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Event: Gladiators 77 Rocco v Daniel     
Date:   Feb 16, 2018
#R1##TD#
Dennis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Negreiros to the mat! Negreiros manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Dennis 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.#SUB#
Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Negreiros wants to stand up but Dennis is controlling him. #SUB#
Dennis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Negreiros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Negreiros manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Negreiros's guard. #SUB#
Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennis is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Dennis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Negreiros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Negreiros manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Negreiros's guard.
Dennis prevents Negreiros from getting back to his feet.
Dennis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennis wants to pass the guard but Negreiros is keeping the position.#T1#
Negreiros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dennis . #SUB#
Dennis drops back looking for a leg! Negreiros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Negreiros manages to kick Dennis off! Dennis jumps back into Negreiros's guard.
Negreiros wants to stand and escape but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis won't allow Negreiros to get back to his feet.
Negreiros is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dennis pushing down on Negreiros's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Negreiros defends it well. #SUB#
Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Negreiros is trying to stand up here but Dennis is controlling him well. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dennis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Dennis is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Dennis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Negreiros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dennis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Negreiros tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Negreiros is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dennis is trying to work for a kimura but Negreiros is defending well. #SUB#
Dennis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Negreiros sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Negreiros is trying to stand up here but Dennis is controlling him well.
Negreiros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennis . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dennis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Negreiros has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dennis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dennis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Negreiros defends it well.
Negreiros tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dennis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Dennis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Negreiros has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Negreiros defends it well. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Negreiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennis . #SUB#
Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4##SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Negreiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennis . #SUB#
Dennis is working for a submission of some sort.
Negreiros wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Negreiros defends it well. #SUB#
Dennis is working for a kimura but Negreiros is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kareem Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Dennis 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dennis or perhaps it was just good defense by Negreiros, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Negreiros instigates a clinch.
Dennis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Negreiros misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Negreiros fails to land.
Dennis blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dennis .
Dennis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Negreiros just stands there and leans against the cage.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis .
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Negreiros can do to turn this around?
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dennis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Negreiros misses with the head strike.
Negreiros lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Negreiros to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Dennis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Negreiros won't allow it.
Dennis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dennis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Negreiros walks away with a smile on his face. Dennis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Negreiros clinches up with Dennis and pushes him back against the cage.
Negreiros lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Negreiros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis tries to pull guard but Negreiros holds him up against the cage and eventually Dennis drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Negreiros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Negreiros holds him up against the cage and eventually Dennis drops back down to his feet.
Dennis is trying to pull guard but Negreiros has him pressed against the cage.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dennis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dennis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Negreiros smiles and moves away. #TD#
Dennis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kareem Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Negreiros wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Negreiros can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dennis stops Negreiros from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Dennis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura but Negreiros is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennis to get the leverage.
Negreiros pushes Dennis off looking to stand but Dennis dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dennis prevents Negreiros from standing back up. #SUB#
Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Negreiros defends the submission attempt.
Negreiros tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Dennis wants to work for an arm triangle but Negreiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis 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.
Negreiros wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Dennis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Negreiros has managed to free his arm - good work.
Negreiros wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Negreiros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennis . #SUB#
Negreiros is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennis .
Negreiros is trying to stand up here but Dennis is controlling him well. #SUB#
Dennis is working for a kimura but Negreiros is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Dennis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Negreiros defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dennis stops Negreiros from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Dennis seems to be working for a kimura but Negreiros defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Negreiros tries to kick Dennis off but Dennis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Negreiros is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennis . #SUB#
Dennis is trying to work for a kimura but Negreiros is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dennis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Dennis seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alfredo Negreiros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL2#
Negreiros takes the fight into the clinch.
Negreiros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dennis has Negreiros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Negreiros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Negreiros throws a head punch that misses.
Negreiros working aggressively here.
Dennis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Negreiros smiles and moves away.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Dennis . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches up with Negreiros, looking for a takedown. Dennis pushes Negreiros against the cage but Negreiros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dennis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Negreiros.
Dennis attempts a counter takedown but Negreiros avoids it well and moves away.
Dennis walks into a stiff left hand from Negreiros.
Dennis shoots for a double leg takedown but Negreiros sprawls well. He's pushed Dennis 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Negreiros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Negreiros lands a glancing blow to the side of Dennis 's head.#CL2#
Negreiros moves into the clinch.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negreiros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dennis fails to pull guard.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Negreiros holds him up against the cage and eventually Dennis drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Negreiros fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Negreiros.
Negreiros lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Dennis is rocked!
Dennis working aggressively here.
Oh Dennis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Negreiros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Negreiros lands a big right hand that drops Dennis ! The killer instinct kicks in and Negreiros finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Negreiros!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 


 

