Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Gladiators 14 Reyn v Takagi
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Putin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Putin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jeffery but Jeffery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jeffery feints the counter takedown.
No joy there for Jeffery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Putin takes one to the chin there.#KD2#
Jeffery lands a left and a right that send Putin crashing to the mat, dazed. Jeffery thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Putin is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Putin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh Putin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeffery jabs Putin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Putin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeffery sprawls well. Jeffery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Putin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jeffery counters with a huge left! Putin is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jeffery isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Putin from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jeffery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Jeffery!
In his post fight interview, Lord Jeffery started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 6
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Kjaer lands a big head kick that sends Takasugi tumbling to the mat! Kjaer takes a step backwards and waves Takasugi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Horrible takedown attempt by Takasugi or perhaps it was just good defense by Kjaer, which made it look bad. #CL#
Takasugi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kjaer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #KD2#
Kjaer drops Takasugi with a big knee straight up the middle! Takasugi is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Takasugi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Keisuke Takasugi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Takasugi gets a clinch.
Oh Takasugi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kjaer tries to land a knee to the head but Takasugi blocks with his arms.
Takasugi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kjaer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kjaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kjaer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kjaer tries to work over Takasugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kjaer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takasugi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kjaer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kjaer lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Takasugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kjaer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takasugi blocks an uppercut.
Kjaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takasugi tries for a takedown but Kjaer manages to get underhooks.
Kjaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kjaer working aggressively here.
Kjaer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kjaer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kjaer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takasugi is defending well for now.
Takasugi prevents a body shot from Kjaer.
Kjaer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takasugi's face.
Takasugi takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Kjaer throws a punch but it's blocked by Takasugi.
Kjaer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kjaer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kjaer misses with a body punch.
Kjaer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Takasugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takasugi scores with the left hand. Kjaer knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Edwin Kjaer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takasugi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kjaer circles away quickly and effectively.
Takasugi misses with a few strikes there.
Takasugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edwin Kjaer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kjaer avoids the head kick by Takasugi. #TD#
Takasugi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takasugi wants to stand but Kjaer has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Kjaer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SU#
Takasugi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kjaer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Kjaer lands a big uppercut and Takasugi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Takasugi looks OK. Kjaer waves Takasugi back to his feet!
Kjaer drops Takasugi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Takasugi! Kjaer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Kjaer!
Keisuke Takasugi was interviewed post fight and said 'bukkake kikoman!'.

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 5
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Pouncey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Alzate feinted with a counter takedown.
Pouncey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzate doesn't manage to clinch there - Pouncey circles away.
Alzate lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Pouncey.
Alzate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pouncey but Pouncey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pouncey stuffs the takedown attempt from Alzate. Alzate gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate throws a head kick but Pouncey moves out of range.
Pouncey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alzate takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pouncey throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pouncey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Pouncey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pouncey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pouncey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pouncey thuds a left hand into Alzate's body.
Alzate tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pouncey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pouncey punishes Alzate's body with a nice straight punch.
Pouncey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pouncey misses with a looping right.#CL#
Alzate closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Alzate trying to stall but Pouncey improves his position.
Pouncey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pouncey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alzate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pouncey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Alzate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Alzate darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pouncey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bonsai Club MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alzate is just content to waste time from the top position. Pouncey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alzate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alzate tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouncey is retaining full guard. #T3#
Pouncey can't keep his opponent in guard - Alzate advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pouncey is looking for a sweep. Alzate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alzate is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alzate landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alzate is nestled in close to Pouncey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pouncey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pouncey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alzate is stalling in the full guard.
Alzate trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Alzate throws a strike but Pouncey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Pouncey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pouncey won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
Pouncey tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzate is retaining full guard.
Alzate looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Alzate looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pouncey has picked Alzate up and slammed him! Alzate can't keep hold of the triangle and Pouncey manages to pass to side control!
Pouncey working the head with strikes.
Alzate is looking for a sweep.
Pouncey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Pouncey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pouncey thuds his right hand into Alzate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pouncey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alzate.
Pouncey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alzate rather than just go for the knockout.
Pouncey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Pouncey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pouncey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Alzate throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pouncey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alzate is in Pouncey's guard.
Alzate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pouncey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alzate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pouncey pushes down on Alzate's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Pouncey trying to control the action but Alzate is working from the bottom.
Alzate 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.
Pouncey 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.
Alzate tries to kick Pouncey off but Pouncey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alzate tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pouncey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pouncey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pouncey prevents Alzate from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Alzate'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.
Pouncey landing strikes from the mount and Alzate is in trouble! #T2#
Alzate wants to get back to his feet.
Pouncey prevents Alzate from getting the reversal.
Alzate is working hard here to advance position.
Pouncey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alzate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pouncey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alzate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pouncey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alzate can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pouncey with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzate is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Pouncey working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Alzate is rocked!
