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Event: Syn 764     
Date:   Dec 06, 2020
#R1#
Rob with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Rob scores with a sloppy right hand. Slater should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Rob scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Rob has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rob in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Slater tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rob!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CFN6: Cartwright vs. Wojciech     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Dammon needs to keep his hands up - Umber had a free shot at his head there.
Dammon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umber throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dammon to counter with a crisp jab.
Umber misses with a hook
and Dammon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dammon's hands.
Umber misses with a left hand
and Dammon counters with a nice uppercut.
Umber tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dammon! But no joy.
Umber throws a right hand that misses
and Dammon counters with a nice uppercut.
Umber lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umber lands with a straight right. Dammon didn't see that one coming.
Umber lands with a cross.
Dammon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umber misses with an uppercut
and Dammon counters with a stiff right hand.
Umber just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Umber. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Dammon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umber dances in with a quick combination. Dammon is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Umber snaps Dammon's head back. Dammon stumbles backwards against the cage. Umber steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Dammon's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Dammon just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Umber!
Jon Umber thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn Birthday Bash Tokyo     
Date:   Nov 30, 2020
#R1#
Savitaipale throws a jab when Tektas was well out of range.
Tektas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Tektas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Savitaipale avoids it well and moves away.
Savitaipale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tektas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tektas.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tektas manages to get back to half guard.
Tektas's coaches at THE PIT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tektas is just riding it out for now. Savitaipale eventually gives up the hold.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Tektas is working away. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savitaipale connects with a nice short shot to Tektas's temple.
Tektas is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Tektas is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Savitaipale not doing much here.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tektas is trying to get back to full guard.
Tektas is staying active underneath Savitaipale, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Tektas has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savitaipale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savitaipale looks to land a strike but Tektas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tektas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tektas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savitaipale distracts Tektas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale looking to sit in guard and control but Tektas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Savitaipale looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tektas has picked Savitaipale up and slammed him! Savitaipale can't keep hold of the triangle and Tektas manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Tektas working the head with strikes.
Tektas working the head with strikes.
Savitaipale taking a bit of punishment here - Tektas scoring with strikes.
Savitaipale looks to move to half guard but instead Tektas has passed into mount! Damn!
Tektas looking to control but Savitaipale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tektas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tektas is landing with some decent strikes but Savitaipale is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Savitaipale is in a horrible position here. Tektas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Savitaipale is trying to escape the mount.
Tektas lands with some strikes.
Savitaipale is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Tektas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savitaipale tries to hold on but Tektas postures up.
Tektas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Savitaipale can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tektas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tektas lands a big elbow.
Tektas wants to control the pace but Savitaipale is squirming around nicely.
Savitaipale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Tektas has control of the leg.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Tektas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Tektas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tektas drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Tektas lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale manages to get to full guard.
Savitaipale tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tektas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Tektas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tektas controls the pace.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tektas defends well.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tektas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Savitaipale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tektas escapes and throws Savitaipale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Savitaipale is not content to let Tektas control the position.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Tektas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
Tektas working the body and head with strikes.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale regains half guard.#T2#
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Tektas has control of the leg.
Tektas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Demetrius Tektas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Tektas has control of the leg.
Tektas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tektas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savitaipale is just riding it out for now. Tektas eventually gives up the hold.
Tektas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tektas 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.#T3#
Tektas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tektas is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Tektas is controlling well.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Tektas is controlling well.
Savitaipale is not content to let Tektas control the position.
Savitaipale is trying to control but can't.
Savitaipale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tektas defends it easily.#T4#
Savitaipale is looking to sweep but instead, Tektas has passed into half guard.
Tektas working over Savitaipale with some ground and pound. Savitaipale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tektas prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Tektas trying to control from half guard but Savitaipale is working away. #SUB2#
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale is trying to maintain the position but Tektas is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Tektas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tektas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Tektas.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Savitaipale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Tektas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tektas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tektas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savitaipale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tektas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Tektas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tektas has control of Savitaipale's left arm, preventing Savitaipale from doing any damage.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tektas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tektas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tektas defends it easily.
Tektas distracts Savitaipale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Tektas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Savitaipale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tektas has passed into side control. #T3#
Tektas trying to control the position but Savitaipale is working away.
Savitaipale gets back to half guard.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savitaipale wants to control but Tektas passes easily into half guard.
Tektas wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale wants to control but Tektas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Tektas is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Savitaipale is staying active underneath Tektas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tektas pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Tektas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tektas is trying to work for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Tektas lands strikes from half guard.
Tektas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tektas pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atte Savitaipale.
Well Tektas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Tektas!

Demetrius Tektas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.

 

