Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2021

#R1##KD#
Buchard lands a left and a right that sends Ollie crashing to the canvas! Buchard dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Ronald Ollie has been cut.
Ollie is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchard looking to control but Ollie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ollie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SU#
Buchard get's back to his feet.
Buchard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buchard throws an overhand right that has Ollie reeling! Buchard follows up with more punches and Ollie is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drew Buchard!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Luck shoots and misses
and Eater counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luck.#CL2#
Eater rushes Luck and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Luck pulls guard.
Eater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eater looking to pass the guard.
Eater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Luck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eater tries to stand but Luck is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Luck punching to the body, from the bottom.
Luck 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.
Luck trying to keep a closed guard but Eater is proving a slippery customer.
Luck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eater manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Eater wants to control but Luck passes easily into half guard.
Eater throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #ES2#
Eater kicks Luck off and gets back to his feet.
Luck closes the distance and clinches up with Eater, looking for a takedown. Luck pushes Eater against the cage but Eater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Luck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Eater scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Eater fails to land the takedown.
Eater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eater.
Luck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Eater counters by clinching up. #BC#
Luck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luck is looking to clinch but Eater is avoiding it. #TD#
Luck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Eater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Eater is looking for a triangle here but Luck uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU#
Luck decides to stand back up. Luck steps back and let's Eater get back to his feet.#T3#
Luck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eater as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Luck. No joy for Eater on that attempt.
Eater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eater somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eater.
Eater looks winded!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Luck moves into the clinch.#BC#
Luck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luck shoots in for a double leg but Eater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Luck closes the distance and clinches.
Luck gets underhooks to prevent Eater's takedown attempt.
Eater is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eater pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Bradley Luck will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Eater lands a lovely overhand right.
Luck missing with a left hand there. Eater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luck closes the distance and clinches up with Eater, looking for a takedown. Luck pushes Eater against the cage but Eater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Luck backs off Eater throws a huge counter combo but Luck manages to avoid it all.
Bradley Luck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luck throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eater throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eater shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Luck fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eater to the ground. Luck is now in Eater's guard.
Eater 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eater trying to advance position but Luck counters by regaining guard.
Luck looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Luck pulls Eater in close to prevent any damage.
Eater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bradley Luck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luck managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Luck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eater postures up.
Eater tries to free his leg and advance position but Luck is retaining full guard.
Luck striking from his own guard.
Eater is looking to stand up but Luck won't let him.
Luck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB#
Luck 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.
Eater wants to get back to his feet but Luck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eater looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Luck puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Luck wants to control but Eater is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eater darts in looking for a takedown but Luck gets double underhooks and turns Eater into the cage.
Luck has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eater is breathing heavily.
Luck throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luck.
Luck dives in for a single leg takedown but Eater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Luck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eater throws a head kick that misses.
Luck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luck's waist but Luck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eater off to one side.
Eater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Slut Eater will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Eater. #CL2#
Eater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eater jumps guard but Luck stands there with Eater around his waist. Eater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Luck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eater.
Eater's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eater duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eater throws a low kick but Luck avoids it.
Eater wants to land a leg kick but Luck is out of range.
Eater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eater counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Luck fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Luck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eater's guard.
Luck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luck forces his way into half guard.
Eater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eater really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luck advances to half guard.
Luck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Eater wants to get back to full guard but Luck has passed into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Eater is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Luck decides to stand back up.
Luck misses with a takedown
and Eater makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eater dives in and grabs Luck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luck pushes down on Eater's head and hops out.
Bradley Luck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slut Eater.
Nice takedown defense from Luck. No joy for Eater on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luck is defended easily by Eater.#T4#
Eater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luck.
Luck wants to clinch.
Luck tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eater counters with a two punch combo.
Luck lands a two punch combo.
Eater misses with the body kick#CL#
and Luck holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Luck manages to break the clinch.
Luck looks to land a right hand but Eater moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bradley Luck.
I think Luck 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bradley Luck!

Event: Gladiators 42 McCain v Grieg
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Kaku shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaku was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaku is trying to ground and pound but Powers uses the momentary lack of control by Kaku to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kaku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Powers is just riding it out for now. Kaku eventually gives up the hold.
Kaku trying to mount his opponent but Powers defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaku drops an elbow to the side of Powers's head. #T1#
Kaku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Powers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kaku there.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaku. #SUB#
Kaku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kaku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Powers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Powers wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kaku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Kaku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Kaku.
Kaku is keen to just control but Powers is a slippery customer.
Kaku stalling away here and it's allowed Powers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kaku lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Kaku is in close to Powers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaku lands some shots froms side control.
Kaku moves into full mount!
Kaku is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaku unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Powers wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Kaku celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michio Kaku!
Michio Kaku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Gladiators 40 Knutsson v Kingi
Date: Aug 04, 2017