Pouncey loads up with a big shot that hurts Alzate! He's pulled Pouncey in close but Pouncey has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Alzate survive? More strikes from Pouncey and Alzate is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kelvin Pouncey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kelvin Pouncey thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Niko Alzate spoke after the fight, saying 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.

Event: CEFC 233
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Blaze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suck defends well and Blaze ends up having to push Suck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaze.
Suck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Blaze moves into range and clinches up with Suck.
Suck misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Blaze gets control of Suck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blaze will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Blaze throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Blaze is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaze avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blaze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suck defends it easily.
Blaze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suck manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Suck pulls Blaze in to control the position.
Blaze wants to pass the guard but Suck is keeping the position.
Suck is trying to control the position but Blaze postures up.
Suck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaze lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze postures up in Suck's guard and throws a big left but Suck blocks it.
Suck keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
Suck wants to sweep here but Blaze controlling him for the moment.
Blaze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blaze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Suck will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Blaze'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.
Blaze throws a strike but Suck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Blaze looking for a guillotine here but Suck defends easily. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blaze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suck has managed to get both his arms back between Blaze's legs - danger averted.
Suck scoring with some ground and pound.
Blaze has his hands on Suck's head, controlling the position.
Blaze 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#
Suck is in close to Blaze's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suck with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Blaze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suck defends it easily.
Suck trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blaze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suck scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blaze trying to control the position. #T4#
Suck cracks Blaze with a solid left hand.
Blaze controls Suck momentarily but Suck frees himself.
Suck connects with a couple of short punches.
Suck trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Blaze is looking for a triangle but Suck pushes his legs off easily.
Blaze is pulling down on Suck's head to control his posture.
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 Johnny Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blaze misses with a takedown
and Suck counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Blaze gets a takedown into half guard.
Suck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blaze.
Suck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Suck trying to control here. #SUB#
Suck is defending against the submission attempts here by Blaze.
Blaze wants to free his trapped foot but Suck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze is thwarting Suck's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Blaze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blaze is looking to advance position but Suck won't allow it.
Blaze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Suck keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blaze postures up in Suck's guard and throws a big left but Suck blocks it.
Blaze postures up and lands a big shot to Suck's brow.
Blaze trying to control the position from guard on top but Suck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaze slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Suck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blaze throws a strike aimed at the side of Suck's head but Suck avoids it well.
Blaze trying to control the position but Suck is working away. #SUB#
Blaze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suck gets back to half guard.
Suck trying to control but Blaze postures up.
Suck tries to roll over but Blaze keeps him under control.
Blaze 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#
Blaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blaze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suck is looking to improve his position.
Suck throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Suck moves into full guard.
Blaze stopping the sweep attempt from Suck.
Blaze working some strikes from top position.
Blaze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Blaze has gone for a leg lock! Suck slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blaze's guard.#REVB##T4#
Suck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suck lands a couple of elbows.
Blaze managing to control the position.
Johnny Blaze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blaze's guard.
Suck is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blaze trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Blaze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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 Johnny Blaze 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#
Blaze with a poor takedown
and Suck counters with a straight right hand.
Blaze blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Blaze has closed the distance and engaged Suck in a clinch.
Suck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaze tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suck smiles and moves away.
Blaze takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blaze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Blaze drives through and clinches with Suck against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suck. #TD2#
Suck has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blaze is trying to keep an underhook but Suck manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Blaze looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Nice strikes from Suck there.
Ground and pound from Suck.
Suck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Suck drops an elbow to the side of Blaze's head.
Nice strikes from Suck there.
Suck working over Blaze with some ground and pound. Blaze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blaze throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Blaze manages to get to full guard.
Suck throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Blaze trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Suck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Blaze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suck is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Blaze looking for a guillotine here but Suck defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Blaze has his hands on Suck's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Blaze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suck defends well.
I Suck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Blaze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suck distracts Blaze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suck passes Blaze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blaze is trying to control but can't.
Suck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suck prevents Blaze from improving his position.#T4#
Suck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blaze tries to roll over but Suck keeps him under control.
Suck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Blaze is rocked!
Suck lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Blaze quite badly. Blaze pulls Suck in close trying to recover. Suck postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Blaze on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Blaze doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Suck!
After winning the bout, I Suck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: D38 Castillo Vs McPetteri
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1##CL#
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummins can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Yoshida is trying to trip Cummins. He has hold of a leg but Cummins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yoshida persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Yoshida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yoshida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cummins being controlled here, momentarily.
Cummins trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Yoshida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoshida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Yoshida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Yoshida drops back looking for a leg! Cummins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cummins manages to kick Yoshida off! Yoshida jumps back into Cummins's guard.
Yoshida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cummins's guard. #SUB2#
Yoshida seems to be working for a kimura but Cummins defends the submission attempt.
Cummins trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to work for a kimura but Cummins is defending well.
Yoshida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoshida has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cummins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cummins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cummins tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Yoshida jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cummins manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cummins stops Yoshida from passing to mount. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshida wants to control but Cummins is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Cummins is defending well.
