Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: QFC Tournament 833 Round 1
Date: Feb 26, 2018

#R1#
Short changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Short manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Short throws a sloppy head kick
and Moore counters with a nice body shot.
Short looks for a takedown but Moore sprawls well.
Short throws a wild body kick that Moore sees coming a mile off.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Short fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chriss Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Short takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Short.
Moore lands a body shot.
Moore jabs at Short's body.
Short tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Short tries to clinch up but Moore circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Moore connects with a body shot.
Short fails with a takedown attempt.
Short is breathing heavily.
Short fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Moore throws out a counter right but Short avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Moore lands.
Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Short looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moore.
Moore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Short walks into a stiff left hand from Moore.#T2#
Short takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore digs a good hook to Short's body.
Short takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Moore connects with a body shot that sends Short's belly button to the back.
Moore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Short's head backwards.
Moore lands a lovely overhand right.
Short takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Short takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moore lands a jab to Short's midsection.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Moore lands a nice hook to Short's body. Short takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Moore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Short had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Short has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with Short's head.
A jab lands there for Moore.
Short takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Short with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moore to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Moore.
Fredrick Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore lands a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Short or perhaps it was just good defense by Moore, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Moore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moore scores with a body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore tests Short's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moore sizes up Short with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Short takes one on the button.
Short on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Short has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with Short's head.
Decent striking displayed by Moore there.
Moore scores with a body shot.
Moore lands a nice hook to Short's body. Short takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Short's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrick Moore dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Short tries for a takedown but Moore sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Short looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Short misses with a double jab.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Short's ribs.
Moore thuds a left hand into Short's body.
Moore misses with a wild combination.
Moore connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moore connects with a single shot there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Short might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Short off the cage and back into range.
Moore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Short rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Moore lands a nice hook to Short's body. Short takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore feints a jab promting Short to slip. Moore then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Short slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moore stuns Short with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore lands with a hook. Short tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chriss Short is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Short's ribs.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
Moore jabs at Short's body.
Moore stuns Short with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Short walks into a stiff left hand from Moore.
Short doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Moore connects with a right hand. Short shakes it off.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Moore punishes Short's body with a nice straight punch.
Moore thuds a left hand into Short's body.
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.
Moore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shorts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moore lands a jab to Short's midsection.
Moore lands a lovely overhand right.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Short doesn't seem bothered though.
Short takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the liver by Moore. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Jab from Moore.
Moore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Short. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Short takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Moore lands.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Short takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Moore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fredrick Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore with a jab.#T4#
Moore jabs Short to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moore's corner calls for a 1-2. Moore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Short's ribs.
Moore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Short doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore lands an overhand right.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Short's ribs.
Moore lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fredrick Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Short's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Moore's corner calls for a 1-2. Moore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Short fails in his attempt to clinch.
Short doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Short misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Short shoots in for a double leg but Moore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Short on that attempt.
Short takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Moore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moore with a hook.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Short takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Moore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Short with an uppercut!
Short looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Short on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Short 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Short is defended easily by Moore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chriss Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Moore lands with a right hand.
Moore lunges at Short with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Short's hand.
Moore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore connects with a crisp jab.
Moore scores with a body shot.
Moore scores with the left hand. Short knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
Moore goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moore lands a lovely overhand right.
Short takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Short is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Short gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moore punishes Short's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Moore lands.
Moore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore lands a nice looking body shot.
Moore lands with a cross.
Moore throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Moore.
Moore digs a good body shot into Short's ribs.#T4#
Short on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Short looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Short on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Short takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Moore. That snapped Short's head back.
Moore jabs Short to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Moore finds it's target.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Chriss Short has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot lands for Moore.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrick Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moore 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Fredrick Moore!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Fredrick Moore!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Fredrick Moore!

Fredrick Moore wins by unanimous decision!

Event: UGD 83:Ajax Vs Kenway
Date: Nov 03, 2017

#R1#
Popper scores with a body shot.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popper looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Griffiths is looking to counter the offense by Popper and move into the clinch.
Griffiths thumps Popper with a low kick.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1-2. Griffiths obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Griffiths. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffiths.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
Griffiths walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popper tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Griffiths's head coaches at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffiths misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popper throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popper. #T1#
Popper throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Popper.#CL#
Griffiths moves into the clinch.
A short right from Griffiths on the inside.
Popper blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffiths.
Nice body punch from Griffiths - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Griffiths creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Popper prevents a body shot from Griffiths. #BC2#
Popper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Griffiths slips a jab from Popper.
Griffiths pushes Popper away with a front kick.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popper's sensitive parts.
Popper cracks Griffiths with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Griffiths goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Popper throws out a powerful jab.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Popper scores with a four punch combination!
Griffiths swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper lands a jab to the nose.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Popper cracks Griffiths with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Popper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths jabs Popper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Popper avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Popper.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Popper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffiths makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Popper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Popper.
Griffiths slips a straight right by Popper.
Griffiths throws a hook but Popper avoids it easily.
Griffiths lands a really nice looking cross but Popper seems unphased.
Griffiths thumps Popper with a low kick.
Griffiths cracks the inside of Popper's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Griffiths misses.
Popper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Griffiths misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Popper! But no joy.
Griffiths throws a jab when Popper was well out of range.#T4#
Popper's corner calls for a 1-2. Popper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Griffiths appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths throws out a powerful jab.
Popper blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
A little jabbing left from Popper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Popper tries to get set, Griffiths tries to push him back and clinch up but Popper manages to avoid the attempt.