Event: People ask the question     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Sin misses. #CL#
Sin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sheven gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Sin is trying to trip Sheven. He has hold of a leg but Sheven is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sheven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sin's guard. #REVB#
Sin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sheven is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sin is working hard here to advance position.
Sheven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven wants to control from the top but Sin keeps moving.
Sheven won't allow Sin to sweep him here. #T1##ES#
Sin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sheven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sin.
Sin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheven makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sheven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin darts in looking for a takedown but Sheven gets double underhooks and turns Sin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sheven is looking to slow Sin down with leg kicks.
Sin misses with a straight left.
Sheven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin cracks a nice hook into Sheven's ribs.
Sheven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sin.
As Sin backs off Sheven throws a huge counter combo but Sin manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin tries to clinch
and Sheven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sheven has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body kick from Sin.#T2#
Sin loads up on a big right hand but Sheven slips the punch.
Sheven tries a quick counter leg kick but Sin is wise to it.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Sin misses.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sin moves in looking to clinch but Sheven pushes him off.
Sheven misses with a takedown attempt - Sin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheven dives in for a single leg takedown but Sin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sin wants to clinch up but Sheven keeps it at a distance.
Sin with the inside leg kick.
Sin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sheven circles away.
Sheven ducks right into an uppercut from Sin.
Sheven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sin tries to clinch but Sheven is having none of it. #T3#
Sin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Sheven scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sheven is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sheven tries to control but Sin wriggling away.
Sheven prevents Sin from getting the reversal.#ES#
Sin bucks up and throws Sheven to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sheven.
Sheven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Sheven misses its intended target.
Sin is looking to counter the offense by Sheven and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin misses with a lunging right hand
and Sheven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Sin lands a head shot.#CL#
Sin clinches up against the cage.
Sin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sheven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sheven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Sin looking for a takedown.
Sin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sheven.
Sin tries to score a body lock takedown but Sheven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Sin gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sheven kicks off Sin and gets to his feet.
Sin misses with a hook to the body
and Sheven counters with a thumping low kick.
Sin is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheven scores with a body shot.
Lee Sin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Sin. No joy for Sheven on that attempt.
Sin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheven was well out of range. Poor timing from Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sharven Sheven will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sin drives through and clinches with Sheven against the cage.
Sin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sheven pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Sheven works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sheven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sheven's guard. #REVR#
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sheven pulls Sin in to control the position.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheven controlling Sin's posture. #T1#
Sin throws a strike but Sheven rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Sin uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD#
Sin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sin throws an elbow but Sheven slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Sin.
Sheven is not content to let Sin control the position. #T2#
Sheven avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sin.
Lee Sin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sin working away.
Sin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sheven is trying to improve his position.
Sin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheven dodges the ground and pound from Sin.
Sin working the ground and pound but Sheven is defending the strikes.
Sheven regains half guard.
Sheven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sin. #T3#
Sin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sheven to regain full guard.
Sheven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sheven has Sin pulled in close to control his posture.
Sheven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sin throwing strikes from guard but Sheven blocks nicely.
Sin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sheven has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sheven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheven misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sheven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sin connects with a jab.
Sheven is looking to land body kicks.
Sheven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sheven's hands.
Sheven scores with a push kick.
Sheven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sin.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sin wants to clinch up but Sheven keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Sheven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick from Sin is predictable there
and Sheven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Sin tries to sprawl but Sheven drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sin kicks off Sheven and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sin tries to clinch there but Sheven circles away.
Sin cracks Sheven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sin throws a front kick aimed at Sheven's knee but Sheven avoids it well.
Sheven is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sin misses with a takedown
and Sheven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharven Sheven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sin moves in looking to clinch but Sheven pushes him off.
Sin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sin looks to clinch
and Sheven counters with a straight right hand.
Sin is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Sheven and Sin goes tumbling to the canvas! Sheven follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Sin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin is trying to stand up here but Sheven is controlling him well.
Oh Sin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sin is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Sheven decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sheven ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Sheven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sin looks to clinch
and Sheven counters with a huge right that knocks Sin out cold! Sheven is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Oxlade     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker lands a jab to Viticello's midsection.
Taker slips a jab and a cross from Viticello.
Taker throws a body punch but Viticello moves out of range.
Taker just misses with a punch to the body.
Viticello staying out of range there.
Viticello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viticello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taker.
Taker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HPS Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Taker misses the jab.
Taker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viticello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taker.
Taker misses with a wild body shot.
Taker throws a hook but Viticello blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Taker there.
Viticello throws a right and a left that Taker avoids nicely.
Taker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viticello manages to avoid it.
Viticello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taker.
Viticello is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Taker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viticello.
Viticello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taker defends it well.
Taker connects with a solid leg kick.
Viticello has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Viticello throws a right and a left that Taker avoids nicely.
Taker throws a body punch but Viticello moves out of range.
Taker thuds his shin into the meat of Viticello's side.
Taker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viticello in his tracks.
Taker lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Taker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viticello stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taker.
Taker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Taker rushes Viticello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taker.
A short body shot lands from Taker as the two fighters clinch.
Viticello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2##TD2#
Viticello has picked Taker up - he's going for a ride! Viticello dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Viticello is looking to take a break and control but Taker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taker wants to control but Viticello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taker tries to roll over but Viticello keeps him under control.
Viticello trying to mount his opponent but Taker defends it.
Viticello trying to control the action but Taker is working from the bottom.
Taker tries to kick Viticello off but Viticello keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Viticello is trying to work for a kimura but Taker is defending well.
Taker tries to get to full guard but Viticello has control of the leg. #T3#
Viticello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taker looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taker. Viticello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viticello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Viticello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Viticello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Taker throws a shot to the body.
Taker slips a jab and a cross from Viticello.
Taker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Viticello misses the shot to the body.
Viticello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taker defends it nicely.
Viticello misses with a two punch combination.
Taker misses the body punch
and Viticello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crunch! Taker slams his shin into Viticello's torso.#CL#
Taker has Viticello up against the cage in a clinch.
Viticello wants to break free but Taker has control.
Nice body punch from Taker - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viticello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soul Taker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Taker - just one landing.
Viticello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taker but Taker pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Taker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viticello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taker can't find room to land a body shot as Viticello controls the action.
A hook to the body from Taker.
Taker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viticellos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viticello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viticello lands an uppercut.
Viticello goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Taker breaks the clinch.
Viticello throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Taker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viticello can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Taker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by Taker.
Taker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Viticello checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Viticello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Viticello misses the target.
Taker is looking to counter punch.
Taker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viticello moves away.
Taker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viticello looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taker connects with a jab.
Viticello just misses with a punch to the body.
Soul Taker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viticello tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viticello checks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Taker as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Taker punishes Viticello's body with a nice straight punch.
Soul Taker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taker with a hook.
Taker is looking to wear down Viticello with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taker!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Taker finds it's target.
Viticello ducks right into an uppercut from Taker.
Taker's corner calls for a 1-2. Taker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Taker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Viticello does no damage. #CL#
Taker rushes Viticello and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viticello misses with some punches.
Viticello has a couple of punches blocked by Taker.
Taker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viticellos head.
Viticello misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Viticello.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Viticello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Taker.
Taker misses with a body punch.
A short right from Taker on the inside.
Viticello working aggressively here.
Taker lands with a short shot to the head.
Viticello is trying to push Taker away but Taker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Viticello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viticello blocks an uppercut.
Taker misses with a punch on the inside.
Taker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soul Taker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viticello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taker working aggressively here.
Taker stops a takedown attempt from Viticello. #T4#
Taker blocks a body shot from Viticello.
Taker swings wildly with an uppercut but Viticello uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Taker breaks from the clinch.
Taker tries to clinch but Viticello moves out of range.
Taker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viticello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taker circles away.
Soul Taker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Viticello.
Taker is looking to clinch but Viticello is avoiding it.
Taker throws a body shot but no joy.
Taker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viticello feints the counter takedown.
Taker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Taker lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taker looks to land a body kick but Viticello moved away.
Taker lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Taker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Enzo Viticello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viticello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soul Taker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Viticello lands with a shot to the body.
Taker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Viticello takes a step back to recover.
Viticello has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taker.
Viticello blocks a head kick by Taker.
Taker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viticello connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taker scrambles back to his feet.
Taker with a hook.
Viticello scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Taker misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Viticello releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Viticello throws a nice looking combination but Taker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Viticellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Taker rushes Viticello and presses him up against the cage.
Viticello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Taker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viticello wants a takedown but no success here.
Viticello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taker's elbow.
Taker misses with some punches. #BC#
Taker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viticello dives in for a single leg takedown but Taker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viticello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taker defends it nicely.
Soul Taker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Viticello.
Taker lands a nice shot that snaps Viticello's head back.
Taker misses with a body kick.
Enzo Viticello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taker works the jab nicely.
Viticello showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taker.
A little jabbing left from Viticello on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Viticello under the eye.
Viticello pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viticello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taker with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taker lands a glancing blow to the side of Viticello's head.
Viticello tries to bum rush Taker with a series of wild strikes but Taker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Taker throws a sloppy head kick and Viticello moves out of range easily.
Viticello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taker slips under a jab.
Viticello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Viticello is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taker.
A counter left hand to the body from Taker misses its target.#T3#
Taker lands a nice shot to the body.
Taker jabs at Viticello's body.
A shot to the liver by Taker. Beautiful body shot.
Taker connects with a body shot that sends Viticello's belly button to the back.
A combination from Viticello does no damage.
Soul Taker is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taker. Viticello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Viticello has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taker lands with a good body shot.
Taker looks to score with a jab to the body but Viticello is just out of range.
Viticello steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taker.
Taker keeps the fight on the outside.
Viticello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taker moves away.
Viticello walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Viticello looks to land a left hand but Taker moved out of range nicely.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taker tries to clinch there but Viticello circles away.
Taker tries a head kick but it misses.
Viticello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Viticello misses with a series of wild punches.
Taker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viticello was well out of range. Poor timing from Taker.
As Taker backs off Viticello throws a huge counter combo but Taker manages to avoid it all.
Viticello's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taker lands with a hook. Viticello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taker lands with a straight right. Viticello didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Taker moves into range and clinches up with Viticello.
Taker takes a shot to the head.
Viticello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viticello blocking some punches.
Viticello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viticello.
Taker struggles to land a body shot inside as Viticello controls his hands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Taker!

After the big win, Soul Taker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Sports Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GC 371 McScramble vs Kiss     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaldson ducks right into an uppercut from Wyatt. #CUT2#It looks like Tom Donaldson has been cut.
Wyatt drops Donaldson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wyatt follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertrand Wyatt!
Bertrand Wyatt 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.
The defeated Tom Donaldson had this to say: 'I will be back better than ever.'.