Cummins tries to bench press Yoshida off him but Yoshida keeps the position.
Cummins is letting Yoshida control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Yoshida in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cummins is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hotaka Yoshida!

Event: CEFC 232
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
McSlamm is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gerber.#CUT#
It looks like Sara McSlamm has been cut.
Gerber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McSlamm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerber tries to work over McSlamm's front leg with a kick but McSlamm checks it.
McSlamm misses with a takedown
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Gerber scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gerber tries to stand but McSlamm is controlling his head.
McSlamm is looking to regain half guard here but Gerber keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gerber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gerber cracks McSlamm with a big right hand but McSlamm just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber wants to stand but McSlamm is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Gerber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Gerber throws an elbow but McSlamm slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Gerber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McSlamm has escaped the position, nice work there.
McSlamm can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerber in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Gerber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gerber working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Gerber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gerber grinds an elbow into McSlamm's temple. #T2#
Gerber tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McSlamm parries the strikes from Gerber easily there. Gerber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McSlamm to escape.
McSlamm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gerber off and has taken his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerber is trying to break free.
Gerber is keeping busy.
Gerber avoids the strikes from McSlamm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerber turns into McSlamm and is now in his guard.
Gerber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSlamm 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.
Gerber throwing strikes but missing.
Gerber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber preventing the sweep. #T3#
Gerber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gerber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McSlamm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gerber 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.
Gerber striking from his own guard.
McSlamm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gerber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gerber wants to get back to his feet but McSlamm is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gerber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gerber isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McSlamm stacks Gerber on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McSlamm!
Gerber is looking to regain half guard here but McSlamm keeps moving and retains side control.
Gerber manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gerber wants to improve his position but McSlamm is controlling well.
Gerber gets full guard.
Gerber throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gerber 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.
McSlamm wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Gerber'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.
McSlamm prevents Gerber from getting back to his feet.
Gerber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McSlamm preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Gerber is looking for a triangle but McSlamm pushes his legs off easily.
McSlamm postures up and lands a big shot to Gerber's brow.
McSlamm won't allow Gerber to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gerber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSlamm defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McSlamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Gerber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sara McSlamm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gerber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gerber shoots in and drives through. McSlamm sprawls well.
McSlamm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gerber with a body shot.
Gerber scores with a hook to the body. McSlamm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gerber is looking to clinch but McSlamm is avoiding it.
McSlamm cracks Gerber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Gerber pushes McSlamm up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerber pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gerber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McSlamms head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gerber turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gerber in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sven Gerber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Gerber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McSlamm stops Gerber from passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Gerber is trying to get an arm triangle but McSlamm is defending well.
Gerber is trying to move to mount but McSlamm reverses beautifully and ends up in Gerber's guard. #SUB#
Gerber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gerber wants to sweep here but McSlamm controlling him for the moment.
McSlamm lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Gerber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSlamm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McSlamm throws a big right hand that misses.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McSlamm can do to turn this around?#T2#
Gerber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McSlamm manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
McSlamm seems keen to control Gerber's posture.
Gerber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gerber wants to stand but McSlamm has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McSlamm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gerber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gerber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McSlamm dives on top into guard.#REVB#
McSlamm trying to control but Gerber is working from the bottom.
Gerber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Gerber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McSlamm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
McSlamm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McSlamm working some strikes from top position.
Gerber thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Gerber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McSlamm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McSlamm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerber wants to sweep here but McSlamm controlling him for the moment.
Gerber is working hard here to advance position.
McSlamm is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Gerber 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.
Gerber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gerber has momentary wrist control but McSlamm slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Gerber is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Gerber has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McSlamm has passed into side control.
Gerber tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gerber looking for a sweep but McSlamm has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gerber is squirming around, avoiding McSlamm's attempts to control the action.
Gerber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McSlamm wants to control the pace but Gerber is squirming around nicely.
Gerber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McSlamm lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gerber hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Gerber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sara McSlamm's cut.
That's time! Gerber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gerber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McSlamm defends well and Gerber ends up having to push McSlamm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gerber misses with a double jab #TD2#
and McSlamm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gerber!
Gerber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gerber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
McSlamm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gerber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McSlamm's guard. #REVR#
Gerber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSlamm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McSlamm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
McSlamm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gerber distracts McSlamm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gerber pushing down on McSlamm's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gerber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gerber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Gerber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McSlamm is just riding it out for now. Gerber eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Gerber there. #ROC#
McSlamm is rocked!
McSlamm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gerber throwing shots but McSlamm is blocking nicely.
Gerber is thwarting McSlamm's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Gerber moves nicely into side control.
Gerber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Gerber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McSlamm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Gerber stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gerber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD#
Gerber drops McSlamm with a right and a left! Gerber comes rushing in but McSlamm regains his composure and manages to keep Gerber in guard.
McSlamm is still in real trouble! Can Gerber finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber with a nice head shot there.
McSlamm has his hands on Gerber's head, controlling the position.