Popper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Griffiths clinches up against the cage.
Popper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Griffiths - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Popper ducks under and follows up with a left that Popper also avoids with ease.
Griffiths delivers a nice body kick.
Griffiths jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Popper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper's corner calls for a 1-2. Popper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Griffiths.
Popper misses the jab.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a hook but Popper blocks it.
Popper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Popper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths scores with a leg kick.
Popper throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Popper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Popper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Popper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Popper might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Popper misses its intended target.
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths moves in looking to clinch but Popper pushes him off.
Popper misses with a few strikes there.
Popper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Popper looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
Griffiths is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popper.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Popper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Popper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Popper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Popper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffiths slips under a jab from Popper.
Griffiths lunges at Popper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popper's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths. #T3#
Popper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Griffithss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Griffiths swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throws the left hand but Griffiths avoids the punch easily.
Griffiths tries to counter by clinching up but Popper breaks away and moves out of range.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths motions for Popper to come forward. Griffiths throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popper throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Popper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Popper throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Popper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Popper misses.
Popper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffiths tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Popper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there
letting Popper counter with a right hand. #T4#
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a stiff right hand.
Popper tests Griffiths's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths misses with a looping right.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffiths is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Popper.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popper 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.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Popper moves out of range.
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
Popper throws a sloppy body shot
and Griffiths counters with a good low kick that Popper was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Popper throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Griffiths counters by clinching up.
Griffiths gets through Popper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Popper scores with a body shot.
Griffiths takes a swing at Popper's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Popper.
Popper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Griffiths misses the target.
Griffiths swings for the body but Popper moves out of range.
Popper appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Popper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to clinch up but Popper circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Griffiths. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Popper's head back.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Popper misses with a looping left.
Griffiths quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Popper.
Popper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffiths with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popper throws out the jab.
Griffiths tries to clinch up.
Griffiths tries to clinch there but Popper circles away.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at Popper's knee but Popper avoids it well.
Griffiths lands with a shot to the body.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Popper - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a nice body punch.
Popper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Popper misses with a straight right.
Griffiths misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths feints and then cracks Popper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popper down. #T3#
Popper ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popper.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Popper's head back.
Popper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bung Popper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Griffiths tenderised Popper's leg. Popper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Griffiths lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Griffiths cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Popper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Popper loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffiths stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffiths lands with a shot to the body.
Griffiths is looking to clinch but Popper is avoiding it.
Griffiths jabs at Popper's body.
Nice body punch from Griffiths.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles Popper's knee momentarily.
Griffiths plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
Griffiths tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Popper looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffiths has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bung Popper was interviewed post fight and said 'I could of won....but he tasted so good I could not concentrate on the fight...'.

Event: Gladiators 56 Roper v King
Date: Oct 29, 2017

#R1#
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Kass's shoulder, as Kass tries to avoid the shot.
Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Kass counters with a right hand to the body.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Souza misses with a left hand
letting Kass counter with a right hand.
Marcos Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kass ducks right into an uppercut from Souza.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Kass moved out of range nicely.
Souza misses with a hook. Kass ducked under it nicely.
Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kass throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily.
Souza is looking for the big counter here.
Kass lands a head shot.
Souza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking. #T1#
A big right from Souza misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kass misses the target.
Souza misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kass rushes Souza and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kass.
A head punch on the inside from Souza fails to land.
Kass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kass misses with the head strike.
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Kass. #BC2#
Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza throws a hook but Kass avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kass misses its target.
Souza swats away the attempt to clinch by Kass.
Souza misses with a right hand
and Kass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Souza is rocked!#T2##CL#
Kass moves into the clinch.
Souza misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch.
Souza misses with a right hand
and Kass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Kass finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza tries to get into range but Kass steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Souza! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kass scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Kass!
A relieved looking Big Kass 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: DUEL#104 Staal vs Momochi
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Dior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Dior misses the target.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Kelly lands with a straight right. Dior didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kelly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kelly throws a jab when Dior was well out of range.
Dior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dior misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Dior misses.
Dior misses with a few strikes there.
Dior slips a straight right by Kelly.
Dior throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dior throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dior just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A punch combination from Dior misses.
Kelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dior just misses with a punch to the body.
Dior takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Kelly.
The fighters circling - Dior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Kelly misses its target.
Dior stalks Kelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelly's face. Kelly staggers backwards, shaken.
Dior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Dior. Those never looked like landing.
Dior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly moves out of range as Dior strikes.
Dior has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kelly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Kelly misses.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dior.
Dior misses the jab.
Kelly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dior misses the jab.#T2#
Dior takes one to the side of the head.
Dior swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a left to the body.
Kelly cracks Dior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kelly connects with a right hand. Dior shakes it off.
Kelly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dior is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Kelly counters with a nice right hand that sends Dior toppling to the canvas! Dior scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kelly finish him?!#ROC#
Dior is rocked!
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dior is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
A combination from Dior does no damage.
Kelly cracks Dior with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dior falls to his knees and Kelly doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Kelly!
After winning the bout, Daniel Kelly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMMA 46 Bestarrson vs De Crote
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Rackham lands a nice looking body shot.
Polo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Polo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rackham, which made it look bad.
Rackham motions for Polo to come forward. Rackham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rackham moves into range and clinches up with Polo.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Polo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rackham working aggressively here. #BC2#
Polo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rackham staying out of range there.
Rackham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Polo slips under a jab from Rackham.
Rackham throws a shot from downtown. Polo moves away and avoids it.