 

Event: CEC 700.5     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara lands a really nice looking cross but Nicolas seems unphased.
Camara tries to land a leg kick but Nicolas saw it coming and moves away.
Camara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Camara.
Nicolas defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Nicolas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nicolas throws an overhand right that lands on Camara's shoulder, as Camara tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been informed that Camara has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara misses with a hook.
Nicolas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara feints and then cracks Nicolas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicolas down.
Camara throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Camara throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas punishes Camara's body with a nice straight punch.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Camara thumps Nicolas with a low kick.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
No joy there for Nicolas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Nicolas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camara under the eye.
Camara connects with a body shot.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Camara throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Camara moved away.
Camara swinging wildly here.
Nicolas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nicolas scores with a nice right hand.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camara misses with a low kick.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas slips a jab from Camara.#T3#
Nicolas misses with a right hand
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nicolas blocks a jab.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Camara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nicolas.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas scores with a decent looking hook.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicolas thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Camara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas avoids the head kick by Camara.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camara lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicolas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Nicolas slips the punch.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
A big right from Camara misses.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Nicolas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Nicolas moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Camara as he checks the leg kick.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Camara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicolas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Camara's head but Camara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Camara is just out of range.
Nicolas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camara's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nicolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolas's shoulder, as Nicolas tries to avoid the shot.
Camara lands with a hook. Nicolas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Camara in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with a few strikes there.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicolas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Nicolas misses with a two punch combination.
A nice side step and Camara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Camara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Nicolas throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Camara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas slips a straight right by Camara.
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicolas's head.
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Nicolas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camara thinking.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Camara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicolas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara thuds a left hand into Nicolas's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicolas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camara. That did some damage!
Camara throws the left hand but Nicolas avoids the punch easily.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camara misses with a hook. Nicolas ducked under it nicely.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara tries to work over Nicolas's front leg with a kick but Nicolas checks it.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara throws a front kick that sends Nicolas stumbling back into the cage.
Camara throws a body punch but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Camara.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Camara connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Nicolas.
Camara lands a right hook to the body.
Nicolas slips a jab from Camara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Camara. #T4#
Nicolas throws a chopping leg kick but Camara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nicolas works Camara's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nicolas.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicolas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camara.
Camara misses with a kick to the body.
Camara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Camara misses.
Camara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Camara checks a leg kick.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body. Camara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Camara misses with a body punch
letting Nicolas counter with a right hand.
Camara with a nice calf kick.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Nicolas blocks the low kick.
Camara misses with a body kick.
Camara checks the leg kick.
A big left from Camara misses.
Camara slips a jab and a cross from Nicolas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a nice hook to Nicolas's body. Nicolas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nicolas takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nicolas's hands.#T1#
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nicolas.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara looks to throw a body kick
and Nicolas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Nicolas.
Camara is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camara counters with a body kick.
Camara swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Camara throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Camara throws a hook but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas misses with a body kick.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
That kick from Camara tenderised Nicolas's leg. Nicolas is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Camara.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas scores with the left hand. Camara knows he should have avoided that one.
Camara throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara throws out a counter right but Nicolas avoids it with no problem.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nicolas counters with a straight right hand.
Camara jabs at Nicolas's body.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara thuds his right hand into Nicolas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Camara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Camara.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas checks it.
Camara works Nicolas's body with a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Camara.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Nicolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#That has opened up Ibrahim Camara's cut even more.
Nicolas is looking to score with low kicks.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nicolas throws the kick towards the body but Camara avoids it.#T4#
Camara lands with a nice body punch.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
Camara walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicolas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Camara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Camara jabs Nicolas right on the nose. Nicolas blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicolas's sensitive parts.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Camara throws a front kick aimed at Nicolas's knee but Nicolas avoids it well.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nicolas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camara is looking to score with low kicks.
Nicolas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camara.
Camara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Camara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Nicolas.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara throws a lazy head kick
and Nicolas counters with a good low kick that Camara was not able to check.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut.
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas throws a solid leg kick but Camara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nicolas.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Nicolas.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Camara. That snapped Nicolas's head back.
Camara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Camara tests Nicolas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Nicolas does it's job there.
Camara lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Camara throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Camara tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Camara stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by Camara.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Camara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Camara misses with a hook
and Nicolas counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Camara moves out of range of the leg kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Nicolas throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Camara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas checks it.
Camara throws a push kick but Nicolas slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Camara looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas throws a big counter combination but Camara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicolas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolas slips under a jab from Camara.
Nicolas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Camara connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camara throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camara checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Camara.
Nicolas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Camara.
Camara misses with a low kick.#T4#
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Jab from Nicolas.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara lands a nice looking body kick.
Nicolas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camara throws a leg kick but Nicolas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Camara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nicolas counters with an outside leg kick.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a series of punches but Camara avoids them all with ease.
Camara wants to land a leg kick but Nicolas is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Camara defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Camara misses the target.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.
Nicolas throws a nice looking combination but Camara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camara finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Nicolas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with a straight left.
Camara misses with a kick to the body.
Nicolas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Camara.#T1#
Camara throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicolas counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara slips a jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Camara misses
and Nicolas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Nicolas checks a leg kick nicely.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas slips under a jab from Camara.
Camara staying out of range there.
Nicolas moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Nicolas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Camara moves out of range of the body kick.
Camara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Camara flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicolas steps away.
Nicolas wants to land a leg kick but Camara is out of range.
Nice body kick from Nicolas.
Nicolas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara scores with a kick to the body.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that misses.
Camara connects with an inside leg kick.
Camara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camara cracks Nicolas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Camara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Camara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Camara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camara defending well as Nicolas loads up on a big left hand.
Camara misses with a head kick.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara is looking to land body kicks.
Nicolas misses with a hook.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Nicolas saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Nicolas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Camara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicolas stuns Camara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicolas was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Camara.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Camara. That's going to slow Nicolas down.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good work by Nicolas as he checks the leg kick.
Nicolas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Camara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicolas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ibrahim Camara.
Well Camara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!

Ibrahim Camara is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ibrahim Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn Kilo vs Spanner     
Date:   Nov 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz is looking to slow Rob down with leg kicks.
Rob lands a jab to the head.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Cruz catches Rob right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Rob drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz controlling the position.