#R1#
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like George Michaels has been cut.#TD#
Michaels drives through with a takedown into Carter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michaels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Michaels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michaels distracts Carter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michaels trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Michaels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Michaels throws a big right hand that misses.
Michaels slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Michaels is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Michaels throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Michaels working some strikes from top position.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Michaels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michaels.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Michaels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Carter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Michaels has Carter in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Carter working some strikes from top position.
Michaels on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Michaels tries to get out of the position.
Carter throws an elbow that misses. Michaels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carter's guard. Nice move by Michaels!#REVR#
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michaels is looking to pass into half guard but Carter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carter is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Michaels is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Michaels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Michaels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Michaels's head but Michaels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter cracks Michaels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Michaels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab. #TD#
Michaels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Michaels lands a nice short elbow.
Michaels landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Carter has hold of Michaels's hands but Michaels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michaels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels with the ground and pound but Carter uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.#T1#
Michaels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carter's head.
Michaels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
George Michaels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michaels postures up in Carter's guard and throws a big left but Carter blocks it.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carter has momentary wrist control but Michaels slips an elbow through the middle.
Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Carter blocks nicely.
Michaels lands a couple of digs.
Michaels works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.#T2#
Michaels trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Michaels prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Michaels prevents Carter from getting back to his feet.
Michaels scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michaels is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Michaels working some strikes from top position.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michaels trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. #T3#
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels works over Carter with some ground and pound from guard.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Michaels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Michaels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Michaels with a nice head shot there.
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carter's head.#ROC#
Carter is rocked!#T4#
Michaels trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michaels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Michaels there.
Carter has hold of Michaels's hands but Michaels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michaels scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carter is still in real trouble! Can Michaels finish him?
Michaels controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Carter is out! Michaels gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Michaels!
George Michaels 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.
Collin Carter spoke after the fight, saying 'Every time I stand here in front of you amazing fans, I try as hard as I can to give you the best show possible.. -- Unfortunately, I couldn't pull it off tonight, but it's definitely not the end for Collin Carter. Thank you guys!!'.

Event: Gladiators 34 Snot v Knutsson
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Carter throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Collin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Slater connects with a crisp jab.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Slater counters with a huge left! Carter is in big trouble! He's backing up but Slater isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Carter from any more damage. A dominating finish by Slater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Slater!
Collin Carter spoke after the fight, saying 'Every time I stand here in front of you amazing fans, I try as hard as I can to give you the best show possible.. -- Unfortunately, I couldn't pull it off tonight, but it's definitely not the end for Collin Carter. Thank you guys!!'.

Event: Gladiators 32 Simeonov v Kolov
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
A left and a right from Deezy both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like James Jones has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Deezy.
Danga de danga de dang - Deezy scores with a four punch combination!
Deezy scores with a jab to the head.
Deezy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Deezy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deezy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice takedown defense from Deezy. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Deezy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Deezy connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Deezy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deezy fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Deezy.
Deezy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones looks winded!
Deezy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deezy scores with a jab to the body.
Deezy is working the combinations to good effect here.
Deezy scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deezy.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Deezy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Deezy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Deezy throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Deezy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Deezy feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Deezy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deezy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
A left and a right from Deezy both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
King Deezy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deezy lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Deezy finish him?
Deezy lands with a good body shot.
Deezy lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Jones got wobbled bad by a big combination! Deezy presses forward with punches and knees until Jones stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Jones closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Deezy!

Event: Gladiators 31 Aoki v King
Date: Jun 21, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Powers dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Powers with that takedown attempt.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Powers's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy right hand. Powers should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Carvalho.
Powers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho throws out a counter right but Powers avoids it with no problem.
Powers fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powers slips a straight right by Carvalho.
Powers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Powers closes the distance and pushes Carvalho back into the cage.
Carvalho misses with a punch on the inside.
Carvalho tries to throw a body punch but Powers avoids it by throwing Carvalho back against the cage.
Carvalho throws a head punch that misses.
Carvalho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
Carvalho throws a punch but it's blocked by Powers.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land.
Carvalho misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Carvalho fails to land. #T2#
Carvalho misses with the head strike. #BC#
Powers breaks the clinch.
Powers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carvalho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Powers's head but Powers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powers dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Powers.
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Carvalho checks a low kick from Powers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvalho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Powers seems unphased.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
Powers is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Carvalho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carvalho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Carvalho. Beautiful body shot.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Carvalho tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carvalho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Carvalho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Carvalho as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powers.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Powers fails with the takedown
letting Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carvalho defends it nicely.
Carvalho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Powers with a body shot.#T4#
Carvalho clobbers Powers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers fails with the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers tries to clinch but Carvalho moves out of range. #CL#
Powers closes the distance and clinches.
Powers is working for takedown but Carvalho is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carvalho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Powers manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Carvalho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Powers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Powers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Powers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carvalho.
Nice sprawl there from Carvalho as Powers shoots in.
Carvalho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Powers doesn't manage to clinch there - Carvalho circles away.
Powers tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily
and Carvalho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Powers.
A countering left hand to the body from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho catches Powers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Powers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carvalho did well to prevent Powers getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Powers has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Carvalho to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Powers is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Carvalho pulls down on the head and he's put Powers to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Carvalho!
Our winner, Rafael Carvalho, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1#
Aldo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ross has time to react.
Aldo sizes up Ross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Ross pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo feints with a jab and clips Ross right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Ross is sent crashing into the canvas and Aldo leaps in for the kill! Ross tries to get to his feet but Aldo is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Ross is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
A victorious Jose Aldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Gladiators 25 Jones vs Powers
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powers.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Powers against the cage.
Powers is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Powers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Powers looks winded!
Powers dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Powers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Johnny Powers has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Powers shrugs off.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Powers in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Powers in his tracks for a moment.
Jones lands an elbow inside. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Powers 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Powers takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Johnny Powers's cut even more.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. #ROC#
Powers is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Powers! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jones!