Polo shoots and misses
and Rackham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rackham missing with a left hand there. Polo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo throws a push kick but Rackham slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Polo throws a body kick that misses
and Rackham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rackham throws out a loose jab but Polo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham ducks under a wild hook from Polo.
Rackham tries to score with a low kick but Polo moves his leg out of the way.
Polo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rackham ducks under a wild hook from Polo.#TD2#
Polo feints and as Rackham raises his hands in defense, Polo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Polo won't allow Rackham to sweep him here.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Polo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Polo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polo tries for a takedown but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.#CL#
Rackham closes the distance and pushes Polo back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rackham.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land. #TD2#
Rackham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Polo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rackham to the mat. Rackham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Rackham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polo. #T3#
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polo blocks an uppercut.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Polo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Polo pulls Rackham into guard.
Rackham being controlled here momentarily.
Polo working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Polo pulls Rackham in close to his closed guard and prevents Rackham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Polo looking to control.
Rackham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rackham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polo is proving hard to escape from.
Polo is pulling down on Rackham's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Polo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Polo takes one on the button.
Rackham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rackham wants it to stay on the feet.
Rackham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt - Rackham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Polo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polo throws a looping overhand right but Rackham ducks down to avoid it.
Polo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rackham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polo.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rackham clinches.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Polo lands a takedown into guard. #T1#
Polo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Polo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polo trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polo has gone for a leg lock! Rackham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polo's guard.#REVR#
Polo pulls Rackham in close to his closed guard and prevents Rackham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rackham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Polo pulls Rackham in close to his closed guard and prevents Rackham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rackham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rackham content to stall in guard here. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Polo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Polo advances to full mount.
Polo looking to finish with strikes here!
Polo tries to control but Rackham wriggling away.
Polo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Polo lands a big shot there that rocks Rackham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo throwing strikes but Rackham bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Polo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Jack Rackham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rackham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Polo moves away from the strike by Rackham.
Rackham swings for the body but Polo moves out of range.
Rackham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polo finds it's way round the side to connect with Rackham's head.
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polo can do to turn this around?
Rackham looks to land a combination but Polo avoids it well.
Polo wants to counter the offense by Rackham and move into the clinch position.
Rackham misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Polo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rackham's guard.
Polo wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham wants to sweep here but Polo controlling him for the moment.
Polo throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Polo 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.
Polo wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Polo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rackham cracks a nice hook into Polo's ribs.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Polo ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Rackham lands a jab.
Polo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rackham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rackham counters with an outside leg kick.
Rackham connects with an inside leg kick.
Rackham misses with a lunging right hand
and Polo counters with a left to the body.
Rackham tries to land a leg kick but Polo saw it coming and moves away.
Polo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rackham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polo somewhat.
Rackham lands a jab to the nose.
Rackham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rackham circles away.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.#T3#
Polo throws a leg kick
and Rackham counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Rackham.
Rackham misses with a looping right.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Polo's belly button to the back.
Polo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rackham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rackham misses with a low kick.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polo moves away from the strike by Rackham. #CL#
Rackham takes the fight into the clinch.
Rackham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Polo.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polo blocking some punches. #T4#
Polo is trying to pull guard but Rackham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Polo blocking some punches.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo jumps guard but Rackham stands there with Polo around his waist. Polo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Rackham lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Rackham lands a shoulder strike.
Polo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rackham smiles and moves away.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
Polo dives in and grabs Rackham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rackham pushes down on Polo's head and hops out.
Polo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Polo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice sprawl there from Rackham as Polo shoots in.
Polo scores with a nice head shot.
Rackham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rackham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polo. Polo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rackham, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 548
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Animai avoids the head kick by Felterbush.
Animai throws out a counter right but Felterbush avoids it with no problem.
Felterbush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Animai.
Animai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Felterbush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Felterbush throws a wild body kick that Animai sees coming a mile off.
Felterbush throws a half hearted mid kick.
Felterbush throws a predictable looking body shot
and Felterbush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felterbush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Animai. #CL2#
Animai closes the distance and pushes Felterbush back into the cage.#TD2#
Animai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Felterbush's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Felterbush is trying to get back to full guard.
Felterbush is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Felterbush is refusing to be controlled, as Animai sits in half guard.
Felterbush tries to roll over but Animai keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Animai is looking to advance position but Felterbush won't allow it.
Felterbush is looking to improve his position.
Animai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Felterbush is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Felterbush gets back to half guard.
Felterbush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Animai is trying to work for a kimura but Felterbush is defending well. #T2#
Felterbush is not content to let Animai control the position.
Felterbush is trying to get back to full guard.
Felterbush has a hand on Animai's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Animai takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Animai wants to take Felterbush's back but he can't do it this time.
Felterbush keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Felterbush gets back to half guard.
Felterbush wants to get back to full guard but Animai has mounted him!
Felterbush is controlling an arm, preventing Animai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Felterbush is trying desperately to improve position.
Animai seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Felterbush is holding on tight. #T3#
Animai prevents Felterbush from getting the reversal.
Animai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Felterbush is trying to escape the mount.
Felterbush bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Felterbush slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Felterbush lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felterbush in side control lands a decent elbow.
Animai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Felterbush manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Felterbush looking for a sweep. Not yet Felterbush, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Felterbush is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Animai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Felterbush defends it easily.
Animai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Felterbush's guard. #REVB#
Felterbush 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.
Animai trying to control the position from guard on top but Felterbush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Animai won't allow Felterbush to sweep him here.