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Rob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rob is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Cruz tenderised Rob's leg. Rob is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rob looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Rob ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2##TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rob was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rob is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Rob wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz postures up in Rob's guard and throws a big left but Rob blocks it.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Rob.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Rob.#T3#
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rob's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rob defending well though.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
Rob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rob trying to control here.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Cruz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz prevents Rob from improving his position.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Rob dodges it nicely.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Rob is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Cruz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz working away.
Rob is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rob napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Rob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz working the ground and pound from side control.
Rob is trying to improve his position.
Rob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rob tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Rob trying to control but Cruz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is staying active underneath Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rob throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rob throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rob's head. #T1#
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz is thwarting Rob's attempts to control the position.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rob can do to turn this around?
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Rob's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rob.
Cruz looking to control but Rob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cruz! Rob is hurt baaadly! Cruz is firing away with more strikes - Rob is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Cruz!
Dom Cruz really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: PFC 221 Gormsson vs Bennett 2     
Date:   Nov 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Barnett has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
I was talking to Steve's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Steve forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnett.
Barnett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnett throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve avoids the head kick by Barnett.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnett is just out of range.
Barnett moves out of range as Steve strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve moves away from the strike by Barnett.
Barnett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnett wants to clinch.#T1#
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Barnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnett throws a big shot that misses.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
Barnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Barnett rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett blocking some punches.
Steve tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve tries to work over Barnett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Barnett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steve regains guard immediately.
Steve wants to get back to his feet but Barnett is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnett won't allow Steve to get back to his feet.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Barnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Steve has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett stops Steve from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Barnett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnett jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnett.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnett or not. #T4#
Barnett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Steve misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Steve.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Barnett blocks it.
Steve works on Barnett's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnett can turn it around.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Barnett tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barnett doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Barnett wants to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch position.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
A cross from Steve lands.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Barnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Barnett throws a big shot that misses.
Steve lands a jab to Barnett's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Steve.#CL2#
Barnett pushes Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnett jumps guard but Steve stands there with Barnett around his waist. Barnett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnett can do to turn this around?
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1##TD2#
Barnett jumps guard and drags Steve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet.
Barnett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett working a defensive guard but Steve manages to pass into side control anyway. #SU#
Steve stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Barnett moves away from the strike by Steve.
Steve throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnett slips under a jab.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Barnett's head but Barnett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.#T2#
Steve misses with a hook.
Barnett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Steve has Barnett up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Barnett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steve clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Steve manages to escape to his feet.
Steve wants to clinch up but Barnett keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnett.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Barnett pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
Barnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnett throws a poor cross that misses
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Barnett wants to clinch.#T3#
Barnett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jay Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnett is looking to clinch.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Barnett.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good shot there by Steve.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Barnett moves away and avoids it.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Barnett clinches up against the cage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Steve digs a right hand into Barnett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnett's gas tank.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnett drops back down to his feet.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Steve.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnett jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barnett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve cracks Barnett with a nice body shot.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Barnett controls the action.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Barnett avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve pushes Barnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnett or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barnett misses with a looping left.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnett in his tracks.
Barnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnett's head.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Steve scores with a nice right hand.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Steve.#CL2#
Barnett takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Barnett decides to pull guard.
Buddy Barnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steve wanted to stand there but Barnett had control of the position. #T1##SU#
Steve decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barnett, up you get!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnett.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnett blocks a jab.
Barnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Barnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve catches Barnett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnett takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Barnett gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnett backwards.
Barnett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Barnett's ribcage. Barnett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve pushes Barnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barnett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Barnett tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnett jumps guard but Steve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buddy Barnett.
Barnett is looking for a takedown.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a body punch.
Barnett is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.#KD#
Steve drops Barnett with a big knee straight up the middle! Barnett is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Barnett is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Buddy Barnett has been cut.
BAM! Steve delivers a spinning backfist that drops Barnett like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jay Steve!
Jay Steve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umber tries to land a front kick but Tua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umber connects with the punch.
Umber moves away from the strike by Tua .
Umber connects with a body shot that sends Tua 's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jon Umber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Umber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umber misses with a double jab
enabling Tua to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umber with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Umber, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umber lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Umber throws a good cross that connects.
Umber misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tua avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Umber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tua feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
And Tua counters with a quick kick to the body but Umber blocks it.
Tua needs to keep his hands up - Umber had a free shot at his head there.
Umber misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.#KD2#
Umber cracks Tua with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Umber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tua to stand back up!#ROC2#Tua is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umber was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.
Umber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Umber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tua circles away quickly and effectively.
Tua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Umber tries to land a leg kick but Tua saw it coming and moves away.
Tua throws a quick counter kick to the body but Umber avoids it.
Tua throws a jab when Umber was well out of range.
Umber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tua has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Umber looks to land a combination but Tua avoids it well.
Tua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Umber.
Umber misses with a looping left.
Umber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Umber responds with a good body kick, but Tua manages to step out the way in time.
Tua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Umber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Umber looks winded!
Tua avoids the body shot from Umber.
Tua is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Umber finds it's target.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua defending well as Umber loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Umber stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tua lands a glancing blow to the side of Umber's head.
Tua lands a nice shot that snaps Umber's head back.
Tua blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Umber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Umber thuds a left hand into Tua 's body.
Umber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Umber falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Tua counters with a nice right hand that sends Umber toppling to the canvas! Umber scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tua finish him?!#ROC#Umber is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jon Umber has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umber throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umber misses with a hook.#T4#
Tua swings widly with a right hand
and Umber counters with a straight right hand.
Umber swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Umber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tua . That did some damage!
Tua misses with a looping left.
Tua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Umber throws a lazy right hand but Tua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Umber.
Umber lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Umber has knocked Tua down with a huge combo! Umber steps away and waves a wobbly Tua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Umber throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Tua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Umber! Tua lets Umber back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Umber is still on wobbly legs! Can Tua finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Umber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Umber tries to get into range but Tua steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Umber! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tua scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua !
David Tua retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, David Tua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jon Umber spoke after the fight, saying 'I like pleasure spiked with pain, and music is my aeroplane . . . '.