Event: Gladiators 72 Petrovs v Mirage     
Date:   Jan 12, 2018
#R1#
Arlovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Negreiros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arlovsky scrambles back to his feet.
Arlovsky tries to clinch up but Negreiros circles away and keeps his distance.
Negreiros only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Negreiros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Negreiros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Negreiros throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arlovsky on the side of the head. #CL2#
Negreiros clinches.
Arlovsky has Negreiros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Negreiros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Negreiros misses with some punches.
Arlovsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Negreiros shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Arlovsky's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Negreiros fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovsky.
Negreiros gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Negreiros smiles and moves away.
Arlovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Negreiros is fending him off so far but Arlovsky persists. Nope, Negreiros circles away and we're back to standing.
Negreiros scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arlovsky in his tracks.
Negreiros throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arlovsky feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Negreiros has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Arlovsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arlovsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Negreiros pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovsky.
Negreiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Arlovsky pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Arlovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Negreiros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arlovsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Negreiros trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arlovsky's guard.#SUB#
Arlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Negreiros is aware though and is defending well.
Negreiros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Arlovsky is trying to keep Negreiros in close.
Negreiros tries to stand but Arlovsky is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Arlovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Negreiros is aware though and is defending well.
Negreiros is looking to stand up but Arlovsky won't let him. #SUB#
Arlovsky working for a triangle but Negreiros defends it easily. #SUB#
Arlovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Negreiros has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arlovsky is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Arlovsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Negreiros defends well.#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for a guillotine here but Negreiros defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arlovsky will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T3#
Negreiros wanted to stand there but Arlovsky had control of the position. #SUB#
Negreiros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Negreiros would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Negreiros stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Arlovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arlovsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky looks for a takedown but Negreiros sprawls well.
Arlovsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Negreiros sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Negreiros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky is breathing heavily.#T4##CL2#
Negreiros clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Negreiros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arlovsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Negreiros shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arlovsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negreiros prevents it.
Negreiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Negreiros lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovsky.
Negreiros gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Arlovsky.
Arlovsky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Negreiros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Arlovsky manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Arlovsky looking for a guillotine here but Negreiros defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Arlovsky trying to keep a closed guard but Negreiros is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfredo Negreiros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Arlovsky misses with a looping left.
Arlovsky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Negreiros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Negreiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Negreiros scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Negreiros.
Arlovsky is trying to pull guard but Negreiros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arlovsky is trying to drag Negreiros to the mat but Negreiros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlovsky wants to take the fight to the mat but Negreiros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Arlovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Negreiros fails to land.
Arlovsky blocks an uppercut.
Arlovsky tries to pull guard but Negreiros won't allow it.
Arlovsky tries to circle away but Negreiros has him pinned against the cage.
Arlovsky is trying to pull guard but Negreiros has him pressed against the cage.
Negreiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Arlovsky looking for a takedown.
Arlovsky is trying to drag Negreiros to the mat but Negreiros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arlovsky blocking some punches.
Arlovsky wants to take the fight to the mat but Negreiros manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arlovsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Negreiros is defending well.
Negreiros lands with a light punch inside.
Negreiros pushes Arlovsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arlovsky tries to pull guard but Negreiros holds him up against the cage and eventually Arlovsky drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Negreiros.
Arlovsky can't get the takedown.
Arlovsky is trying to pull guard but Negreiros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Negreiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Negreiros lands with a short shot to the head.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Arlovsky blocking some punches.
Negreiros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arlovsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Negreiros pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Negreiros.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arlovsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Negreiros pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arlovsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovsky.
Negreiros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Negreiros misses with a punch on the inside.
Negreiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Negreiros.
Negreiros lands with a right to the head.
Negreiros gets underhooks to prevent Arlovsky's takedown attempt.
Negreiros lands a left hand.
Negreiros throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlovsky.
Still in the clinch, Negreiros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Negreiros scores with a shot to the side of Arlovsky's head. #ROC2#
Arlovsky is rocked!
Negreiros gets through Arlovsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Arlovsky is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Arlovsky tries to pull guard but Negreiros won't allow it.
Arlovsky has Negreiros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Negreiros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arlovsky takes a shot to the head.
Arlovsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Negreiros just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arlovsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negreiros prevents it.
Negreiros prevents the takedown attempt.
Negreiros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arlovskys head.
Negreiros throws a big uppercut that drops Arlovsky! More strikes from Negreiros and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Arlovsky lies dazed against the cage as Negreiros celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Gladiators 71 Wallace v Bravo     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1##TD#
Honda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stiffington Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honda. #SUB#
Honda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stiffington Jr has hold of Honda's hands but Honda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Honda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Honda is trying to work for a kimura but Stiffington Jr is defending well.
Stiffington Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stiffington Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiffington Jr is controlling Honda's posture.
Let's hope that Stiffington Jr 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.
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.
Stiffington Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Honda is fighting to break Stiffington Jr's control of his arms but Stiffington Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Stiffington Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honda's guard. #REVB#
Stiffington Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Honda looking for a guillotine here but Stiffington Jr defends easily. #SUB#
Honda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stiffington Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stiffington Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stiffington Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Honda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stiffington Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stiffington Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Honda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB#
Stiffington Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Honda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stiffington Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Honda's legs - danger averted.
Stiffington Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Honda's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stiffington Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Honda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stiffington Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Honda's head.
Stiffington Jr is in close to Honda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Honda can't keep his opponent in guard - Stiffington Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stiffington Jr is nestled in close to Honda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stiffington Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Stiffington Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stiffington Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Stiffington Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stiffington Jr prevents Honda from getting the reversal.
Honda is breathing heavily.
Stiffington Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Stiffington Jr controlling his opponent.
Stiffington Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stiffington Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#
Honda is rocked!
Stiffington Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Honda hang on?
Oh Honda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stiffington Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Honda takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stiffington Jr's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Stiffington Jr!
Rod Stiffington Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Gladiators 68 Jimmy v Hero     
Date:   Dec 24, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Roper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
King takes a shot to the head.
King blocks an uppercut.
Roper throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King blocks an uppercut.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roper lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roper lands with a right to the head.
King lands a left hand.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roper to keep the fight standing.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Roper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King blocking some punches.
Roper lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Roper fails to land.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roper just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Golden King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roper misses with a punch to the body.
King blocks a body shot from Roper.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roper misses with some punches.
King is trying to pull guard but Roper has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roper.
Roper lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King prevents a body shot from Roper.
King blocks an uppercut. #BC#
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Roper misses.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roper.
Roper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roper with a jab.
King cracks Roper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roper looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King takes one to the chin there.
Brian Roper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Roper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roper moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roper avoids the body shot from King.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roper thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
King loads up on a big right hand but Roper slips the punch.
Good exchange - Roper coming out on top.
King cracks Roper with a good jab.
Roper is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roper.
King is looking to counter punch.
Roper just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roper misses with a wild combination.
Roper throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roper throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Roper is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for King.
Roper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
A big left from King misses.
Roper tries to clinch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from King misses.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King moves out of range as Roper strikes.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roper fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Roper counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Roper to acknowledge the strikes.
Roper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King slips a straight right by Roper.
Danga de danga de dang - Roper scores with a four punch combination!
Roper's corner calls for a 1-2. Roper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roper slips under a jab.
It seemed like Roper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roper throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Roper tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Roper lands a jab to King's midsection.
King scores with a nice strike.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roper finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head.
Roper scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
King is rocked!
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Roper.
Roper misses with a body shot.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roper fails to land with a series of punches.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Roper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Roper. That snapped King's head back.
King staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roper lands with a right hand. #KD2#
Roper sends King crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roper is motioning to the referee to let King up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
King throws a looping overhand right but Roper ducks down to avoid it.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Roper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Roper dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Roper misses with a two punch combination.
Roper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from King misses.
Roper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roper lands a two punch combo.
Roper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roper lands a jab to King's midsection.
Roper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roper has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King misses with a hook. Roper ducked under it nicely.
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!
Roper moves out of range of the strikes.
King ducks under a wild hook from Roper.#CL2#
Roper clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
Roper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roper lands a right hand.
Roper lands a shoulder strike.
Roper lands a left hand.
King throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Roper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Roper.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Roper lands a right hand.
Roper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roper scores with a shot to the side of King's head. #TD#
King pulls guard successfully.
Roper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T2#
Roper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roper lands an overhand right.
Roper throws a body shot but no joy.
Roper misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, jab by Roper - just one landing. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roper, as that shot connected.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roper slips a straight right by King.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roper closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Roper.
Roper moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
A cross from Roper lands.
A jab from King misses.
Roper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a jab when Roper was well out of range.
Roper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roper missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Roper.
Roper wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
King throws the left hand but Roper avoids the punch easily.
Roper swings for the body but King moves out of range. #T4#
Roper doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King throws a jab when Roper was well out of range.
Roper lands a right hook to the body.
Roper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Roper swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
King tries to keep at a distance but Roper has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King misses with some punches.
Roper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roper swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roper lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Brian Roper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roper tries a body shot but King blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Roper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Roper lands a left and a right that send King crashing to the mat, dazed. Roper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Roper scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Roper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Roper throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roper loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Roper stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King misses with a hook. Roper ducked under it nicely.
Roper throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from King.
Roper lands a slapping body shot.
Roper looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King missing with a left hand there. Roper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a hook but Roper blocks it.
Roper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.#T1#
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Roper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
King swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Roper counters by moving into the clinch.
Roper misses with a body punch.
Roper throws a head punch that misses.
Roper lands with a left to the head.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Roper.
Roper tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Roper back against the cage.
Roper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Roper misses with a short punch on the inside.
King tries to pull guard but Roper holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
Roper lands with a light punch inside.
King blocking some punches.
Roper presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Roper.
Roper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brian Roper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Roper.
Roper blocks an uppercut.
Roper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to pull guard but Roper won't allow it.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Roper.
A shot in the inside from Roper.
Roper blocking some punches.
Roper scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King takes a shot to the head.
Roper pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roper misses with some punches. #T3#
King tries to pull guard but Roper forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Golden King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King jumps guard but Roper stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Roper.
Roper blocks an uppercut.
Roper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Roper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King jumps guard but Roper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #KD2#
Roper drops King onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! King is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
King is trying to pull guard but Roper has him pressed against the cage.
Roper lands a shot to the body.#T4#
King tries to circle away but Roper has him pinned against the cage.
Roper lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with the head strike.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roper smiles and moves away.
Roper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Roper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a hook but Roper blocks it.
Roper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Golden King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Roper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roper 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Roper!

Brian Roper very nearly forgot to thank Riners Clothing $50 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Gladiators 67 Johnny v Wipe     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Gadelha tries to sprawl but Stiffington Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Stiffington Jr is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Gadelha has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Stiffington Jr is in a lot of trouble! Gadelha is straining to finish and he's done it! Stiffington Jr taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Claudio Gadelha!