McSlamm seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Gerber advances position into side control!
McSlamm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gerber lands a big left to the face of McSlamm, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Gerber and another - McSlamm is out! Gerber stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Gerber!
Sven Gerber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Sara McSlamm had this to say: 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.

Event: Gladiators 8
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Cada shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cada was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ventura is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cada is controlling him well.
Cada is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ventura's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ventura parries the strikes from Cada easily there. Cada is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ventura to escape.
Ventura is letting Cada control him for a moment.
Cada moves into full mount! #SUB#
Cada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ventura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ventura shrugs it off.
Cada 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.
Cada lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ventura hang on?
Cada sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ventura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Cada is landing with some decent strikes but Ventura is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cada with good strikes from the mount here!
Cada tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Cada has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Cada working for a guillotine from mount but Ventura is in no mood to give up.
Cada with shots to the head and body - Ventura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cada connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ventura is looking to escape. #SUB#
Cada has hold of Ventura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ventura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cada controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Cada looking for a guillotine from mount but Ventura is having none of it. #SUB#
Ventura is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cada locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ventura is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benji Cada!

Event: Gladiators 8
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Chiblow shoots for a takedown but Powers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Powers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chiblow's guard.
Chiblow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Chiblow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiblow wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Chiblow pushes down on Powers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiblow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Powers with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chiblow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Chiblow is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Powers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlie Chiblow!

Event: VFA 3 - Neadue vs. Schmidt
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Meen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Meen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Strashko's legs. #SUB#
Meen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Meen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Meen tries for a kimura but Strashko is defending well.
Strashko is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strashko stops Meen from passing to mount. #SUB#
Meen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strashko has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Meen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SU#
Meen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Meen swats away the attempt to clinch by Strashko.#TD#
Meen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strashko sprawls well initially but Meen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Strashko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Meen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Strashko manages to break the clinch.
Meen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Red House in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Meen dives in and grabs Strashko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strashko pushes down on Meen's head and hops out.#TD#
Meen shoots in and bounces Strashko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meen wants to pass the guard but Strashko is keeping the position.#SUB#
Meen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strashko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meen has Strashko in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strashko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strashko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strashko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strashko tries to free his leg and advance position but Meen is retaining full guard.
Strashko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strashko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Meen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strashko prevents Meen from getting back to his feet.
Meen being controlled here, momentarily.
Meen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Strashko is defending against the submission attempts here by Meen.
Strashko won't allow Meen to pass to mount.
Meen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Meen trying to pass the guard but Strashko defending well.
Meen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Strashko is defending against the submission attempts here by Meen.
Meen is pressing down on Strashko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strashko is holding on for now. #SUB#
Meen seems to be working for a kimura but Strashko defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meen trying to pass the guard but Strashko defending well.
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 Erik Meen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Meen shoots in for a takedown but Strashko shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Strashko.
Erik Meen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strashko missing with a left hand there. Meen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Meen misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Strashko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strashko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Erik Meen has been cut.
Meen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meen keeps control of Strashko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strashko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Meen pulls Strashko into guard.
Strashko throws a big right hand that misses.
Strashko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1##ES#
Meen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strashko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strashko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strashko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meen has Strashko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strashko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Meen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meen effectively controlling the action here.
Meen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strashko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Meen as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strashko.
Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meen is looking for a takedown.
Meen looking for a takedown.
Meen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Strashko lands a hook that snaps the head of Meen backwards.
Meen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strashko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meen prevents Strashko from breaking the clinch.
Meen wants to take the fight to the mat but Strashko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Strashko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Strashko clinches with his opponent.
Strashko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Strashko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meen tries to score a body lock takedown but Strashko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Strashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Meen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strashko!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strashko tries to escape but Meen is in control.
The strikes coming from Meen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Meen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strashko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strashko prevents Meen from improving position. #T4##SU#
Meen decides to stand back up. Meen steps back and let's Strashko get back to his feet.
Meen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Meen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Meen showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Strashko tries to kick Meen off but Meen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strashko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Meen.
Strashko wants to stand and escape but Meen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Strashko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Erik Meen's cut.
That's time! Meen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Strashko stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Strashko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erik Meen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strashko leaves Meen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Meen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meen looks to land a combination but Strashko avoids it well. #TD#
Meen gets a takedown into half guard.
Strashko wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meen trying to pass the guard but Strashko defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Meen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Meen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Strashko makes his way to full guard, as Meen worked for a kimura.
Meen stops Strashko from standing up.
Meen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Meen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strashko, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meen has knee on belly momentarily but Strashko bucks him off and regains half guard.
Meen prevents Strashko from standing back up.
Meen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Meen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Meen seems to be working for a kimura but Strashko defends the submission attempt.
Meen is pressing down on Strashko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strashko is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Meen seems to be looking for submissions.
Meen thows a huge punch but Strashko dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Meen is working for a kimura but Strashko is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Erik Meen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strashko is trying to stand up here but Meen is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strashko throws a leg kick which misses Meen's front leg but catches the back leg as Meen tries to avoid it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strashko misses with a body kick.
