Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Olivera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Jovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jovic throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Olivera counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Olivera leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Olivera has hold of one of Jovic's legs. Jovic is fighting the takedown attempt but Olivera gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Olivera is in close to Jovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Olivera passes Jovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Olivera stands up from half guard. #TD#
Olivera shoots in and bounces Jovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Jovic wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Olivera manages to pass to side control.
Olivera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Olivera works his way into side control.
Jovic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Olivera connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Olivera in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jovic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruy Olivera!

Event: UnderGround FC 109
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Stringfellow avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Stringfellow throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stringfellow is just out of range.
Stringfellow is looking to counter punch.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stringfellow circles away quickly and effectively.
Stringfellow avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson misses with the combination. #T1#
Stringfellow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stringfellow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Stringfellow jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Stringfellow throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Stringfellow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stringfellow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stringfellow counters with a right hand to the body.
Stringfellow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stringfellow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stringfellow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Stringfellow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Stringfellow counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Stringfellow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stringfellow lands a head shot.
Stringfellow ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Stringfellow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson tests Stringfellow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stringfellow counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Stringfellow counters with a nice body shot.
Stringfellow scores with a nice right hand.
Stringfellow connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Stringfellow throws a good cross that connects.
Stringfellow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stringfellow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
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!
Stringfellow lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Stringfellow counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Stringfellow counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stringfellow thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson cracks Stringfellow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Stringfellow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Stringfellow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stringfellow slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Stringfellow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
A solid body kick from Stringfellow.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Stringfellow moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Stringfellow counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Stringfellow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stringfellow dodges the punch combination from Jackson. #T1#
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Curtis Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a right hand that Stringfellow ducks under and follows up with a left that Stringfellow also avoids with ease.
Stringfellow is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Stringfellow counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson 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.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Stringfellow had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stringfellow.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Stringfellow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Stringfellow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stringfellow!
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stringfellow misses with a looping left.
Stringfellow lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Stringfellow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Stringfellow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stringfellow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Stringfellow to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Stringfellow defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Stringfellow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Stringfellow cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stringfellow counters with a one-two to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stringfellow has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson misses with a straight left. #T4#
Stringfellow scores with a nice strike.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Curtis Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Stringfellow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Stringfellow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stringfellow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stringfellow looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Stringfellow counters with a left to the body.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stringfellow counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Stringfellow dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson throws a series of punches but Stringfellow moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stringfellow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson cracks Stringfellow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Stringfellow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Desmond Stringfellow is winning the standup battle so far.
Stringfellow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson cracks Stringfellow with a good jab.
Stringfellow scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stringfellow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Stringfellow is out of range. #T1#
Stringfellow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stringfellow is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stringfellow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stringfellow looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Stringfellow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stringfellow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Stringfellow is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Good work by Stringfellow as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Stringfellow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stringfellow scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Stringfellow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stringfellow counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Stringfellow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick from Stringfellow lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Stringfellow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Desmond Stringfellow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stringfellow misses with an uppercut.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stringfellow cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Stringfellow delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Stringfellow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stringfellow scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stringfellow.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stringfellow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Stringfellow counters with a right hand to the body.
Stringfellow throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson swinging wildly here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Stringfellow!

Event: FARTMMA 92
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Simard doesn't manage to clinch there - Holguin circles away.
Holguin shoots in for a takedown but Simard shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Simard has Holguin up against the cage in a clinch.
Simard lands a shot to the body.
Holguin looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Simard.
Simard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Simard.
Holguin takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Holguin pulls guard effortlessly.
Simard controlling from the top position.
Holguin can't keep his opponent in guard - Simard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Holguin tries to get to full guard but Simard has control of the leg.
Simard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Holguin is trying to get back to full guard.
Holguin wants to control the action here but instead Simard manages to pass to full mount!
Simard is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Holguin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Simard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holguin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holguin trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Simard wants to take a breather but Holguin is having none of it.
Holguin is trying to get back to full guard.
Holguin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holguin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holguin tries to get to full guard but Simard has control of the leg.
Holguin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Simard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holguin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holguin is looking to get to half guard.
Simard tries to control but Holguin wriggling away.
Simard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holguin is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holguin regains half guard.
Holguin tries to roll over but Simard keeps him under control.
Simard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin wants to control but Simard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Simard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Simard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holguin. #TD2#
Holguin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Simard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Simard is keeping the position.
Holguin throws a strike but Simard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Holguin controlling the position.