Event: Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Powers rushes Skywalker and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skywalker cracks Powers with an open hand slap.
Powers closes the distance but Skywalker moves to the side
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Skywalker does no damage.
It looked like Powers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Skywalker sizes up Powers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skywalker lands with a hook. Powers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skywalker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Powers looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.#T2#
and Skywalker counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Powers! He's just covering up as Skywalker starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Skywalker!

Event: Gladiators 13 Foster v Easton
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Ahearn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though.
Ahearn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.#CUT#
It looks like Collin Carter has been cut.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Ahearn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ahearn avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahearn.
Ahearn blocks an elbow strike.
Ahearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Ahearn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ahearn.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Ahearn as the two fighters clinch.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body.
Carter looks winded!
Ahearn is leaning against Carter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahearn.
Ahearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ahearn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Carter is rocked!
Ahearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahearn finish him?#T1#
Ahearn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Carter with a big uppercut! Carter tries to clinch up but Ahearn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Carter to the mat! Carter covers up and Ahearn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Ahearn!
James Ahearn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Collin Carter had this to say: 'Every time I stand here in front of you amazing fans, I try as hard as I can to give you the best show possible.. -- Unfortunately, I couldn't pull it off tonight, but it's definitely not the end for Collin Carter. Thank you guys!!'.

Event: Gladiators 11
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Ismagilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruz. #TD#
Ismagilov 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.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ismagilov controls the pace.
Ismagilov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Ismagilov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ismagilov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismagilov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ismagilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ismagilov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ismagilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Ismagilov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ismagilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ismagilov cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ismagilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ismagilov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ismagilov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz looks winded!
Ismagilov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Ismagilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Ismagilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ismagilov.
Ismagilov connects with a couple of short punches.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ismagilov cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Ismagilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Ismagilov postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it. #T3#
Ismagilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Ismagilov working some strikes from top position.
Ismagilov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ismagilov is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ismagilov 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.
Ismagilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Ismagilov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ismagilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ismagilov throwing strikes from guard but Cruz blocks nicely.
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ismagilov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ismagilov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ismagilov working some strikes from top position.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ismagilov controls the pace.
Ismagilov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irek Ismagilov dominated that round.
That's time! Ismagilov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ismagilov digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz throws a leg kick #TD#
so Ismagilov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ismagilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ismagilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ismagilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ismagilov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismagilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Ismagilov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Irek Ismagilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ismagilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ismagilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ismagilov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ismagilov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ismagilov lands a couple of elbows.
Ismagilov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ismagilov postures up and lands a big shot to Cruz's brow.
Ismagilov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ismagilov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ismagilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ismagilov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ismagilov throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ismagilov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ismagilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ismagilov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ismagilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz has momentary wrist control but Ismagilov slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Ismagilov loads up on a big left hand. Cruz felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ismagilov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cruz can't hide his disappointment, as Ismagilov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irek Ismagilov!
A very excited looking Irek Ismagilov 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 11
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1##TD#
Powers 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.#ES2#
Tyson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Powers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Powers.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Powers.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Powers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Powers goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Powers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers is looking to chop away at Tyson's legs.
We've been told by Powers's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch.
Powers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Powers wants a takedown.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Powers breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Tyson misses. #T2#
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Powers goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers fails to land the takedown.
Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Tyson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Powers! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Powers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson 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.
Oh Powers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tyson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Powers's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xavier Tyson!