 

Event: RRFC 61:Gunn vs Ford     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Weeks to the ground. Brooks is now in Weeks's guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Weeks keeps moving.
Weeks keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Weeks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Weeks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Weeks works over Brooks with some ground and pound from guard.
Weeks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Brooks is trying to keep Weeks in close.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brooks pulls Weeks in to control the position.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weeks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks with a nice head shot there.
Brooks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brooks has momentary wrist control but Weeks slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weeks is one step ahead there.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Brooks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weeks defends it easily.
Weeks 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.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brooks working for a triangle but Weeks defends it easily.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Weeks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks pulls Weeks in close to his closed guard and prevents Weeks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks wants to sweep here but Weeks controlling him for the moment.
Brooks trying to control the position. #T4#
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Weeks preventing the sweep.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Weeks looking to pass the guard.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Weeks scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weeks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brooks is trying to control the position but Weeks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Weeks dominated that round.
That's time! Weeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Brooks scores with a four punch combination!
Weeks takes one to the chin there.
Brooks cracks Weeks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Weeks keeps the fight on the outside.
Weeks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.
Weeks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
Weeks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weeks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weeks looks to land a right hand but Brooks moved out of range.
Weeks throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Weeks. #KD#
A big head kick from Weeks and Brooks is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weeks with a nice head shot there.
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it. #SUB2#
Brooks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Weeks lands a couple of digs.
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brooks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brooks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weeks is controlling him.
Brooks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Darren Weeks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weeks landing some decent shots from guard.
Weeks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeks throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Weeks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brooks uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Brooks cracks Weeks with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Brooks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Brooks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weeks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Weeks is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Brooks goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Weeks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brooks but great work by Weeks.
Weeks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Weeks in side control, throwing shots but Brooks defends.
Brooks taking a bit of punishment here - Weeks scoring with strikes.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Weeks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Weeks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brooks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Weeks tries to score with some ground and pound. Brooks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Weeks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Weeks with the ground and pound but Brooks regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Weeks winds up and cracks Brooks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weeks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Brooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weeks.
Weeks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brooks defending well though.
Brooks tries to roll over but Weeks keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Brooks actively working from the bottom here.
Weeks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Weeks dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Weeks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Weeks is fighting to break Brooks's control of his arms but Brooks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Weeks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Weeks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks is in close to Brooks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weeks is looking to work some ground and pound but Brooks has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weeks stands up over Brooks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weeks lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Brooks is rocked!
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks working a defensive guard here.
Weeks postures up in Brooks's guard and throws a big left but Brooks blocks it. #T1#
Weeks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brooks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Brooks trying to move into half guard but instead Weeks has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Brooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Weeks throws a strike but Brooks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Weeks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
Brooks trying to control but Weeks is working from the bottom. #T2#
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Weeks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Weeks scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Weeks throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weeks postures up.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weeks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brooks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carl Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Weeks lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weeks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weeks landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Weeks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks is still in real trouble! Can Weeks finish him?
Weeks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Weeks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Weeks throwing strikes but missing.
Weeks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brooks is adopting a defensive guard.
Brooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weeks.
Darren Weeks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weeks lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weeks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weeks gets to his feet and stands over Brooks, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brooks felt that one! Weeks unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brooks from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Weeks!
Darren Weeks opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: RRFC 60: Pinales vs Chan     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Tomcic misses with a head kick.
Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Tomcic.
Tomcic connects with a nice looking jab.
Tomcic misses with an uppercut
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Tomcic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomcic.
Tomcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tomcic defends it well.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tomcic can pounce on him.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Tomcic.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tomcic defends it well.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomcic is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Tomcic circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomcic.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell shoots in but Tomcic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vladimir Tomcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Mitchell.
Both fighters circling a little - Tomcic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vladimir Tomcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomcic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Mitchell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomcic lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomcic. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Tomcic gets caught flat footed, as Mitchell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tomcic is on top in guard. #REVR#
Tomcic wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Tomcic trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Tomcic looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tomcic stands and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tomcic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Tomcic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitchell, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tomcic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tomcic wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Tomcic is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Tomcic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Tomcic is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Tomcic trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Tomcic just content to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tomcic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomcic works his way into side control.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomcic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell is letting Tomcic control him for a moment.
Mitchell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tomcic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tomcic is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tomcic 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#
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Tomcic sprawls well.
Tomcic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tomcic misses with a looping right.
Mitchell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomcic throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Tomcic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomcic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Tomcic misses with a jab to the body
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Tomcic scores with a leg kick.
Tomcic thows a leg kick but Mitchell checks it
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tomcic misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tomcic swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mitchell.
Tomcic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomcic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomcic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Tomcic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomcic. #T1#
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomcic misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Tomcic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tomcic gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
Tomcic landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Shane Mitchell has been cut.
Tomcic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tomcic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Tomcic misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomcic as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
A short right from Tomcic.
Tomcic works on Mitchell's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomcic looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Tomcic.
Tomcic misses with a knee to the head.
Tomcic tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Tomcic.
Tomcic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.#T2#
Tomcic tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Tomcic back against the cage.
Tomcic misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomcic.
Still in the clinch, Tomcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomcic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Mitchell is rocked!
A short right from Tomcic on the inside.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomcic finish him?
Tomcic lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Tomcic.
Tomcic has Mitchell pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mitchell is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tomcic - that's hurt Mitchell badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mitchell is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mitchell doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vladimir Tomcic!
After the big win, Vladimir Tomcic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GC 368 Banahatti v Sobieskiego     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wyatt on the side of the head.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White throwing a counter right hand but Wyatt manages to avoid it.
Wyatt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wyatt tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wyatt somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyatt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from White with a body shot.#T1#
White throws a big shot that misses.
Wyatt connects with a solid leg kick.
Wyatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Wyatt.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wyatt misses with a leg kick.
Wyatt dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wyatt scores with a push kick.
White slips under a jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Wyatt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Wyatt misses with a right hand
and Wyatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Wyatt is rocked!
Wyatt misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a crisp right that sends Wyatt to the canvas! White follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor White!
A very excited looking Thor White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 697     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Donk. McGuire catches Nicolas right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Nicolas scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Nicolas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Jab from McGuire.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a combination that misses
and Nicolas counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Nicolas.
Nicolas fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Nicolas moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicolas as he connects with a hook.
Nicolas blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
McGuire blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicolas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Nicolas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nicolas - that will leave a mark!
Nicolas stalks McGuire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGuire's face. McGuire staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#T3#
Nicolas ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nicolas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
Nicolas thumps McGuire with a low kick.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Nicolas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire tries to move into range but Nicolas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Nicolas throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Nicolas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Nicolas looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Nicolas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Good shot there by McGuire.
Nicolas looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
Nicolas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Nicolas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire wants to clinch
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Harold Nicolas is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jab by Nicolas.#CUT#The cut above James McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McGuire moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nicolas throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicolas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nicolas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nicolas throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target. #T2#
Nicolas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas slips a jab from McGuire.
Nicolas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nicolas lands with an overhand left.#CUT#James McGuire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nicolas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.#T3##KD#
Nicolas drops McGuire with a beautiful combination! McGuire stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nicolas is looking for the KO!#ROC#McGuire is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harold Nicolas!
A victorious Harold Nicolas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn 724     
Date:   Oct 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Tektas lands a nice looking body shot.
Tektas throws a sloppy head kick and Whitaker moves out of range easily.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Whitaker throws a right and a left that Tektas avoids nicely.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitaker sprawls and moves away.
Whitaker lands a head kick!
Tektas throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas darts in looking for a takedown but Whitaker gets double underhooks and turns Tektas into the cage.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitaker sprawls and moves away.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker . #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitaker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tektas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tektas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tektas misses with a hook. Whitaker ducked under it nicely.
Tektas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tektas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Tektas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a low kick.
Whitaker lunges at Tektas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tektas's hand.
Tektas misses with a two punch combination.
Tektas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A head kick misses from Tektas.
Tektas slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker .
An attempted straight right counter from Tektas misses the target.
Whitaker tries to land a leg kick but Tektas saw it coming and moves away.
Tektas walks into a straight right hand from Whitaker .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tektas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tektas.
Tektas swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker unleashes a big counter combination but Tektas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Roy Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tektas shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitaker sprawls well. He's pushed Tektas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Tektas.
Whitaker throws a combination that misses
letting Tektas counter with a right hand.
Tektas scores with a decent looking hook.
Whitaker cracks Tektas with an open hand slap.#T3#
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker .
Whitaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker .
A cross from Tektas lands.
Tektas moves away from the strike by Whitaker .
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Whitaker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tektas throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Whitaker is quick to defend against it.
Tektas misses with a wild body shot.
Tektas slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker .
Tektas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tektas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Tektas fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Tektas with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker tries to bum rush Tektas with a series of wild strikes but Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tektas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whitaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tektas throws a good cross that connects.
Tektas staying out of range there.
A head kick from Tektas lands but Whitaker takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Whitaker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tektas dodges the punch combination from Whitaker .
Tektas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whitaker pinned against the cage. Whitaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roy Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body punch from Whitaker .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Tektas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Whitaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tektas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tektas.
A low kick from Whitaker is predictable there #TD#
and Tektas counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Tektas tries to score with some ground and pound. Whitaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet but Tektas drags him back down.
Tektas trying to control the position but Whitaker is working away.
Whitaker tries to control but Tektas manages to take his back.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet.
Whitaker can't escape the position.
Whitaker trying to get back to his feet but Tektas is in full control for now. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Whitaker 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Whitaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tektas thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tektas misses with an elbow to the head.
Tektas is not going to allow Whitaker to sit and survive in this position.
Tektas is punishing Whitaker with some ground and pound.
Tektas has the hooks in. Whitaker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Whitaker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tektas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Whitaker staying busy and making it hard for Tektas to control. #T3#
Whitaker is trying to stand back up.
Tektas missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tektas doesn't have the hooks in and Whitaker manages to turn into his guard.
Tektas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tektas wants to improve his position but instead Whitaker has moved into half guard.
Demetrius Tektas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tektas is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Tektas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Whitaker is working away from the top position though.
Tektas 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.
Whitaker stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Whitaker decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Demetrius Tektas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tektas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Whitaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roy Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitaker blocks a head kick by Tektas.
Whitaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tektas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whitaker . That did some damage!
Whitaker looks to land a combination but Tektas avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker .
Tektas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Whitaker is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Whitaker avoids it well and moves away.
A low kick from Tektas is predictable there
and Whitaker counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tektas.
Tektas misses with a body shot.
Whitaker cracks Tektas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Tektas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Whitaker kicks Tektas off and gets back to his feet.
Tektas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whitaker 's head backwards.
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!
Whitaker throws the left hand but Tektas avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whitaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tektas moves out of range of the strikes.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Whitaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tektas's sensitive parts.
Tektas's corner calls for a 1-2. Tektas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker scores with a hook.
Tektas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tektas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitaker connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Tektas.
Whitaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tektas doesn't seem bothered though.
Tektas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tektas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tektas duly obliges. #T3#
Tektas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a low kick.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tektas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses.
As Whitaker backs away, Tektas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whitaker thows a leg kick but Tektas checks it #TD#
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tektas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2#
Whitaker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tektas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tektas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitaker after a bit of a struggle. #T4##BC2#
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Tektas throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Tektas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whitaker quickly recovers to half guard.
Tektas stops Whitaker from getting back to his feet.
Whitaker tries to roll over but Tektas keeps him under control.
Tektas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tektas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roy Whitaker .
I think Whitaker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Whitaker !

Roy Whitaker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Demetrius Tektas was interviewed post fight and said 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.

 