Strashko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strashko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strashko swivels and escapes.
Meen shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strashko defends well and Meen ends up having to push Strashko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meen shoots in for a double leg but Strashko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strashko connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Meen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strashko's guard.
Strashko wants to get back to his feet but Meen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erik Meen.
I think Meen 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Meen!
In his post fight interview, Erik Meen gave a big smile as he said 'I am the fookin greatest ya hear! I want that fookin belt!'.
In defeat, Ivan Strashko stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got bribed to lose. Would have won otherwise.'.

Event: Madness MMA 10: Apocolypse
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Kalil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Kalil, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Kalil gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kalil scores with a shot to the side of Wojtk's head.
Kalil blocks the elbow strike.
Kalil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojtk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Wojtk - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wojtk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalil's brow.
Wojtk misses with an elbow strike.
Kalil lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Loki Wojtk has been cut.
Kalil blocks an uppercut.
Wojtk has Kalil pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Kalil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wojtk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalil has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wojtk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kalil wants to clinch but Wojtk slips to the side
and Wojtk counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL2#
Kalil forces Wojtk back against the cage and clinches.
Wojtk wants to stall.
Kalil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wojtk backwards.
Kalil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojtk looking for a takedown.
Kalil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wojtk backwards. #BC2#
Kalil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalil tries to close the distance and clinch but Wojtk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wojtk swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kalil has closed the distance and engaged Wojtk in a clinch.
Kalil throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Kalil breaks the clinch.
Kalil checks a low kick from Wojtk.#T2#
Kalil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wojtk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wojtk attempts a counter takedown but Kalil avoids it well and moves away.
Kalil is looking to clinch but Wojtk is avoiding it.
Wojtk tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalil avoided it.#CL2#
Kalil has Wojtk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kalil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalil misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wojtk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalil lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Kalil.
Kalil lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Wojtk is rocked!
Kalil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Wojtk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Kalil fails to land.
Kalil unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wojtk! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kalil is unloading with more strikes now! Wojtk drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaled Kalil!
A less than humble Khaled Kalil misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMA Gladiators 6
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Queen cracks Putin with a good jab.
Queen scores with a body shot.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Queen jabs Putin right on the nose. Putin blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Putin fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Putin moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Putin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Queen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Putin lands strikes to 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!#SUB2#
Queen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Putin gets his way!
Putin biding his time, controlling Queen.
Will Putin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
Queen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Putin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Putin tries to get the hooks in deep but Queen pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Queen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Putin's arms.
Queen trying to get back to his feet but Putin is in full control for now.
Putin tries to keep control of the position but Queen is staying busy.#T2#
Putin missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Putin is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Queen taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Putin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Putin!
An intense looking Vladimir Putin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I do this for mother Russia! Thank you Jesus! '.

Event: OFC 254: Future Vintage
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
McGee stuffs the takedown.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
Despite the aggression on McGee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice takedown defense from Brandon. No joy for McGee on that attempt.
McGee shoots and misses
and Brandon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Brandon.
Brandon punishes McGee's body with a nice straight punch.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandon tries to clinch but McGee moves out of range. #CL2#
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Brandon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee misses with a double jab.
McGee looks to land a body kick but Brandon moved away.#CL2#
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
McGee has Brandon pressed against the cage, preventing Brandon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for McGee to work. #BC2#
McGee breaks from the clinch.
McGee throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Brandon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brandon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
McGee is looking to stand up but Brandon isn't so interested in that idea.
McGee looking for a sweep. Not yet McGee, not yet.
McGee wants to stand up but Brandon is controlling him.
Brandon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGee's head.
McGee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brandon is controlling him.
McGee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brandon wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee wants to stand up but Brandon is controlling him.
Brandon being controlled here momentarily.
McGee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Brandon landing with the ground and pound.
McGee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGee keeping full guard, as Brandon tries to pass.
Brandon controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
McGee closes the distance and pushes Brandon back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGee.
McGee is pressed up against the cage. Brandon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGee down to the mat. McGee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandon blocks a low kick nicely.
McGee wants to land a leg kick but Brandon is out of range.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandon.
McGee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Junior Brandon has been cut.
McGee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGee wants it to stay on the feet.
McGee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandon is out of range and McGee settles back down.
McGee blocks a leg kick.
McGee throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon is taking a breather. McGee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brandon works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave McGee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Junior Brandon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brandon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandon throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Brandon misses with a body kick.
Brandon throws a hook but McGee avoids it easily.
McGee unleashes a big counter combination but Brandon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brandon's calf.
Brandon scores with a punch to the head.
McGee blocks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from McGee. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGee.#CL2#
McGee instigates a clinch.
McGee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brandon tries to score a body lock takedown but McGee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
McGee has Brandon pressed against the cage, preventing Brandon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandon fails to pull guard.
Brandon taking a breather. #BC2#
McGee manages to break the clinch.