 

Event: Gladiators 65 Wesley v Rocco 2     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Negreiros moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Negreiros should have avoided that one.
Negreiros swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Negreiros's head.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Negreiros.
Negreiros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Negreiros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Negreiros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Negreiros misses with a straight left.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Negreiros misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negreiros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Negreiros.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Negreiros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alfredo Negreiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson cracks Negreiros with a right hand to the side of the head.
Negreiros misses with a body kick.
Negreiros throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Jackson tries to clinch but Negreiros is having none of it.
Negreiros moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson moves out of range as Negreiros throws a body kick.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Negreiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Negreiros takes one to the side of the head.
Negreiros moves out of range of the body kick.
Negreiros takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Negreiros misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.#CL#
Negreiros closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Negreiros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Negreiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Negreiros has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Negreiros. #T2#
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Negreiros is blocking nicely.
Jackson tries to work over Negreiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Negreiros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Negreiros misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Negreiros scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Negreiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Negreiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson works on Negreiros's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Negreiros avoids the damage to the body.
Negreiros avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Negreiros.
Negreiros dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Negreiros is defending well for now.
Jackson with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alfredo Negreiros has been cut.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Negreiros.
A head punch on the inside from Negreiros fails to land.
Negreiros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Negreiros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreiros's elbow. #T4#
Jackson digs a right hand into Negreiros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Negreiros's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negreiros throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Negreiros misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Negreiros has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Negreiros working aggressively here.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Negreiros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Negreiros lands with a short shot to the head.
Negreiros lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Negreiros blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Negreiros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Negreiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huge Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Negreiros's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Negreiros walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Negreiros throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Negreiros scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Negreiros wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Negreiros clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Negreiros lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Negreiros.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards.
Negreiros prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson blocking some punches.
Negreiros working aggressively here.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Negreiros. #T1#
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Negreiros misses with the head strike.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Negreiros is rocked!
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Negreiros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Negreiros working aggressively here.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Negreiros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Negreiros! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jackson is unloading with more strikes now! Negreiros drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huge Jackson!
After winning the bout, Huge Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2     
Date:   Dec 01, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Negreiros darts in and clinches Kolov up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kolov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Negreiros lands an uppercut.
Negreiros scores with a shot to the side of Kolov's head.
Nice body punch from Negreiros - that landed with a thud.
Negreiros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kolovs head.
Negreiros throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kolov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Negreiros pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kolov shoots in and drives through. Negreiros sprawls well.
Negreiros lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Kolov gets tackled into the cage by Negreiros. Negreiros maintains the clinch.
Kolov tries to pull guard but Negreiros holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolov drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Kolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negreiros lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Negreiros creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Negreiros.
Negreiros lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Kolov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kolov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Negreiros gets through Kolov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Negreiros lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kolov backwards.
Negreiros stops a takedown attempt from Kolov.
Negreiros cracks Kolov with a nice body shot.
A short left from Negreiros.
Kolov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Negreiros smiles and moves away.
Kolov has a takedown stuffed.
Kolov is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Negreiros clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Negreiros on the inside.
Negreiros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Negreiros. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Negreiros.
Negreiros cracks Kolov with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Negreiros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Negreiros digs a right hand underneath Kolov's ribcage. Kolov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Negreiros.
Negreiros works on Kolov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Negreiros.
A nice right hand lands inside from Negreiros.
Negreiros prevents a takedown attempt there.
Negreiros lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kolov or not.
A shot in the inside from Negreiros.
Kolov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kolov jumps guard but Negreiros stands there with Kolov around his waist. Kolov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Negreiros. #T3#
Kolov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Negreiros scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Negreiros smiles and moves away.
Kolov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Negreiros connects with a leg kick. Kolov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Negreiros.
Kolov controlling the action here for a moment.
Negreiros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kolovs head. #T4#
Negreiros scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Negreiros.
Kolov jumps guard but Negreiros stands there with Kolov around his waist. Kolov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kolov is trying to pull guard but Negreiros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Negreiros lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Negreiros.
Negreiros lands an uppercut.
A short left from Negreiros.
Negreiros lands with a left to the head.
Negreiros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Negreiros is pressed up against the cage. Kolov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Negreiros down to the mat. Negreiros avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kolov shoots in looking for a takedown. Negreiros tries to sprawl out of it but Kolov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Negreiros manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Negreiros gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfredo Negreiros dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Negreiros gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Negreiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Negreiros lands a body shot in the clinch.
Negreiros lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kolov or not.
A short uppercut from Negreiros.
A nice right hand lands inside from Negreiros.
Alfredo Negreiros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Negreiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Negreiros digs a right hand underneath Kolov's ribcage. Kolov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Negreiros.
Negreiros lands a right hand.
Negreiros lands a hook to the side of the head.
Negreiros gets through Kolov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Negreiros pushes Kolov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Kolov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Negreiros scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Kolov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Negreiros creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kolov's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kolov drops to his knees and Negreiros pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Gladiators 60 Wesley v Rocco     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1##TD2#
Stiffington Jr drives through with a takedown into Penn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stiffington Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stiffington Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stiffington Jr on the ground.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stiffington Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn is pulling down on Stiffington Jr's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiffington Jr looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn has Stiffington Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Stiffington Jr preventing the sweep. #T1#
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stiffington Jr fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Stiffington Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Stiffington Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Stiffington Jr.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stiffington Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Stiffington Jr shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn throws a big counter combination but Stiffington Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stiffington Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stiffington Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Stiffington Jr persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Penn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stiffington Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Penn 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.
Penn controlling Stiffington Jr's posture. #T3#
Stiffington Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penn controlling Stiffington Jr's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stiffington Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stiffington Jr won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn has momentary wrist control but Stiffington Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stiffington Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stiffington Jr throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Stiffington Jr trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rod Stiffington Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stiffington Jr shoots and misses
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Stiffington Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stiffington Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penn is controlling Stiffington Jr's posture.
Stiffington Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Stiffington Jr is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stiffington Jr trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Stiffington Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Stiffington Jr throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely. #T1#
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penn has Stiffington Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Penn misses with a hook.
And Stiffington Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Penn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Penn stuffs the takedown.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Stiffington Jr slips the punch.
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stiffington Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Penn lands the left hand.
Stiffington Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Penn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Stiffington Jr.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stiffington Jr has time to react.
Penn connects with a right hand. Stiffington Jr shakes it off.
Stiffington Jr shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut there from Penn.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Stiffington Jr. Stiffington Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stiffington Jr ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Stiffington Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Stiffington Jr fails with the takedown
and Stiffington Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stiffington Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Stiffington Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Penn defends it well.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Stiffington Jr shoots and misses
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Stiffington Jr is rocked!
BJ Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Stiffington Jr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Penn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stiffington Jr. Penn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Gladiators 58 Da Silva v Marc     
Date:   Nov 03, 2017
#R1#
Negreiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Negreiros misses with a wild body shot.
Negreiros defending well as Money loads up on a big left hand.
Money throws out a loose jab but Negreiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Money fails to land with a series of punches.
Negreiros tries a quick counter leg kick but Money is wise to it.
Money throws a combination. Negreiros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Money lands with a shot to the body.
Money paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Money staying out of range there.
Money was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Money misses with a hook.
Money scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Negreiros doesn't seem bothered though.
Negreiros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Money.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Negreiros clinches up against the cage.
Money misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money misses with a body punch.
Negreiros pushes Money back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreiros's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Negreiros as the two fighters clinch.
Negreiros tries a body shot but Money blocks it. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Money.
Money looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Negreiros.
Money is leaning against Negreiros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreiros's elbow.
Money lands a body shot in the clinch.
Money lands a right hand that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Negreiros.
Negreiros blocks an uppercut.
Money working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money.
Negreiros prevents a body shot from Money.
Money tries to work over Negreiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Money has a couple of punches blocked by Negreiros.
Negreiros softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Money blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Negreiros lands a nice shot to the body.
Negreiros misses with a hook from the clinch.
Negreiros has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
A right hook to the body lands for Negreiros.
Money looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Money.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Negreiros.
Negreiros has a couple of punches blocked by Money.
Negreiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Negreiros swings wildly with an uppercut but Money uses good head movement to avoid it.
Negreiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Money misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Negreiros lands with a short shot to the head.
Money lands a nice uppercut.
Negreiros takes a shot to the head.
Money misses with the head strike. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Money.
Money throws a punch but it's blocked by Negreiros.
Money lands a left hand that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards.
Negreiros misses with a body punch.
Negreiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Negreiros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Negreiros.
Negreiros takes a shot to the head.
Negreiros misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Negreiros.
Money tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Negreiros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Money is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Negreiros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Negreiros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Money goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Money.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards.
Money tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreiros's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Negreiros.
Money fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Money pushes Negreiros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Negreiros lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Negreiros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Negreiros goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Money misses with a body punch.
Negreiros misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Negreiros on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Money lands a right hand.
Money misses with a hook from the clinch.
Money lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Negreiros backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Money dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Money slips a jab from Negreiros.
Money lands with a straight right. Negreiros didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Money misses its intended target.
Money connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Negreiros slips under a jab.
Money tries to bum rush Negreiros with a series of wild strikes but Negreiros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Money throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Negreiros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negreiros avoids the body shot from Money.
Negreiros uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Money misses the target.
Money comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Money swats away the attempt to clinch by Negreiros.
Money is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Negreiros can do to turn this around?
Money swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Negreiros lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Negreiros.
Money scores with a jab.#T1#
Money takes a swing at Negreiros's ribcage but misses.
Money lands with a nice combination. Negreiros backs away looking to recover.
Money has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Money there as he acknowledges the shot.
Negreiros lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#
Money is rocked!
Money ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Negreiros moves away.
A little jabbing left from Negreiros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Negreiros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Money seems to have got his legs back now.
Money waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Negreiros.
Negreiros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Negreiros misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Negreiros. That snapped Money's head back.
Jab from Negreiros.
Money misses with an uppercut
and Negreiros counters with a big right hand! Oh Money is in trouble here! Negreiros follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Negreiros!
Alfredo Negreiros bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov     
Date:   Oct 31, 2017
#R1#
Stiffington Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Gun moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gun misses with a punch to the body.
Stiffington Jr is trying to pull guard but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Stiffington Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gun prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiffington Jr is trying to drag Gun to the mat but Gun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stiffington Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Gun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stiffington Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Stiffington Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gun has hold of Stiffington Jr's hands but Stiffington Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Stiffington Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stiffington Jr moves nicely into side control.
Stiffington Jr takes a little break here. Gun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stiffington Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #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.
Stiffington Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stiffington Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stiffington Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stiffington Jr 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.
Gun can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Stiffington Jr crashes against the mat.
Stiffington Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stiffington Jr staying calm.
The ground and pound from Stiffington Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Stiffington Jr taking a breather here.
Gun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stiffington Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gun defending against the ground and pound.
Gun taking a bit of punishment here - Stiffington Jr scoring with strikes.
Stiffington Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Stiffington Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Gun's head but Gun avoids it well.
Stiffington Jr just content to control the position.
Gun defending against the ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gun some visible discomfort.
Stiffington Jr controlling the position from side mount.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stiffington Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stiffington Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stiffington Jr is looking to take a break and control but Gun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stiffington Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Gun's head but Gun avoids it well.
Gun is being controlled here.
Stiffington Jr is working Gun over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stiffington Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gun down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the action but Gun is working from the bottom.
Gun seems a little lost for a moment, as Stiffington Jr dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rod Stiffington Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Stiffington Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gun's half guard.
Stiffington Jr is nestled in close to Gun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the pace.
Stiffington Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stiffington Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rod Stiffington Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stiffington Jr moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffington Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stiffington Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Stiffington Jr cracks Gun with a big elbow.
Stiffington Jr looks up at the clock and then as Gun takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stiffington Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr working the head with strikes.
Gun managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr landing a few strikes.
Stiffington Jr is putting a hurting on Gun here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stiffington Jr controls the position.
Stiffington Jr working the ground and pound but Gun is defending the strikes.
Gun taking a bit of punishment here - Stiffington Jr scoring with strikes.
Stiffington Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stiffington Jr landing a few strikes. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stiffington Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Gun being controlled for a moment.
Stiffington Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Gun is keeping him busy.
Stiffington Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stiffington Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gun is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3#
Gun dodges the ground and pound from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr landing strikes.
Gun gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stiffington Jr content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Gun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stiffington Jr lands with some strikes.
Stiffington Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stiffington Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stiffington Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gun? #ROC#
Gun is rocked!
Stiffington Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gun is still in real trouble! Can Stiffington Jr finish him?#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiffington Jr postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Gun out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Stiffington Jr goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rod Stiffington Jr!
A very excited looking Rod Stiffington Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Tommy Gun had this to say: 'And thats it I'm going to retire I don't think I have anything left in me.'.