Event: SFL 21 | Gold Rush     
Date:   Oct 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Sisu. Beautiful body shot.
Keter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keter takes a swing at Sisu's ribcage but misses.
Keter slips a jab from Sisu.
Sisu defending well as Keter loads up on a big left hand.
Sisu lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Keter as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Sisu misses.
Keter missing with a left hand there. Sisu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keter lands with a nice combination. Sisu backs away looking to recover.
Keter moves away from the strike by Sisu. #TD#
Sisu looking to score a takedown here. Keter is defending well but Sisu drives through and ends up in Keter's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisu wants to control from the top but Keter keeps moving.
Keter trying to keep a closed guard but Sisu is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Sisu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu trying to control but Keter is working from the bottom.
Keter is pulling down on Sisu's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sisu stopping the sweep attempt from Keter.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sisu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keter throws a leg kick which misses Sisu's front leg but catches the back leg as Sisu tries to avoid it.
Sisu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keter.
Keter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keter misses with a body kick.
Keter tries to bum rush Sisu with a series of wild strikes but Sisu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilfred Keter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sisu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keter.
Keter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sisu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keter.
Wilfred Keter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sisu lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Keter misses with a wild body shot.
Sisu takes one to the chin there.
Sisu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sisu throws the left hand but Keter avoids the punch easily.
Keter tries a low kick but Sisu avoids it.
Sisu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Keter. #TD#
Sisu gets the takedown into side control.
Keter trying to remain calm as Sisu controls from the top position.
An elbow from Sisu crashes against the mat.
Sisu just content to control the position. #T4#
Keter keeps Sisu under control for a moment.
Keter is not content to let Sisu control the position.
Keter struggling a bit here.
Keter is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Sisu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisu stopping the sweep attempt from Keter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sisu Sisu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Sisu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sisu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sisu throwing shots but Keter is blocking nicely.
Keter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Sisu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Keter controlling the position well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sisu wants to take a breather but Keter is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A right-left combo lands from Keter. #TD#
Sisu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Sisu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Keter is looking to control Sisu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keter avoid being mounted?
Sisu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sisu Sisu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Keter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sisu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sisu trying to control from Keter's half guard. Keter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sisu trying to control but Keter is working from the bottom.
Keter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keter scores with a decent looking hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick from Keter lands but Sisu takes it in his stride.
Sisu misses the shot to the body.
Keter misses with a hook #TD#
so Sisu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sisu Sisu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sisu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sisu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sisu.
Keter misses with a looping left.
Sisu fails with a takedown attempt.
Sisu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Keter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Sisu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sisu showed some decent athleticism there.
Sisu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sisu wants to take a breather but Keter is having none of it.
Keter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keter is trying to maintain the position but Sisu is very close to passing his half guard.
Keter tries to roll over but Sisu keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilfred Keter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Sisu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keter sprawls well initially but Sisu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Keter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keter is trying to control but can't.
Keter wants to get back to full guard.
Keter looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Sisu slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sisu Sisu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sisu tries for a takedown but Keter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big left from Keter misses.
Keter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keter.
Sisu throws a poor cross that misses
and Keter counters with a stiff right hand.
Keter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Keter throws a looping overhand right but Sisu ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Keter connects with the punch.
Keter lands a nice shot to the body.
Sisu lunges at Keter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Keter's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sisu moves away from the strike by Keter.
Sisu tries to counter with a takedown but Keter is quick to defend against it.
Sisu throws a right and a left that Keter avoids nicely. #TD#
Keter gets caught napping as Sisu dives in and scores a takedown. Keter manages to retain guard.
Sisu is standing up over Keter. Keter looks to escape but Sisu dives into side control. #REVB#
Sisu gets to mount! Keter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Keter is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Keter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sisu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sisu Sisu!

Sisu Sisu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Cup of tea?     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life scores with a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sin.
Life throws a shot from downtown. Sin moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sin's corner calls for a 1-2. Sin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Life takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sin doesn't manage to clinch there - Life circles away.
Life tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Sin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sin.
Sin is trying to drag Life to the mat but Life just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sin is trying to drag Life to the mat but Life just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Life gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sin.
Thug Life has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sin.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Life gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Life gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Life misses with the head strike. #T1#
Sin wants a takedown.
I was talking to Life's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Life swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Life fails to land.
Life misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
Life misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Life pulls his leg out and moves away.
Life throws a right hand that misses
and Sin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Life swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sin ducks under a wild hook from Life.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sin! But no joy.
Sin wants to clinch but Life slips to the side
and Life counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sin doesn't manage to clinch there - Life circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sin.
Life throwing a counter right hand but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin checks a low kick from Life.
Sin misses the shot to the body.
Thug Life is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sin wants to clinch up but Life keeps it at a distance.
Life works Sin's body with a nice hook.
Life misses the shot to the body.
Life throws a solid leg kick but Sin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Life.#T2#
Life misses with a hook.
Sin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin tries to clinch up.
Sin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Life.
Sin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Life misses with a straight right.
Sin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Life connects with a crisp jab.
Life pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sin staying out of range there.
Sin tries to clinch up but Life circles away and keeps his distance.
Sin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sin swings for the body but Life moves out of range.
Life pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sin is out of range and Life settles back down.
Life misses with a body kick.
Sin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Life counters with a right hand to the body.
Life lands with a nice body punch.
Life scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Jab by Life.#CL#
Life moves into the clinch successfully.
Sin is trying to drag Life to the mat but Life just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Life prevents the takedown attempt.
Life misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Life prevents it.
Life can't find room to land a body shot as Sin controls the action.
Sin goes for a takedown attempt but Life pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Life ducks under a wild hook from Sin.
Life lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick there by Life.
Life pushes Sin away with a front kick.
Sin wants to clinch.
Life takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sin is defended easily by Life.
Life looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Life tries to clinch but Sin moves out of range. #CL2#
Sin clinches up with Life and pushes him back against the cage.
Life misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Life prevents it.
Life working aggressively here.
Sin tries to pull guard but Life holds him up against the cage and eventually Sin drops back down to his feet.
Life lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thug Life dominated that round.
That's time! Life's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sin misses with a low kick.
Sin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Life paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Life lands a nice looking body kick.
Life throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Sin clinches with his opponent.
Life misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Life prevents a takedown attempt there.
Life is pressed up against the cage. Sin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Life down to the mat. Life avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Life motions for Sin to come forward. Life throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thug Life is winning the standup battle so far.
Sin missing with a left hand there. Life was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Sin moves into the clinch.
Life is leaning against Sin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Life breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sin closes the distance and clinches.
Life gets underhooks to prevent Sin's takedown attempt.
Thug Life has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sin.
Life misses with a punch on the inside.
Life lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Life is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Life misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sin looking for a takedown.
Life misses with a punch to the body.
Life misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Life.
Sin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Life misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Life prevents it.
Sin is breathing heavily.
A short right from Life on the inside.
Sin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Life pulls his leg out and moves away.
Life looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sin tries to clinch there but Life circles away.
Life loads up on a big right hand but Sin slips the punch.
Life works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Life moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Sin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sin slips under a jab.
Life throws a big shot that misses.
Life scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sin misses with an uppercut. Life saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Life.
Life scores with a jab to the jaw.
Life throws the kick towards the body but Sin avoids it.
Life backing away here, and Sin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Life is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sin can do to turn this around?
Sin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life. #CL2#
Sin clinches with his opponent.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Life throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
Life gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sin.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Life tries a body shot but Sin blocks it.
Sin blocks a body shot from Life.
Sin tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
Life misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Life is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Life prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Life gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sin.
Sin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Life after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Life.
Life scores with a shot to the side of Sin's head.
Sin wants a takedown but no success here.
Life lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Life pulls his leg out and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Life.
Sin moves out of range of the body kick from Life.
Sin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Life with a body shot.
Life lands a lovely overhand right.
Sin wants to clinch up but Life keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Life feints and then cracks Sin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sin down.
Life uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sin throws a sloppy head kick
and Life counters with a thumping low kick.
Sin lands with a cross.
Sin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Life. Life obviously looking to wear him down.
Sin just misses with a punch to the body.
Life connects with a body shot that sends Sin's belly button to the back.
Life slips under a jab from Sin.
Life fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin moves out of range of the leg kick from Life.
Life throws a shot from downtown. Sin moves away and avoids it.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sin doesn't manage to clinch there - Life circles away.
Life thows a left - swing and a miss!
Life throws a body punch but Sin moves out of range.
Sin moves out of range as Life throws a body kick.
Sin moves to clinch but Life breaks away
and Life cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thug Life dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Life lands a right hook to the body.
Sin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Sin checks a leg kick nicely.
Sin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Life pushes Sin away with a front kick.
Life is looking to slow Sin down with leg kicks.
Life waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sin.
Life chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Life looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sin tries to clinch up but Life circles away and keeps his distance.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Life swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Life moves out of range as Sin strikes.
Sin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Life connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Life.#T1##CL2#
Sin rushes Life and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Life lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life. #BC#
Life's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Life bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Life throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Life throws a one two combo.
Life avoids the body shot from Sin.
Life throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sin checks a leg kick.
Life misses with a straight left.
Sin unleashes a big counter combination but Life bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Life lands a head shot.
Life looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Life fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sin tries to land a leg kick but Life saw it coming and moves away.
Life doesn't manage to clinch there - Sin circles away.
Life connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sin momentarily. #T2#
Life throws a front kick that sends Sin stumbling back into the cage.
Sin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Life throws a leg kick but Sin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Life lands a body shot.
Sin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Life misses with a body kick.
Life misses with a hook. Sin ducked under it nicely.
Life throws an overhand right that lands on Sin's shoulder, as Sin tries to avoid the shot.
Life connects with the punch.
Sin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Life.
Life connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Life.
Sin walks into a stiff left hand from Life.
Sin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Life scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Sin moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
Life misses with a punch to the body.
Sin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Life.
Sin has Life pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Life manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Life blocks a body shot from Sin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sin.
Life misses with a punch to the body.
Sin fails to pull guard.
Sin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Life is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thug Life has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Sin.
Sin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Life gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Life avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thug Life is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Life pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sin wants to take the fight to the mat but Life manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Life lands a shoulder strike.
Life lands a left hand. #T4#
Life pushes Sin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Life lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Life is leaning against Sin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Life working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Life is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sin has Life pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Life manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Life misses with the head strike.
Life swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin is working for takedown but Life is calmly controlling the position for now.
Life lands a nice uppercut.
Life digs a right hand into Sin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sin's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Life.
Sin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Life scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
Life lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thug Life!