Felterbush looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Animai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Felterbush is looking for a sweep. Animai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Felterbush moves into full guard.
Animai tries to free his leg and advance position but Felterbush is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keimah Animai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Felterbush throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Animai has managed to clinch.
Felterbush swings wildly with an uppercut but Animai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Felterbush.
Felterbush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Felterbush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Animai blocks a body shot from Felterbush. #TD2#
Animai lands a takedown into guard.
Felterbush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Animai is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Animai advances position into side control!
Felterbush tries to bench press Animai off him but Animai keeps the position. #T1#
Animai is looking to take a break and control but Felterbush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Felterbush is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Animai off and has taken his back!
Keimah Animai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Felterbush.
Felterbush is hanging on to Animai's back as he tries to escape.
Animai turns into Felterbush and is now in his guard.
Felterbush can't keep his opponent in guard - Animai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Felterbush wants to get back to full guard.
Felterbush manages to get to full guard.
Animai wants to pass the guard but Felterbush is keeping the position.
Felterbush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Animai is one step ahead there. #T2#
Animai wants to pass the guard but Felterbush is keeping the position.
Animai wants to control from the top but Felterbush keeps moving.
Animai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Felterbush is keeping the position for now.
Animai trying to control but Felterbush is working from the bottom.
Felterbush looking for a sweep. Not yet Felterbush, not yet.
Animai trying to control the position from guard on top but Felterbush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Animai stopping the sweep attempt from Felterbush.#T3#
Felterbush keeping full guard, as Animai tries to pass.
Animai preventing the sweep.
Felterbush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Animai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Animai working for a triangle but Felterbush defends it easily.
Animai wants to sweep but no luck.
Animai has momentary wrist control but Felterbush slips an elbow through the middle.
Animai keeping full guard, as Felterbush tries to pass.
Felterbush lands a couple of digs.
Animai controls Felterbush momentarily but Felterbush frees himself. #T4#
Felterbush won't allow Animai to sweep him here.
Animai keeps trying to improve his position.
Felterbush throwing strikes but missing.
Felterbush working some strikes from top position.
Felterbush is working Animai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Felterbush is looking to work some ground and pound but Animai has wrist control.
Felterbush sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Animai's guard.
Animai wants to improve his position but Felterbush is controlling well.
Animai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Felterbush scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Animai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Animai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Felterbush is one step ahead there.
Felterbush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Animai's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Felterbush dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Felterbush finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Felterbush throws a hook to the side of Animai's head but Animai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Animai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Animai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Felterbush - the referee stops the clock and Animai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Felterbush. Animai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Felterbush throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Felterbush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Animai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Felterbush cracks Animai with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Animai is rocked!#CL2#
Felterbush tries to keep at a distance but Animai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Animai is still on wobbly legs! Can Felterbush finish him?
Animai misses with a punch on the inside.
Felterbush is looking to take this one to the mat.
Felterbush tries to throw a body punch but Animai avoids it by throwing Felterbush back against the cage.
Felterbush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Animai seems to have recovered his senses.
Felterbush swings wildly with an uppercut but Animai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Felterbush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Felterbush throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Animai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Animai is trying to drag Felterbush to the mat but Felterbush just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Felterbush tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Animai's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Felterbush.
Animai misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Felterbush fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Felterbush.
Animai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Felterbush misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Felterbush.
Animai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donnie Felterbush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keimah Animai.
Felterbush tries to throw a body punch but Animai avoids it by throwing Felterbush back against the cage.
Animai tries a body shot but Felterbush blocks it.
Felterbush misses with the head strike.
Felterbush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Animai tries to pull guard but Felterbush holds him up against the cage and eventually Animai drops back down to his feet.
A short body shot lands from Felterbush as the two fighters clinch. #T2##BC#
Felterbush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Animai ducks straight into an uppercut from Felterbush and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Animai manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felterbush arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Animai's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Donnie Felterbush!
Our winner, Donnie Felterbush, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TBD#7 ROY vs. SORIANO
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Martin Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Carter.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Martin Taylor has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Carter scores with a four punch combination!
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Carter jabs at Taylor's body.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
Carter flashes Taylor a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Taylor's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Taylor crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Carter punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Carter!
Michael Carter retains his middleweight title!
Michael Carter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON V
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Kisqali missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kisqali.
Kisqali lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Ribociclib Kisqali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisqali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kisqali throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Kisqali rushes Johnson with punches - Johnson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Johnson goes down! Kisqali follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ribociclib Kisqali!
A relieved looking Ribociclib Kisqali 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: TBD#5 ASKREN vs. CARTER
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
A jab from Taylor misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stephens . Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
Stephens throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens staying out of range there.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Stephens shakes it off.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephens moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stephens with a body shot.#KD2#
Taylor cracks Stephens with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stephens looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Taylor finish him?
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!#CL#
Stephens clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Taylor. #ROC2#
Stephens is rocked!
Stephens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor gets through Stephens 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Stephens throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Stephens .
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Stephens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Taylor drops Stephens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stephens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Stephens 's ribcage. Stephens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stephens backwards. #KD2#
Taylor drops Stephens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stephens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stephens with a big uppercut! Stephens tries to clinch up but Taylor pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stephens to the mat! Stephens covers up and Taylor unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Martin Taylor!
A victorious Martin Taylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFN#23 Pearson vs Von Ketler
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Kelly lands with a straight right. Booker didn't see that one coming.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Booker connects with a jab.
Booker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Booker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
A punch combination from Booker misses.
Booker just misses with a punch to the body.
Booker misses with a wild body shot.
