content to let Henderson control the position. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tate Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tate Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Henderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tate Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Henderson yanks on the arm and Tate Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Henderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Henderson!
Harry Henderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 181
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Vatsadze throws a right hand that Bradley ducks under and follows up with a left that Bradley also avoids with ease.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Bradley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vatsadze misses with a combination
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vatsadze 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.
Bradley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vatsadze dives in for a single leg takedown but Bradley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bradley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vatsadze avoids it.
Vatsadze takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Bradley lands a big right hand that sends Vatsadze crashing to the mat! Bradley stays standing though and waves Vatsadze back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Bradley moves out of range.
Bradley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vatsadze throws out the jab.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
Bradley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bradley throws a leg kick which misses Vatsadze's front leg but catches the back leg as Vatsadze tries to avoid it.
Vatsadze wants to clinch#KD#
and Bradley counters with a nice right hand that sends Vatsadze toppling to the canvas! Vatsadze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bradley finish him?!#ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!#T1#
Crack! Bradley connects with the perfect overhand right and Vatsadze falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bradley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Bradley!
A relieved looking Derrick Bradley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 174
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Schrute throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vatsadze.
Schrute slaps away a takedown attempt from Vatsadze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vatsadze throws a right hand that Schrute ducks under and follows up with a left that Schrute also avoids with ease.
Schrute throws a series of punches but Vatsadze avoids them all with ease.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schrute dodges the punch combination from Vatsadze.
Nice sprawl there from Vatsadze as Schrute shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Vatsadze. #CUT#It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Vatsadze lands a two punch combo.
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!
Vatsadze lands with a big left! Schrute is wobbled badly! Vatsadze comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Schrute to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Murtaz Vatsadze waved his t-shirt featuring HERBIZER [LAUNDRY]'s logo in front of the cameras.
Dwight Schrute spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the beet farm for a few weeks. Great fight! I'll be back!'.

Event: Highland 173
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Tate Jr misses with a two punch combination.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by San.
Tate Jr looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
Tate Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tate Jr duly obliges.
A punch combination from Tate Jr misses.
San slaps away a takedown attempt from Tate Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
San scores with a body shot. #CL#
San closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San misses with the head strike.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tate Jr's elbow.
Tate Jr blocks 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!
Tate Jr blocks an uppercut.
San lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
San lands a hook that snaps the head of Tate Jr backwards.
San pushes Tate Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tate Jr tries to pull guard but San won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate Jr.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from San.
San tries to work over Tate Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate Jr.
San misses with a body punch.
Tate Jr blocks a body shot from San.
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tate Jr backwards.
San lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tate Jr blocks an uppercut.
San digs a right hand into Tate Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tate Jr's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Tate Jr controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San.
San misses with the head strike.
San digs a right hand underneath Tate Jr's ribcage. Tate Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tate Jr looks winded!
Tate Jr can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
San lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tate Jr or not.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Tate Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
San lands a body shot in the clinch.
San tries to work over Tate Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
San works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Tate Jr blocks a body shot from San.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate Jr.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San works on Tate Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Tate Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San prevents Tate Jr from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from San - that landed with a thud.
Tate Jr blocks a body shot from San.
San lands a nice uppercut.
San working aggressively here.
San working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from San. #T4#
Tate Jr lands a shoulder strike.
San lands a shoulder strike.
San softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tate Jr blocking some punches.
Tate Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tate Jr tries to circle away but San has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from San.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Tate Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tate Jr is trying to break the clinch but San has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate Jr.
San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko San dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
San gets in close and instigates a clinch.
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San tries to work over Tate Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
San misses with a body punch.
Tate Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate Jr can do to turn this around?
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr takes a shot to the head.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San works on Tate Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from San.
Tate Jr is breathing heavily.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Tate Jr blocking some punches.
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tate Jr backwards. #ROC#Tate Jr is rocked!
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Tate Jr controls his hands.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate Jr.
San lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San.
Tate Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Tate Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tate Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate Jr.
San has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
San has Tate Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Tate Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tate Jr blocks a body shot from San.
Tate Jr can't break the clinch. #T2#
Tate Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
San misses with the head strike.
Tate Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San working aggressively here.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Tate Jr controls the action.
San softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San lands a right hand.
San misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr prevents a body shot from San.
San tries to throw a body punch but Tate Jr avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
San throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate Jr.
San prevents Tate Jr from breaking the clinch.
Tate Jr is trying to push San away but San has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
San lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from San on the inside.
Tate Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short right from San.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Tate Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from San as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San works on Tate Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
San working aggressively here.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from San.
San misses with a body punch.
Tate Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San misses with a body punch.
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiko San dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
San swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tate Jr.
Tate Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
San takes the fight into the clinch.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate Jr.
San throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tate Jrs head.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tate Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. San just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate Jr.
San scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San misses with a punch to the body.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San prevents Tate Jr from breaking the clinch.
San lands with a short shot to the head.
Tate Jr blocking some punches. #T1#
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Tate Jr.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San works on Tate Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Tate Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tate Jr blocking some punches.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tate Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tate Jr.
San lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Tate Jr.
Aiko San has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Tate Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
San lands a left hand.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
San scores with a shot to the side of Tate Jr's head.
San lands a hook 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!
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tate Jr backwards.
Tate Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San.
San scores with a shoulder strike.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Tate Jr.
San lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tate Jr.#T3#
Tate Jr takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by San.
Tate Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from San.
San misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by San.
San misses with some punches.
San scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tate Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. San gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaron Tate Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tate Jr blocks a body shot from San.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Tate Jr controls his hands.
A short left from San.
Good body shot from San.
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!
San scores with a hook to the body.
San tries a body shot but Tate Jr blocks it.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Tate Jr.
San lands a body punch.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
San lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiko San showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for San, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiko San!

Event: Highland 165
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Crumper leaves Tate Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Crumper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crumper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tate Jr has hold of Crumper's hands but Crumper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Tate Jr has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Crumper is on him like a limpet, forcing Tate Jr back against the cage.
Crumper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crumper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crumper is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dax Crumper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crumper tries for a takedown but Tate Jr manages to get underhooks.
Tate Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crumper darts in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr gets double underhooks and turns Crumper into the cage. #T1#
Crumper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tate Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crumper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crumper tries to score a body lock takedown but Tate Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Crumper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crumper wants a takedown. #BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch.
Tate Jr 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.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Tate Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tate Jr misses with a double jab.
Tate Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tate Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crumper back to the cage. Tate Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tate Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tate Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crumper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tate Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tate Jr throws a right hand that Crumper ducks under and follows up with a left that Crumper also avoids with ease.