Simard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin looking to control but Simard passes into half guard.
Holguin wants to improve his position but Simard is controlling well.
Simard stalling away here and it's allowed Holguin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cedric Simard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Holguin looking to control but Simard passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Holguin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holguin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simard stopping the sweep attempt from Holguin.
Simard wants to control from the top but Holguin keeps moving.
Simard stopping the sweep attempt from Holguin.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holguin trying to control the position.
Holguin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holguin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Simard has passed into side control.
Simard slows the pace down.
Holguin is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Holguin's face as Simard controls the position.
Holguin is not content to let Simard control the position.
Holguin is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Holguin looks to move to half guard but instead Simard has passed into mount! Damn!
Simard content just to control the position here.
Holguin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simard avoids the attempt from Holguin to control.
Simard is looking to stand but Holguin has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holguin tries to lock up and control but Simard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Simard's attempts to control the action.
Holguin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simard content just to control the position here.
Simard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Holguin to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holguin rolls, trying to escape but Simard keeps control of the position.
Simard not allowing Holguin to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Simard controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Simard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holguin fails with a takedown attempt.
Holguin fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Holguin looking to score a takedown here. Simard is defending well but Holguin drives through and ends up in Simard's guard.
Holguin trying to control but Simard is working from the bottom.
Simard has Holguin pulled in close to control his posture.
Holguin forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holguin is pressing down on Simard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simard is holding on for now.
Holguin is thwarting Simard's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Holguin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Holguin throwing shots but Simard is blocking nicely.
Simard trying to control from the bottom.
Holguin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holguin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holguin's back!
Simard is hanging on to Holguin's back as he tries to escape.
Will Simard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
I really don't envy Holguin right now.
Simard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holguin doesn't escape.
Holguin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Simard controls the action.
Simard is hanging on to Holguin's back as he tries to escape.
Will Simard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Holguin right now. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Simard has the hooks in. Holguin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simard just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holguin tries to roll but Simard sticks to his back.
Simard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holguin can do to turn this around?
Holguin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Simard.
Dani Holguin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simard has the hooks in. Holguin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Simard is riding his opponent, not letting Holguin buck him off.
Simard avoiding Holguin 's attempts to control his hands.
Simard controlling the position well here. Holguin rolled but Simard kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Simard keeps control of the position as Holguin tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Simard!
Cedric Simard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2020

#R1#
Moker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jovic in his tracks.
Jovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jovic thinking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jovic.
Moker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Moker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jovic under the eye.
Jovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Moker 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.
Jovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moker's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jovic's guard. #REVB#
Jovic 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.
Jovic is trying to keep Moker in close.
Jovic wants to sweep here but Moker controlling him for the moment.
Moker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jovic's head.#T1#
Moker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moker wants to control from the top but Jovic keeps moving. #SUB#
Jovic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moker has passed into half guard!
Moker lands with a punch from half guard.
Moker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moker working over Jovic with some ground and pound. Jovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moker won't allow Jovic to sweep him here. #T2#
Moker is looking to stand up but Jovic won't let him.
Jovic 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.
Moker stands up over Jovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moker wants to pass the guard but Jovic is keeping the position.
Jovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jovic tries to get out of the position.
Jovic is pulling down on Moker's head. It's preventing any offense from Moker, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moker's guard. #REVR#
Jovic stops Moker from standing up.
Jovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Moker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Moker kicks Jovic off and gets to his feet. #T3##TD#
Jovic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moker's guard.
Jovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moker has control of Jovic's left arm, preventing Jovic from doing any damage.
Jovic trying to control but Moker is working from the bottom.
Moker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jovic is one step ahead there.
Jovic won't allow Moker to get back to his feet.
Moker has his hands on Jovic's head, controlling the position.
Jovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jovic wants to control from the top but Moker keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sasa Jovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Jovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moker tries to avoid it but Jovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moker to the ground. Moker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sasa Jovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moker throws a combination. Jovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moker lands with an uppercut that bounces Jovic off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Jovic is rocked!#TD2#
Moker shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Jovic is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Brendan Moker!

Event: JAG Wreck Room vol 1
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Hide rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hide but Hide pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hide tries to counter by clinching up but Van breaks away and moves out of range.
Van misses with a takedown attempt
and Hide counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Van shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hide moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hide is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hide is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Van reverses the position - he's now on top in Hide's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Van gets to his feet. Hide looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Hide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hide wants it to stay on the feet.
Hide wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Raphael Hide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Candy Van.