Event: 22
Date: Feb 21, 2017

#R1#
Deeds throws a jab when Cutesic Junior was well out of range.
Deeds looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cutesic Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deeds to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Cutesic Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deeds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from getting back to his feet.
Deeds has a closed guard, preventing Cutesic Junior from standing up.
Cutesic Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cutesic Junior won't allow Deeds to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Cutesic Junior stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Deeds gets caught flat footed, as Cutesic Junior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cutesic Junior is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Deeds wants to stand up but Cutesic Junior is controlling him. #T1#
Cutesic Junior lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deeds wants to stand up but Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior controlling from the top position.
Cutesic Junior'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.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cutesic Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Deeds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cutesic Junior. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Deeds misses the jab.
Cutesic Junior wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cutesic Junior ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.#CL#
Cutesic Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deeds tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior slowing the pace effectively.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Cutesic Junior has hold of one of Deeds's legs. Deeds is fighting the takedown attempt but Cutesic Junior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Cutesic Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deeds on the ground.
Cutesic Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Deeds wants to stand and escape but Cutesic Junior is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cutesic Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior ducked under it nicely. #T4#
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.
Cutesic Junior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds lands with a straight right. Cutesic Junior didn't see that one coming.
Deeds loads up on a big right hand but Cutesic Junior slips the punch.
Deeds throws an overhand right that lands on Cutesic Junior's shoulder, as Cutesic Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Deeds with a jab.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charlie Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deeds quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Deeds has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is on him like a limpet, forcing Deeds back against the cage.
Deeds is trying to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Cutesic Junior has hold of one of Deeds's legs. Deeds is fighting the takedown attempt but Cutesic Junior gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up. #T5#
Cutesic Junior showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up. #SU#
Cutesic Junior gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from breaking the clinch.
Cutesic Junior wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Deeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T6#
Deeds takes one to the chin there.
Deeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Cutesic Junior tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deeds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cutesic Junior.
Deeds throws a shot from downtown. Cutesic Junior moves away and avoids it.
Cutesic Junior fails to land the takedown.
Deeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cutesic Junior scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deeds doesn't seem bothered though.
Deeds has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Cutesic Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Deeds is trying to defend but Cutesic Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from standing back up. #T7#
Cutesic Junior looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Deeds is looking to escape.
Cutesic Junior has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deeds wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The referee warns Deeds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Deeds is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutesic Junior unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Cutesic Junior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Deeds manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Cutesic Junior wants to stand but Deeds is controlling his arm.
Cutesic Junior trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds is trying to buck Cutesic Junior off.
Cutesic Junior tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior drags him back down.#T9#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deeds 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.
Deeds avoids a kick to the body.
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown but Deeds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deeds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deeds throws a hook but Cutesic Junior blocks it.
Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutesic Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deeds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Cutesic Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deeds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cutesic Junior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deeds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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 Denis Cutesic Junior will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Denis Cutesic Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cutesic Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deeds tries to avoid it but Cutesic Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deeds to the ground. Deeds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deeds lands with a hook. Cutesic Junior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deeds throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutesic Junior.
Deeds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cutesic Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Cutesic Junior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deeds circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeds throws out a loose jab but Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cutesic Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Deeds stuffs the takedown.
Charlie Deeds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds misses with a hook.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deeds cracks Cutesic Junior with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Cutesic Junior shoots in and bounces Deeds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deeds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Cutesic Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up.
Cutesic Junior is looking to stand up but Deeds won't let him.
Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Deeds is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cutesic Junior presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Cutesic Junior has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control. #TD#
Cutesic Junior manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Deeds stands and steps away. Cutesic Junior gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range as Deeds strikes.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Cutesic Junior shoots in but Deeds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cutesic Junior slips a straight right by Deeds.#TD#
Cutesic Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deeds on his heels. He'll look to pass Deeds's guard now, I'm sure.
Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##SU#
Cutesic Junior stands up from Deeds's guard - Cutesic Junior perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Deeds as Cutesic Junior shoots in.
Deeds scores with a jab. Cutesic Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Deeds misses with an uppercut.
Deeds misses with an uppercut.
Cutesic Junior appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cutesic Junior staying out of range there.#TD#
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cutesic Junior is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cutesic Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Cutesic Junior wanted to stand there but Deeds had control of the position. #T5##ES2#
Deeds kicks Cutesic Junior off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Cutesic Junior forces Deeds back against the cage and clinches.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Cutesic Junior lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Cutesic Junior has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Deeds uses from the top position.
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling his posture from full guard. #T6#
Deeds stopping the sweep attempt from Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Cutesic Junior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cutesic Junior tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Cutesic Junior is working an open guard so Deeds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deeds misses the jab.
Cutesic Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deeds.#CL#
Cutesic Junior has closed the distance and engaged Deeds in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Deeds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deeds's efforts to push away.#TD#
Cutesic Junior successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds tries to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling from the bottom. #T7#
Cutesic Junior wants to get back to his feet but Deeds is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Deeds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Cutesic Junior fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deeds to the ground. Cutesic Junior is now in Deeds's guard.
Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cutesic Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deeds pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Cutesic Junior instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Deeds breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Deeds tries to keep at a distance but Cutesic Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T9#
Cutesic Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
Deeds is trying to push Cutesic Junior away but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cutesic Junior missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Cutesic Junior has clasped his hands together around Deeds's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Deeds is pushing Cutesic Junior's head away, looking to escape. Cutesic Junior manages to hold on to the position though.
Cutesic Junior lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Deeds down.
Deeds is trying to buck Cutesic Junior off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Deeds throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Deeds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cutesic Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Deeds throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Cutesic Junior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deeds gets underhooks to prevent Cutesic Junior's takedown attempt.
Deeds can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cutesic Junior.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Deeds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deeds misses with an uppercut. Cutesic Junior saw that one coming.
Cutesic Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Deeds manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds stops a takedown attempt from Cutesic Junior. #BC2#
Deeds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cutesic Junior slips a straight right by Deeds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deeds is trying to break free.#T1#
Cutesic Junior leaning his opponent against the cage.
Denis Cutesic Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Cutesic Junior is working Deeds over against the cage.#TD#
Cutesic Junior turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Deeds tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds is trying to stand.#T2#
Cutesic Junior controlling from mount.
Deeds is trying to stand up.
Deeds is trying to stand but he's just given Cutesic Junior his back.
Deeds is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Cutesic Junior is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3#
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Deeds is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Deeds trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now.
Deeds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cutesic Junior softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB#
Cutesic Junior working for a choke but Deeds is defending well.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Deeds covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cutesic Junior is landing with strikes from the back.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T5#
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior lands an elbow to the side of the head.
What can Deeds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T6#
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.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior has full control of the position and if anything, Deeds has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Cutesic Junior patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cutesic Junior keeps control of the position easily here as Deeds tries to buck him off.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cutesic Junior has good solid back control here.
