Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: StrikeForce Union #44
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1#
Cleveland swinging wildly here.
Cleveland misses with a double jab.
Cleveland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cleveland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carver.
Cleveland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cleveland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carver dodges the punch combination from Cleveland.
Carver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cleveland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carver tries to bum rush Cleveland with a series of wild strikes but Cleveland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carver misses with an uppercut
and Cleveland counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Carver misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleveland. Carver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cleveland moves out of range as Carver strikes.#CL2#
Carver rushes Cleveland and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Carver misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carver fails to land. #T1##BC#
Cleveland breaks the clinch.
Cleveland lands with a nice combination. Carver backs away looking to recover.
Addy Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleveland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carver dodges the punch combination from Cleveland.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carver or perhaps it was just good defense by Cleveland, which made it look bad.
Carver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cleveland counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cleveland, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Addy Carver has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Cleveland.
Carver looks winded!
Carver misses with an uppercut
enabling Cleveland to counter with a crisp jab.
OH! Carver has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Cleveland smells blood and charges in for the finish! Cleveland unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Carver sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Droppa Cleveland!

Event: DFC LV SIN CITY 20
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Lichfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lichfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Lichfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lichfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lichfield forces his way into half guard.
Belval on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belval tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lichfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Belval is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval wants to stand back up but Lichfield manages to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belval has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Lichfield in side control, throwing shots but Belval defends. #SUB2#
Lichfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belval, who protects the arm well.
Lichfield working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belval knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lichfield working away.
Belval is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lichfield working the ground and pound but Belval is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Lichfield has hold of Belval's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Belval tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lichfield cranks the arm and Belval screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Belval, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Justin Lichfield!
In his post fight interview, Justin Lichfield started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: StrikeForce Union #38
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Carver misses with a straight left.
Carver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Ulysses Grant has been cut.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carver.#CL#
Carver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
Grant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carver throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant. #BC2#
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carver. #CL2#
Grant clinches up with Carver and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Carver has hold of one of Grant's legs. Grant is fighting the takedown attempt but Carver gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Carver is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grant wants to sweep here but Carver controlling him for the moment.
Grant controlling the position.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grant pulls Carver in close to his closed guard and prevents Carver from doing any damage or advancing position.
Grant wants to sweep here but Carver controlling him for the moment.
Carver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carver throws a strike but Grant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Grant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grant's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Grant is continuing to stall.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant advances position into side control!
Carver is trying to control Grant's posture but Grant avoids it. #T3#
Grant controlling the position from side mount.
Carver defending against the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carver working aggressively here.
Carver drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grant pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carver throws out the jab.
Carver fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Grant as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Addy Carver has been cut.#CL2#
Grant clinches up with Carver and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Grant.
A right hook to the body lands for Grant.
Grant lands a body punch.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Grant.
A right hook to the body lands for Grant.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant misses with some punches.
A short right from Grant.
Grant pushes Carver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carver.
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grant lands a body punch.
Grant misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Grant dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Grant stalling the fight.
Grant lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grant.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Carver is rocked!
Grant lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Carver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grant unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Carver! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grant is unloading with more strikes now! Carver drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!
Ulysses Grant is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: DFC Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Lichfield misses with a takedown
and Belval counters with a left to the body.
Belval connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lichfield momentarily.
Belval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lichfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Belval misses the target.
Lichfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lichfield shoots in and drives through. Belval sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Belval misses the target.
Lichfield has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Lichfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick from Belval misses.
Justin Lichfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lichfield instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belval can't break the clinch.
Lichfield jumps guard but Belval stands there with Lichfield around his waist. Lichfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lichfield jumps guard but Belval turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Belval has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Lichfield ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lichfield no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Lichfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belval defends it easily.#SUB#