Van will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Hide counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hide. #TD2#
Van has Hide pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Van pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hide tumbling to the mat - Van dives into Hide's guard.#ES#
Hide uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hide looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van avoids the body shot from Hide.
Hide throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Hide counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hide.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hide fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hide gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Hide looking to throw knees to the head but Van is blocking nicely.
Hide lands a good knee to the midsection. Van won't want to take too many of those.
Hide gets underhooks to prevent Van's takedown attempt.
Van fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hide tries to work over Van's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hide lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Candy Van has been cut.
Hide lands a hook that snaps the head of Van backwards.
Van is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hide stops a takedown attempt from Van.
Hide is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van looks winded!
Van tries for a takedown but Hide manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Hide.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hide creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Van ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hide 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.
Hide has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hide tries to free his leg and advance position but Van is retaining full guard. #T3#
Hide engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hide trying to control but Van is working from the bottom.
Hide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Van looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hide 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. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van trying to keep a closed guard but Hide is proving a slippery customer.
Van being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hide counters with a straight right hand.
Van shoots in looking for a takedown but Hide manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Van shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hide sprawls well. Hide wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van gets slowly back to his feet.
Van shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hide as he avoids it easily.
Van shoots in for a takedown but Hide shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Hide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Candy Van's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hide stuffs the takedown.
Hide catches Van with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Van gets a clinch.
Hide scores with a shot to the side of Van's head.
Van tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hide smiles and moves away.
Van tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hide sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van somewhat.
Raphael Hide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Candy Van.
Van shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van has his takedown stuffed
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raphael Hide is winning the standup battle so far.
Van fails with the takedown.
It looked like Hide was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Candy Van is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Van looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hide seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van misses with a takedown attempt
and Hide counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van is breathing heavily.
Hide loads up on a big right hand but Van slips the punch.
Hide throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hide stuffs the takedown.
Van avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hide swivels and escapes.
Van fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hide but Hide pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Van shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hide as he jumps to the side.
Hide is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van.
Raphael Hide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hide as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Van closes the distance and clinches.
Hide lands an uppercut.
Hide softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hide with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hide looking to throw knees to the head but Van is blocking nicely.
Van being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hide misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van wants to take the fight to the mat but Hide manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Hide with a knee to the head.
Hide with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van can do to turn this around?
Van blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Hide.
Hide tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
Van can't break the clinch.
Van blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hide just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hide throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vans head.
Hide tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hide prevents the takedown attempt.
Hide throws a punch but it's blocked by Van.
Van tries to pull guard but Hide won't allow it.
Van is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hide to keep the fight standing.
Van has Hide pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hide manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hide is trying to maintain a safe position but Van gets an underhook and turns Hide into the cage.
Van drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Hide pushes Van back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raphael Hide has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hide's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hide struggles to land a body shot inside as Van controls his hands.
Hide stalling the fight.
Van is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hide gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hide lands a nice knee to the body.
Hide lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hide scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Hide.
Hide misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Hide.
Hide is pushing Van up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hide gets through Van's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Van is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphael Hide dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Candy Van's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Hide.
Van gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hide counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van looks for a takedown but Hide sprawls well.
Van misses with a takedown attempt
and Hide counters with a three punch combo that has Van backing up. Van nods at Hide to acknowledge the strikes.
Van is still on wobbly legs! Can Hide finish him?
Raphael Hide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Candy Van.
Hide works Van's body with a nice hook.
Hide takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hide! Van is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Hide!
Raphael Hide decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Candy Van spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2020

#R1#
Palmer throws a head kick but Ilic moves out of range.
Ilic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ilic misses with a head kick.
As Ilic backs off Palmer throws a huge counter combo but Ilic manages to avoid it all.
Palmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ilic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Max Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ilic lands a big head kick that sends Palmer tumbling to the mat! Ilic takes a step backwards and waves Palmer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Palmer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palmer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ilic.
Palmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Ilic finish him?
Some wild striking there from Ilic.
Palmer throws a combination. Ilic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Petar Ilic has been cut.
Ilic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer throws a head kick but Ilic moves out of range.
Ilic is looking for a counter combo.#KD2#
Palmer steps into range and cracks Ilic with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ilic flops backwards and Palmer dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Ilic is rocked!#SU2#
Palmer stands up and waves to Ilic to follow him.
Oh Ilic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Palmer ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Ilic clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Palmer!

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 2
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Durruti ducks right into an uppercut from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durruti.
Durruti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Durruti feints and then cracks Stringfellow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stringfellow down.