Crumper tries for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away easily
and Tate Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crumper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2##CL2#
Tate Jr clinches. #BC2#
Tate Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crumper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate Jr scores with a one two! Crumper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tate Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crumper shoots and misses
letting Tate Jr counter with a right hand.
Crumper is breathing heavily.
Tate Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Tate Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crumper sprawls well. Crumper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Crumper fails to land the takedown.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tate Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tate Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crumper circles away quickly and effectively.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tate Jr but Tate Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tate Jr throws a head kick but Crumper moves out of range. #T3#
Tate Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Crumper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tate Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crumper somewhat.
Tate Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body kick from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crumper tries to avoid it but Tate Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crumper to the ground. Crumper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crumper.
Tate Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crumper has his takedown stuffed
and Tate Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Crumper backing up. Crumper nods at Tate Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Tate Jr swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate Jr lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Tate Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Crumper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate Jr's waist but Tate Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crumper off to one side.
Tate Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crumper takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tate Jr feints a jab promting Crumper to slip. Tate Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Crumper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate Jr tries to bum rush Crumper with a series of wild strikes but Crumper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crumper moves forwards but Tate Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Crumper is rocked!
Tate Jr connects with a combination that backs up Crumper into the cage. Tate Jr lands a flurry of punches that gets past Crumper's guard. Crumper is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Tate Jr bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Tate Jr!

Event: Highland 163
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Vatsadze misses the jab.#CL#
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Cartwright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Cartwright pushes off an throws an elbow but Vatsadze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright tries to score a body lock takedown but Vatsadze shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that Cartwright has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cartwright - that landed with a thud.
Cartwright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze avoids the elbow strike from Cartwright, against the cage. #TD2#
Vatsadze manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cartwright is stalling in the full guard.
Cartwright seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vatsadze for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Vatsadze's brow.
Cartwright passes Vatsadze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vatsadze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cartwright controlling the action here. #T2#
Cartwright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cartwright lands a nice short elbow.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Vatsadze dodges it nicely.
Cartwright uses his free foot to push down on Vatsadze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vatsadze.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vatsadze can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount.
Cartwright thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T3#
Cartwright with shots to the head and body - Vatsadze looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cartwright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vatsadze holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cartwright tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cartwright controlling his opponent.
Vatsadze is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cartwright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cartwright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vatsadze hang on?
Cartwright landing shots from mount.
Cartwright with good strikes from the mount here!
Cartwright controlling from mount. #T4#
Cartwright cracks Vatsadze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright lands a big shot there that rocks Vatsadze but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Cartwright there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cartwright scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cartwright landing shots from mount. #ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!
Cartwright looking to finish Vatsadze with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vatsadze!
Vatsadze is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Vatsadze takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Cartwright's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muchy Cartwright!
Muchy Cartwright got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Tate Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Ries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Ries breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Tate Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Tate Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Tate Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ries defends well and Tate Jr ends up having to push Ries into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ries misses with the head strike.
Ries misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tate Jr moves away.
Tate Jr is looking to counter punch.
Ries walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some wild striking there from Tate Jr.
Ries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tate Jr slips a straight right by Ries.#T1#
A punch combination from Tate Jr misses.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Jr misses with a double jab.
Ries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ries connects with a looping right hand.
Tate Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ries backs up against the cage.
Aaron Tate Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ries throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tate Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ries.
Tate Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ries back to the cage. Tate Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ries avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate Jr walks into a jab.
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!
Ries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Tate Jr misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Ries misses.
Ries avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ries unleashes a big counter combination but Tate Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tate Jr misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Ries's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tate Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ries counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Tate Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tate Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ries counter with a right hand.
Tate Jr wants to clinch.
Tate Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Tate Jr.
Tate Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Tate Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ries fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tate Jr missing with a left hand there. Ries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ries.
Tate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ries misses with a looping left.
Tate Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tate Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Tate Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tate Jr misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ries moves out of range.
Tate Jr slips a jab from Ries.
Ries bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate Jr wants to clinch but Ries slips to the side
and Tate Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Tate Jr is rocked!
Ries stuffs the takedown attempt from Tate Jr. Tate Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate Jr.
Ries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate Jr misses with an uppercut. Ries saw that one coming.
Tate Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ries dodges the punch combination from Tate Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Tate Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tate Jr.
Ries avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ries! But no joy.
Ries paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ries in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ries misses with a hook. Tate Jr ducked under it nicely.
Tate Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aaron Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Ries leaves Tate Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Tate Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Tate Jr.
Ries lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tate Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ries counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ries avoids them all with ease.
Tate Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #KD2#
Ries sends Tate Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ries is motioning to the referee to let Tate Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Tate Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tate Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ries scores with a decent looking hook.
Ries is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Tate Jr flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tate Jr is out cold! Ries holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Ries!

Event: Highland 155
Date: Apr 22, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Vatsadze clinches up with Minoru Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Vatsadze missing with knees to the body.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vatsadze breaks the clinch.
Vatsadze falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Minoru Ii moves into the clinch.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Vatsadze tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with some punches. #BC2#
Vatsadze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze scores with a one two! Minoru Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A left and a right from Vatsadze both land. Nice combination.
Vatsadze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
As Minoru Ii backs off Vatsadze throws a huge counter combo but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Vatsadze moves out of range.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Minoru Ii throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Sloppy strikes from Vatsadze. Those never looked like landing.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vatsadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Vatsadze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minoru Ii doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Vatsadze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vatsadze has closed the distance and engaged Minoru Ii in a clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze. #TD2#
Vatsadze manages to pull guard.
Minoru Ii won't allow Vatsadze to get back to his feet.
Vatsadze looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Minoru Ii prevents Vatsadze from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Minoru Ii gets to his feet - Vatsadze follows without any prompting.
Vatsadze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minoru Ii.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Good standup being displayed there by Minoru Ii as he connects with a hook.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatsadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Minoru Ii circles away.
Vatsadze is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vatsadze throws a one two combo.
Vatsadze looks to land a combination. Minoru Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Minoru Ii throws a jab when Vatsadze was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
That's time! Minoru Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Murtaz Vatsadze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. Vatsadze saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Vatsadze finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minoru Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Vatsadze misses with a double jab.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minoru Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vatsadze walks into a jab.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze slips under a jab.#T1#
Vatsadze throws a right hand that Minoru Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Minoru Ii also avoids with ease.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vatsadze misses with the combination.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Vatsadze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. Vatsadze saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
Vatsadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii cracks Vatsadze with an open hand slap.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Vatsadze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Minoru Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minoru Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Minoru Ii is having none of it.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze lands a two punch combo.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Vatsadze moves into range and clinches up with Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Vatsadze is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Vatsadze is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Minoru Ii pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Vatsadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatsadze's gas tank. #T4#
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Vatsadze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minoru Ii is defending well for now.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Vatsadze staying out of range there.