Lichfield is looking for a triangle but Belval pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.
Lichfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lichfield tries to get out of the position.
Belval tries to stand but Lichfield is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Lichfield working for a triangle but Belval defends it easily. #SUB#
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Lichfield has his foot on Belval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belval works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lichfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belval is looking to stand up but Lichfield won't let him. #SU2#
Belval stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belval connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Belval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Belval works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belval digs a good body shot into Lichfield's ribs.
Lichfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Belval circles away. #T3#
Belval thuds a left hand into Lichfield's body.
Belval lands a jab.
Lichfield shoots and misses
enabling Belval to counter with a crisp jab.
Lichfield is breathing heavily.
Belval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lichfield shoots in for a takedown but Belval shows good takedown defense.
Belval throws out a counter right but Lichfield avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Belval lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lichfield doesn't seem phased though.
Belval connects with the punch.
Lichfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lichfield throws a right hand that misses
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belval lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belval scores with a nice right hand.
Belval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lichfield had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Belval lands with a shot to the body.
Lichfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Belval finds it's target.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belval, as that shot connected.
Belval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lichfield walks into a jab.
Belval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lichfield fails with the takedown
and Belval counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Lichfield is rocked!
Belval has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lichfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Lichfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lichfield dodges the punch combination from Belval.
Lichfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Lichfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Belval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lichfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belval scores with a punch to the head.
Belval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vayle Belval dominated that round.
That's time! Lichfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lichfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lichfield has his takedown stuffed
and Belval counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belval lands with a hook. Lichfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lichfield on the side of the head.
Belval is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lichfield misses with a takedown
and Belval counters with a stiff right hand.
Belval lands with a big left! Lichfield is wobbled badly! Belval comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lichfield to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vayle Belval!
Vayle Belval decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC Sin City 18
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##CL#
Reealopubo clinches up against the cage.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo tries to work over Newsto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newsto fails to pull guard.
Reealopubo prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo stops a takedown attempt from Newsto.
Reealopubo tries to throw a body punch but Newsto avoids it by throwing Reealopubo back against the cage.
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reealopubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsto looks winded!
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newsto jumps guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newstos head. #T1#
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Reealopubo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsto's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Reealopubo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reealopubo lands a right hand.
Reealopubo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo.
I was talking to Reealopubo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reealopubo lands a shot to the body.
Reealopubo lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reealopubo.
A right hand to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Reealopubo - that landed with a thud.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsto or not.
Reealopubo is working Newsto over against the cage.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank. #T3#
Reealopubo struggles to land a body shot inside as Newsto controls his hands.
Newsto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reealopubo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo tries a body shot but Newsto blocks it.
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reealopubo works on Newsto's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands with a short shot to the head.
Reealopubo lands a body punch.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reealopubo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newsto.
Reealopubo lands a nice uppercut.
Reealopubo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank. #T4#
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo scores with a hook to the body.
Reealopubo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reealopubo lands an uppercut.
Newsto prevents a body shot from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo digs a right hand into Newsto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newsto's gas tank.
Reealopubo presses Newsto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reealopubo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reealopubo.
Reealopubo pushes Newsto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsto blocks a body shot from Reealopubo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo misses with a body punch.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reealopubo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Reealopubo drives through and clinches with Newsto against the cage.
Reealopubo lands a hook that snaps the head of Newsto backwards.
Reealopubo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reealopubo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reealopubo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newsto or not.
Reealopubo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reealopubo is leaning against Newsto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Reealopubo.
Reealopubo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reealopubo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Newsto is rocked!
Reealopubo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsto is still on wobbly legs! Can Reealopubo finish him?
Joe Reealopubo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reealopubo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reealopubo pushes Newsto against the cage. Reealopubo is working some dirty boxing. Reealopubo pushes off with a quick right hook! Newsto goes down! Newsto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reealopubo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Reealopubo!
Joe Reealopubo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DFC Mayhem 18
Date: Nov 11, 2016