Booker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Booker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booker misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kelly misses the jab.
Booker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kelly drops Booker with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kelly follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Kelly!
A very excited looking Daniel Kelly 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: CEC 543
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Shota scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Animai moves into the clinch.
Shota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shota lands with a left to the head.
Animai looking for a takedown. #TD#
Animai tightens his grip and picks Shota up, before dumping him to the ground. Shota manages to land in guard.
Animai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Shota wriggles free and stands up.
Animai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Adrian Shota has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Animai. That did some damage!
Shota 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.
Animai slips a jab from Shota.
Shota feints and then cracks Animai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Animai down. #CL2#
Shota moves into the clinch.#TD#
Animai has hold of one of Shota's legs. Shota is fighting the takedown attempt but Animai gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Shota pushes Animai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Animai jabs Shota right on the nose. Shota blinks but takes it well.
Animai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Animai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Animai missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Animai misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Animai blocks the leg kick.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Animai clinches up with Shota and pushes him back against the cage.
Shota is pressed up against the cage. Animai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shota down to the mat. Shota avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Animai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Animai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keimah Animai. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Animai successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Shota stands up from Animai's guard - Shota perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Shota clinches.
Animai tries to score a body lock takedown but Shota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Shota is fighting off a takedown attempt but Animai is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shota to the mat. Shota regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Shota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Animai is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Animai fails to land.
Animai tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Animai. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shota.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Animai blocking some punches.
Animai is working for takedown but Shota is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
Animai is working for takedown but Shota is calmly controlling the position for now.
Animai avoids the elbow strike from Shota, against the cage.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Animai.
Animai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shota is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Animai wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Animai tries to score a body lock takedown but Shota shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Animai blocks it.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
Animai blocking some punches.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Animai controls his hands.
Shota throws a head punch that misses.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Animai tries for a takedown but Shota manages to get underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Shota.
Shota lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Animai gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shota is trying to stand back up but Animai is controlling him
Animai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Shota wants to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Shota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Animai wants a takedown but no success here.
Shota tries to work over Animai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Animai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Animai manages to end up in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Animai wants to control but Shota is keeping him busy.
Shota is trying to buck Animai off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Animai is trying to get an arm triangle but Shota is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Shota's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Animai.
Animai tries to clinch but Shota is having none of it.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Animai missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Animai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Animai moves out of range of the leg kick from Shota.
Animai tries to clinch up but Shota circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Shota.
Animai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Animai moves into the clinch.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Animai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Animai goes for a takedown attempt but Shota pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shota throws a solid leg kick but Animai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shota.#T1#
Shota scores with a leg kick.
Shota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shota swings for the body but Animai moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Animai.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shota scores with a nice head shot.
Shota throws a hook but Animai blocks it.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Animai is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Shota gets tackled into the cage by Animai. Animai maintains the clinch. #TD#
Animai is trying to trip Shota. He has hold of a leg but Shota is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Animai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Animai trying to control the position from guard on top but Shota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shota wants to stand and escape but Animai is having none of it.
Shota is wriggling around but Animai manages to pass to half guard. #SUB#
Animai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Animai controlling the pace. #T2#
Animai prevents Shota from standing back up.
Shota is looking to get back to is feet but Animai passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Shota throws Animai to one side and escapes!
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Animai lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Animai misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shota misses with a hook. Animai ducked under it nicely.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Animai moves away and avoids it.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Animai moves away and avoids it.
Shota swats away the attempt to clinch by Animai.
Shota tries to counter with a clinch but Animai shakes him off and moves away.
Animai misses with a looping right.
Animai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Animai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Shota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Animai backwards.
Shota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shota lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
Adrian Shota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Animai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Animai controls the action.
Animai blocks a body shot from Shota. #TD#
Animai pulls guard.
Shota really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Animai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Animai doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shota postures up.
Shota won't allow Animai to sweep him here.
Animai trying to control the position. #SU2#
Shota gets to his feet. Animai looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Animai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it.
Shota is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Animai throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
Animai misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Animai uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Shota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Shota's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shota scores with a leg kick.
Animai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Animai wants to clinch.
Animai looks to land a left hand but Shota moved out of range nicely.
Animai checks a low kick from Shota.
Animai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shota throws the left hand but Animai avoids the punch easily.
Animai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Animai fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota misses with a hook. Animai ducked under it nicely.
Shota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Animai's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Animai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shota paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Shota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Animai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Animai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shota wants to counter with a clinch but Animai pushes him away.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Animai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Animai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Animai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Animai moves away.
Shota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adrian Shota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Animai lands an overhand right.
Shota lands a nice shot to the body.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Animai staying out of range there.
Animai slips under a jab.
A cross from Shota lands.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Animai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shota takes a swing at Animai's ribcage but misses.
Animai throws out a powerful jab.
Keimah Animai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shota throws a leg kick but Animai checks it.
Animai throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Animai only half commits.
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Animai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Animai.
Animai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Animai misses the jab.
Animai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Animai moves forwards but Shota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Animai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Animai is looking to clinch.
Animai misses with a looping right.
Shota wants to counter with a clinch but Animai pushes him away.
Shota throws the left hand but Animai avoids the punch easily.
Animai fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Shota lands a nice shot that snaps Animai's head back.
Animai lands a leg kick that knocks Shota off balance momentarily.#CL#
Animai has managed to clinch.
Animai blocks a body shot from Shota.
Still in the clinch, Animai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Animai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shotas head.