 

Event: Gladiators 57 McCain v Kolov     
Date:   Oct 31, 2017
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Laxx . No joy for Staley on that attempt.
Laxx is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Staley with a body shot.
Staley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laxx looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Layne Staley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staley tries to work over Laxx 's front leg with a kick but Laxx checks it.
Laxx throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Laxx - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Layne Staley has been cut.
Staley dives in and grabs Laxx 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laxx pushes down on Staley's head and hops out.
Laxx misses with a body shot.
Staley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laxx throws out a counter right but Staley avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Layne Staley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laxx lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Laxx .
Staley shoots in and drives through. Laxx sprawls well.
Laxx throws a body shot but no joy.
Staley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laxx swivels and escapes.
Staley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staley somewhat.
Laxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laxx has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Staley throws a right hand that misses
and Laxx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laxx wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Laxx lands a nice shot to the body.
Staley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Laxx throws out a counter right but Staley avoids it with no problem.
Laxx misses with a wild body shot.
Laxx darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laxx lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Staley is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Staley misses the target.
Oh Staley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Laxx does no damage.
Staley seems to have got his legs back now.
Staley has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Staley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Staley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staley somewhat.
Laxx scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Staley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Laxx 's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staley tries to free his leg and advance position but Laxx is retaining full guard.
Staley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Staley wants to control from the top but Laxx keeps moving. #SUB2#
Laxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Laxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Laxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Staley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Staley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Staley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Laxx , not yet.
Laxx looking to control.
Staley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Laxx is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laxx trying to keep a closed guard but Staley is proving a slippery customer.
Staley advances to half guard.
Staley prevents Laxx from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Staley content to control rather than advance.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.
Staley wants to free his trapped foot but Laxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Staley trying to control the pace.
Laxx is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Laxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laxx is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laxx is trying to control but can't.
Staley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laxx tries to get to full guard but Staley has control of the leg.
Laxx is concentrating on defense, preventing Staley from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyga Laxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Layne Staley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Staley shoots in looking for a takedown. Laxx tries to sprawl out of it but Staley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Staley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Staley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Staley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staley pushing down on Laxx 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laxx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laxx is trying to control but can't.
Staley slows the pace down in half guard.
Laxx keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staley is thwarting Laxx 's attempts to control the position.
Laxx might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Staley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Staley wants to pass the guard but Laxx is defending well. #T1#
Staley slows the pace down in half guard.
Laxx keeping hold of Staley's head, controlling as best he can.
Laxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.
Laxx trying to hold on to Staley's head to control him but Staley postures up.
Laxx is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Staley is staying active.#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.
Staley is taking a breather. Laxx 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.
Laxx tries to get to full guard but Staley has control of the leg.
Laxx wants to control but Staley is keeping busy.
Staley stalling.
Staley prevents Laxx from improving his position.
Laxx trying to control from the bottom.
Staley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Staley trying to pass the guard but Laxx defending well. #T3#
Staley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laxx wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Laxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Staley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Staley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Staley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Staley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laxx trying to hold on to Staley's head to control him but Staley postures up.
Laxx is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staley's back!
Staley is keeping busy. #T4#
Laxx is not going to allow Staley to sit and survive in this position.
Staley is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Laxx looking to break Staley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Staley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Laxx will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Staley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laxx tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Staley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laxx can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Staley is looking to escape.
Staley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Layne Staley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Layne Staley's cut.
That's time! Staley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Staley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Staley misses its intended target.
Staley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laxx connects with a looping right hand.
Staley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Staley misses the jab.
Laxx fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staley shoots for a takedown but Laxx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laxx 's corner calls for a 1-2. Laxx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laxx scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Laxx .
Laxx throws a low kick but it's checked well by Staley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laxx tests Staley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Staley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Laxx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Staley.
Staley dives in and grabs Laxx 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laxx pushes down on Staley's head and hops out.
Laxx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Staley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Staley has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Layne Staley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Laxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Staley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Staley throws out a loose jab but Laxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staley swings widly with a right hand
and Laxx makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Staley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Staley throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Laxx 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice shot by Laxx .
Laxx jabs Staley right on the nose. Staley blinks but takes it well.
Tyga Laxx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Staley misses with a hook
and Laxx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laxx moves away from the strike by Staley.
Laxx throws a series of punches but Staley moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Laxx . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laxx .
Laxx wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laxx defending well as Staley loads up on a big left hand.
Staley dives in for a single leg takedown but Laxx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Staley moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staley misses with an uppercut.
Laxx cracks a nice hook into Staley's ribs.
Laxx scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Staley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laxx .
Staley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Staley somewhat.
Laxx slips a straight right by Staley.
Laxx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laxx throws a quick inside leg kick.
Staley shoots for a double leg takedown but Laxx sprawls well. He's pushed Staley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyga Laxx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laxx misses with the combination.
Laxx moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Laxx blocks the body kick.
Laxx fails to land with a series of punches.
Staley takes one on the button.
Staley avoids the body shot from Laxx .
Laxx connects with a good right hand that stumbles Staley. Staley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laxx with a hook.
Laxx scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Laxx tries to sprawl but Staley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Laxx trying to control but Staley postures up.
Staley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laxx wants to control but Staley is keeping busy. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staley is pressing down on Laxx 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laxx is holding on for now.
Layne Staley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laxx tries to get to full guard but Staley has control of the leg.
Laxx trying to hold on to Staley's head to control him but Staley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Laxx is trying is best to control the position here.
Staley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laxx is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laxx is looking to control Staley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laxx avoid being mounted?
Staley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laxx is looking to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyga Laxx !