#R1##TD#
Maher looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maher looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Newsto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maher pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Maher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newsto is just riding it out for now. Maher eventually gives up the hold.
Maher trying to control from half guard but Newsto is working away.
Maher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newsto on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsto gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Newsto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Maher wants to control from the top but Newsto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Newsto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maher postures up in Newsto's guard and throws a big left but Newsto blocks it. #SUB2#
Newsto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maher is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Maher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maher trying to control the position from guard on top but Newsto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maher pushing down on Newsto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Newsto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maher trying to mount his opponent but Newsto defends it.
Maher has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newsto is squirming around, avoiding Maher's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Maher looking to secure an arm triangle but Newsto defends it well.
Maher trying to control but Newsto is having none of it. #T3#
Newsto working to try and regain half guard.
Maher pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Maher looking to control but Newsto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Maher swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Newsto is now in Maher's guard. A big mistake from Maher there, giving up the dominant position!
Newsto preventing the sweep.
Newsto stands and throws Maher's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Newsto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Newsto tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well. #T4#
Maher struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Newsto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maher is looking to regain half guard here but Newsto keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newsto tries for a kimura but Maher is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Illidian Newsto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Maher misses.
Maher throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown. Maher fights it but they end up in guard.
Newsto passes into half guard.
Newsto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newsto is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Newsto is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maher is looking for a sweep. Newsto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Newsto wants to work for an arm triangle but Maher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Maher is defending against the submission attempts here by Newsto.
Maher wants to improve his position but Newsto is controlling well.
Maher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maher trying to control from the bottom.
Maher wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newsto is trying for a kimura here. Maher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Newsto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Illidian Newsto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1##KD#
Zero ducks straight into an uppercut from Carver and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Zero manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT#
It looks like Josh Zero has been cut.
Carver throws a big right hand that misses.
Carver throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zero preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carver throws a big elbow that misses.
Carver won't allow Zero to sweep him here.
Carver arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zero'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 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Addy Carver!

Event: QFC Tournament 695 Round 4
Date: Nov 03, 2016

#R1#
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Carver goes for a small jab and connects. Now Carver goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Diaz stumbles back but Carver runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Diaz to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Diaz will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Addy Carver!

Event: QFC Tournament 695 Round 3
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Carver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carver lands a nice uppercut.
Carver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ayhz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carver has him pressed against the cage.
Carver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carver lands a hook that snaps the head of Ayhz backwards. #TD2#
Carver is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ayhz can't fight it off and eventually Carver manages to take the fight to the floor. Ayhz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carver throws an elbow that misses. Ayhz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carver's guard. Nice move by Ayhz!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carver wants to get back to his feet but Ayhz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ayhz controlling from the top position. #SU#
Ayhz gets to his feet. Carver looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Carver drops Ayhz with a naaaaasty hook - Ayhz is in real trouble here! Carver dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Addy Carver!

Event: QFC Tournament 695 Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Carver takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Carver gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Demirci kicks Carver off and gets back to his feet.
Demirci closes the distance and clinches up with Carver, looking for a takedown. Demirci pushes Carver against the cage but Carver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Addy Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Demirci darts in and clinches Carver up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Carver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Carver scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Demirci is rocked!#KD2#
Carver lands a big left hand right to the temple and Demirci goes down!
Oh Demirci is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
Demirci makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Demirci dives in for a single leg takedown but Carver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carver lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Demirci - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Carver!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Addy Carver!

Event: QFC Tournament 695 Round 1
Date: Oct 31, 2016

#R1#
Gold fails to land the takedown.
Addy Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Carver throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gold tumbling to the canvas!#CUT#
It looks like Sam Gold has been cut.
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carver.
Carver arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gold'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 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Addy Carver!