Cutesic Junior misses with an elbow to the head.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Deeds right now. #T7#
Deeds trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now.
Denis Cutesic Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cutesic Junior controls the action.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Deeds fending off the submission attempt from Cutesic Junior. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Cutesic Junior looking for the RNC.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cutesic Junior controlling the positon.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Deeds up. #T9#
Cutesic Junior biding his time, looking for the opening.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior has full control of the position and if anything, Deeds has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cutesic Junior is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Deeds is defending well though. Cutesic Junior let's go of the attempt for now.
Cutesic Junior lands with a hammerfist to the side of Deeds's head.
Deeds trying to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in full control for now.
Cutesic Junior slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cutesic Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deeds can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Deeds hold on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Cutesic Junior clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Cutesic Junior looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Deeds wants to stand and escape but Cutesic Junior is having none of it.
Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Deeds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cutesic Junior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#BC2#
Deeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cutesic Junior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deeds pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Deeds breaks the clinch.
A big left from Deeds misses. #CL#
Cutesic Junior rushes Deeds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deeds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Cutesic Junior is looking to take this one to the mat.
Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Cutesic Junior stalls.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deeds just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutesic Junior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deeds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior scores with a hook to the body.
Cutesic Junior is working Deeds over against the cage.
Cutesic Junior lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Cutesic Junior successfully pulls guard.
Deeds takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior won't let him.
Cutesic Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU2#
Deeds decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Deeds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Deeds looks to land a left hand but Cutesic Junior moved out of range nicely.
Cutesic Junior went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deeds tests Cutesic Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Cutesic Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deeds throws a big shot that misses.
Cutesic Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds looks to land a right hand but Cutesic Junior moved out of range.#TD#
Cutesic Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deeds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from getting back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior 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. #T4#
Cutesic Junior won't allow Deeds to get back to his feet.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Cutesic Junior tries to pass.
Cutesic Junior wants to get up but he can't break Deeds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cutesic Junior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deeds.
Nice straight punches there by Deeds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deeds.
Deeds throws out a loose jab but Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Cutesic Junior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deeds on his heels. He'll look to pass Deeds's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Deeds has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cutesic Junior off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cutesic Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deeds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T5#
Nice shot lands for Deeds.
A jab from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior dives in and grabs Deeds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deeds pushes down on Cutesic Junior's head and hops out.
Deeds throws out a counter right but Cutesic Junior avoids it with no problem.
Deeds misses with a hook.
Deeds misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deeds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deeds quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Deeds manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Deeds misses with a looping right.
Cutesic Junior slips under a jab.
Cutesic Junior is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Deeds enables Cutesic Junior to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deeds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cutesic Junior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7##ES2#
Deeds manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Deeds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutesic Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cutesic Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deeds throws out the jab.
Deeds misses with a hook. Cutesic Junior ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deeds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Deeds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cutesic Junior wants to stand but Deeds has his arm trapped. #T8#
Deeds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
A lull in the action here as Cutesic Junior stalls from top position.
Deeds stops Cutesic Junior from passing to mount.
Deeds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cutesic Junior has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cutesic Junior is staying tight to Deeds's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Deeds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cutesic Junior has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T9##CL#
Cutesic Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeds, pushing him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deeds tries to circle away but Cutesic Junior has him pinned against the cage.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cutesic Junior has Deeds pressed against the cage, preventing Deeds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Cutesic Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cutesic Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeds, pushing him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior can't get the takedown.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Deeds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cutesic Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Deeds blocks with his arms.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
Cutesic Junior taking a breather.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Deeds dominated that fourth 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. 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.
#R5#
Deeds missing with a left hand there. Cutesic Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Cutesic Junior gets a double leg takedown into Deeds's guard.#ES2#
Deeds manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Deeds is trying to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling him.#BC#
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Deeds misses with an uppercut
and Cutesic Junior counters with a three punch combo that has Deeds backing up. Deeds nods at Cutesic Junior to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeds misses with a looping right.
Deeds misses with a right hand
and Cutesic Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Deeds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Cutesic Junior dives in and scores a takedown into Deeds's guard.
Cutesic Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Cutesic Junior from controlling successfully.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Deeds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cutesic Junior is controlling him.
Cutesic Junior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cutesic Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Deeds's brow.
Cutesic Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Deeds wants to stand and escape but Cutesic Junior is having none of it.
Cutesic Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cutesic Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Deeds manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from breaking the clinch.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutesic Junior stalling.
Cutesic Junior keeps control of Deeds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Cutesic Junior is working for takedown but Deeds is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deeds tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Cutesic Junior is trying to trip Deeds. He has hold of a leg but Deeds is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cutesic Junior persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Deeds scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Deeds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cutesic Junior on the side of the head. #T3#
Cutesic Junior throws a one two combo.
Cutesic Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cutesic Junior throws a wild body kick that Deeds sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Deeds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deeds throws a hook to the side of Cutesic Junior's head but Cutesic Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Deeds throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Cutesic Junior has managed to clinch.
Deeds is trying to push Cutesic Junior away but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Cutesic Junior pulls guard.
Deeds would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Cutesic Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Cutesic Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Cutesic Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deeds defends it easily.#SU2#
Cutesic Junior is working an open guard so Deeds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Deeds misses with a straight left. #CL#
Cutesic Junior has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Cutesic Junior successfully pulls guard.
Cutesic Junior has a closed guard, preventing Deeds from standing up. #SU2#
Deeds stands up from Cutesic Junior's guard - Deeds perhaps looking for a knockout. #T5#
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Cutesic Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Deeds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cutesic Junior somewhat.
Cutesic Junior tries to clinch up but Deeds circles away and keeps his distance.
Deeds missing with a left hand there. Cutesic Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Deeds.
Some wild striking there from Cutesic Junior.
Deeds throws out a loose jab but Cutesic Junior uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Cutesic Junior moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cutesic Junior manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Deeds wants to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Cutesic Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deeds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Deeds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cutesic Junior is proving hard to escape from.
Cutesic Junior striking off his back but it's not causing Deeds any problems.
Deeds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cutesic Junior is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T7#
Cutesic Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Cutesic Junior on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Cutesic Junior has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Cutesic Junior drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Deeds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range as Deeds strikes.
A swing and a miss from Deeds.
Deeds throws a hook to the side of Cutesic Junior's head but Cutesic Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deeds misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Cutesic Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds misses with a hook #CL#
and Cutesic Junior counters by moving into the clinch.
Cutesic Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deeds.
Deeds is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T8#
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Deeds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deeds's efforts to push away.
Cutesic Junior stalling against the cage.
Deeds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cutesic Junior won't allow it.
Deeds is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Cutesic Junior ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cutesic Junior no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deeds tries to stand but Cutesic Junior is controlling from the bottom.
Cutesic Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T9##SU2#
Deeds decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cutesic Junior slips a jab from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deeds.#CL#
Deeds tries to keep at a distance but Cutesic Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Deeds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Cutesic Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cutesic Junior winds up and cracks Deeds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Denis Cutesic Junior.
I think Cutesic Junior 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Denis Cutesic Junior!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Denis Cutesic Junior!