McGee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGee.
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee fails with the takedown.
Brandon drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGee sprawls and moves away.#T2#
McGee throws a wild body kick that Brandon sees coming a mile off.
As McGee backs away, Brandon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brandon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brandon doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
As Brandon backs off McGee throws a huge counter combo but Brandon manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Brandon scores with a takedown into McGee's guard.
Brandon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee wants to sweep here but Brandon controlling him for the moment.
Brandon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brandon pushing down on McGee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brandon prevents McGee from standing back up. #T3#
McGee is looking to get back to full guard here but Brandon has managed to pass to side control instead.
Brandon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brandon working the head with strikes.
McGee is looking to reverse the position.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but Brandon drags him back down.
Brandon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McGee to see if he's OK.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon is staying tight to McGee's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
McGee tries to buck Brandon off but Brandon is having none of it.#SUB#
Brandon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McGee is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Brandon!
During a confident post fight interview, Junior Brandon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dave McGee spoke after the fight, saying 'Spreckin ze dick'.

Event: VFA 1 Lynch vs. Byhenikov
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
Alzate drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for subs off his back but Alzate has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Alzate is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Alzate'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.
Alzate slips a nice elbow through Eikmeyer's hands, connecting with Eikmeyer's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Alzate. Oh but Eikmeyer has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Alzate goes limp - he's gone! Eikmeyer jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Eikmeyer!
A less than humble Mario Eikmeyer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Niko Alzate was interviewed post fight and said 'It's tough to lose but that's what makes a winner. I'll do what I must to never feel this again.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFontier.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from LaFontier enables Blaze to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. LaFontier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
LaFontier is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Blaze dives into side control. #REVB#
LaFontier is trying to get back to his feet.
Blaze misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on LaFontier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where LaFontier is right now.
LaFontier wants to control but Blaze postures up.#SUB#
Blaze is trying to get an arm triangle but LaFontier is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Blaze seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
LaFontier struggling a bit here.
Blaze throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
LaFontier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blaze in side control, throwing shots but LaFontier defends.
LaFontier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blaze has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LaFontier tries to buck Blaze off but Blaze is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blaze wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LaFontier, who protects the arm well.
Blaze grinds an elbow into LaFontier's temple.
LaFontier managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Blaze.
Blaze trying to control the action but LaFontier is working from the bottom.
Blaze 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.
Blaze working the ground and pound but LaFontier is defending the strikes.
LaFontier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blaze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Blaze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LaFontier has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Blaze tries for a kimura but LaFontier is defending well.
Blaze working away.
Blaze fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB#
Blaze goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, LaFontier has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blaze but great work by LaFontier.
Blaze struggling a bit here.#SU2#
LaFontier stands up and beckons Blaze to his feet. #TD#
Blaze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaFontier wants to control but Blaze postures up.#T3#
LaFontier is looking for a sweep.
Blaze fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blaze trying to control the action but LaFontier is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Blaze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaFontier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaze trying to control the position but LaFontier is working away.
LaFontier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blaze's best efforts.
LaFontier is looking to control Blaze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LaFontier avoid being mounted?
Blaze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Blaze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaze is looking to take a break and control but LaFontier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. LaFontier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
LaFontier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Blaze drops back looking for a leg! LaFontier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaFontier manages to kick Blaze off! Blaze jumps back into LaFontier's guard.
LaFontier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blaze's guard. #REVB##SU2#
LaFontier gets to his feet. Blaze looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Blaze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
LaFontier sneaks out the side door and pushes Blaze away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFontier stuffs the takedown.
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 Johnny Blaze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Blaze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blaze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaFontier backwards.
LaFontier struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
Blaze tries to pull guard but LaFontier holds him up against the cage and eventually Blaze drops back down to his feet.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaFontier throws a head punch that misses.
Blaze wants a takedown but no success here.
Blaze can't find room to land a body shot as LaFontier controls the action.
Blaze is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LaFontier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LaFontier lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LaFontier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Blaze has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics LaFontier uses from the top position.
LaFontier wants to stand but Blaze is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFontier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB#
Blaze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
LaFontier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
LaFontier trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
LaFontier looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Blaze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LaFontier is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
LaFontier stands up from Blaze's guard - LaFontier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blaze tries for a takedown but LaFontier circles away easily
enabling LaFontier to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaFontier.#T2#
LaFontier fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
LaFontier moves into the clinch successfully.
Blaze tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaFontier just stands there and leans against the cage.
LaFontier tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFontier struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
LaFontier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaFontier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from LaFontier.
Blaze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LaFontier after a bit of a struggle.
LaFontier misses with some punches.
Blaze tries to pull guard but LaFontier holds him up against the cage and eventually Blaze drops back down to his feet.
Blaze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as LaFontier walks away with a smile on his face. Blaze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
LaFontier misses with the combination. #T3##TD#
Blaze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into LaFontier's guard.
Blaze works over LaFontier with some ground and pound from guard.