Durruti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stringfellow finds it's way round the side to connect with Durruti's head.
Durruti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stringfellow's hands.
Durruti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Stringfellow tries to get set, Durruti tries to push him back and clinch up but Stringfellow manages to avoid the attempt.
Durruti wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stringfellow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durruti slips a jab and a cross from Stringfellow.
Durruti misses with a head kick.
Stringfellow looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stringfellow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stringfellow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stringfellow throws out a counter right but Durruti avoids it with no problem.
Stringfellow throws a lazy right hand but Durruti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durruti throwing a counter right hand but Stringfellow manages to avoid it.
Durruti throws a lazy right hand but Stringfellow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stringfellow tries a quick counter leg kick but Durruti is wise to it.
Durruti scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Nice jab there from Durruti.
Desmond Stringfellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stringfellow thuds a left hand into Durruti's body.
Stringfellow looks to score with a jab to the body but Durruti is just out of range.
Stringfellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durruti moves away.
Durruti thows a leg kick but Stringfellow checks it
letting Stringfellow counter with a right hand.
Stringfellow looks to land a right hand but Durruti moved out of range.
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!
Stringfellow lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Stringfellow throws the left hand but Durruti avoids the punch easily.
Stringfellow misses with a few strikes there.
Stringfellow scores with a nice body kick.
Durruti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Durruti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stringfellow doesn't seem phased though.
Stringfellow misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Durruti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Durruti throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Stringfellow. Those never looked like landing.
Durruti misses the jab.
Stringfellow misses with a left hand
and Durruti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stringfellow looks to land a right hand but Durruti moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Durruti misses the target.
Stringfellow throws a nice head kick!
Stringfellow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durruti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durruti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stringfellow slips under a jab from Durruti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Stringfellow 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#
Durruti misses with a lunging right hand
and Stringfellow counters with a nice uppercut.
Durruti throws a combination that misses
and Stringfellow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durruti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stringfellow misses with a jab to the body
and Durruti counters with a stiff right hand.
Durruti with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durruti throws out a leg kick but Stringfellow moves out of range and Durruti only half commits.
Stringfellow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stringfellow throws a head kick but Durruti moves out of range. #T1#
Stringfellow lands a front kick.
Stringfellow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durruti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durruti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Stringfellow is rocked!
Desmond Stringfellow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durruti.
Stringfellow is still on wobbly legs! Can Durruti finish him?
Durruti slips a straight right by Stringfellow.
Durruti throws a poor cross that misses
and Stringfellow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stringfellow seems to have recovered his senses.
Stringfellow throws a head kick that misses
and Stringfellow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Durruti avoids the body shot from Stringfellow.
It looked like Durruti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stringfellow misses with a double jab.
Durruti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringfellow looks up at the clock. Bad move! Durruti lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stringfellow. Durruti pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buenaventura Durruti!

Event: APEX 9 - Tun Vs. Sheeran
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Dentist connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Filip Quintana has been cut.#TD#
Quintana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Quintana throwing strikes from guard but Dentist blocks nicely.
Dentist being controlled here, momentarily.
Dentist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quintana is one step ahead there.
Dentist has momentary wrist control but Quintana slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing that Quintana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Quintana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dentist wants to stand and escape but Quintana is having none of it.
Dentist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quintana pushing down on Dentist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dentist is looking for a sweep. Quintana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dentist taking some punishment here, with Quintana in his half guard.
Dentist is trying to stand.
Quintana slips a nice elbow through Dentist's hands, connecting with Dentist's forehead.#T1#
Quintana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Quintana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Quintana lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quintana is looking to take a break and control but Dentist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quintana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quintana passes the guard and advances to mount!
Quintana putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dentist is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Quintana 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.#T2#
Dentist is trying desperately to improve position.
Dentist tries to hold on but Quintana pushes him away.
Quintana tries to control but Dentist wriggling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Quintana lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Quintana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dentist wants to control but Quintana is having none of it.
Quintana controlling the position easily from mount.
Quintana with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Dentist is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dentist can't escape the position.
Dentist is still in real trouble! Can Quintana finish him?
Dentist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quintana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Quintana loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dentist scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Quintana land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Quintana stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Quintana!
An out of breath Filip Quintana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: APEX 9 - Tun Vs. Sheeran
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Cropple counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that. #ES#
Jackson kicks Cropple off and gets to his feet.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with the combination.