Minoru Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vatsadzes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vatsadze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Vatsadze misses.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Vatsadze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze jabs Minoru Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Minoru Ii moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Vatsadze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Vatsadze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice 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!
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Minoru Ii feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vatsadze sprawling to the canvas! Vatsadze rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Minoru Ii finish him?! #ROC#Vatsadze is rocked!
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
Vatsadze seems to have recovered his senses.
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
Minoru Ii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vatsadze to the canvas! Vatsadze doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Minoru Ii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A victorious Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 154
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Tate Jr with a nice cross.
Tate Jr lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Ganga has Tate Jr up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Ganga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganga throws a body punch but Tate Jr moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tate Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Tate Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ganga eats them both and turns towards Tate Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tate Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganga misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Ganga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ganga goes for a takedown attempt but Tate Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tate Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tate Jr duly obliges.
Ganga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Ganga is rocked!#T1##KD#
Tate Jr lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ganga sprawling to the canvas. Tate Jr follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ganga hang on?
Ganga is still in real trouble! Can Tate Jr finish him?
Tate Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tate Jr not doing much here.
Tate Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ganga is trying to get back to full guard.
Tate Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ganga seems to have recovered his senses.
Tate Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tate Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ganga on the ground.
Ganga is trying to stand up here but Tate Jr is controlling him well. #T2#
Ganga trying to hold on to Tate Jr's head to control him but Tate Jr postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganga is looking to improve his position.
Tate Jr tries to stand and escape but Ganga is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ganga trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ganga scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ganga gets a clinch. #BC#
Tate Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Ganga.
Tate Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Ganga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Ganga wants to take a breather but Tate Jr is having none of it.
Ganga might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tate Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tate Jr is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tate Jr has hold of Ganga's hands but Ganga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tate Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ganga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ganga trying to control from half guard but Tate Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Ganga seems to be working for a kimura but Tate Jr defends the submission attempt.
Ganga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Tate Jr 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#
Ganga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tate Jr misses with a wild combination.
Ganga blocks a low kick nicely.
Ganga tries to counter with a clinch but Tate Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Aaron Tate Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganga wants to clinch.
Ganga blocks a low kick nicely.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ganga wants to clinch up but Tate Jr keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ganga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tate Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ganga can do to turn this around?
Ganga wants to clinch.#T1#
Ganga closes the distance and clinches up with Tate Jr, looking for a takedown. Ganga pushes Tate Jr against the cage but Tate Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ganga tries for a takedown but Tate Jr circles away easily
and Tate Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tate Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ganga is looking to clinch but Tate Jr is avoiding it.
Tate Jr throws a right hand that Ganga ducks under and follows up with a left that Ganga also avoids with ease.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown but Tate Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aaron Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Tate Jr tries to bum rush Ganga with a series of wild strikes but Ganga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ganga looks for a takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well.
Ganga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate Jr.
A punch combination from Tate Jr misses.
Ganga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate Jr. #T2#
Tate Jr misses with a double jab
and Ganga counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ganga misses with a takedown attempt - Tate Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tate Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ganga.
Ganga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tate Jr defends it nicely.
Tate Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ganga misses with a takedown
and Tate Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Ganga.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ganga moves out of range. #T3#
Tate Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aaron Tate Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Ganga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tate Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
As Tate Jr backs off Ganga throws a huge counter combo but Tate Jr manages to avoid it all.
Tate Jr leaves Ganga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tate Jr misses with a combination #TD2#
and Ganga counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga working away.
Ganga trying to control the position but Tate Jr is working away.
Ganga working away.#T4##SU2#
Ganga stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tate Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganga dodges the punch combination from Tate Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganga moves to clinch but Tate Jr breaks away
and Tate Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Tate Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aaron Tate Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tate Jr pinned against the cage. Tate Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ganga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ganga darts in looking for a takedown but Tate Jr gets double underhooks and turns Ganga into the cage.
Ganga fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Tate Jr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ganga shoots in but no luck this time.
Ganga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tate Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ganga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ganga moves out of range.
Ganga blocks a head kick by Tate Jr.
Ganga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tate Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aaron Tate Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunil Ganga.
Tate Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ganga avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Ganga tries to counter it with a takedown but Tate Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ganga shoots for a takedown but Tate Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tate Jr throws a series of punches but Ganga avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Tate Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ganga circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ganga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate Jr tries to bum rush Ganga with a series of wild strikes but Ganga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Ganga darts in and clinches Tate Jr up against the cage.#TD2#
Ganga has picked Tate Jr up - he's going for a ride! Ganga dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ganga trying to control from half guard but Tate Jr is working away.
Ganga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ganga is trying to control. Tate Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Tate Jr is looking for a sweep. Ganga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ganga is working for a submission of some sort.
Ganga wants to control but Tate Jr is keeping him busy.
Ganga is stalling here. Tate Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ganga seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tate Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sunil Ganga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganga tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3#
Ganga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ganga regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ganga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tate Jr wanted to stand there but Ganga had control of the position. #SU#
Ganga is working an open guard so Tate Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ganga looks for a takedown but Tate Jr sprawls well.
Ganga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate Jr's waist but Tate Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganga off to one side. #CL2#
Tate Jr gets tackled into the cage by Ganga. Ganga maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Aaron Tate Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##BC2#
Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tate Jr sprawls well. Tate Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ganga gets slowly back to his feet.
Ganga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tate Jr's waist but Tate Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ganga off to one side.
Tate Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tate Jr tries to score with a low kick but Ganga moves his leg out of the way.
Aaron Tate Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Tate Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ganga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate Jr as he jumps to the side.
Sunil Ganga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tate Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Tate Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tate Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Tate Jr!

Event: DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Korth misses with a hook. Numagodov ducked under it nicely.
Numagodov wants to counter with a clinch but Korth pushes him away.
Korth throws a hook but Numagodov blocks it.
Numagodov throws out a counter right but Korth avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Numagodov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korth did well to prevent Numagodov getting side control.
Korth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Numagodov is working away from the top position though.
Korth is trying to stand.
Korth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Numagodov is controlling the pace.
Numagodov trying to control from half guard but Korth is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numagodov prevents Korth from standing back up.
Numagodov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korth tries to get to full guard but Numagodov has control of the leg. #T1#
Korth flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Korth trying to hold on to Numagodov's head to control him but Numagodov postures up.