Shota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Animai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Animai tries for a takedown but Shota manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Shota.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Animai is trying to drag Shota to the mat but Shota just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keimah Animai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Animai wants the takedown. Shota is fighting it off but Animai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shota's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Shota pushes Animai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shota lands with a right hand. #T4#
Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Animai tries to clinch up.
Animai fakes the leg kick and cracks Shota in the body. #CL2#
Shota closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Shota.
A short right from Animai on the inside.
Animai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shota fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Animai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shota to score with a decent uppercut.
Animai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shota lands a jab to the head.
Animai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Animai misses with a looping left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Shota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shota 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrian Shota waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON III
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##TD#
DeSilva shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
DeSilva trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
DeSilva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DeSilva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
DeSilva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva prevents Johnson from improving his position.
DeSilva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Johnson is looking to control DeSilva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
DeSilva wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
DeSilva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by DeSilva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeSilva.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSilva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a sustained period of stalling by DeSilva.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
DeSilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeSilva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
DeSilva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeSilva sprawls well. DeSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson leaves DeSilva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeSilva is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
DeSilva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
DeSilva actively working from the bottom here.
DeSilva wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeSilva sprawls well. DeSilva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Johnson successfully pulls guard.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva forces his way into half guard.
DeSilva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
DeSilva is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
DeSilva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but DeSilva is controlling him
DeSilva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeSilva is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeSilva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but DeSilva moves away #TD#
and DeSilva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSilva.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeSilva looking to pass the guard. #T3#
DeSilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeSilva is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Johnson looking to control but DeSilva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeSilva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeSilva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeSilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Johnson keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
DeSilva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeSilva controls the pace.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
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 Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
DeSilva has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to take a breather but DeSilva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Johnson. #SUB#
DeSilva is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Johnson frees his head nicely. Oh but DeSilva has switched to an armbar! Johnson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!

Event: UGD 76:Perry Vs Moore
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Karlsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Karlsson into the cage.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karlsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Karlsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SU#
Karlsson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans scores with a hook.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Evans throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karlsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Evans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karlsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Karlsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Evans to the mat! Evans manages to get full guard.
Evans has his hands on Karlsson's head, controlling the position.
Karlsson stops Evans from standing up. #SUB2#
Karlsson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Evans has locked up a guillotine! Evans's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Karlsson is holding on here and Evans must be using up a lot of energy. Karlsson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Evans gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald Evans!
In his post fight interview, Donald Evans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UGD 77:Sturm Vs Ajax
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Monroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Popper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monroe fails with the takedown.#TD#
Monroe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Popper on his heels. He'll look to pass Popper's guard now, I'm sure.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monroe with a nice head shot there.
Popper wants to sweep but no luck.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monroe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Popper managing to control the position.
We've been hearing that Monroe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Monroe throwing strikes but missing.
Monroe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monroe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
Monroe postures up in Popper's guard and throws a big left but Popper blocks it.
Monroe distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Monroe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monroe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monroe 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.
Monroe distracts Popper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Popper is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up.
Monroe stops Popper from standing up.
Popper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Popper wants to sweep here but Monroe controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
Popper is trying to control the position but Monroe postures up. #T3#
Popper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Monroe throws a big elbow that misses.
Monroe chips away with some ground and pound.
Monroe throws a big elbow that misses.
Popper wants to stand up but Monroe is controlling him.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Popper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Monroe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donk. Monroe catches Popper right on the button with a cross.#T4#
No luck for Monroe with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Popper.
Popper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monroe.
Popper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monroe misses with a takedown attempt - Popper sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Popper. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Popper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monroe.
Popper doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monroe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Popper defends well and Monroe ends up having to push Popper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Popper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Popper tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Monroe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Popper stuns Monroe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Popper missing with a left hand there. Monroe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Monroe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Popper!
Monroe prevents Popper from escaping the position.
Monroe scores with punches from side control.
Popper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monroe is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Popper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Monroe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Popper is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monroe is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Monroe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popper looking for a sweep but Monroe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Popper squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Popper suckers Monroe into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Popper is now in Monroe's guard! #SUB#
Popper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monroe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Monroe scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Monroe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Popper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monroe throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Monroe stopping the sweep attempt from Popper.
Monroe trying to control but Popper is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monroe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monroe is in close to Popper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monroe stops Popper from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Popper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Monroe defends it easily.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Monroe throws a big elbow that misses.
Popper wants to stand but Monroe is controlling the position.
Popper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Monroe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Popper counters with a straight right hand.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Popper but Popper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popper misses with the combination.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Monroe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Popper has one foot on Monroe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popper scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bung Popper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Monroe gets a double leg takedown into Popper's guard.
Monroe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popper is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ricky Monroe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Popper moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popper controlling the position.
Monroe prevents Popper from improving position. #T1#
Monroe is looking for a sweep.
Monroe manages to get back to half guard.
Popper content to control rather than advance.
Monroe is looking to get back to is feet but Popper passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Popper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Popper advances to full mount.
Popper controlling from mount. #T2#
Monroe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Monroe tries to reverse the position but Popper maintains control.
Monroe tries to improve his position but instead Popper has taken his back!
Monroe wants to get back to his feet.
Popper has the hooks in. Monroe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Popper tries to keep control of the position but Monroe is staying busy.
Popper controlling from the back.
Monroe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Popper really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Monroe.
Monroe trying to control the hands but Popper won't let him. #T3#
Monroe is keeping busy.
Monroe trying to control the action but Popper just sinks the hooks in.
Monroe is really stuck here.
Monroe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Monroe wants to escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Popper looking for the choke but no joy.
Monroe wants to control his opponent's hands but Popper gets his hands free.