A very excited looking Tyga Laxx made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Gladiators 56 Roper v King     
Date:   Oct 29, 2017
#R1#
King misses with a looping left.
King ducks under a wild hook from Roper.
Roper scores with a punch to the head.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Roper's shoulder, as Roper tries to avoid the shot.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roper lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Roper moves into the clinch.
King is trying to pull guard but Roper has him pressed against the cage.
King takes a shot to the head.
King tries to pull guard but Roper won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roper lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocking some punches.
Roper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roper working aggressively here.
Roper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Roper goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Roper uses good head movement to avoid it.
King fails to pull guard.
Brian Roper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Golden King.
Roper has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roper smiles and moves away.
Roper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
King moves away from the strike by Roper.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Roper looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roper scores with a jab to the head.
Roper with a hook.
Roper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brian Roper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with an uppercut.
Roper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roper misses with a looping left.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a body punch but Roper moves out of range.
Roper lands a jab to the head.
Roper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Roper cracks King with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! King looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Roper finish him? #ROC#
King is rocked!
The fighters circling - Roper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roper swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Roper loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Roper throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King throws out a powerful jab.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Roper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a shot from downtown. Roper moves away and avoids it.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Roper looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Roper doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Roper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roper with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
A telegraphed right hand from Roper misses the target.
Roper just misses with a punch to the body.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King defending well as Roper loads up on a big left hand.
Roper stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Roper pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Roper swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Roper.
A short left from Roper. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Roper misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King looks to land a right hand but Roper moved out of range.
Roper tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Roper misses with a looping right.
Roper moves into range and connects with a jab.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roper throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Roper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Roper. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roper manages to avoid it.
Roper misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Roper - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Roper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Roper looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Roper misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Roper scores with a punch to the head.
Roper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roper wants to clinch.
Roper scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roper loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Roper misses the target.
Roper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Roper lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
A big left from Roper misses.
Roper connects with the punch.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Roper finish him?
Roper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Brian Roper is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from King misses. #CL#
Roper pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Roper has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Roper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roper struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roper smiles and moves away.
Roper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target. #T2#
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roper scrambles back to his feet.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Roper.
Roper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Roper misses with a body shot.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roper just misses with a punch to the body.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roper loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roper.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roper.
King throws the left hand but Roper avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Roper tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Roper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Roper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roper connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Roper misses the target.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roper.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roper.
A left lands for Roper.
Roper misses with a hook
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab from Roper.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roper.
King slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Roper.
Roper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Roper.
Roper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King moves away from the strike by Roper.
A punch lands to the side of Roper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King drops his hands momentarily and Roper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Roper there.
Nice cross by Roper.
Roper misses with a hook.
Roper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Roper.
King avoids the body shot from Roper.
Roper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King lunges at Roper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roper's hand.
Roper misses with a hook
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Roper dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Roper throws an off balance right hand
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roper lands with a shot to the body.
Roper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roper thows a left - swing and a miss!
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roper misses with an uppercut.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roper.
Roper scores with a jab to the jaw.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Roper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roper lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Roper looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Roper lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Roper.
Roper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
Roper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.#CL#
Roper rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
Roper lands an uppercut.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roper backwards.
Roper lands a nice uppercut.
Roper misses with a punch on the inside.
King jumps guard but Roper stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roper lands a shoulder strike.
Roper pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roper misses with the head strike.
Roper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
King manages to pull guard.
Brian Roper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Roper pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roper is taking a breather. King 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.
Roper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
King tries to get to full guard but Roper has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to improve his position but Roper is controlling well.
Roper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
King trying to get back to full guard but Roper takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Roper content just to control the position here.
Roper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
King is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King tries to reverse the position but Roper maintains control.
Roper controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Roper continues to stall.
King wants to control but Roper is having none of it.
Roper content just to control the position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Roper!