Korth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Numagodov prevents Korth from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Numagodov connects with a nice short shot to Korth's temple.
Korth scores with a few weak punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Numagodov seems to be working for a kimura but Korth defends the submission attempt.
Korth wants to control but Numagodov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Numagodov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Korth trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Numagodov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Korth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Numagodov manages to pass to mount!
Numagodov with good strikes from the mount here!
Numagodov with shots to the head and body - Korth looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Numagodov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Korth is on top in guard.
Korth wants to control from the top but Numagodov keeps moving. #ES2#
Numagodov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numagodov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Korth throws out the jab.
Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Numagodov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elton Korth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Numagodov gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Korth is looking for a sweep.
Korth on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Numagodov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Numagodov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Korth keeps working.
Numagodov throws a strike aimed at the side of Korth's head but Korth avoids it well.
Korth wants to control but Numagodov postures up.
Korth striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Numagodov lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
Numagodov decides to stand back up. Numagodov steps back and let's Korth get back to his feet.#TD2#
Numagodov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korth sprawls well initially but Numagodov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korth throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Numagodov manages to pass to side control.
Numagodov is putting a hurting on Korth here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Numagodov lands some shots froms side control.
Korth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Numagodov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Korth wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Numagodov is looking to take a break and control but Korth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korth tries to buck Numagodov off but Numagodov is having none of it.
Korth tries to escape but Numagodov is in control.
Korth wants to control but Numagodov postures up.
Korth 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Korth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Numagodov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Numagodov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Numagodov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Korth sprawls well initially but Numagodov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korth tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Numagodov manages to move to mount!
Korth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Numagodov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Numagodov blocks Korth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Numagodov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Korth working to try and regain half guard.
Numagodov blocks Korth's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Korth is working to get back to half guard.
Numagodov with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Numagodov landing strikes from the mount and Korth is in trouble! #T1#
Korth is desperately trying to improve his position but Numagodov has a good base and remains in mount.
Numagodov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Numagodov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Korth hang on?
Numagodov cracks Korth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Numagodov landing strikes from the mount and Korth is in trouble!
Korth regains half guard.
Numagodov is looking to take a break and control but Korth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Numagodov.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korth is looking to improve his position.
Numagodov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hector Numagodov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Numagodov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Korth is looking to escape.#ES#
Korth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korth misses with a hook. Numagodov ducked under it nicely.
Korth swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Numagodov counters by clinching up.
Korth tries to break the clinch but Numagodov is controlling the position.
Korth is looking to break free of the clinch but Numagodov has double underhooks. #TD2#
Numagodov jumps into guard, dragging Korth to the mat.
Korth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Numagodov's head.
Korth is working Numagodov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Korth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Numagodov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Numagodov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Korth trying to control the position from guard on top but Numagodov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numagodov striking off his back but it's not causing Korth any problems. #T3#
Numagodov working a defensive guard here.
Korth wants to control from the top but Numagodov keeps moving.
Korth is looking to stand up but Numagodov won't let him.
Numagodov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Numagodov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Korth is aware though and is defending well.
Numagodov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Korth has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Numagodov is proving hard to escape from.
Numagodov looking for a sweep. Not yet Numagodov, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Korth lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Korth gets tackled into the cage by Numagodov. Numagodov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Numagodov pulls guard effortlessly.
Numagodov keeping moving, preventing Korth from controlling successfully.
Korth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Numagodov has his foot on Korth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korth works his way back into a safe position though.
Korth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Korth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Numagodov striking from the bottom here.
Numagodov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Korth distracts Numagodov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Korth trying to control the position from guard on top but Numagodov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numagodov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Korth stands up over Numagodov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Numagodov trying to keep a closed guard but Korth is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Numagodov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Numagodov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korth did well to prevent Numagodov getting side control.
Korth is looking to escape.
Korth throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Korth tries to kick Numagodov off but Numagodov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Korth taking some punishment here, with Numagodov in his half guard.
Numagodov prevents Korth from standing back up.
Numagodov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Korth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Numagodov lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth taking some punishment here, with Numagodov in his half guard.
Numagodov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korth wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Numagodov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korth defending well though.
Korth tries to kick Numagodov off but Numagodov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Numagodov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korth has hold of Numagodov's hands but Numagodov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Korth landing small, sideways elbows.
Korth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Numagodov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Korth is looking to escape.
Korth has hold of Numagodov's hands but Numagodov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Korth is trying to stand back up but Numagodov is controlling him #T2#
Numagodov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korth punching from the bottom.
Numagodov prevents Korth from improving his position.
Korth is looking to escape.
Numagodov is trying to control. Korth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Korth pushes Numagodov off looking to stand but Numagodov dives back in and keeps control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Numagodov connects with a nice short shot to Korth's temple.
Korth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Numagodov there.
Numagodov wants to control but Korth is keeping him busy.
Korth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Korth lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Korth misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Numagodov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korth defending well though.
Korth is trying to stand up here but Numagodov is controlling him well. #SUB#
Korth looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korth wants to improve his position but Numagodov is controlling well.
Korth is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Numagodov wants to work for an arm triangle but Korth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Numagodov drops an elbow to the side of Korth's head.
Elton Korth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Numagodov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Numagodov stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Numagodov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Korth being controlled for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Numagodov!
A very excited looking Hector Numagodov 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: PFF 9 - Forbes vs Turkey
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Guillard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guillard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Guillard lands a hook that stumbles Edelman back into the cage. Guillard follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Edelman to the canvas! Guillard pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Edelman has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). TJ Guillard!
As TJ Guillard got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the best of all time'.

Event: RS Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Cadman moves into the clinch successfully.
Cadman is pressed up against the ropes. Joon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cadman moves into range and clinches up with Joon.#BC2#
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Cadman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cadman is pressed up against the ropes. Joon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cadman takes the fight into the clinch.
Joon tries to land a knee to the head but Cadman blocks with his arms.
Joon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Cadman breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Joon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joon showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Joon wants to advance to full mount but Cadman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cadman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cadman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Joon trying to control the position.
Joon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joon tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
I've been told that Cadman has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Cadman trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joon is trying to keep Cadman in close.
Cadman wants to control from the top but Joon keeps moving.
Cadman content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cadman throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Joon tries to keep at a distance but Cadman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cadman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chul Gun Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Joon.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Cadman drives through and clinches with Joon against the ropes. #BC2#
Cadman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cadman has Joon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Joon takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Cadman lands a left hand.