Cropple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick by Jackson misses #TD2#
so Cropple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cropple pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cropple slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.#T1#
Cropple performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cropple takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cropple looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cropple is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cropple trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Cropple stops Jackson from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson digs a good hook to Cropple's body. #T3#
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Cropple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cropple.
Cropple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Cropple isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson is wriggling around but Cropple manages to pass to half guard. #T4#
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cropple tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geoffrey Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Cropple feints the counter takedown.
Cropple closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Cropple pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Jackson misses #TD2#
and Cropple counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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 Geoffrey Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2#
Cropple gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet here but Cropple is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jackson's back.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cropple.
Cropple lands a shot to the body.
Cropple has Jackson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Cropple trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jackson doesn't escape. #T1#
Cropple punishes Jackson with strikes from the back mount.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cropple controlling the positon.
Jackson is covering up but some of the strikes from Cropple are getting through and doing damage. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is trapped and Cropple is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cropple lands shots to the head and Jackson turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crapple Cropple!
In defeat, Geoffrey Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get back to work!'.

Event: FARTMMA 85
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1##TD#
Holguin gets the takedown into side control.
Simard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holguin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Holguin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simard defends it well.
Holguin thows a huge punch but Simard dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simard trying to control from the bottom.
Holguin tries to pass to full mount but Simard defends it.
Simard is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Simard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Holguin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Simard actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Simard trying to hold on to Holguin's head to control him but Holguin postures up.
Simard tries to get to full guard but Holguin has control of the leg.
Holguin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Holguin is trying for a kimura here. Simard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Holguin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dani Holguin!
Dani Holguin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Nemera shoots for a takedown but Chandler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nemera has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Chandler clinches up with Nemera and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Chandler pulls guard effortlessly.
Nemera looking to pass the guard.
Chandler has Nemera pulled in close to control his posture.
Nemera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nemera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chandler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chandler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nemera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Nemera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.#SUB2#
Nemera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chandler postures up in Nemera's guard and throws a big left but Nemera blocks it. #SUB2#
Nemera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Nemera has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Community Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nemera has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nemera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler cracks Nemera with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Nemera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nemera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nemera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nemera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nemera on the ground.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Nemera keeps moving.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nemera's legs - danger averted.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses. #T4##SUB2#
Nemera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler distracts Nemera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nemera's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nemera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.#SUB2#
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nemera keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marv Nemera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chandler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nemera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nemera is defended easily by Chandler.
Nemera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chandler avoids it really well and circles away.
Nemera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Martin Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marv Nemera.#CL#
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB2#
Nemera is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nemera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Nemera is looking for a triangle but Chandler pushes his legs off easily.
Nemera looking to control.
Nemera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Nemera has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler postures up and lands a big shot to Nemera's brow.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Chandler advances to half guard.
Nemera is trying to control but can't.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Nemera is working away.
Nice strikes from Chandler there.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Nemera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Chandler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Nemera gets full guard.#SUB2#
Nemera looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily. #SUB2#
Nemera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nemera has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Nemera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Nemera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nemera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nemera is tightening it up a little... Chandler has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chandler reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chandler taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nemera!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marv Nemera!
Martin Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Grind!'.

Event: APEX 3
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1##TD#
Quintana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quintana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Quintana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duffy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duffy prevents Quintana from improving position.
Quintana prevents Duffy from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintana working the head and body with strikes.
Quintana slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quintana scoring with punches from side control.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet but Quintana drags him back down.
Duffy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Quintana takes a little break here. Duffy wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Duffy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Quintana taking a breather here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Duffy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Quintana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quintana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duffy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Quintana dominating with strikes here.
Duffy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Duffy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quintana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quintana lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Duffy is in a horrible position here. Quintana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Quintana controlling from mount.
Quintana lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duffy wants to try and get back to his feet.
The referee warns Duffy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Quintana is working for a guillotine from mount but Duffy frees his head quite easily.
Duffy really wants to buck Quintana off and get back to his feet. #T2#
Duffy is in a horrible position here. Quintana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Quintana lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#
Duffy is rocked!
Quintana unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Duffy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Quintana celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Quintana!
An out of breath Filip Quintana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JAG FNF X
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Van closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van.
Raga tries to score a body lock takedown but Van shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van effectively controlling the action here.
Raga wants to take the fight to the mat but Van manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raga wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bina Raga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Van manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Van gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van is trying to drag Raga to the mat but Raga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van dives in and grabs Raga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raga pushes down on Van's head and hops out.
Raga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van sprawls and moves away.
Van tries to clinch up but Raga circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Van gets a clinch. #T1##BC#
Raga manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Van gets a takedown into half guard.