Event: DFC Mayhem 15
Date: Oct 21, 2016

#R1#
Lichfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sultan misses with an uppercut. Lichfield saw that one coming.
Lichfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sultan is fending him off so far but Lichfield persists. Nope, Sultan circles away and we're back to standing.
Sultan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Lichfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lichfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sultan working for a triangle but Lichfield defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sultan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Sultan looking for a guillotine here but Lichfield defends easily.
Lichfield 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.#SUB2#
Lichfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sultan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lichfield has managed to get both his arms back between Sultan's legs - danger averted.
Lichfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lichfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Sultan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lichfield defends well.#T1#
Lichfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sultan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lichfield is in close to Sultan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Sultan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lichfield stacks Sultan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lichfield!
Sultan tries to bench press Lichfield off him but Lichfield keeps the position.
Sultan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sultan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Lichfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sultan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lichfield tries for a kimura but Sultan is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Lichfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sultan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sultan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lichfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Sultan is defending well.
Sultan tries to bench press Lichfield off him but Lichfield keeps the position.
Lichfield working the ground and pound.
Sultan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lichfield is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sultan can't escape the position.
Sultan wants to control but Lichfield is having none of it.
Sultan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sultan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sultan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sultan working to try and regain half guard.
Lichfield landing punches. #SUB#
Lichfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lichfield working the ground and pound effectively.
Sultan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lichfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Lichfield raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Lichfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Lichfield has hold of Sultan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sultan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sultan tries to lock up and control but Lichfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Lichfield with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sultan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sultan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lichfield trying to mount his opponent but Sultan defends it. #SUB#
Lichfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lichfield is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sultan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sultan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lichfield seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sultan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lichfield pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Lichfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sultan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sultan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sultan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Justin Lichfield has been cut.
Lichfield tries to bum rush Sultan with a series of wild strikes but Sultan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Lichfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sultan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Justin Lichfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sultan looks to move to half guard but instead Lichfield has passed into mount! Damn!
Sultan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sultan tries to hold on but Lichfield pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lichfield lands a big shot there that rocks Sultan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lichfield cracks Sultan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lichfield manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sultan to take his back!
Sultan tries to roll but Lichfield sticks to his back. #SUB#
Sultan fending off the submission attempt from Lichfield.
Lichfield keeps control of the position as Sultan tries to break free. #T1#
Sultan keeps trying to improve his position.
Lichfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sultan can do to turn this around?
Sultan wants to control his opponent's hands but Lichfield gets his hands free. #SUB#
Lichfield has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sultan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sultan tries to break free. #SUB#
Lichfield looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Lichfield working for a choke but Sultan is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sultan is in bad spot here.
Sultan is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Lichfield is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lichfield keeps control of the position as Sultan tries to break free.
Sultan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Lichfield is looking for the choke from the back position but Sultan is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Lichfield is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sultan is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Lichfield is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sultan is defending well though. Lichfield let's go of the attempt for now.
Sultan is really stuck here. #T3##SUB#
Lichfield is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sultan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sultan tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Sultan has hold of Lichfield's leg, trying to break free but it's let Lichfield lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Sultan is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Lichfield throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Lichfield!
Justin Lichfield decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Bravado 17: McFukur v Bland
Date: Oct 09, 2016

#R1#
Cleveland throws a series of punches but Writer moves out of range.
Writer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Writer throws a hook to the side of Cleveland's head but Cleveland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Writer with a poor takedown
and Cleveland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like JR Writer has been cut.
Cleveland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cleveland tries to bum rush Writer with a series of wild strikes but Writer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Writer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cleveland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Cleveland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Writer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cleveland's waist but Cleveland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Writer off to one side. #KD2#
Cleveland drops Writer with a beautiful combination! Writer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cleveland is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Writer is rocked!
Writer backs away from a small jab... but Cleveland lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Writer crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Cleveland with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Droppa Cleveland!