Joon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joon blocking some punches.
Cadman slowing the pace effectively.
Joon is trying to pull guard but Cadman has him pressed against the ropes.
Cadman is pressed up against the ropes. Joon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Cadman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Cadman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cadman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
That's time! Joon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Joon fails with the takedown.
Cadman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice sprawl there from Cadman as Joon shoots in.
Joon throws a hook but Cadman blocks it.
Cayden Cadman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cadman has Joon up against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joon tries for a takedown but Cadman manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chul Gun Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cadman has Joon pressed against the ropes.
Cadman gets underhooks to prevent Joon's takedown attempt.
Cadman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon fails to pull guard.
Cadman throws a punch but it's blocked by Joon.
Joon prevents a body shot from Cadman .
Joon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Cadman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cadman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joon backwards.
Joon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joon blocking some punches.
Cadman has Joon pushed against the ropes.#TD#
Joon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cadman regains guard immediately.
Joon is pushing down on Cadman 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cadman is fighting to maintain full guard but Joon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Cadman is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Cadman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cadman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Joon.
Joon is looking to stall here but Cadman recovers full guard.
Cadman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Joon from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cadman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chul Gun Joon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joon trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Joon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cadman is controlling Joon's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cadman clinches up against the ropes.
Joon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Cadman forces Joon back against the ropes and clinches.
Cayden Cadman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadman .
Joon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joon goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T4##CL2#
Cadman clinches up with Joon and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Cadman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joon tries to pull guard but Cadman won't allow it.
Cadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadman is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cadman is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Cadman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cadman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Cadman moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Cadman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Joon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Joon lands a takedown into guard.
Cadman has Joon pulled in close to control his posture.
Joon wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cadman holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Cadman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joon stands up over Cadman , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Joon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cadman controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself.
Cadman pulls Joon in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cadman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Joon tries to keep at a distance but Cadman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside.
Joon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chul Gun Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Cadman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Joon tries to pull guard but Cadman won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Cadman .
Joon is trying to drag Cadman to the mat but Cadman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joon blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cadman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cadman trying to control the position but instead, Joon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cadman into the ropes.
Joon misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Joon pulls guard successfully. #T3#
Joon trying to keep a closed guard but Cadman is proving a slippery customer.
Cadman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joon has Cadman pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cadman sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chul Gun Joon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cadman has Joon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cadman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joon looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cadman lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cadman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cadman gets through Joon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cadman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cayden Cadman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#
Joon is rocked!
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cadman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Joon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cadman stalling in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Cadman !
An out of breath Cayden Cadman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Chul Gun Joon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am going back to the 155lbs class, please!'.

Event: PFF 7 - Grabber vs Trowning
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Silva Jr drops Fitzpatrick with a big left hand and mounts him. Fitzpatrick is in big trouble!
Fitzpatrick is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Silva Jr! Fitzpatrick is hurt baaadly! Silva Jr is firing away with more strikes - Fitzpatrick is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Silva Jr!

Event: PFF 6 - Tony vs Cook
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Ebbitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebbitt throws a combination that misses
and Numagodov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Ebbitt misses #CL2#
and Numagodov moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Numagodov. #TD2#
Numagodov drags the fight down to the ground.
Numagodov keeping full guard, as Ebbitt tries to pass.
Numagodov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ebbitt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Numagodov is trying to control the position but Ebbitt postures up.
Ebbitt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt wants to control from the top but Numagodov keeps moving.
Ebbitt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ebbitt preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ebbitt advances position into side control!
Numagodov is looking for a sweep.
Numagodov defending against the ground and pound.
Numagodov is not content to let Ebbitt control the position.
Numagodov struggling a bit here.
Numagodov tries to buck Ebbitt off but Ebbitt is having none of it.
Numagodov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Numagodov is looking to escape.
Ebbitt prevents Numagodov from improving his position.
Numagodov is staying active underneath Ebbitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ebbitt 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.
Ebbitt lands with a punch from half guard.
Numagodov looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ebbitt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ebbitt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Numagodov's head.
Numagodov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Numagodov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ebbitt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Numagodov taking some punishment here, with Ebbitt in his half guard.
Numagodov manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Numagodov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Numagodov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Numagodov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Ebbitt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ebbitt won't allow Numagodov to sweep him here.
Numagodov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ebbitt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Numagodov's head.
Ebbitt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ebbitt is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Numagodov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ebbitt passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Ebbitt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Numagodov is looking for a sweep.
Numagodov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ebbitt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ebbitt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Ebbitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ebbitt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Ebbitt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Numagodov is not content to let Ebbitt control the position.
Numagodov controls the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebbitt avoids the strikes from the bottom by Numagodov.
Ebbitt lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Ebbitt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ebbitt misses with a few strikes there.
Numagodov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ebbitt.
Numagodov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Numagodov clinches up against the cage.
Numagodov pushes Ebbitt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Ebbitt successfully pulls guard.
Numagodov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ebbitt has momentary wrist control but Numagodov slips an elbow through the middle.
Numagodov throws a strike but Ebbitt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Numagodov wants to sweep here but Ebbitt controlling him for the moment.
Ebbitt trying to control but Numagodov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numagodov trying to keep a closed guard but Ebbitt is proving a slippery customer.
Numagodov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Numagodov keeping moving, preventing Ebbitt from controlling successfully.
Ebbitt stands up over Numagodov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Numagodov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ebbitt's guard. #REVB#
Numagodov passes Ebbitt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ebbitt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Numagodov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Numagodov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ebbitt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ebbitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Numagodov.
Numagodov landing with the ground and pound.
Numagodov wants to pass the guard but Ebbitt is keeping the position.
Numagodov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB#
Ebbitt looking for a guillotine here but Numagodov defends easily.
Numagodov throwing strikes from guard but Ebbitt blocks nicely.
Numagodov throws a strike but Ebbitt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Numagodov looking for a sweep. Not yet Numagodov, not yet.
Ebbitt passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Numagodov gets back to half guard.#T3#
Ebbitt blocks the strikes from Numagodov.
Ebbitt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Numagodov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ebbitt is working hard here to advance position.
Ebbitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Numagodov can do to turn this around?
Numagodov is staying active underneath Ebbitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Numagodov is trying to stand back up but Ebbitt is controlling him
Numagodov is trying to get back to full guard.
Numagodov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Ebbitt decides to stand and escape the position.
Ebbitt swings for the body but Numagodov moves out of range. #T4#
Numagodov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ebbitt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Numagodov is out of range. #TD2#
Numagodov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to half guard.