Denis Cutesic Junior wins by majority decision!

Event: 21
Date: Feb 14, 2017

#R1##TD#
Deeds tries to sprawl but Cutesic Junior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Deeds looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cutesic Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Cutesic Junior will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Deeds is trying to stand up here but Cutesic Junior is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deeds throws a looping overhand right but Cutesic Junior ducks down to avoid it.
Cutesic Junior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD#
Cutesic Junior feints and as Deeds raises his hands in defense, Cutesic Junior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cutesic Junior stops Deeds from standing up.
Cutesic Junior is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cutesic Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cutesic Junior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cutesic Junior won't allow Deeds to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior passes Deeds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deeds looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cutesic Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deeds on the ground.#T2#
Cutesic Junior slips a nice elbow through Deeds's hands, connecting with Deeds's forehead.
Deeds pushes Cutesic Junior off looking to stand but Cutesic Junior dives back in and keeps control.
Cutesic Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Deeds is defending against the submission attempts here by Cutesic Junior. #ES2#
Deeds manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cutesic Junior keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior wants a takedown. #T3##BC2#
Deeds breaks from the clinch.
Deeds throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutesic Junior.
Deeds misses with a straight left.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deeds has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cutesic Junior scores with a nice strike.
Charlie Deeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Deeds kicks Cutesic Junior off and gets back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deeds.
A counter left hand to the body from Cutesic Junior misses its target.
Cutesic Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Cutesic Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cutesic Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deeds leaves Cutesic Junior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Cutesic Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Deeds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deeds wants it to stay on the feet.
Cutesic Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cutesic Junior slips under a jab.
Deeds throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Deeds quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Deeds manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cutesic Junior keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Deeds's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Deeds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cutesic Junior.
A little jabbing left from Deeds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Deeds dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cutesic Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cutesic Junior ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.
Deeds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Cutesic Junior counters with a shoot takedown. Deeds fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Deeds manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Cutesic Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cutesic Junior lands a lovely overhand right.
Cutesic Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Cutesic Junior scores with a takedown into Deeds's guard.
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!
Cutesic Junior would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Deeds is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cutesic Junior presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cutesic Junior.#T1#
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Cutesic Junior tries to pull guard but Deeds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Cutesic Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deeds connects with a crisp jab.
Deeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deeds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deeds cracks Cutesic Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Charlie Deeds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deeds missing with a left hand there. Cutesic Junior was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Cutesic Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Deeds is trying to force a seperation but Cutesic Junior has the dominant position.
Deeds prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Cutesic Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deeds's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Deeds manages to break the clinch.
Deeds looks to land a right hand but Cutesic Junior moved out of range.#CL#
Cutesic Junior has Deeds up against the cage in a clinch.
Cutesic Junior prevents Deeds from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Cutesic Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cutesic Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deeds working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Cutesic Junior pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutesic Junior 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.#SU2#
Deeds gets to his feet - Cutesic Junior follows without any prompting. #T3##CL#
Cutesic Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deeds, pushing him back against the cage.
Deeds tries to break the clinch but Cutesic Junior is controlling the position.
Cutesic Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deeds wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Cutesic Junior.
Deeds is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Cutesic Junior. #BC#
Cutesic Junior manages to break the clinch.
Deeds throws a big shot that misses.
Deeds 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.
Deeds throws the left hand but Cutesic Junior avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Cutesic Junior rushes Deeds and presses him up against the cage.
Deeds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cutesic Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cutesic Junior ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.#TD#
Cutesic Junior changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deeds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Deeds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cutesic Junior asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face as Cutesic Junior controls the position.
Deeds pushes Cutesic Junior away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cutesic Junior gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
A lull in the action here as Cutesic Junior stalls from top position.
Cutesic Junior working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Deeds is trying to get back to his feet.
Cutesic Junior in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Deeds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cutesic Junior has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Deeds tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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 Denis Cutesic Junior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cutesic Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cutesic Junior clinches with his opponent.
Deeds wants to break free but Cutesic Junior has control.
Deeds wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Deeds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deeds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cutesic Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Deeds has had enough of the clinch but Cutesic Junior keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Cutesic Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deeds misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Deeds tries to break free but Cutesic Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Cutesic Junior stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Deeds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deeds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cutesic Junior. Cutesic Junior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1##TD#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cutesic Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Deeds tries to kick Cutesic Junior off but Cutesic Junior keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cutesic Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Deeds jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Cutesic Junior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deeds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2##ES2#
Deeds pushes Cutesic Junior off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cutesic Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deeds.
Cutesic Junior feinted with a counter takedown.
Deeds is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Deeds to the mat! Deeds manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds is looking to stand up but Cutesic Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
Cutesic Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cutesic Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES2#
Deeds scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Deeds misses with a looping right.
Cutesic Junior moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Cutesic Junior closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deeds is pushing Cutesic Junior's head away, looking to escape. Cutesic Junior manages to hold on to the position though.
Deeds prevents Cutesic Junior from moving into mount.
Cutesic Junior working the ground and pound.
Deeds wants to get back to his feet but Cutesic Junior drags him back down.
Cutesic Junior taking a breather here. #T4#
Deeds is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cutesic Junior has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cutesic Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Deeds's head back.
Cutesic Junior tries to clinch but Deeds moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Deeds misses the target.
Deeds stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Deeds misses.
Cutesic Junior ducks under a wild hook from Deeds.
Deeds misses with a right hand
and Cutesic Junior counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutesic Junior has a takedown stuffed.
Deeds throws a jab but it's blocked by Cutesic Junior.
Cutesic Junior changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Denis Cutesic Junior.
I think Cutesic Junior 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Denis Cutesic Junior!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Charlie Deeds!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Gladiators 8
Date: Feb 12, 2017