Raga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, if Van is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Van stops Raga from getting back to his feet.
Raga has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Van is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SU2#
Van decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Van fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raga drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van sprawls and moves away.
Van tries to clinch but Raga moves away #TD#
and Raga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Van!
Raga prevents Van from escaping the position.
Van can't do much from the bottom here.
Van wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raga trying to control the position but Van is working away.
Van manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Raga trying to control the action but Van is working from the bottom.
Van told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Van has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Raga is on him like a limpet, forcing Van back against the cage.#TD#
Raga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Van decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Van falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Raga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raga.
Van wants to stand and escape but Raga is having none of it.
Raga looking to sit in guard and control but Van gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van wants to control from the top but Raga keeps moving.
Raga wants to get back to his feet but Van passes into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Van is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raga wants to get back to full guard.
Van not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raga wants to stand back up but Van manages to pass into side control.
Raga looks to move to half guard but instead Van has passed into mount! Damn!
Raga working to try and regain half guard. #SU2#
Van gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Candy Van dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Van goes for a double leg but Raga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Raga continues to drive forward.
Raga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Raga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van.
Raga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Van doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Raga decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van's guard.
Bina Raga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Candy Van.
Raga looking to sit in guard and control but Van gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Raga wants to stand and escape but Van is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Van stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Van tries to clinch up#TD#
and Raga counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Van gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Raga with a couple of short strikes.
Raga unloading with bombs!
Raga with a couple of short strikes.
Raga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van is looking to escape.
Van tries to buck Raga off but he can't manage it.
Van wants to control but Raga is having none of it.
Van taking shots to the head. #T2#
Raga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van is looking to escape.
Van tries to reverse the position but Raga maintains control.
Raga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Raga putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Van is rocked!
Van wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raga is landing with some decent strikes but Van is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Van is still in real trouble! Can Raga finish him?
Van can't escape the position.
Raga won't let Van get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Van seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee warns Van that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raga with the ground and pound from mount.
Raga trying to control but Van is having none of it. #T3#
Raga postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Van in real trouble here! The ref calls for Van to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bina Raga!
Bina Raga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Candy Van had this to say: 'Back to the gym!'.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Coles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chandler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Coles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chandler!
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Coles trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coles off and has taken his back!
Chandler wants to control but Coles manages to buck him off and is now in Chandler's guard! Nice work there by Coles! #SUB#
Coles has gone for a leg lock! Chandler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coles's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coles looking to control. #T1#
Coles scores with a nice shot.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler postures up in Coles's guard and throws a big left but Coles blocks it.
Coles looking to control.
Coles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coles tries to get out of the position.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Coles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Coles has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chandler trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles wants to control the position but Chandler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coles is positioning himself well to prevent Chandler advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Chandler moves into full mount! Coles won't be happy about that! #T3#
Chandler lands a couple of good shots and Coles has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Coles just trying to survive but Chandler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chandler's guard. Nice work there by Coles.
Coles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Coles tries to pass. #T4#
Coles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coles wants to stand but Chandler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Coles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coles trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Chandler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Coles looking to score a takedown here. Chandler is defending well but Coles drives through and ends up in Chandler's guard.#ES2#
Chandler kicks Coles off and gets to his feet.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and pushes Coles back into the cage.
Chandler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Chandler blocking some punches.
Coles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chandler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coles quickly recovers to half guard.
Coles is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Coles controlling the position.
Coles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coles has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage. #T2#
Chandler trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chandler throwing shots but Coles is blocking nicely.
Coles desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler wants to control but Coles is keeping him busy. #T3#
Coles trying to control here.
Chandler is nestled in close to Coles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Coles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Coles is keeping the position.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Coles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Coles is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Coles's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coles is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Coles working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler throws a series of punches but Coles moves out of range. #TD#
Coles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chandler's half guard.
Coles wants to stand but Chandler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coles wants to get up but he can't break Chandler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. #T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Coles, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Coles against the cage but Coles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Coles persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Coles moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChandler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Coles sprawls well.#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coles sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Chandler is working for a kimura but Coles is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Coles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Coles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coles is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up. #T3#
Coles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coles tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Coles.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coles is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Coles circles away and we're back to standing.
Demetrious Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Chandler.#TD#
Coles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coles wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Chandler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Coles is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martin Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chandler.
Coles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coles to the ground. Chandler is now in Coles's guard.
Demetrious Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coles is wriggling around but Chandler manages to pass to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Chandler!