A very excited looking Thug Life rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Orochi vs Granger 2     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Russell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Russell tries to pull guard but Viticello forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Russell is looking for a takedown.
Viticello tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Viticello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Russell misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Viticello to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deviante Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viticello stuffs the takedown attempt from Russell. Russell gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Viticello shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Russell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Viticello is pushing down on Russell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russell is fighting to maintain full guard but Viticello has managed to sneak the leg through.
Viticello is trying to control the action in half guard but Russell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Viticello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Russell looking for submissions off his back.
Viticello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Let's hope that Viticello has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Russell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viticello pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Russell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Viticello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Viticello from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viticello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viticello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Viticello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viticello sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viticello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viticello looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Russell is working an open guard so Viticello takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Viticello misses its intended target.
Russell darts in looking for a takedown but Viticello gets double underhooks and turns Russell into the cage. #T3#
Viticello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viticello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Viticello. No joy for Russell on that attempt.
Viticello lands a really nice looking cross but Russell seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Deviante Russell has been cut.
Russell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Viticello on his heels. He'll look to pass Viticello's guard now, I'm sure.
Russell advances position into side control!
Russell working away.
Viticello dodges the ground and pound from Russell.
Viticello is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Russell trying to control the action but Viticello is working from the bottom.
Viticello tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Viticello keeps trying to improve his position.
Viticello can't do much from the bottom here.
Viticello felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Russell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viticello has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viticello is trying to control Russell's posture but Russell avoids it. #SUB#
Russell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Viticello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Russell has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Viticello holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Viticello tightens his grip and picks Russell up, before dumping him to the ground. Russell manages to land in guard.
Russell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Viticello looking to pass the guard.
Viticello wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving. #SUB#
Russell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Viticello escapes and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Viticello trying to control the position but Russell is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Viticello wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Russell, who protects the arm well.
Russell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Russell is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Viticello manages to get to full guard.
Russell tries to stand but Viticello is controlling from the bottom.
Russell throwing strikes from guard but Viticello blocks nicely.
Viticello looking for a sweep. Not yet Viticello, not yet. #SUB#
Russell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Russell wanted to stand there but Viticello had control of the position.
Russell postures up.
Viticello has a closed guard, preventing Russell from standing up.
Viticello seems keen to control Russell's posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Russell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Russell is looking to stand up but Viticello won't let him.
Viticello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Viticello.
Viticello working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viticello.
Russell moves to clinch but Viticello breaks away
and Viticello counters with a two punch combo.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viticello as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Viticello.
Jab, jab by Russell - just one landing.
Viticello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russell throws out the jab.
Viticello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viticello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell lands with a hook. Viticello tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch but Viticello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viticello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russell was well out of range. Poor timing from Viticello.#CL#
Russell has closed the distance and engaged Viticello in a clinch.
Russell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viticello smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deviante Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Russell gets a double leg takedown into Viticello's guard.#T4#
Viticello controlling the position.
Russell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Viticello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viticello pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage.
Viticello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russell wants to stand and escape but instead Viticello has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viticello 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. #SUB#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viticello defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enzo Viticello will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deviante Russell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viticello!
Russell looks to clinch #TD2#
so Viticello counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viticello defends well.
Viticello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russell is keeping the position for now.
Viticello slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Viticello looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viticello defends it easily.#SUB#
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Russell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Viticello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Viticello from controlling successfully.
Russell being controlled here, momentarily.
Viticello trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Russell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Viticello controls the pace.
Deviante Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Russell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viticello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deviante Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Russell, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Enzo Viticello has been cut.
Viticello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viticello sprawls well. Viticello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russell gets slowly back to his feet.
Enzo Viticello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Russell dives in and grabs Viticello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viticello pushes down on Russell's head and hops out.
Viticello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Russell defends it well.
Russell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Russell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Viticello but Viticello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deviante Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viticello.
A little feinted left hand from Russell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Russell scores with a nice head shot.
Russell swings for the body but Viticello moves out of range.
Viticello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Russell defends it well.
Viticello swings for the body but Russell moves out of range. #TD#
Russell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Viticello on his heels. He'll look to pass Viticello's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viticello pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage.
Viticello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Russell being controlled here momentarily.
Viticello trying to control the position.
Russell lands a couple of elbows.
Viticello is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Russell scoring with some ground and pound.
Viticello has Russell pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viticello has his hands on Russell's head, controlling the position.
Viticello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard. #REVB#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Viticello!

 

Event: RRFC 59: O'Neil vs Pandens     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jempsa lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Brooks pushes Jempsa off and gets back to his feet.
Jempsa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Jempsa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brooks is holding Jempsa down, trying to stall.#T1#
Brooks is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jempsa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
Jempsa tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Brooks throwing sloppy strikes.
Brooks has the hooks in. Jempsa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jempsa trying to control the hands but Brooks breaks the grip.
Brooks is hanging on to Jempsa's back as he tries to escape.
Brooks lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jempsa's head.
Jempsa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T3#
Jempsa just trying to survive but Brooks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jempsa staying busy and making it hard for Brooks to control. #SUB2#
Brooks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jempsa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jempsa for a finish. #SUB2#
Brooks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jempsa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Brooks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Brooks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB2#
Brooks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Brooks looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Brooks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jempsa is trying to stand back up.
Jempsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brooks's guard. Nice work there by Jempsa.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Brooks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jempsa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brooks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jempsa clobbers Brooks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Jempsa gets a takedown into half guard.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks is trying to keep Jempsa in close.
Jempsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Jempsa stands and throws Brooks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brooks wants to control but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jempsa working away.#T2#
Jempsa wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Jempsa keeps moving and retains side control.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Brooks is working away.
Jempsa is working Brooks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brooks taking a bit of punishment here - Jempsa scoring with strikes. #T3#
Jempsa is trying to ground and pound but Brooks uses the momentary lack of control by Jempsa to regain half guard.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brooks punching from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is trying to control but Jempsa passes into side control!
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jempsa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jempsa throws an elbow but Brooks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
Brooks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Brooks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brooks fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jempsa to the ground. Brooks is now in Jempsa's guard.
Brooks trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Brooks stands and throws Jempsa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brooks in side control, throwing shots but Jempsa defends.
Jempsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks wants to control for a moment but Jempsa uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jempsa defending well though. #T1#
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jempsa's head. #SUB2#
Brooks 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.
Brooks throwing shots but Jempsa is blocking nicely.
Brooks with the ground and pound but Jempsa uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jempsa keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Jempsa can't keep his opponent in guard - Brooks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jempsa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Brooks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jempsa defending well though. #T3#
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brooks 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.
Brooks stalling away here and it's allowed Jempsa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Jempsa is retaining full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Brooks!