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

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

Event: Gladiators Fight Night 7
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Carter looks to land a right hand but Jatt moved out of range.
Collin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jatt fails to land the takedown.
Jatt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jatt counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jatt blocks a jab.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Jatt moves away and avoids it.
Jatt throws a big counter combination but Carter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jatt misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Jatt moved out of range.
Carter throws a lazy uppercut
and Jatt counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Jatt to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Jatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
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!
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Jatt tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
Jatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter prevents Jatt from breaking the clinch.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it. #BC#
Jatt breaks from the clinch.
Jatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Jatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Jatt's shoulder, as Jatt tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Jatt has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Jatt avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage. #T2#
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jatt wants to take the fight to the mat but Carter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flying Jatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Jatt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jatt.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jatt tries to counter with a takedown but Carter is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Jatt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Jatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Jatt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jatt taking a breather.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jatt's efforts to push away.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jatt is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jatt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
Jatt fails to pull guard.
Jatt can't get the takedown.
Jatt misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Jatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter misses the jab.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jatt.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
Jatt moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Jatt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Collin Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jatt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jatt moves away from the strike by Carter.
Jatt throws a big counter combination but Carter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Carter misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Carter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Carter misses.
Flying Jatt is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
A jab from Carter misses. #CL#
Jatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Jatt landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Jatt wants to break free but Carter has control.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##BC#
Jatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jatt slips under a jab.
Carter throws a lazy uppercut
and Jatt counters with a two punch combo.
Jatt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jatt shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flying Jatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Jatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Jatt counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter is breathing heavily.#CL#
Jatt moves into range and clinches up with Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow. #T2#
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt working hard to break the clinch.
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jatt avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Jatt wants a takedown but no success here.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Collin Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Jatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jatt wants to stall.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Jatt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Jatt uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Jatt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Jatt tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jatt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jatt can't break the clinch.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Jatt avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jatt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jatt ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Jatt throws a counter high kick but Carter was just alert enough to avoid it.
Carter avoids the head kick by Jatt.
Carter has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Jatt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.#CL#
Jatt clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Jatt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Jatt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Flying Jatt has been cut.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Jatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Flying Jatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Jatt moves into the clinch successfully.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Jatt can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jatt tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jatt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flying Jatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jatt avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.#T1#
Jatt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carter to keep the fight standing.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Jatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Jatt moved out of range.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Jatt counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jatt!
Carter misses with a right hand
and Jatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Jatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jatt shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Jatt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Jatt moved out of range.
Jatt thuds his right hand into Carter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jatt feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Jatt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jatt tries to land a leg kick but Carter saw it coming and moves away.
Jatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Carter throws out a loose jab but Jatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jatt attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
Jatt slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Jatt lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Jatt slips under a jab from Carter.
Jatt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jatt.
Jatt dives in for a single leg takedown but Carter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter throws out a counter right but Jatt avoids it with no problem.
Carter misses with a hook
and Jatt counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter throws a jab when Jatt was well out of range.
Jatt is looking to counter the offense by Carter and move into the clinch.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Jatt ducks down to avoid it.
Jatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jatt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Jatt.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Jatt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter throws a hook but Jatt avoids it easily.
Carter 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.#T3#
Carter misses with a right hand
and Jatt counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Jatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jatt.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jatt ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Jatt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jatt ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Jatt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter throws the left hand but Jatt avoids the punch easily.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Jatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Jatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jatt slips under a jab from Carter.
As Carter looks to move away, Jatt throws a big counter combo but Carter just gets out of the way.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jatt throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Jatt moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Carter misses with a hook
and Jatt counters with a leg kick. #TD#
Jatt feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, Jatt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jatt wants to stand but Carter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Jatt from controlling successfully.
Jatt is really struggling to control Carter but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flying Jatt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Carter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Ragnarrson.#CUT2#
It looks like Dominic Roode has been cut.
Ragnarrson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roode manages to avoid it.
Roode throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarrson ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnarrson misses with a wild body shot.
Roode went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Ragnarrson moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Roode's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roode is trying to force a seperation but Ragnarrson has the dominant position.
Ragnarrson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roode lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ragnarrson.
Roode throws an elbow but it misses.
Roode looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ragnarrson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roode or not.
Roode is breathing heavily.
A short right from Ragnarrson on the inside.
Ragnarrson lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnarrson lands an uppercut.
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!
Ragnarrson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roode backwards.
Nice body punch from Ragnarrson - that landed with a thud.
Ragnarrson lands with a right to the head. #KD2#
Ragnarrson drops Roode onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Roode is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Roode is rocked!
Ragnarrson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Roode! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ragnarrson is unloading with more strikes now! Roode drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Ragnarrson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017