Martin Chandler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: New Year Bash
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1##CL#
Van closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Van gets control of Monger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van controlling the position.
Van looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monger is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Monger gets to his feet - Van follows without any prompting.
Van falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Monger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Van manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Van lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Monger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Monger managing to block the knees to the body from Van.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Van misses with a punch to the body.
Van fails to pull guard.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger has Van pressed against the cage, preventing Van from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van blocks it with crossed arms.
Monger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van is trying to stall.
Monger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van tries a knee to the head but Monger blocks it.
Van tries to pull guard but Monger holds him up against the cage and eventually Van drops back down to his feet.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Van is blocking nicely. #T2#
Van is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Candy Van. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Van tries to pull guard but Monger holds him up against the cage and eventually Van drops back down to his feet.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Van is blocking nicely.
Monger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
Monger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van blocks it with crossed arms.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
Monger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monger misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Van works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Monger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monger throws a sloppy head kick and Van moves out of range easily.
Kill Monger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Monger throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Monger as Van shoots in.
Monger throws a head kick that misses.
Van changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monger tries to avoid it but Van manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monger to the ground. Monger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Monger.
Van feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Van gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Van is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van trying to mount his opponent but Monger defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monger trying to hold on to Van's head to control him but Van postures up. #T4#
Monger is refusing to be controlled, as Van sits in half guard.
Monger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van is trying to control the action in half guard but Monger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU#
Van gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Van tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monger throws a head kick but Van moves out of range.
Van wants to clinch up but Monger keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Monger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Monger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
Monger missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Van breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van avoids the head kick by Monger.
Monger swats away the attempt to clinch by Van.
Monger takes a swing at Van's ribcage but misses.
Monger throws an overhand right that lands on Van's shoulder, as Van tries to avoid the shot.
Van throwing a counter right hand but Monger manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Monger misses with a knee strike.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Monger goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Van escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van shoots in for a double leg but Monger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Candy Van. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van. That did some damage!
Van shoots in for a takedown but Monger shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Van manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Monger on his heels. He'll look to pass Monger's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Monger kicks Van off and gets to his feet.
Van jabs Monger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Monger leaves Van with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monger connects with a right hand. Van shakes it off.#T2#
Van misses with a wild combination.
Monger slaps away a takedown attempt from Van, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kill Monger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van dives in and grabs Monger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monger pushes down on Van's head and hops out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van checks a leg kick.
Van moves in looking to clinch but Monger pushes him off.
Monger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van defends it well.
Van is looking to clinch but Monger is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monger.
Van tries a low kick but Monger avoids it.
Van throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van.
Monger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Van shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monger pinned against the cage. Monger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Van tries to close the distance and clinch but Monger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van tries to clinch up but Monger circles away and keeps his distance.
Van tries to clinch up.
Van shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van tries to clinch #TD2#
and Monger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Van's guard.#SU2#
Monger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Monger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van tries to clinch there but Monger circles away. #CL2#
Monger has Van up against the cage in a clinch.
Van managing to block the knees to the body from Monger. #T4#
Monger crunches a lovely knee into Van's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Monger scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Candy Van has been cut.
Van is looking to break free of the clinch but Monger has double underhooks.
Monger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van avoiding damage as Monger throws knees to the body.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Monger on the inside.
Monger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Monger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Monger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van's efforts to push away.
Monger tries a knee to the head but Van blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Monger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Candy Van's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van. Monger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monger swats away the attempt to clinch by Van.#TD#
Van darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Monger is not content to let Van control the position.
Van frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Van working for a guillotine from mount but Monger is in no mood to give up. #T1##SU#
Van stands up from mount. Strange move.
Van shoots in but no luck this time.
Van uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monger.
Monger leaves Van with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monger wants to land a leg kick but Van is out of range.
Monger throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Van closes the distance and clinches.
Van can't break the clinch.
Van misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
Monger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.#T2#
Van is trying to break free.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Monger gets a clinch.
Kill Monger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monger trying to land knees to the body.
Monger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Van shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Van is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SU#
Van decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Monger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van is out of range. #CL2#
Monger closes the distance and clinches.
Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
Candy Van has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kill Monger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Van breaks from the clinch.
Van is looking to clinch.
Monger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Candy Van. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Van takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Van closes the distance and clinches.
Monger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monger misses with a knee to the head.
Monger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Monger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van blocks it with crossed arms.
Van tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kill Monger!
The defeated Candy Van had this to say: 'Back to the gym!'.