Brian Roper decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier     
Date:   Oct 15, 2017
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Kannberg. Those never looked like landing.
Stiffington Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kannberg scores with a spinning back kick!
Kannberg throws out a loose jab but Stiffington Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stiffington Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kannberg.
Kannberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stiffington Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Stiffington Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kannberg misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannberg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kannberg gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Stiffington Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Kannberg is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kannberg is looking for a sweep.
Kannberg is trying to control Stiffington Jr's posture but Stiffington Jr avoids it.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the action but Kannberg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiffington Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Kannberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kannberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stiffington Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stiffington Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Kannberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stiffington Jr off and has taken his back!
Stiffington Jr breaks Kannberg's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kannberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stiffington Jr has passed into side control.
Kannberg felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kannberg regains half guard, as Stiffington Jr was trying to land strikes.
Stiffington Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stiffington Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kannberg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stiffington Jr with the ground and pound but Kannberg uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kannberg is looking for a triangle here but Stiffington Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The strikes coming from Stiffington Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kannberg struggling a bit here.
Kannberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stiffington Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kannberg is looking to improve his position.
Kannberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Kannberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kannberg is refusing to be controlled, as Stiffington Jr sits in half guard. #T4#
Stiffington Jr is really struggling to control Kannberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stiffington Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stiffington Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kannberg wants to control but Stiffington Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stiffington Jr wants to control but Kannberg is keeping him busy.
Kannberg gets full guard.
Stiffington Jr cracks Kannberg with a solid left hand.
Stiffington Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Rod Stiffington Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kannberg tries to bum rush Stiffington Jr with a series of wild strikes but Stiffington Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stiffington Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kannberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kannberg misses with the combination.
Stiffington Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kannberg misses with a right hand #TD#
and Stiffington Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kannberg won't be happy with that.
Rod Stiffington Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Stiffington Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kannberg is trying to improve his position.
Kannberg manages to get back to half guard.
Stiffington Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stiffington Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kannberg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Stiffington Jr working over Kannberg with some ground and pound. Kannberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kannberg tries to roll over but Stiffington Jr keeps him under control.
Kannberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stiffington Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Kannberg looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kannberg gets full guard.
Stiffington Jr preventing the sweep. #T2#
Stiffington Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kannberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiffington Jr is working Kannberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kannberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kannberg wants to sweep here but Stiffington Jr controlling him for the moment.
Kannberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stiffington Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kannberg.
Stiffington Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kannberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stiffington Jr distracts Kannberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stiffington Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Kannberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kannberg drops an elbow to the side of Stiffington Jr's head.
Kannberg slows the pace down in half guard.
Kannberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stiffington Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stiffington Jr trying to control the position here.
Stiffington Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kannberg is one step ahead there. #T4#
Stiffington Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Kannberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stiffington Jr is looking for a sweep. Kannberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stiffington Jr is staying active underneath Kannberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kannberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kannberg is pressing down on Stiffington Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stiffington Jr is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kannberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Rod Stiffington Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kannberg throws a body punch but Stiffington Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kannberg. Stiffington Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stiffington Jr takes a swing at Kannberg's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Kannberg.
Kannberg lands with a cross.
Stiffington Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kannberg.
Scott Kannberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kannberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kannberg misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stiffington Jr is defended easily by Kannberg.
Kannberg cracks Stiffington Jr with a good jab.#T1#
Stiffington Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kannberg throws a head kick but Stiffington Jr moves out of range.
A low kick from Kannberg is predictable there #TD#
and Stiffington Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Kannberg didn't expect that.
Kannberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stiffington Jr wants to improve his position but Kannberg is controlling well.
Kannberg trying to control from half guard but Stiffington Jr is working away.
Stiffington Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott Kannberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stiffington Jr 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.
Kannberg trying to move into half guard but instead Stiffington Jr has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Kannberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stiffington Jr defends it easily.
Stiffington Jr wants to control from the top but Kannberg keeps moving.
Stiffington Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stiffington Jr won't allow Kannberg to sweep him here. #T3##SUB2#
Kannberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stiffington Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stiffington Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stiffington Jr is in close to Kannberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rod Stiffington Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kannberg keeping moving, preventing Stiffington Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kannberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stiffington Jr trying to control but Kannberg is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kannberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stiffington Jr is one step ahead there.
Stiffington Jr works over Kannberg with some ground and pound from guard.
Stiffington Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kannberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stiffington Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiffington Jr is trying to control the position but Kannberg postures up.
Kannberg won't allow Stiffington Jr to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Kannberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stiffington Jr 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Gladiators 52 Marc v Pascal     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Minster throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King cracks Minster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Minster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Minster misses with a lunging right hand
and Minster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by King.
Minster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buck Minster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minster throws a one two combo.
Minster lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
King wants to clinch.
Minster looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King scores with a hook.
Minster throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King misses with a hook.
A big left from Minster misses.
King slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Minster slips a straight right by King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Minster.
Minster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
King slips a straight right by Minster.#CL#
King forces Minster back against the cage and clinches.
Minster blocking some punches.
Minster working aggressively here.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Minster backwards.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Minster.
Minster is trying to stall.
Minster lands a left hand.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minster backwards.
Minster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minster misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Minster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King takes a shot to the head. #T2#
King lands a shot to the body.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Minster fails to land.
Minster misses with a punch on the inside.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Minster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minster lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King blocks an uppercut.
Minster misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Minster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Minster throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minster tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minster sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with the head strike. #T3#
Minster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Minster.
A hook to the body from King.
Minster looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Minster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Minster fails to land. #BC2#
Minster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands with a good body shot.#CL#
King gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Minster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minster.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Minster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Minster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minster misses with a right hand
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King cracks Minster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Minster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minster ducks under a wild hook from King.
Minster looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King throws a jab when Minster was well out of range.
Minster slips a straight right by King.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minster.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minster.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Minster pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King misses with a body punch.
Minster misses with the head strike.
A short right from King.
Minster misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Minster breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Minster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Minster does no damage.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Golden King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Minster lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
Minster throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minster.#CL#
King rushes Minster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Minster.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King blocking some punches.
Minster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from King.
King misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
A nice left hand lands by King.
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!
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minster is breathing heavily.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minster's elbow. #T1#
A short right from King.
Minster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minster scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Minster has a couple of punches blocked by King.
King misses with the head strike.
Golden King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minster throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Minster controls his hands.
Minster has a couple of punches blocked by King. #BC2#
Minster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Minster.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minster.
Minster avoids the body shot from King.
Minster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King scores with a jab. Minster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minster moves away.
Minster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
A little jabbing left from Minster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minster throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.#CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minster is trying to break free.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minster.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minster is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Minster has his back to the cage.
Minster working aggressively here.
King lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Minster is trying to stall.
Minster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Minster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Minster throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Minster controls his hands.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Minster fails to land.
Minster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with the head strike.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minster backwards.
King misses with some punches.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Minster.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Minster controls the action. #T4#
A short right from King on the inside.
Minster can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Minster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minster throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minster throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Minster looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Minster is just out of range.
Minster missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minster.
Minster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.#CL#
King rushes Minster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minster lands with a short shot to the head.
Minster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Minster controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Golden King dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minster moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Minster misses the target.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minster.
Buck Minster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Minster moves out of range as King strikes.
Minster stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Minster misses with a wild body shot.
Minster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Minster's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Minster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minster misses with a body shot.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King loads up on a big right hand but Minster slips the punch.
Minster misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
Minster lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Minster.
Minster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Minster uses good head movement to avoid it.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Minster uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Minster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King pushes Minster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minster misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Minster.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Minster uses good head movement to avoid it.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a body punch.
King lands a left hand.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minster prevents a body shot from King.
Minster is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King lands an uppercut.
Buck Minster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Minster is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minster is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Minster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minster throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Minster seems to have recovered his senses.
Minster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King misses with some punches.
Minster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minster blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Minster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minster prevents a body shot from King.
Minster is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Minster looking to slow down the pace here.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minster wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Minster is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Minster misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minster.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Minster blocks a body shot from King.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minster can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from King.
Minster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Minster wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minster blocks a body shot from King.
King is working Minster over against the cage.
Minster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King misses with the head strike.
King scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Minster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Minster misses the target.
King misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
King misses the jab.
King lands a nice hook to Minster's body. Minster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with an uppercut.
Minster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King scores with a shot to the body.
King misses with a straight left.
Minster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Minster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Minster sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Minster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Minster misses the target.
King cracks a nice hook into Minster's ribs.
King connects with the punch.
King scores with the left hand. Minster knows he should have avoided that one.
Minster throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
Minster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Golden King!

After winning the bout, Golden King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Buck Minster had this to say: 'Hmm ill be back'.