Event: Mayhem 13 Wright v Crowder
Date: Oct 07, 2016

#R1##CL#
Xhaka drives through and clinches with Newsto against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Xhaka.
Newsto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newsto wants a takedown but no success here.
Newsto blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Xhaka.
Xhaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Newsto jumps guard but Xhaka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Newsto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newsto tries to pull guard but Xhaka won't allow it.
Granat Xhaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Xhaka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xhaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newsto jumps guard but Xhaka stands there with Newsto around his waist. Newsto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newsto fails to pull guard.
Xhaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newsto.
Xhaka misses with the head strike. #T1#
Xhaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newstos head.
Xhaka lands with a light punch inside.
Newsto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xhaka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Newsto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xhaka counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Xhaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xhaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xhaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newsto looks winded!
Xhaka lands a nice uppercut.
Xhaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Newsto is rocked!
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsto.
Newsto is still on wobbly legs! Can Xhaka finish him?
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Newsto blocking some punches.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newsto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Newsto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newsto.
Newsto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newsto seems to have recovered his senses.
Xhaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xhaka stops a takedown attempt from Newsto. #T2#
Newsto takes a shot to the head.
Newsto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newsto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xhaka creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Newsto with a big uppercut! Newsto tries to clinch up but Xhaka pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Newsto to the mat! Newsto covers up and Xhaka unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Granat Xhaka!
Granat Xhaka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, King of Fists, into his post fight interview.

Event: FORTITUDE 3
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Fighter Four throws a head kick that Blaze semi-blocks.
Fighter Four tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blaze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter Four misses with a straight right.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fighter Four throws a leg kick but Blaze checks it.
It looked like Blaze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fighter Four throws a chopping leg kick but Blaze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blaze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fighter Four sprawls and moves away.
Fighter Four is looking to chop away at Blaze's legs.
Fighter Four takes a swing at Blaze's ribcage but misses.
Blaze could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fighter Four. #CL2#
Fighter Four closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze is trying to pull guard but Fighter Four turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fighter Four unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blaze tries to pull guard but Fighter Four won't allow it.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
Fighter Four lands a knee to the body.
Fighter Four working Blaze over with knees to the body.#T1#
A hook to the body from Fighter Four.
Fighter Four scores a nice knee to the body.
Fighter Four lands with a right to the head.
Fighter Four lands a damaging elbow.
Blaze is trying to pull guard but Fighter Four has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter Four lands an elbow inside.
Fighter Four using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fighter Four lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fighter Four lands a nice knee to the body.
Fighter Four lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Fighter Four breaks from the clinch.
Fighter Four scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter Four thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blaze if he has to take too many more of those.
Fighter Four swings for the body but Blaze moves out of range.
Fighter Four is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fighter Four throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fighter Four scores with a hook.#T2#
Fighter Four attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter Four fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fighter Four scores with a body shot.
Nice shot by Fighter Four.
Fighter Four lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter Four. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Random Fighter Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter Four feints a jab promting Blaze to slip. Fighter Four then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blaze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Fighter Four.#T3#
Fighter Four scores with a nice strike.
Fighter Four throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Fighter Four moves into the clinch.
Fighter Four connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Fighter Four breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Fighter Four.
Blaze 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.
Fighter Four connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fighter Four swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blaze feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fighter Four fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Fighter Four getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter Four. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Fighter Four has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fighter Four explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter Four lands a head shot.
Fighter Four shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blaze eats them both and turns towards Fighter Four to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Fighter Four takes the fight into the clinch.
Fighter Four lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaze takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fighter Four.
Blaze takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Random Fighter Four dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Blaze takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter Four. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter Four as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Fighter Four misses.
Fighter Four throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Blaze counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Fighter Four has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blaze has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fighter Four.
Blaze takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Fighter Four on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter Four landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fighter Four lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighter Four digs a right hand into Blaze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blaze's gas tank.
Fighter Four scores with a hook to the body.
Fighter Four has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter Four lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Fighter Four landing knees to the head.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fighter Four walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Fighter Four.
Blaze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fighter Four lands with a kick to the temple. Blaze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fighter Four lands a front kick.
Fighter Four connects with a high kick. #TD#
Blaze decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Blaze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fighter Four doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blaze. #SUB#
Blaze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB#
Blaze is working for a kimura but Fighter Four is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Blaze is looking for a kimura here.
Blaze prevents Fighter Four from standing back up. #T3##ES2#
Fighter Four makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fighter Four throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blaze will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fighter Four scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fighter Four is looking to score with low kicks.
Fighter Four throws a low kick, looking for Blaze's leg but Blaze calmly moves out of range.
Fighter Four has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blaze takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Blaze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blaze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter Four.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Fighter Four scores with a four punch combination!
Random Fighter Four seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter Four wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Fighter Four drives through and clinches with Blaze against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter Four scores a nice knee to the body.
Fighter Four pushes Blaze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter Four is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fighter Four misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze tries to pull guard but Fighter Four forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter Four tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Fighter Four manages to break the clinch.
Blaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaze throws a big counter combination but Fighter Four scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Blaze gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Blaze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Random Fighter Four showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter Four misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Blaze counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Blaze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fighter Four is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blaze, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Blaze working for a triangle but Fighter Four defends it easily. #SU2#
Fighter Four gets to his feet. Blaze looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter Four scores with a kick to the body.
Fighter Four lands a jab to Blaze's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Fighter Four misses the shot to the body.
Fighter Four lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blaze takes a step back to recover.
Fighter Four dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaze. That did some damage!
Fighter Four cracks a nice hook into Blaze's ribs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fighter Four lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fighter Four digs a right hand into Blaze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blaze's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter Four. #BC2#
Fighter Four manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Blaze has closed the distance and engaged Fighter Four in a clinch. #T2#
Blaze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter Four creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fighter Four scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Fighter Four scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter Four with a knee to the head.
Blaze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fighter Four just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter Four.
A hook to the body from Fighter Four. #BC2#
Fighter Four breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Blaze pushes Fighter Four up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter Four lands with a left to the head.
Fighter Four using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fighter Four misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter Four creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blaze's defenses.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fighter Four walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Fighter Four just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter Four lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter Four attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fighter Four misses with a wild combination.
Blaze feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blaze 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.
Fighter Four looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
A head kick from Fighter Four lands but Blaze takes it in his stride. #T4#
Blaze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter Four is fending him off so far but Blaze persists. Nope, Fighter Four circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Fighter Four.
Fighter Four looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fighter Four throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fighter Four throws an overhand right that lands on Blaze's shoulder, as Blaze tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter Four misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fighter Four sprawls and moves away.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter Four is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Blaze steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fighter Four. That one must have hurt.
Johnny Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter Four digs a good hook to Blaze's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Random Fighter Four comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fighter Four 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Random Fighter Four!