Ebbitt is not content to let Numagodov control the position.
Numagodov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ebbitt down. #SUB2#
Numagodov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ebbitt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Tommy Ebbitt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ebbitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebbitt throws a hook but Numagodov avoids it easily.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination. Numagodov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Numagodov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Ebbitt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Numagodov tries to clinch up but Ebbitt circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Numagodov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ebbitt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Numagodov jumps guard.
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Numagodov is keeping the position for now.
Numagodov working a defensive guard here.
Ebbitt trying to control but Numagodov is working from the bottom.
Numagodov throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T1#
Ebbitt pushes down on Numagodov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Numagodov is pressing down on Ebbitt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Numagodov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Numagodov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ebbitt is one step ahead there.
Numagodov throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Ebbitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Numagodov is keeping the position for now.
Numagodov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ebbitt looking to sit in guard and control but Numagodov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Numagodov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ebbitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Numagodov is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Numagodov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ebbitt dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ebbitt preventing the sweep.
Ebbitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Numagodov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Ebbitt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Numagodov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ebbitt defends well and Numagodov ends up having to push Ebbitt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donk. Ebbitt catches Numagodov right on the button with a cross.
Numagodov dives in and grabs Ebbitt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebbitt pushes down on Numagodov's head and hops out.
Tommy Ebbitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Numagodov.
Ebbitt throws a right and a left that Numagodov avoids nicely.
Numagodov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ebbitt circles away.
A punch combination from Ebbitt misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebbitt digs a good body shot into Numagodov's ribs.#T3#
Ebbitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Numagodov avoids the body shot from Ebbitt.
Numagodov fails with the takedown.
Numagodov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Numagodov scores with a takedown into Ebbitt's guard.
Numagodov is working Ebbitt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Numagodov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Ebbitt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Numagodov passes into half guard.
Numagodov is looking to take a break and control but Ebbitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Numagodov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hector Numagodov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Numagodov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ebbitt moves into full guard.
Ebbitt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Numagodov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Numagodov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ebbitt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Numagodov landing with the ground and pound.
Numagodov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Ebbitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ebbitt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Ebbitt!
A very excited looking Tommy Ebbitt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFF4 - Steve vs Ohanian
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Barakus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edelman!
Edelman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edelman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edelman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Edelman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barakus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edelman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barakus defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakus wants to get up but he can't break Edelman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Edelman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barakus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Barakus is looking to stand up but Edelman won't let him.
Barakus postures up.
Edelman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Edelman working for a triangle but Barakus defends it easily.
Edelman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barakus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edelman is one step ahead there.
Barakus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edelman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edelman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Barakus trying to control the position here.
Edelman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edelman looking to pass the guard.
Edelman passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Edelman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barakus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Edelman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
Edelman is trying to work for a kimura but Barakus is defending well.
Barakus is trying to stand back up but Edelman is controlling him #SUB#
Edelman is working for a submission of some sort.
Barakus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edelman being controlled here momentarily.
Barakus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edelman passes into half guard.
Edelman is keen to just control but Barakus is a slippery customer.
Barakus tries to kick Edelman off but Edelman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Edelman is trying to work for a kimura but Barakus is defending well.
Barakus tries to get to full guard but Edelman has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edelman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Edelman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Barakus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edelman on his heels. He'll look to pass Edelman's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Edelman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barakus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Barakus tries to circle away but Edelman has him pinned against the cage.
Barakus trying to stall but Edelman improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Barakus fails to land.
Edelman scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Barakus has Edelman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barakus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Edelman tumbling to the mat - Barakus dives into Edelman's guard.#ES#
Edelman has his feet on Barakus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Barakus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Barakus drives through with a takedown into Edelman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1##SUB#
Edelman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barakus defends it easily.#SUB#
Edelman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Edelman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barakus is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barakus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edelman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barakus has managed to get both his arms back between Edelman's legs - danger averted.
Barakus wants to get up but he can't break Edelman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thomas Edelman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edelman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barakus's guard. #REVR#
Edelman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barakus can do to turn this around?
Barakus trying to keep a closed guard but Edelman is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Edelman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barakus keeping moving, preventing Edelman from controlling successfully.
Barakus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edelman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Edelman keeping full guard, as Barakus tries to pass.
Barakus stays in close to Edelman's body and controls the position.
Edelman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barakus postures up in Edelman's guard and throws a big left but Edelman blocks it.
Edelman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Barakus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edelman controls Barakus momentarily but Barakus frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edelman has his foot on Barakus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barakus works his way back into a safe position though.
Edelman trying to control the position. #SUB#
Edelman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barakus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barakus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edelman trying to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Edelman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edelman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barakus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barakus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barakus looking to pass the guard.
Barakus postures up in Edelman's guard and throws a big left but Edelman blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Edelman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Edelman doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakus circles away. #TD2#
Barakus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barakus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barakus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edelman's head. #SUB2#
Barakus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Barakus goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Edelman does a handstand and catches Barakus in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Edelman on top - Barakus is already out from the submission! Edelman gives Barakus's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Thomas Edelman!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Edelman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DUEL#102 Fanning vs Andersson
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
McLovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sfiso darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sfiso lands a head kick. McLovin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McLovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sfiso throws a solid leg kick but McLovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sfiso.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Sfiso avoids them all with ease.
We've been hearing reports that Sfiso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sfiso looks to land a combination but McLovin avoids it well.
Sfiso misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
Sfiso checks a leg kick.
Sfiso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLovin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sfiso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sfiso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McLovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sfiso is able to avoid easily.
McLovin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
McLovin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sfiso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sfiso misses with a kick to the body.
McLovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLovin thumps Sfiso with a low kick.#T1#
McLovin lands the left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sfiso - that will leave a mark!
McLovin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sfiso is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McLovin.
Sfiso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLovin. That did some damage!
McLovin motions for Sfiso to come forward. McLovin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin is looking to land body kicks.
McLovin lands a leg kick that knocks Sfiso off balance momentarily.
Sfiso misses with a body kick.
McLovin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sfiso doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sfiso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
A lazy left from McLovin finds it's target.
Sfiso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sfiso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLovin - the referee stops the clock and Sfiso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLovin. Sfiso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McLovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sfiso scores with a nice body kick.
McLovin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
Sfiso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
McLovin looks to land a body kick but Sfiso moved away.
McLovin lands a two punch combo.
McLovin is looking to slow Sfiso down with leg kicks.