 

Event: Gladiators 52 Marc v Pascal     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Negreiros lands with a hook. Jenkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Negreiros clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Jenkins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jenkins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jenkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Negreiros's guard. #REVR#
Negreiros wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Jenkins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Negreiros keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenkins is in close to Negreiros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jenkins advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jenkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ground and pound from Jenkins. #ES2#
Negreiros kicks off Jenkins and gets to his feet. #T1#
Negreiros slaps away a takedown attempt from Jenkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Negreiros as Jenkins shoots in.
Jenkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Negreiros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jenkins at a distance.
Alfredo Negreiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Negreiros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Negreiros moves into the clinch.
Jenkins has Negreiros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Negreiros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
Negreiros scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Negreiros lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Negreiros.
Negreiros presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jenkins can't get the takedown.
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!
Negreiros gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Negreiros gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Negreiros lands a shoulder strike.
Jenkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negreiros prevents it.
Negreiros lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Negreiros lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Negreiros lands a nice shot to the body.
Negreiros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Jenkins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Negreiros just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jenkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Negreiros is defending well.
Jenkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Negreiros.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Negreiros.
A short right from Negreiros.
Negreiros lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Negreiros working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jenkins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Negreiros walks away with a smile on his face. Jenkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Negreiros lands with a good body shot.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Negreiros. #KD2#
Negreiros lands a big right hand that sends Jenkins crashing to the mat! Negreiros stays standing though and waves Jenkins back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jenkins is rocked!
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!
Jenkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Negreiros sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Negreiros has taken the fight into the clinch.
Negreiros dips a shoulder and cracks Jenkins with a mighty uppercut! Jenkins falls back against the cage and Negreiros unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jenkins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Negreiros screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfredo Negreiros!
In his post fight interview, Alfredo Negreiros started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Gladiators 53 Jack v Usikov     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Hamburger fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Staley counters with a takedown into side control.
Hamburger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Staley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamburger, who protects the arm well.
Staley trying to control the action but Hamburger is working from the bottom.
Hamburger tries to bench press Staley off him but Staley keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Staley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hamburger tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Hamburger is trying to control Staley's posture but Staley avoids it.
Hamburger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hamburger is defending against the submission attempts here by Staley.
Staley prevents Hamburger from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staley tries to pass to full mount but Hamburger defends it.
Hamburger moves into full guard.
Hamburger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hamburger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hamburger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Staley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamburger throwing shots but Staley is blocking nicely.
Staley gets full guard.
Staley trying to control the position.
Hamburger advances position into side control!
Hamburger wants to control but Staley is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hamburger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Staley, who protects the arm well.
Hamburger tries to move to mount but Staley blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Staley is not content to let Hamburger control the position.
Staley looking for a sweep but Hamburger has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Hamburger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Staley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Staley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamburger is keeping the position for now.
Staley is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Hamburger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Staley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hamburger's body to avoid the submission. Hamburger has instead reached around Staley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hamburger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Holton Hamburger!
Holton Hamburger tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Gladiators 53 Jack v Usikov     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunderland.
Sunderland lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Sunderland wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sunderland blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Sunderland tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Sunderland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sunderland closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson checks a low kick from Sunderland.
A big left from Jackson misses. #CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sunderland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Sunderland blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sunderland's face.
Sunderland controlling the action here for a moment.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sunderland managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is working Sunderland over against the cage.
Sunderland blocking some punches. #T2#
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
A short right from Sunderland on the inside.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunderland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sunderland takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Jackson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sunderland regains guard immediately.
Sunderland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Jackson stands up over Sunderland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson trying to control but Sunderland is working from the bottom.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sunderland keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson throws a strike but Sunderland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jackson pulls Sunderland in close to prevent any damage.
Sunderland wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jackson cracks Sunderland with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huge Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Sunderland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Sunderland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Sunderland uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Sunderland's leg. Sunderland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sunderland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Sunderland settles back down.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sunderland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sunderland lands a left hand.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Sunderland's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Sunderland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Sunderland controls the action.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunderland can do to turn this around?
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Sunderland stalling.
Huge Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Sunderland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Sunderland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a right hand. #T2#
Sunderland trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sunderland into the cage.
Sunderland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Sunderland.
Sunderland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sunderland.
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!
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Sunderland blocks an uppercut.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sunderland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sunderland.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Sunderland avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sunderland.
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huge Jackson dominated that second round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunderland throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sunderland misses the target.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Jackson gets a clinch.
Sunderland controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Sunderland takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunderland.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson gets through Sunderland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Sunderland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunderland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sunderland throws a head punch that misses.
Sunderland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Sunderland blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sunderland lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sunderland backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Sunderland blocking some punches.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Sunderland throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sunderland looking to slow down the pace here.
Jackson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.#T3#
Sunderland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Sunderland.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunderland controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
A short left from Jackson.
Sunderland trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sunderland into the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Sunderland just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Sunderland trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Sunderland blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sunderland misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Sunderland looking to stall.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson tries to work over Sunderland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jackson.
Steve Sunderland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson works on Sunderland's body with a couple of short punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huge Jackson!