After winning the bout, Carl Brooks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 214 Perera vs Kemp     
Date:   Oct 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Barnett takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Trudeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trudeau misses with a straight right.
Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown but Trudeau sprawls well. He's pushed Barnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trudeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trudeau has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barnett is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trudeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trudeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barnett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trudeau's guard.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trudeau keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Trudeau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Trudeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Trudeau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Trudeau has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnett distracts Trudeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trudeau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnett landing with the ground and pound.
Trudeau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Trudeau controlling Barnett's posture.
Barnett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Trudeau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Trudeau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnett passes Trudeau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnett 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.
Trudeau tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Trudeau is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Trudeau wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy. #SUB#
Trudeau is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnett's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnett trying to control the action but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
Barnett working over Trudeau with some ground and pound. Trudeau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnett connects with a nice short shot to Trudeau's temple.
Barnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Trudeau is pressing down on Barnett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trudeau trying to control the position.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Trudeau looking for a guillotine here but Barnett defends easily.
Barnett lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trudeau is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trudeau's head.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trudeau tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Barnett 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#
Barnett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trudeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trudeau connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Buddy Barnett has been cut.
Barnett tries to clinch but Trudeau is having none of it.
Barnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trudeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnett.
Trudeau throws out a counter right but Barnett avoids it with no problem.
Trudeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trudeau can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnett.
Trudeau throws a fast counter high kick but Barnett manages to duck under it in time.
Barnett with a poor takedown
and Trudeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BOOM! Trudeau lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barnett. Barnett tries to recover but Trudeau is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barnett lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yves Trudeau!
Yves Trudeau bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SFL 19 | Conquistadors     
Date:   Oct 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rram throws a low kick, looking for Gaolathe's leg but Gaolathe calmly moves out of range.
Gaolathe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rram defends well and Gaolathe ends up having to push Rram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gaolathe cracks Rram with an open hand slap.
Gaolathe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram works the jab nicely.
Rram ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaolathe moves away.
The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gaolathe fails with a takedown attempt.
Gaolathe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaolathe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oganeditse Gaolathe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaolathe's corner calls for a 1-2. Gaolathe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rram slips under a jab from Gaolathe.
Rram looks to land a body kick but Gaolathe moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gaolathe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaolathe shoots in looking for a takedown. Rram tries to sprawl out of it but Gaolathe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaolathe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rram sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaolathe misses the shot to the body.
Gaolathe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Gaolathe moves away from the strike by Rram.
Gaolathe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gaolathe somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Rram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rram misses with a straight right.
Gaolathe defending well as Rram loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Gaolathe shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rram. No joy for Gaolathe on that attempt.
Rram gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe with a hook.
Rram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaolathe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rram sprawls well. Rram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gaolathe gets slowly back to his feet.
Rram throws a shot from downtown. Gaolathe moves away and avoids it.
Yajson Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaolathe takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Rram tries a quick counter leg kick but Gaolathe is wise to it.
Gaolathe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaolathe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram throws a series of punches but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Gaolathe feinted with a counter takedown.
Gaolathe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rram as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaolathe at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaolathe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Rram.
Gaolathe shoots in for a takedown but Rram shows good takedown defense.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Rram lands a jab to Gaolathe's midsection.
Gaolathe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaolathe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaolathe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rram sprawls and moves away.
Rram has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Gaolathe moves away from the strike by Rram.
A jab from Gaolathe finds it's way through Rram's defenses.
Rram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaolathe can pounce on him.
Rram checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rram lands a right hook to the body.
Rram misses with a straight left.
Rram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gaolathe has time to react.
Gaolathe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rram sprawls well. Rram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gaolathe gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaolathe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rram.
Gaolathe misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Gaolathe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Gaolathe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaolathe looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range.
Gaolathe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gaolathe throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaolathe takes a swing at Rram's ribcage but misses.
Gaolathe moves away from the strike by Rram.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
Gaolathe drops his hands momentarily and Rram takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Rram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe lands a jab to Rram's midsection.
Gaolathe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram.
Rram doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gaolathe checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Gaolathe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rram looks to land a right hand but Gaolathe moved out of range.#T4#
Gaolathe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaolathe moves out of range as Rram strikes.
Gaolathe just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Gaolathe.
Gaolathe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rram defends well and Gaolathe ends up having to push Rram into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rram slaps away a takedown attempt from Gaolathe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gaolathe is looking to chop away at Rram's legs.
Rram lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rram looks to land a combination. Gaolathe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gaolathe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram jabs Gaolathe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gaolathe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gaolathe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram throws a jab when Gaolathe was well out of range.
Gaolathe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaolathe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gaolathe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yajson Rram 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#
Rram throws out a loose jab but Gaolathe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaolathe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yajson Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaolathe loads up on a big right hand but Rram slips the punch.
Gaolathe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaolathe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaolathe looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Rram throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rram.
Gaolathe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaolathe moves away from the strike by Rram.
Gaolathe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Gaolathe shoots in looking for a takedown. Rram tries to sprawl out of it but Gaolathe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rram manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaolathe slips a jab from Rram.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gaolathe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rram turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaolathe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.
Rram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rram throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaolathe shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Rram moves away from the strike by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oganeditse Gaolathe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaolathe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rram is out of range.
Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gaolathe. That's going to slow Rram down.
Rram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaolathe.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Rram.
Rram connects with a body shot.
Rram fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaolathe is out of range.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
Gaolathe throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaolathe dives in for a single leg takedown but Rram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2##TD#
Gaolathe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rram's guard.
Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gaolathe is controlling him.
Gaolathe controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaolathe wants to control from the top but Rram keeps moving.
Gaolathe is fighting to break Rram's control of his arms but Rram is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gaolathe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gaolathe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaolathe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram looks to land a left hand but Gaolathe moved out of range nicely.
Gaolathe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Gaolathe scores with a nice right hand.
Rram throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gaolathe feinted with a counter takedown.
Gaolathe lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Gaolathe. Beautiful body shot.
Rram does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gaolathe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gaolathe or perhaps it was just good defense by Rram, which made it look bad.
Rram stuffs the takedown attempt from Gaolathe. Gaolathe gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Rram throws a body punch but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Gaolathe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rram staying out of range there.
Gaolathe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaolathe feinted with a counter takedown.
Rram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gaolathe. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram throws a series of punches but Gaolathe moves out of range.
Gaolathe tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it.
A left lands for Rram.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Rram moves out of range of the strikes.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaolathe has a takedown stuffed.
Rram appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Gaolathe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram feints and then cracks Gaolathe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gaolathe down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yajson Rram 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaolathe is just out of range.
Gaolathe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gaolathe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rram.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gaolathe checks a leg kick.
Rram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gaolathe finds it's way round the side to connect with Rram's head.
Gaolathe shoots in looking for a takedown but Rram manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gaolathe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rram takes one to the chin there.
Rram attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rram scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaolathe misses with a wild body shot.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gaolathe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rram on the side of the head.
Rram misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaolathe shoots for a double leg takedown but Rram sprawls well. He's pushed Gaolathe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oganeditse Gaolathe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
Gaolathe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rram to score with a decent uppercut.
Rram scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rram misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Gaolathe slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Gaolathe. That snapped Rram's head back.
Rram looks to throw the jab but Gaolathe is out of range.
Gaolathe throws a nice looking combination but Rram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaolathe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gaolathe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rram.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaolathe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram.
Gaolathe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaolathe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gaolathe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram cracks Gaolathe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaolathe is defended easily by Rram.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rram misses with a looping right.
Oganeditse Gaolathe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaolathe. Rram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rram misses with a hook.
Gaolathe lands a nice hook to Rram's body. Rram takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rram throws out a loose jab but Gaolathe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaolathe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gaolathe lands a nice shot that snaps Rram's head back.
Rram connects with a solid leg kick.
Gaolathe blocks a jab.
Gaolathe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rram sprawls and moves away.
Rram looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Gaolathe counters with a takedown into side control.
Rram bucks up and tries to throw Gaolathe off but instead Gaolathe has got his back!
Gaolathe controlling from the back.
Rram is in bad spot here.
Rram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rram trying to get back to his feet but Gaolathe is in full control for now. #SUB#
Gaolathe looking for the choke from the back.
What can Rram do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rram tries to escape but Gaolathe has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rram trying to control the action but Gaolathe just sinks the hooks in.
Rram might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gaolathe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rram tries to roll but Gaolathe sticks to his back.
Rram tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yajson Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaolathe tries to control but Rram wriggling away.
Gaolathe content just to control the position here.
Rram's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gaolathe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rram manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yajson Rram.
I've got Rram winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yajson Rram!

During a confident post fight interview, Yajson Rram thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

 
 
 
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