Event: Sin City 10 Lahey v Shreve
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1##TD#
Jacobi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lichfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Lichfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lichfield keeping moving, preventing Jacobi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lichfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobi is aware though and is defending well.
Jacobi advances to half guard.
Lichfield tries to get to full guard but Jacobi has control of the leg.
Jacobi is trying to control the action in half guard but Lichfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lichfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield is refusing to be controlled, as Jacobi sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lichfield can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Lichfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobi pulls his head out easily.
Lichfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Jacobi wants to control but Lichfield is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lichfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobi pulls his head out easily.
Lichfield is staying active underneath Jacobi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lichfield tries to roll over but Jacobi keeps him under control.
Lichfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lichfield.
Jacobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lichfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobi 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.
Lichfield keeping moving, preventing Jacobi from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lichfield looking for subs off his back but Jacobi has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichfield is looking to get back to full guard here but Jacobi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jacobi trying to control the position but Lichfield is working away. #SUB#
Jacobi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacobi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lichfield is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jacobi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lichfield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Jacobi is looking to take a break and control but Lichfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jacobi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lichfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jacobi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lichfield's legs.
Jacobi wants to control but Lichfield is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lichfield is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jacobi's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jacobi! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Lichfield has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Jacobi!
A victorious Johnny Jacobi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Newsto looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.#KD#
Vargas drops Newsto with a right and a left! Vargas comes rushing in but Newsto regains his composure and manages to keep Vargas in guard. #ROC#
Newsto is rocked!
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Newsto, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Newsto felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Newsto from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
After winning the bout, Johny Vargas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bravado 10: Ritter v Wildslap
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Writer swings for the body but Williams moves out of range. #TD2#
Writer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Writer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Writer working away.#SUB2#
Writer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Writer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB2#
Writer has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Williams is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Writer yanks on the arm and Williams is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Writer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JR Writer!