LaFontier wants to sweep but no luck.
LaFontier trying to control the position here.
LaFontier wants to sweep here but Blaze controlling him for the moment.
LaFontier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaFontier wants to sweep here but Blaze controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Blaze is fighting to break LaFontier's control of his arms but LaFontier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
LaFontier is continuing to stall.
LaFontier keeping moving, preventing Blaze from controlling successfully.
LaFontier keeping full guard, as Blaze tries to pass.
LaFontier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
LaFontier 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaze looking to pass the guard.
Blaze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles LaFontier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
LaFontier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LaFontier duly obliges. #TD#
Blaze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
LaFontier is looking for a sweep. Blaze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaFontier is looking to control Blaze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LaFontier avoid being mounted?
LaFontier is looking for a sweep. Blaze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blaze is trying to control. LaFontier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LaFontier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
LaFontier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blaze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaFontier keeps working.
Blaze stalling.
LaFontier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Blaze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaFontier's head.
LaFontier is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaze passes to full mount!
LaFontier working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Blaze working for a guillotine from mount but LaFontier is in no mood to give up.
Blaze cracks LaFontier with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blaze pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
LaFontier tries to hold on but Blaze pushes him away.
Blaze putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
LaFontier is desperately trying to improve his position but Blaze has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnny Blaze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Blaze scores with a couple of good head shots there.
LaFontier can't escape the position.
Blaze looking to control and managing it successfully.
LaFontier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LaFontier really wants to buck Blaze off and get back to his feet.
LaFontier is squirming around, avoiding Blaze's attempts to control the action.
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!
Blaze landing punches.
LaFontier is squirming around, avoiding Blaze's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze landing shots from mount. #ROC#
LaFontier is rocked!
Blaze prevents LaFontier from getting the reversal.
LaFontier is still in real trouble! Can Blaze finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Blaze! LaFontier is hurt baaadly! Blaze is firing away with more strikes - LaFontier 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 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Blaze!
After the fight, Johnny Blaze was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Gladiators Fight Night 5
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1#
Duran missing with a left hand there. Cada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Cada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Duran's guard.
Duran wants to get back to his feet but Cada passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Cada trying to control the action but Duran is working from the bottom.
Cada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duran haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Duran is trying to stand up here but Cada is controlling him well.
Duran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cada on the ground.
Cada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duran keeps working.
Duran is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cada is keen to just control but Duran is a slippery customer.
Duran looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duran is in trouble now - Cada has advanced to mount! #T1#
Cada raining down shots from the mount!
Cada has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Duran's face.
Cada content just to control the position here.
My spies in Red House inform me that Cada has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Duran takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Duran tries to reverse the position but Cada maintains control.
Cada pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Duran really wants to buck Cada off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Duran tries to buck Cada off so he can stand up but Cada has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Duran falls backwards, slamming Cada to the mat but Cada holds on tight! Duran is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benji Cada!

Event: OFC 246: New Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGee wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGee sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
McGee content to stall in guard here.
McGee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that McGee 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.#T1#
McGee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
McGee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a triangle but McGee pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
McGee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGee has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGee stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him. #CL2#
McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez is trying to break free.#BC#
Alvarez breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Dave McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McGee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
McGee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from McGee.
McGee stalling against the cage.
McGee gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGee pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee prevents Alvarez from breaking the clinch.
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Alvarez wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
McGee clinches. #TD2#
McGee has Alvarez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alvarez tumbling to the mat - McGee dives into Alvarez's guard.
McGee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SU2#
McGee stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks. #TD2#
McGee is trying to trip Alvarez. He has hold of a leg but Alvarez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McGee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McGee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like McGee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
McGee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGee has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McGee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
McGee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGee is in Alvarez's guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Red House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McGee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGee passes Alvarez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but McGee is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well. #T1#
Alvarez is in trouble now - McGee has advanced to mount!
McGee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGee wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
McGee looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Alvarez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McGee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
McGee controlling the action here.
McGee prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
McGee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGee wants to free his trapped foot but Alvarez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGee works his way into side control.
McGee taking a breather here.
Alvarez is trying to control McGee's posture but McGee avoids it.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez wants to control but McGee postures up.
The ground and pound from McGee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McGee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alvarez's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGee wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGee's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
McGee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGee showed some decent athleticism there.
McGee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGee is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alvarez!
McGee controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez tries to buck McGee off but he can't manage it.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding McGee's attempts to control the action. #T1#
McGee controlling from the full mount.
McGee is continuing to stall.
Alvarez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McGee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Alvarez is in all sorts of trouble here. #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.
McGee content just to control the position here.
McGee tries to control but Alvarez wriggling away.
Alvarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGee trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
McGee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dave McGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvarez tries to reverse the position but McGee maintains control.
Avila Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
McGee controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Alvarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGee controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McGee.
McGee blocks Alvarez's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McGee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, McGee seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGee 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave McGee!