Monroe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Monroe is looking to improve his position but Popper isn't that keen on the idea.
Popper controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Steel Penn - ICON I
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Tropical moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Johnson jumps guard but Tropical stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tropical smiles and moves away.
Tropical lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Tropical displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Tropical does no damage. #TD#
Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tropical was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson won't allow Tropical to get back to his feet. #T1#
Tropical is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tropical pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Tropical being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tropical has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #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.
Johnson trying to control but Tropical is working from the bottom.
Johnson passes Tropical's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tropical wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Tropical is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Tropical is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Tropical trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Tropical is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tropical is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tropical's thigh. Tropical counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tropical looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tropical wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tropical throws a one two combo.
Tropical keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Tropical gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tropical tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tropical lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tropical just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropical to keep the fight standing.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Tropical works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tropical.
Tropical lands a right hand.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tropical has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tropical - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tropical scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Pollo Tropical seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Tropical softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical lands a body punch.
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tropical turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Tropical is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Tropical stalling against the cage.
Tropical lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tropical stalling.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body punch.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Tropical cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not. #T4#
Tropical scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Tropical is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tropical presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson letting Tropical take a breather here.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tropical walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pollo Tropical showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tropical cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Tropical. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Tropical darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropical to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tropical.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Tropical.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A right handed body shot lands from Tropical.
Tropical will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tropical to keep the fight standing.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tropical stalling in the clinch.
Anthony Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Nice elbow from Tropical.
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud.
Tropical stalls.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Come on Tropical - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical. #CUT2#
Anthony Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tropical gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Tropical cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tropical lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Tropical manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Tropical lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Tropical pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Tropical lands with a right to the head.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Tropical lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Tropical dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pollo Tropical comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tropical 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: Syn 543 - Empower
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Pandahammer swings for the body but Chukwuma moves out of range.
Chukwuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Pandahammer circles away.
Pandahammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****POLAR***** in the buildup to the fight.
Chukwuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chukwuma blocks a jab.#CL#
Chukwuma moves into the clinch.
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Chukwuma.
Pandahammer blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma tries to throw a body punch but Pandahammer avoids it by throwing Chukwuma back against the cage.
Pandahammer working aggressively here.
Pandahammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chukwuma.
Pandahammer blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Pandahammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pandahammer fails to land.
Pandahammer has a couple of punches blocked by Chukwuma.
Pandahammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chukwuma's elbow.
Chukwuma lands a body shot.
Pandahammer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Pandahammer lands a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Chukwuma.
Pandahammer blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chukwuma scores with a hook to the body.
Chukwuma blocks a body shot from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pandahammer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pandahammer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandahammer 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.
Chukwuma blocking some punches.
Chukwuma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pandahammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandahammer has a couple of punches blocked by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pandahammer.
Pandahammer misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Pandahammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chukwuma.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandahammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Pandahammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pandahammer misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Pandahammer.
Chukwuma pushes Pandahammer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pandahammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma tries to work over Pandahammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma cracks Pandahammer with a nice body shot.
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chukwuma cracks Pandahammer with a nice body shot.
Pandahammer looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Chukwuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pandahammer has a couple of punches blocked by Chukwuma.
A left hand lands to the body for Chukwuma.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma. #T3#
Chukwuma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
Chukwuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pandahammers head.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
Pandahammer throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chukwuma lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Chukwuma as the two fighters clinch.
Chukwuma lands with a left to the head.
Chukwuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chukwuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pandahammer's elbow.
Chukwuma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chukwuma digs a right hand into Pandahammer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pandahammer's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Chukwuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
Chukwuma gets through Pandahammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Pandahammer controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandahammer.
Chukwuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Pandahammer is rocked!
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandahammer blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Pandahammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chukwuma lands a body punch.
Pandahammer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pandahammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandahammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chukwuma just leaning against Pandahammer, taking a breather.
Pandahammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Chukwuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Chukwuma.
A nice left hand lands by Chukwuma.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma lands a hook that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Chukwuma forces Pandahammer back against the cage and clinches.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma gets through Pandahammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pandahammer misses with some punches.
Chukwuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chukwuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chukwuma cracks Pandahammer with a nice body shot.
Chukwuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pandahammer backwards.
Pandahammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Chukwuma finish him?
Chukwuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pandahammer.
Pandahammer seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chukwuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Chukwuma drops Pandahammer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pandahammer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pandahammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chukwuma unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pandahammer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chukwuma is unloading with more strikes now! Pandahammer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
Tinashe Chukwuma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 538
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Granit throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Animai rushes Granit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Animai is trying to drag Granit to the mat but Granit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Animai blocking some punches. #TD#
Animai drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Animai is keeping the position for now.
Animai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granit is stalling in the full guard.
Granit trying to control but Animai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Animai wants to sweep here but Granit controlling him for the moment.
Animai keeping moving, preventing Granit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Granit takes one to the chin there.
Granit misses with a wild body shot.
Animai tries to clinch up.
Animai wants to clinch up but Granit keeps it at a distance.
Animai misses with a low kick. #T2#
Animai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granit scores with a leg kick.
Granit misses with a hook to the body
letting Animai counter with a right hand.
Animai lands with a kick to the temple. Granit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Granit tried to score with a low kick but Animai checks it.
Animai tries to clinch up but Granit circles away and keeps his distance.
Animai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Animai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Animai.
Animai with a jab.#ROC#
Granit is rocked!
Animai looks to clinch
and Granit counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Keimah Animai has been cut.