A relieved looking Huge Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Gladiators 49 Jawbreak v Money     
Date:   Sep 22, 2017
#R1#
Sunderland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunderland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sunderland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sunderland misses with a wild body shot.
Lit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sunderland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lit.
Lit tries to counter by clinching up but Sunderland breaks away and moves out of range.
Sunderland misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Lit misses the target.
Sunderland misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sunderland throws out a loose jab but Lit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sunderland lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lit misses its target.
A big left from Sunderland misses.
Lit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sunderland.
Sunderland missing with a left hand there. Lit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lit is looking to counter punch.
Lit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Sunderland dips to his left and cracks Lit with an uppercut!
Sunderland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lit counters with a straight right hand.
Sunderland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lit.
It looked like Lit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sunderland scores with a jab.
Lit slips a jab from Sunderland.
Decent striking displayed by Sunderland there.#ROC2#
Lit is rocked!
Lit ducks under a wild hook from Sunderland.
Sunderland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lit moves forwards but Sunderland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Lit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sunderland fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lit out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Steve Sunderland!
After winning the bout, Steve Sunderland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Gladiartors 48 Silva v Power 2     
Date:   Sep 15, 2017
#R1#
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Krakow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krakow tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King scores with the left hand. Krakow knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Thomas Krakow has been cut.
King throws the left hand but Krakow avoids the punch easily.
King slips under a jab from Krakow.
Krakow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King catches Krakow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King misses with a hook.
King scores with a body shot.
Krakow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Krakow with that takedown attempt.
King feints a jab promting Krakow to slip. King then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krakow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakow tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krakow somewhat.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krakow.
Golden King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Krakow.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakow. #T1#
Nice shot lands for King.
Krakow has a takedown stuffed.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakow closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Krakow pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Krakow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Krakow swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Krakow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krakow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
Krakow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Krakow looks winded!#KD#
King cracks Krakow with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Krakow to stand back up!#ROC#
Krakow is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King connects with a body shot that sends Krakow's belly button to the back.
Krakow is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Krakow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
That has opened up Thomas Krakow's cut even more.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Krakow on that attempt.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakow moves away.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakow seems to have recovered his senses.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krakow on the side of the head.
Krakow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krakow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakow walks into a left hand. #KD#
King sends Krakow crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! King is motioning to the referee to let Krakow up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Krakow tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Golden King!
Our winner, Golden King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Gladiartors 48 Silva v Power 2     
Date:   Sep 15, 2017
#R1#
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
Stiffington Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Letaivu sprawls and moves away.
Stiffington Jr misses the shot to the body.
Letaivu throws a looping overhand right but Stiffington Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Letaivu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Letaivu misses.
Decent striking displayed by Letaivu there.
Stiffington Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stiffington Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stiffington Jr. Letaivu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Letaivu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Stiffington Jr.
Letaivu just misses with a punch to the body.
Stiffington Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Letaivu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stiffington Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Letaivu cracks Stiffington Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stiffington Jr misses the jab.
Letaivu avoids the body shot from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr shoots for a takedown but Letaivu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stiffington Jr throws a body punch but Letaivu moves out of range.
Pascal Letaivu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stiffington Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Letaivu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stiffington Jr looks for a takedown but Letaivu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Letaivu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stiffington Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Stiffington Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Letaivu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Letaivu moves out of range as Stiffington Jr strikes.
Letaivu looks to throw the jab but Stiffington Jr is out of range.
Letaivu throws a series of punches but Stiffington Jr moves out of range.
Letaivu misses with an uppercut. Stiffington Jr saw that one coming.
Letaivu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr avoids the body shot from Letaivu.
Stiffington Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stiffington Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Letaivu.
Letaivu avoids the body shot from Stiffington Jr.
Stiffington Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stiffington Jr is looking to wear down Letaivu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Letaivu throws a jab when Stiffington Jr was well out of range.#T3#
Letaivu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stiffington Jr fails with the takedown.
Stiffington Jr throws the left hand but Letaivu avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Stiffington Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Letaivu trying to hold on to Stiffington Jr's head to control him but Stiffington Jr postures up.
Letaivu is positioning himself well to prevent Stiffington Jr advancing to mount.
Letaivu is continuing to stall.
Nice strikes from Stiffington Jr there. #T4#
Letaivu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Letaivu is looking for a sweep. Stiffington Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Letaivu has his hands clasped together around Stiffington Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Stiffington Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Letaivu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stiffington Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stiffington Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Letaivu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stiffington Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Letaivu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stiffington Jr misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Letaivu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stiffington Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Letaivu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Letaivu throws a looping overhand right but Stiffington Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Letaivu scores with a nice strike.
Stiffington Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Stiffington Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Letaivu slaps away a takedown attempt from Stiffington Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Letaivu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffington Jr fails with the takedown
and Letaivu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stiffington Jr thinking.
Letaivu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stiffington Jr's head.#T1#
Letaivu scores with a one two! Stiffington Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stiffington Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Letaivu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Letaivu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stiffington Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stiffington Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stiffington Jr scores with a hook to the body. Letaivu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stiffington Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Stiffington Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Letaivu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Letaivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stiffington Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Letaivu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stiffington Jr with a body shot.
Letaivu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Letaivu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letaivu takes a swing at Stiffington Jr's ribcage but misses.
Stiffington Jr moves away from the strike by Letaivu.
Stiffington Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Letaivu looks to throw the jab but Stiffington Jr is out of range.
Letaivu misses with a looping left.
Stiffington Jr misses with a body shot.
Letaivu tries to bum rush Stiffington Jr with a series of wild strikes but Stiffington Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Stiffington Jr tries for a takedown but Letaivu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Letaivu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stiffington Jr misses with a lunging right hand
letting Letaivu counter with a right hand.
Stiffington Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Letaivu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stiffington Jr thinking.
Letaivu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Letaivu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stiffington Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Letaivu sprawls and moves away.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Stiffington Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Letaivu looks to land a combination. Stiffington Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stiffington Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stiffington Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Letaivu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Letaivu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Letaivu misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Letaivu connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stiffington Jr slips a straight right by Letaivu.
Stiffington Jr moves away from the strike by Letaivu.
Stiffington Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Letaivu is just out of range.
Stiffington Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Letaivu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Letaivu misses the target.
Stiffington Jr misses the body punch
and Letaivu counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Stiffington Jr is rocked!
Letaivu lunges at Stiffington Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stiffington Jr's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Letaivu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stiffington Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Letaivu cracks Stiffington Jr with a hook to the temple - Stiffington Jr is on wobbly legs here! Letaivu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stiffington Jr falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Letaivu wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pascal Letaivu!
Pascal Letaivu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Gladiators 47 Payne v Jacks     
Date:   Sep 08, 2017
#R1#
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalisay manages to avoid it.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dalisay.
Brixton wants to clinch.#CL#
Brixton pushes Dalisay up against the cage in a clinch.
Dalisay is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brixton slips a jab from Dalisay.#CL#
Brixton forces Dalisay back against the cage and clinches.
Brixton struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalisay controls his hands. #TD2#
Dalisay pulls guard.
Brixton is looking to stand up but Dalisay won't let him.
We've been hearing good reports from Brixton'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.#T1#
Brixton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brixton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brixton throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Dalisay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Brixton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dalisay, up you get!
Brixton misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Brixton misses its intended target.
A jab from Brixton misses.
Dalisay misses with a straight left.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Dalisay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dalisay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brixton.
Tommy Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brixton scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dalisay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brixton throws a jab when Dalisay was well out of range.
Brixton moves out of range as Dalisay strikes.
Dalisay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brixton throws an off balance right hand
and Brixton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses.
Brixton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalisay doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dalisay throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalisay avoids the body shot from Brixton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalisay! But no joy.
Brixton cracks Dalisay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brixton connects with a right hand. Dalisay shakes it off.
Dalisay lands an overhand right.#T3#
Dalisay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brixton misses with a looping right.
Brixton connects with a looping right hand.
Brixton throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalisay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Brixton.
A head kick by Brixton misses
and Dalisay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brixton thuds his right hand into Dalisay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dalisay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brixton.
It seemed like Dalisay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Dalisay moved out of range nicely.
Brixton misses with a body kick.#CL#
Brixton drives through and clinches with Dalisay against the cage.
Dalisay misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalisay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Dalisay.
Dalisay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalisay swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brixton.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Dalisay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brixton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dalisay tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Dalisay back against the cage.
Dalisay takes a shot to the head.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brixton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brixton scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Brixton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slow jab from Dalisay misses its intended target.
Brixton lands a nice looking body shot.
Dalisay misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely.
Brixton throws a sloppy head kick
and Dalisay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dalisay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dalisay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Dalisay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brixton wants to clinch but Dalisay slips to the side
and Dalisay counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalisay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brixton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalisay can do to turn this around?
Dalisay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brixton pinned against the cage. Brixton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalisay moves away.#T1#
Brixton throws a head kick that misses
and Dalisay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brixton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brixton swings for the body but Dalisay moves out of range.
Brixton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalisay counters with a stiff right hand.
Dalisay tries for a takedown but Brixton circles away easily
and Brixton counters with a one-two to the body.
Brixton throws a body punch but Dalisay moves out of range.
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Dalisay moved out of range nicely.
Brixton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalisay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Brixton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dalisay might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Dalisay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalisay circles away. #T2#
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Dalisay's ribs.
Tommy Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalisay avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalisay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brixtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton scores with a decent looking hook.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Brixton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dalisay! But no joy.
Brixton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dalisay scores with the left hand. Brixton knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Dalisay thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Brixton.
Dalisay ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.#CL#
Brixton gets a clinch.
Brixton cracks Dalisay with a nice body shot.
Dalisay throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Brixton misses with some punches. #BC#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalisay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brixton throws a right hand that misses
and Dalisay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brixton throws a hook but Dalisay blocks it.
Brixton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dalisay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Brixton misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brixton. Dalisay shrugs it off though. #T4#
A nice combination there by Dalisay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton misses with a combination
and Dalisay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Dalisay scores with a jab.
Dalisay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brixton swings for the body but Dalisay moves out of range.
Dalisay walks into a straight right hand from Brixton.
Dalisay tries to move into range but Brixton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalisay.
Dalisay misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Brixton scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Brixton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brixton doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalisay circles away.
Dalisay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dalisay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brixton scores with a nice right hand.
Brixton with a jab.
Dalisay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brixton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dalisay counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brixton.
Dalisay moves forwards but Brixton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brixton misses the body punch
and Dalisay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Brixton clinches.
Dalisay working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Brixton.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dalisay.#T1#
Dalisay is trying to break the clinch but Brixton is controlling him.
Brixton tries to stall but Dalisay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tommy Brixton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brixton lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
A head punch on the inside from Dalisay fails to land.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalisay.
A shot in the inside from Brixton. #BC#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dalisay ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton scores with a head kick.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton lands a head shot.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalisay. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricardo Dalisay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brixton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dalisay's calf.
Dalisay takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Dalisay misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton misses with a body kick.
Dalisay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brixton connects with a high kick.
Brixton scores with the left hand. Dalisay knows he should have avoided that one.
Brixton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dalisay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dalisay takes one to the chin there.
Brixton tries to clinch but Dalisay is having none of it. #CL#
Brixton clinches.
Dalisay keeps control of Brixton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dalisay fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Dalisay is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Dalisay is still on wobbly legs! Can Brixton finish him?
Brixton lands a big right hand that drops Dalisay! The killer instinct kicks in and Brixton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Brixton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Brixton!
Our winner, Tommy Brixton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

 
 
 
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