Event: FORTITUDE 1
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Plouman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blaze sprawls well initially but Plouman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Plouman wants to take a breather but Blaze is having none of it.
Plouman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plouman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blaze haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Plouman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Blaze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Plouman trying to pass the guard but Blaze defending well. #SUB#
Blaze actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Blaze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Plouman seems to be working for a kimura but Blaze defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Blaze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plouman passes Blaze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Plouman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Blaze actively working from the bottom here.
Blaze tries to roll over but Plouman keeps him under control.
Plouman wants to control but Blaze is keeping him busy.
Plouman uses his free foot to push down on Blaze's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blaze. #SUB2#
Plouman has hold of Blaze's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blaze manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Plouman looking for a guillotine from mount but Blaze is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Plouman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Plouman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blaze has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Plouman has control of Blaze's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blaze regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blaze is desperately trying to improve his position but Plouman has a good base and remains in mount.
Blaze is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Plouman is working for a guillotine from mount but Blaze frees his head quite easily. #T3##SUB2#
Plouman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Plouman has hold of Blaze's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Blaze manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Plouman working for a submission but Blaze is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Plouman looking to secure an arm triangle but Blaze defends it well.
Blaze manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Plouman trying to control from half guard but Blaze is working away. #T4##SUB#
Blaze looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Plouman is trying to work for a kimura but Blaze is defending well.
Plouman is looking to take a break and control but Blaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Blaze looking for submissions off his back.
Blaze is refusing to be controlled, as Plouman sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plouman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Plouman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blaze has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Plouman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Plouman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Blaze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plouman is fending him off so far but Blaze persists. Nope, Plouman circles away and we're back to standing.
Plouman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaze as he jumps to the side.
Blaze seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Blaze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blaze wants it to stay on the feet.
Blaze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blaze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Plouman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Plouman is in Blaze's guard.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Plouman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze can't keep his opponent in guard - Plouman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Plouman is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Plouman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Plouman is trying for a kimura here. Blaze looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Plouman wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Plouman!
Sean Plouman gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TUF round 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1##CL#
Reealopubo clinches.
Newsto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reealopubo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newsto throws the kick towards the body but Reealopubo avoids it.
Reealopubo feinted with a counter takedown.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Reealopubo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves out of range. #CL#
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reealopubo forces Newsto back against the cage and clinches.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Reealopubo takes the fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo gets underhooks to prevent Newsto's takedown attempt.
Joe Reealopubo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Illidian Newsto.#BC#
Reealopubo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newsto shoots in for a takedown but Reealopubo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newsto keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL#
Newsto gets tackled into the cage by Reealopubo. Reealopubo maintains the clinch.
Reealopubo prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo moves in looking to clinch but Newsto pushes him off.
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Reealopubo closes the distance and pushes Newsto back into the cage.
Newsto is trying to pull guard but Reealopubo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Reealopubo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newsto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reealopubo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newsto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reealopubo has closed the distance and engaged Newsto in a clinch. #BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Newsto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto is having none of it.
Newsto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
Reealopubo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Newsto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reealopubo's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newsto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Newsto is looking for a triangle but Reealopubo pushes his legs off easily.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Reealopubo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newsto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reealopubo has managed to get both his arms back between Newsto's legs - danger averted.
Newsto looks winded!
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Reealopubo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves away #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a single leg into guard. Reealopubo didn't expect that.
Reealopubo keeping full guard, as Newsto tries to pass. #SUB2#
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newsto has his foot on Reealopubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reealopubo works his way back into a safe position though.
Reealopubo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newsto can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Newsto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newsto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Newsto has his foot on Reealopubo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reealopubo works his way back into a safe position though.
Newsto is breathing heavily.#T1#
Newsto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reealopubo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Newsto tries to free his leg and advance position but Reealopubo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reealopubo wants to stand but Newsto is controlling the position.
Newsto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Newsto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Newsto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reealopubo, who protects the arm well.
Reealopubo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Newsto is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Newsto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reealopubo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Newsto but great work by Reealopubo.#SU#
Reealopubo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Newsto to his feet.
Reealopubo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newsto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reealopubo doesn't manage to clinch there - Newsto circles away.
Newsto only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Reealopubo tries to clinch up but Newsto circles away and keeps his distance.
Reealopubo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Newsto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reealopubo tries to avoid it but Newsto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reealopubo to the ground. Reealopubo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reealopubo moves to clinch but Newsto breaks away #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reealopubo pushes Newsto off looking to stand but Newsto dives back in and keeps control.
Reealopubo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Reealopubo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4##SUB2#
Newsto is working for a kimura but Reealopubo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Newsto is working for a submission of some sort.
Newsto stops Reealopubo from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Newsto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reealopubo defends it well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reealopubo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newsto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Illidian Newsto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reealopubo is looking to clinch.
Newsto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a shoot takedown. Reealopubo fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Newsto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reealopubo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newsto has Reealopubo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Newsto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reealopubo uses it to pass to side control. #SU#
Reealopubo decides to stand back up. Reealopubo steps back and let's Newsto get back to his feet.
Newsto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reealopubo is looking to clinch but Newsto is avoiding it.
Newsto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newsto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Reealopubo has Newsto up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Reealopubo breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Newsto tries to keep at a distance but Reealopubo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Reealopubo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto is having none of it.
Newsto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reealopubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newsto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reealopubo wants to clinch up but Newsto keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reealopubo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Reealopubo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reealopubo tries to clinch but Newsto moves out of range.
Joe Reealopubo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reealopubo tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Reealopubo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reealopubo tries to clinch #TD2#
and Newsto counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Newsto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reealopubo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Newsto's guard! Nice work there by Reealopubo! #T3##SUB2#
Reealopubo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Newsto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reealopubo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Newsto pulls down on the head and he's put Reealopubo to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Illidian Newsto!