#R1#
Roode misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roode fails with the takedown.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Roode and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roode to the ground. Johnson is now in Roode's guard.
Roode is breathing heavily.
Johnson trying to control but Roode is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Roode's legs. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Roode is defending well. #T2#
Johnson wants to control but Roode is keeping him busy.
Roode parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Roode to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Roode gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roode might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Johnson working for a submission but Roode is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson has isolated one of Roode's arms. Roode looking to fight him off but Johnson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otavio Johnson!

Event: Gladiators Beat Down 2
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Cruz leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Cruz's guard.
Lee trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard. #REVB#
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Lee has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #T1#
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee is controlling Cruz's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz looks winded!#SUB#
Lee is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cruz has his hands clasped together but Lee extends and breaks Cruz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rumble Lee!
Rumble Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Roode gets a clinch.
Roode looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Dalton manages to pull guard.
Dalton managing to control the position.
Dalton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dalton.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Roode.
Dalton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dalton thows a huge punch but Roode dodges it nicely.
Dalton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalton really is a fat lump.
Dalton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Dalton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dalton thows a huge punch but Roode dodges it nicely.
Dalton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dalton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalton thows a huge punch but Roode dodges it nicely.
Dalton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roode's head.
Roode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dalton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roode's head.
Dalton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dalton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Dalton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roode blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalton. #T3#
Dalton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roode's head.
Dalton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dalton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dalton with the ground and pound but Roode uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Roode working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton. #SU#
Roode is working an open guard so Dalton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Roode gets caught napping as Dalton dives in and scores a takedown. Roode manages to retain guard.
Dalton throws an elbow that misses. Roode uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dalton's guard. Nice move by Roode!#REVB#
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Roode won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton is pulling down on Roode's head. It's preventing any offense from Roode, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Dalton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Roode throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dalton was covering up waiting for the punch and Roode finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Roode is fighting to break Dalton's control of his arms but Dalton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dalton'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.
Roode is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Dalton.#T1##SUB#
Dalton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roode is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roode misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Dalton rushes Roode and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dalton is working for takedown but Roode is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dalton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roode just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dalton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roode just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Dalton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dalton dodges an elbow strike from Roode.
Dalton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roode to keep the fight standing.
Dalton is struggling to control the position.
Dalton lands an uppercut.#T3#
Dalton jumps guard but Roode stands there with Dalton around his waist. Dalton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roode wants to get back to striking at distance but Dalton won't allow it. #TD#
Dalton drags the fight down to the ground.
Dalton controlling the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Dalton is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Dalton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roode has passed into side control.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Dalton can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Roode stands up and beckons Dalton to his feet. #CL#
Dalton forces Roode back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Dalton manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Roode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sloppy strikes from Roode. Those never looked like landing.
Dalton is looking for a counter combo.
Dominic Roode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Roode takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Dalton turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dalton manages to end up in side control.
Roode takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dalton scoring with punches and elbows.
Dalton 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Dalton.
Dalton misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dalton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roode wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dalton fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Dalton.
An elbow from Dalton crashes against the mat.
Dalton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Roode on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roode regains half guard, as Dalton was trying to land strikes.
Dalton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roode's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roode pushes Dalton off looking to stand but Dalton dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Dalton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dalton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roode avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dalton.
Dalton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roode keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roode is trying to stand back up but Dalton is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roode sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.#T3##CL2#
Roode closes the distance and pushes Dalton back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dalton.#BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Dalton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roode sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dalton somewhat.#TD2#
Dalton tries to sprawl but Roode drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Roode tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Lou Dalton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Roode gets to his feet. Dalton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lou Dalton.
I think Dalton 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Dalton!

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