Event: APEX 1
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Gray keeps the fight on the outside.
Gray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Gray has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gray takes a shot to the head.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Gray has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Gray breaks the clinch. #T1#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Gray is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gray circles away. #CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Gray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from Jackson. #BC#
Gray breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch but Gray moves out of range.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Gray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gray gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard. #T2#
Gray pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gray . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Jackson pushes Gray off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gray was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gray paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Gray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Gray drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gray seems to have locked his on tight now - Jackson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gray , as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tyson Gray !
In defeat, Geoffrey Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get back to work!'.

Event: APEX 1
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Quintana shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruiz's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Quintana controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quintana distracts Ruiz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quintana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quintana throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quintana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quintana trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Quintana is standing up over Ruiz. Ruiz looks to escape but Quintana dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Quintana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Quintana fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Quintana taking a breather here.
Ruiz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ruiz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet.
Quintana dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Quintana lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintana punching from mount but Ruiz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ruiz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Quintana.
Quintana controlling from mount.
Quintana cracks Ruiz with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Quintana landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Ruiz is rocked!
Quintana lands a big elbow - Ruiz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ruiz is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Filip Quintana!
A very excited looking Filip Quintana 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2020

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Bloode.
Bloode throws a front kick that sends Morgan stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloode.
Morgan darts in looking for a takedown but Bloode gets double underhooks and turns Morgan into the cage.
Bloode lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Bloode scores with a spinning back kick!
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Bloode seems to be stalking Morgan here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Morgan drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Choctaw Bloode!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Kimbors walks into a straight right hand from Owen.#TD2#
Kimbors shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Owen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimbors keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Kimbors decides to return to a standing position.
Kimbors fails with the takedown.
Owen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kimbors.
Owen thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Owen scores with a four punch combination!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Owen.
Owen lands a glancing blow to the side of Kimbors's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimbors drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#
Kimbors is rocked!#T1#
Kimbors drops his hands momentarily and Owen needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Kimbors just on the top of the head. Kimbors drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Kimbors - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Owen!
Jay Owen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Owen shoots in looking for a takedown. Susec tries to sprawl out of it but Owen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Susec manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Susec clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Owen breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Owen.#CL2#
Susec closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Susec takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Owen tries to pull guard but Susec won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Susec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Susec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owen avoids it really well and circles away.
Susec's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Susec's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL#
Owen clinches up with Susec and pushes him back against the cage.
Susec can't get the takedown. #BC#
Owen breaks from the clinch.
Susec doesn't manage to clinch there - Owen circles away.
Owen doesn't manage to clinch there - Susec circles away.
Susec misses with a body shot.
Owen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Susec.#TD#
Owen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Susec was covering up waiting for the punch and Owen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Owen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Susec pulls Owen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Susec is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Owen frees his head nicely. Oh but Susec has switched to an armbar! Owen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bozo Susec!
In defeat, Jay Owen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to work!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2017

#R1#
Batina moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Batina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harvey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batina somewhat.
Harvey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Batina tries to clinch there but Harvey circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Batina 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harvey keeps the fight on the outside.
Donald Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Harvey misses with a low kick as Batina jumps back.
Batina is looking for a counter combo.
Harvey moves in looking to clinch but Batina pushes him off.
Batina dives in and grabs Harvey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes down on Batina's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harvey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batina somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djoko Batina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey is looking to score with low kicks.
Batina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harvey cracks Batina with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Batina is rocked!
Harvey motions for Batina to come forward. Harvey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Batina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Batina clinches.
Batina seems to have got his legs back now.
Batina blocks an uppercut.
Batina tries to land knees in the clinch but Harvey avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Harvey fails to land.
Harvey lands a shoulder strike.
Harvey is struggling to control the position.
Batina scores a nice knee to the body.
Batina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harvey blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harvey. #BC#
Batina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harvey lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Batina shoots in and bounces Harvey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Harvey is looking to stand up but Batina isn't so interested in that idea.
Batina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harvey wants to stand but Batina is controlling the position.
Batina looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Batina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Batina looking to sit in guard and control but Harvey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Batina is pulling down on Harvey's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Batina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Batina has a closed guard, preventing Harvey from standing up.
Batina looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey wants to clinch
and Batina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Batina shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Batina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Harvey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Harvey lunges at Batina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batina's hand.
Batina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Batina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harvey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harvey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batina shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense.
Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
and Harvey counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Batina! He's just covering up as Harvey starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Harvey!

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