Event: TUF round 4
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Lichfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gardner.#TD#
Lichfield closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gardner did well to prevent Lichfield getting side control.#SUB#
Lichfield is looking for a kimura here.
Gardner punching from the bottom.
Gardner is looking for a sweep. Lichfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lichfield is working for a submission of some sort.
Lichfield working Gardner over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Lichfield there. #T1##SUB#
Lichfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Lichfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gardner is just riding it out for now. Lichfield eventually gives up the hold.
Lichfield lands strikes from half guard.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but Gardner defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lichfield looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gardner is looking to escape.
Lichfield is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lichfield lands a heavy elbow.
Lichfield scoring with strikes but Gardner is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Gardner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lichfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gardner is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Lichfield is trying to work for a kimura but Gardner is defending well.
Gardner moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lichfield chips away with some ground and pound.
Gardner has momentary wrist control but Lichfield slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been informed that Gardner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lichfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Lichfield lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Gardner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lichfield defends well.
Lichfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardner's head.
Lichfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lichfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner can't keep his opponent in guard - Lichfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Lichfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gardner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Lichfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Justin Lichfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lichfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lichfield has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Lichfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gardner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gardner tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lichfield advances nicely into full mount.
Lichfield landing punches.
Lichfield working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner tries to hold on but Lichfield pushes him away. #T1#
Lichfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gardner's face.
Gardner can't escape the position.
The referee warns Gardner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB#
Lichfield has hold of Gardner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gardner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lichfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lichfield lands with some strikes.
Lichfield is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Lichfield is working for a guillotine from mount but Gardner frees his head quite easily.
Lichfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lichfield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gardner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lichfield putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Gardner is rocked!
Lichfield postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gardner badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lichfield around the waist but Lichfield pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lichfield is the winner by TKO! Lichfield jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Lichfield!
Justin Lichfield bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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