Dave McGee 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.
In defeat, Avila Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aw shucks. I stinkeroo. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Kalil slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eikmeyer darts in looking for a takedown but Kalil gets double underhooks and turns Eikmeyer into the cage.
Eikmeyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Kalil.#CL#
Kalil clinches up against the cage.
Kalil swings wildly with an uppercut but Eikmeyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eikmeyer tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khaled Kalil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.#BC#
Kalil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eikmeyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalil leaves Eikmeyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
It looked like Kalil was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eikmeyer circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Eikmeyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eikmeyer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eikmeyer is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kalil wants to stand up but Eikmeyer is controlling him.
Kalil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kalil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kalil wants to stand up but Eikmeyer is controlling him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eikmeyer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eikmeyer with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Eikmeyer drops back looking for a leg! Kalil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalil manages to kick Eikmeyer off! Eikmeyer jumps back into Kalil's guard.
Eikmeyer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eikmeyer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Eikmeyer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kalil is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kalil has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Eikmeyer working for submissions but it's allowed Kalil to get to half guard.
Eikmeyer is pressing down on Kalil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kalil would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eikmeyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kalil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eikmeyer has a closed guard, preventing Kalil from standing up.
Eikmeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Kalil avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Eikmeyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Kalil gets to his feet. Eikmeyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kalil is fending him off so far but Eikmeyer persists. Nope, Kalil circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Eikmeyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eikmeyer wants to pass to mount but Kalil is defending the position. #ES#
Kalil manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Eikmeyer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Kalil manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kalil has closed the distance and engaged Eikmeyer in a clinch.
Kalil lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalil lands with a light punch inside.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eikmeyer wants a takedown but no success here. #T4##BC#
Kalil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kalil clinches up against the cage.
Kalil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Kalil. #BC#
Kalil manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kalil has closed the distance and engaged Eikmeyer in a clinch.
Kalil lands a left hand.
Eikmeyer dodges an elbow strike from Kalil.
Eikmeyer is looking for a takedown.
Eikmeyer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kalil after a bit of a struggle.
Kalil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalil throws an elbow that misses.
Eikmeyer takes a knee right on the jaw! #KD#
Kalil lands an uppercut that drops Eikmeyer! Kalil follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC#
Eikmeyer is rocked!
Kalil in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Eikmeyer looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kalil turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaled Kalil!
In his post fight interview, Khaled Kalil started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFFA 193
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
White throws a head kick that half lands.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Daybutch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daybutch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daybutch moves away.
Daybutch swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Daybutch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Daybutch unleashes a big counter combination but White bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
White tries to clinch up
enabling Daybutch to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Royal White has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daybutch tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White tries to clinch
and Daybutch counters with a right, left combo that wobbles White badly! Daybutch follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks White out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Daybutch finished him against the ropes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Daybutch!
Royal White was interviewed post fight and said 'win or lose I will come stronger'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takasugi is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Takasugi circles away and we're back to standing.
Takasugi throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely. #TD#
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takasugi sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Takasugi is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
Takasugi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takasugi.
Takasugi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Thomas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Takasugi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thomas is looking to defend but Takasugi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thomas! Takasugi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thomas taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keisuke Takasugi!
As Keisuke Takasugi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Suzuki yahama jiu-jitsu kikoman sushi, toyota samsung sony bukkake! Sushami, hiroshima nagasaki!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2016

#R1#
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takasugi defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Takasugi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Takasugi gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Takasugi is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Takasugi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Takasugi counters with a big uppercut that knocks Thomas off his feet! Takasugi dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Takasugi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Takasugi with a dominant takedown and that's winded Thomas.
Thomas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Takasugi dives into side control. #REVR#
My spies in Red House inform me that Takasugi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thomas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takasugi controlling from mount.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Takasugi landing punches. #T1#
Takasugi controlling the pace for now.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takasugi on the ground.
Takasugi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Takasugi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takasugi controlling from mount.
Takasugi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Takasugi working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Thomas turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Takasugi off and cradles Thomas's limp body as Takasugi celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Keisuke Takasugi!
As Keisuke Takasugi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Suzuki yahama jiu-jitsu kikoman sushi, toyota samsung sony bukkake! Sushami, hiroshima nagasaki!'.

Event: MMA Gladiators 2
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Anthony misses with a hook. Cada ducked under it nicely.
Cada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anthony looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Anthony throws a looping overhand right but Cada ducks down to avoid it.
Cada ducks under a wild hook from Anthony.
Cada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Cada gets a double leg takedown into Anthony's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cada slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Cada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anthony defends it well.
Cada scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cada passes to full mount!
Cada wants to control the pace but Anthony is squirming around nicely.
Cada breaks from Anthony's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anthony knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cada on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Cada is working for a guillotine from mount but Anthony frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cada wants to take Anthony's back but he can't do it this time.
Cada landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Cada working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Anthony looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Cada! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Benji Cada!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 926

Total users: 40246