McLovin defending well as Sfiso loads up on a big left hand.
Sfiso throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
McLovin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sfiso shoots in for a takedown but McLovin shows good takedown defense.
McLovin lands a right hook to the body.
McLovin walks into a stiff left hand from Sfiso.
McLovin takes a swing at Sfiso's ribcage but misses.
Sfiso jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sfiso takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLovin is looking to land body kicks.
Sfiso swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLovin connects with a jab.
McLovin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sfiso misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLovin.
Sfiso misses with an uppercut. McLovin saw that one coming.
Sfiso throws a head kick but McLovin moves out of range.
McLovin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sfiso has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLovin.#T3#
McLovin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sfiso.
The fighters circling - Sfiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLovin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sfiso connects with a solid leg kick.
McLovin lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sfiso.
Sfiso is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sfiso swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
Sfiso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLovin connects with a single shot there.
McLovin cracks the inside of Sfiso's front leg.
McLovin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McLovin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sfiso rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sfiso.
Sfiso needs to keep his hands up - McLovin had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by McLovin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McLovin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sfiso throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sfiso misses the target.
It seemed like McLovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Sfiso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sfiso misses with an uppercut.
Sfiso throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
McLovin throws a shot to the body.
Sfiso is really struggling to find his range with his punches. McLovin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
McLovin slips under a jab from Sfiso.
Sfiso tries to score with a low kick but McLovin moves his leg out of the way.
Fagell McLovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Sfiso.
McLovin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLovin blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - McLovin coming out on top.
McLovin with a nice cross.
McLovin scores with a hook to the body. Sfiso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sfiso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sfiso looks to land a left hand but McLovin moved out of range nicely.
McLovin lands with a shot to the body.
McLovin blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for McLovin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sfiso tries to land a body kick
and McLovin counters with a series of strikes. Sfiso will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sfiso misses with a kick to the body.
McLovin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sfiso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crunch! Sfiso slams his shin into McLovin's torso.
McLovin scores with a shot to the body.
Sfiso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fagell McLovin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLovin lands a jab.
McLovin thuds a left hand into Sfiso's body.
McLovin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McLovin scores with a one two! Sfiso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sfiso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McLovin moves forwards but Sfiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLovin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sfiso.
Sfiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLovin.
McLovin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sfiso blocks it well.
McLovin cracks Sfiso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLovin, as that shot connected.
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!
McLovin thuds his right hand into Sfiso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sfiso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sfiso. That did some damage!
McLovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sfiso counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sfiso might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McLovin throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
McLovin lands a high kick!
McLovin connects with a leg kick. Sfiso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fagell McLovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sfiso looks to land a body kick but McLovin moved away.
Sfiso pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLovin is out of range and Sfiso settles back down.
McLovin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sfiso was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
McLovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sfiso circles away quickly and effectively.
A good leg kick by Sfiso.
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sfiso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLovin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McLovin throws a leg kick that misses.
McLovin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sfiso misses with the body kick
and McLovin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McLovin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin connects with the punch.
McLovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sfiso scores with a leg kick.
Sfiso finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Sfiso looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McLovin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sfiso's hands.
McLovin lands a slapping body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McLovin - that will leave a mark!
McLovin lands a nice hook to Sfiso's body. Sfiso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
McLovin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sfiso.
McLovin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sfiso.
Sfiso lands with an overhand left.
McLovin lands a nice hook to Sfiso's body. Sfiso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sfiso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLovin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLovin scores with a nice head shot.
McLovin connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McLovin!
Sfiso throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
Sfiso misses with a low kick as McLovin jumps back.
Sfiso thows a leg kick but McLovin checks it
and McLovin counters with a left to the body.
Sfiso throws a solid leg kick but McLovin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sfiso.
Sfiso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
McLovin avoids the body shot from Sfiso.
A chopping leg kick lands by McLovin.
McLovin sizes up Sfiso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by McLovin.
McLovin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McLovin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sfiso's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.
McLovin connects with a body shot that sends Sfiso's belly button to the back.
Sfiso throws a body kick that misses.
Sfiso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McLovin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sfiso in his tracks.
Sfiso dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McLovin. That did some damage!
McLovin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sfiso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from McLovin tenderised Sfiso's leg. Sfiso is trying to keep his angry face on.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sfiso manages to avoid it.
As McLovin backs away, Sfiso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Sfiso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sfiso showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sfiso is looking to stall here but McLovin recovers full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Sfiso prevents McLovin from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sfiso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sfiso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sfiso is looking to work some ground and pound but McLovin has wrist control.
Sfiso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sfiso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sfiso trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sfiso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fagell McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sfiso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McLovin fakes the leg kick and cracks Sfiso in the body.
Sfiso walks into a stiff left hand from McLovin.
Sfiso throws a leg kick that misses.
Fagell McLovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by McLovin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLovin blocks the body kick.
McLovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLovin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good leg kick by McLovin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sfiso misses with a hook. McLovin ducked under it nicely.
McLovin connects with a leg kick. Sfiso looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McLovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sfiso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McLovin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin moves out of range as Sfiso throws a body kick.
Sfiso misses with a kick to the body.
McLovin counters with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLovin.
McLovin moves away from the strike by Sfiso.
Nice sprawl there from McLovin as Sfiso shoots in.
McLovin lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sfiso fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McLovin is out of range.
McLovin throws out a counter right but Sfiso avoids it with no problem.
McLovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sfiso is just out of range.
McLovin avoids a kick to the body.
McLovin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLovin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sfiso.
McLovin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLovin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McLovin cracks Sfiso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLovin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sfiso throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin is looking for the big counter here.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As McLovin backs away, Sfiso returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McLovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sfiso circles away quickly and effectively.
Sfiso is looking to counter with a body kick.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sfiso. That did some damage!
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLovin.
Sfiso takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLovin slips under a jab from Sfiso.
McLovin misses with a body shot.
Sfiso quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McLovin cracks Sfiso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
McLovin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sfiso.
McLovin connects with a crisp jab.
Sfiso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sfiso lands with a good body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McLovin.
McLovin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sfiso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Sfiso.
Sfiso tries to score with a low kick but McLovin moves his leg out of the way.
McLovin shoots in for a takedown but Sfiso shows good takedown defense.
Sfiso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McLovin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sfiso counters with an inside leg kick.
Sfiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLovin blocks the body kick.
McLovin lands a glancing blow to the side of Sfiso's head.