Granit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Animai is out of range and Granit settles back down.
Granit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Animai misses
and Granit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
The fighters circling - Animai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Animai.
Animai throws a hook to the side of Granit's head but Granit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Animai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGranit.
Granit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Animai. #CL2#
Granit closes the distance and clinches.
Granit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Animai lands a left hand.
Granit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Animai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Granit misses with a body punch.
Granit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Animai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Animai is trying to drag Granit to the mat but Granit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keimah Animai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Animai goes for a takedown attempt but Granit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Animai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Animai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granit to score with a decent uppercut.
Animai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granit looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Animai feints and then cracks Granit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Granit down.
Granit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Animai looks to land a right hand but Granit moved out of range.
Animai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granit scores with a one two! Animai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Animai misses with a right hand
and Animai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Animai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Granit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Animai throws a head kick that misses.
Granit jabs Animai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Granit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Granit throws a shot from downtown. Animai moves away and avoids it.
Granit tries to bum rush Animai with a series of wild strikes but Animai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Animai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Granit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Animai's sensitive parts.
Granit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Granit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Animai was well out of range. Poor timing from Granit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa Granit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keimah Animai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Animai finds it's way through Granit's defenses.
Animai looks to clinch #KD2#
and Granit counters with a crisp right hand that drops Animai! Granit lets Animai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Animai is rocked!
and Granit counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Animai! He's just covering up as Granit starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Granit!
An out of breath Papa Granit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFN#20 Adelhard vs Eluard
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Mason takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly connects with a crisp jab.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly lands an overhand right.
Kelly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Mason is rocked!
Mason walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kelly! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Kelly!
Daniel Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Gladiators 46 Wills Jr v Zulu
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Gonzales has closed the distance and engaged Kass in a clinch.
Gonzales has a couple of punches blocked by Kass.
A short left from Gonzales.
Kass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzales.
Gonzales using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kass has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gonzales blocks an uppercut.
Gonzales slows down the pace here.
Kass misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kass fails to land.
Gonzales swings wildly with an uppercut but Kass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzales leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Kass.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kass misses with the head strike. #T1#
Gonzales throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kass blocks it with crossed arms.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzales can't find room to land a body shot as Kass controls the action.
Kass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kass prevents a body shot from Gonzales.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales tries to throw a body punch but Kass avoids it by throwing Gonzales back against the cage.
Kass working aggressively here.
Kass misses with some punches.
Kass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kass struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzales controls his hands.
Gonzales lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kass.
Kass is leaning against Gonzales and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kass lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kass's face.
Kass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kass misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzales blocking some punches.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Kass.
Gonzales lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzales.
A short right from Kass.
Gonzales has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kass seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gonzales can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Gonzales.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kass.
Kass can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzales controls the action.
Gonzales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kass backwards.
Kass misses with the head strike.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Gonzales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gonzales obliges.
Gonzales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzales looking to throw knees to the head but Kass is blocking nicely.
Gonzales crunches a lovely knee into Kass's ribcage.
Kass is breathing heavily.
Gonzales tries to work over Kass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonzales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gonzales prevents a body shot from Kass.
Kass misses with the head strike.
Kass lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kass blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Kass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kass misses with some punches.
Kass is working Gonzales over against the cage.
Kass blocking some punches.
Gonzales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gonzales unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kass lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gonzales lands with a right to the head.
Gonzales throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gonzales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kass looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gonzales lands a knee to the head.
Gonzales lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzales misses with a body punch.
A short right from Gonzales on the inside.
Kass throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzales scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kass swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Gonzales dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gonzales misses the body punch
and Kass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kass tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kass. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzales misses with a body kick.
Gonzales lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2#
Gonzales waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kass. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kass to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#
Kass is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kass is trying to keep Gonzales in close.
Oh Kass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Gonzales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonzales is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kass seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzales's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kass tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Let's hope that Gonzales 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.
Gonzales works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gonzales is trying to control. Kass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kass defends it well. #SUB2#
Gonzales seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kass is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luis Gonzales!
During a confident post fight interview, Luis Gonzales thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMMA London 3
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Parent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parent lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parent misses with a head kick.
Parent throws a lazy uppercut
and Rackham counters with a head kick. That will keep Parent thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rackham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parent on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Parent is rocked!
Rackham scores with a hook to the body. Parent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Parent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parent moves away from the strike by Rackham.
Parent gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rackham gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Parent is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 541 - Divergent
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Pandahammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandahammer defending well as Viceroy loads up on a big left hand.
Pandahammer throws the left hand but Viceroy avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Viceroy.
Viceroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Pandahammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viceroy doesn't seem phased though.
Pandahammer cracks Viceroy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#
It looks like Lord Viceroy has been cut.
Viceroy slips a straight right by Pandahammer.
Viceroy throws a hook to the side of Pandahammer's head but Pandahammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Pandahammer.
Viceroy misses with a two punch combination.
Viceroy misses with an uppercut. Pandahammer saw that one coming.
Pandahammer blocks a head kick by Viceroy.
Pandahammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandahammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viceroy on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Pandahammer drops Viceroy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Viceroy looks back up at him and smiles so Pandahammer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Viceroy is rocked!
Pandahammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viceroy misses with a two punch combination.
Pandahammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viceroy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.#T1#
Pandahammer misses with an uppercut. Viceroy saw that one coming.#KD2#
Pandahammer cracks Viceroy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Viceroy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pandahammer finish him?
Oh Viceroy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Viceroy out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giorgi Pandahammer!
Our winner, Giorgi Pandahammer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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