McLovin connects with the punch.#T3#
McLovin throws a leg kick which misses Sfiso's front leg but catches the back leg as Sfiso tries to avoid it.
Sfiso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLovin moves out of range as Sfiso throws a body kick.
Sfiso misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLovin lands with a good body shot.
McLovin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sfiso checks the leg kick.
McLovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sfiso looks to land a right hand but McLovin moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McLovin misses.
Sfiso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sfiso throws a leg kick but McLovin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sfiso misses its intended target.
A right-left combo lands from McLovin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.
Sfiso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLovin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sfiso checks it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sfiso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLovin - the referee stops the clock and Sfiso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLovin. Sfiso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sfiso looks to land a body kick but McLovin moved away.#T4#
McLovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sfiso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLovin sprawls well. McLovin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sfiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Sfiso throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
McLovin throws a leg kick which misses Sfiso's front leg but catches the back leg as Sfiso tries to avoid it.
McLovin cracks Sfiso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sfiso tried to score with a low kick but McLovin checks it.
Sfiso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sfiso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
McLovin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sfiso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McLovin jumps into side control!
Prince Thalente Sfiso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLovin slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Sfiso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fagell McLovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLovin 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagell McLovin!
Fagell McLovin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Peterhof Fightfest 3
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Lucky has his takedown stuffed
enabling Burton to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Rickard Lucky has been cut.
Lucky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucky tries to clinch there but Burton circles away.
Donk. Burton catches Lucky right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Lucky is rocked!
Lucky is looking to clinch but Burton is avoiding it.
Burton throws a monster overhand right that drops Lucky! Burton follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Burton!

Event: RS 151 Brutal Intentions
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Joon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Joon is sitting in close to Lobtov's body. Lobtov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Joon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Joon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lobtov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Lobtov!
Andrey Lobtov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Chul Gun Joon had this to say: 'I am going back to the 155lbs class, please!'.

Event: Peterhof Fightfest 1
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1##CL#
Numagodov darts in and clinches Reid up against the cage.
Numagodov blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Numagodov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Numagodov is trying to break free.
Numagodov misses with some punches.
Reid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Numagodov blocking some punches.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Numagodov misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Numagodov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reid can't fight it off and eventually Numagodov manages to take the fight to the floor. Reid looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Numagodov stopping the sweep attempt from Reid.
Numagodov throws a big right hand that misses.
Numagodov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Reid has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Numagodov doesn't defend quickly enough and Reid has managed to lock this one up! Can Numagodov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Reid on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brent Reid!
A victorious Brent Reid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Lucky rushes Angelov and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Angelov lands a takedown into guard.
Angelov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lucky has control of Angelov's left arm, preventing Angelov from doing any damage.
Angelov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucky keeping full guard, as Angelov tries to pass. #T1#
Angelov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lucky darts in and clinches Angelov up against the cage.
Angelov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Angelov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucky regains guard. #ES2#
Lucky has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Angelov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lucky gets underhooks to prevent Angelov's takedown attempt. #T2#
Angelov is working for takedown but Lucky is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosen Angelov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucky gets underhooks to prevent Angelov's takedown attempt. #TD#
Lucky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Angelov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lucky to the mat. Lucky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Lucky pulls Angelov in close to prevent any damage.
Angelov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lucky wants to get back to his feet but Angelov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Angelov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Angelov looking to sit in guard and control but Lucky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lucky is standing up over Angelov. Angelov looks to escape but Lucky dives into side control. #T4#
Angelov trying to remain calm as Lucky controls from the top position.
Angelov is looking to get back to his feet here but Lucky is keeping cool and he's managed to take Angelov's back.
Angelov is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickard Lucky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Lucky moves into the clinch.
Angelov tries for a takedown but Lucky manages to get underhooks.
Angelov can't get the takedown.
Angelov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lucky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosen Angelov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelov is trying to drag Lucky to the mat but Lucky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lucky prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Lucky misses with a punch to the body.
Lucky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Angelov is defending well.
Lucky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lucky looking to stall. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Angelov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucky prevents it.
Angelov wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Lucky jumps guard.
Lucky keeping moving, preventing Angelov from controlling successfully.
Lucky has control of Angelov's left arm, preventing Angelov from doing any damage. #T3#
Angelov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lucky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Angelov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rickard Lucky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angelov wants to control from the top but Lucky keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Angelov walks into a left hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Lucky closes the distance and clinches.
Angelov looking for a takedown.
Lucky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angelov.
Angelov wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucky tries to pull guard but Angelov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Angelov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lucky is trying to keep an underhook but Angelov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rickard Lucky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Angelov blocks a head kick by Lucky.
It looked like Angelov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucky throws a nice looking combination but Angelov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Lucky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Angelov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angelov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucky slowing the pace effectively.
We've been informed that Lucky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Angelov managing to block the knees to the body from Lucky.
Angelov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lucky pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rosen Angelov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucky.
Angelov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lucky goes for a double leg but Angelov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Angelov continues to drive forward.
Lucky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lucky shoots in and drives through. Angelov sprawls well.
Rickard Lucky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Lucky has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Angelov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lucky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rickard Lucky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lucky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Angelov wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Lucky.
Lucky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##TD2#
Lucky pulls guard effortlessly.
Lucky controls Angelov momentarily but Angelov frees himself.
Angelov controlling from the top position.
Angelov trying to control but Lucky is working from the bottom.
Lucky being controlled here, momentarily.
Lucky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angelov is controlling him.
Rickard Lucky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Angelov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lucky keeping moving, preventing Angelov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lucky clinches.
Angelov looking for a takedown.
Rosen Angelov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lucky just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angelov's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rickard Lucky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucky 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickard Lucky!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2017

#R1##TD#
Haber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Numagodov wants to improve his position but Haber is controlling well. #SUB#
Haber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Numagodov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haber.
Numagodov is looking to improve his position.
Haber is nestled in close to Numagodov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber winds up and cracks Numagodov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Haber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Haber working Numagodov over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Haber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Haber there.
Haber lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Numagodov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Numagodov is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Numagodov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Haber trying to control from half guard but Numagodov is working away.
Haber slips a nice elbow through Numagodov's hands, connecting with Numagodov's forehead.
Haber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Numagodov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Numagodov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Numagodov gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haber advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haber has hold of Numagodov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Numagodov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Haber cranks the arm and Numagodov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Numagodov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Uri Haber!
In his post fight interview, Uri Haber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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