Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SyFi 74
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1##TD#
Carioca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Henley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carioca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henley swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carioca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carioca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carioca stopping the sweep attempt from Henley.
Carioca trying to control but Henley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carioca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Carioca is really struggling to control Henley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Carioca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Carioca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Henley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Henley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Henley! #REVB#
Henley scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Henley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carioca, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Henley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Carioca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Carioca is trying to control Henley's posture but Henley avoids it.
Carioca is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Henley is trying to get an arm triangle but Carioca is defending well. #SUB2#
Henley tries for a kimura but Carioca is defending well. #T3#
Carioca is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Henley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carioca has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carioca is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henley works his way into side control.
Henley tries to score with some ground and pound. Carioca controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carioca is trying to control Henley's posture but Henley avoids it.
Henley tries to advance to mount but Carioca instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Henley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carioca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carioca tries to get to full guard but Henley has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Carioca is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Henley is tapping! Great win for Carioca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joca Carioca!

Event: KOFC 113 - Hallick vs Mountain
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Gay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gay takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Gay shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gay showed some decent athleticism there.
Vila moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Vila had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gay defends it easily.
Gay content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gay trying to control the position from guard on top but Vila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gay preventing the sweep.
Vila keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay is aware though and is defending well.
Gay connects with a couple of short punches.
Gay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gay throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SUB2#
Vila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gay is one step ahead there.
Gay trying to control but Vila is working from the bottom.
Gay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3##SU#
Gay gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vila lands with a shot to the body.
Joan Vila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Vila misses.
Vila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gay. That did some damage!
Vila looks to score with a jab to the body but Gay is just out of range.
Gay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vila.
Gay feinted with a counter takedown.
Vila throws a right and a left that Gay avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Gay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vila but Vila pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vila feints a counter leg kick.
Vila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vila wants it to stay on the feet.
Vila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.#T4#
Vila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudy Gay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vila as he avoids it easily.
Vila is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gay rather than just go for the knockout.
Vila lands a jab to Gay's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay walks into a stiff left hand from Vila.
Gay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vila cracks Gay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vila counters with a nice uppercut.
Gay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vila.#TD#
Gay shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vila's guard.
Gay being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Vila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joan Vila dominated that round.
That's time! Gay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Vila. Those never looked like landing.
Gay misses with a takedown attempt
and Vila counters with a crisp right that sends Gay to the canvas! Vila follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joan Vila!
A relieved looking Joan Vila thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WeInSyd 19
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roach.
Roach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bentley darts in trying to clinch
and Roach counters with a nice body kick.
Bentley tries to clinch but Roach moves away
and Roach counters with a nice body kick.
Roach circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roach counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Luke Bentley has been cut.
Bentley wants to clinch but Roach slips to the side
and Roach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bentley wants to clinch but Roach slips to the side
and Roach counters with a right hand to the body.
Bentley looks winded!
Roach circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roach counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Roach lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bentley doesn't seem phased though.
Bentley should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Bentley is rocked!#T1#
Roach darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Bentley's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Roach before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Roach!
Steve Roach seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SyFi 70
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Barakus misses with a body punch
and Dzejms counters with a two punch combo.
Barakus avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Dzejms has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dzejms throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Barakus counters by clinching up.
Barakus is trying to stall.
Dzejms stalling the fight.
Barakus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dzejms works on Barakus's body with a couple of short punches.
Dzejms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barakus.
Dzejms lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzejms throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barakus.
Barakus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dzejms is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barakus is keeping busy.
Dzejms blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Barakus leaning against his opponent.
Barakus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barakus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Dzejms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barakus clinches up with Dzejms and pushes him back against the cage.
Barakus wants a takedown.
Dzejms throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barakus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dzejms misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dzejms lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barakus or not.
Dzejms lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Barakus gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barakus looks winded!
The fighters are battling for position here. Dzejms manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dzejms trying to control the position here.
Dzejms bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barakus's guard. #REVR##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Barakus looking for subs off his back but Dzejms has passed one foot through into half guard. #ES2#
Barakus pushes Dzejms off and gets back to his feet.
Dzejms is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Dzejms gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barakus to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Dzejms wriggles free and stands up.
Barakus fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Barakus.
As Barakus backs away, Dzejms returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Dzejms blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Barakus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Barakus has Dzejms up against the cage in a clinch.
Dzejms lands a right hand.
Dzejms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barakus backwards.
Barakus prevents a body shot from Dzejms.
Barakus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barakus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dzejms is keeping busy.
Barakus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rik Dzejms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Barakus.#BC#
Dzejms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dzejms pushes Barakus up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dzejms as Barakus tries to tie him up.
Dzejms misses with some punches.
Barakus lands a body shot. #T4#
Dzejms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakus jumps guard but Dzejms turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barakus goes for a takedown attempt but Dzejms pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barakus wants to clinch up but Dzejms keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Dzejms has closed the distance and engaged Barakus in a clinch.
Dzejms has Barakus pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dzejms.
A frustrated look appears on Dzejms's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Barakus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dzejms swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Barakus has closed the distance and engaged Dzejms in a clinch.
Dzejms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Barakus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barakus is looking to clinch.
Barakus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik Dzejms 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#
Dzejms throws a right hand that Barakus ducks under and follows up with a left that Barakus also avoids with ease.
Rik Dzejms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Dzejms clinches up with Barakus and pushes him back against the cage.
Dzejms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barakus can do to turn this around?#BC#
Dzejms breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Barakus shoots in and bounces Dzejms off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barakus throws a strike but Dzejms rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Barakus working for a triangle but Dzejms defends it easily.
AJ Barakus has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Barakus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dzejms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barakus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dzejms doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dzejms manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Barakus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dzejms passes into side control.
Barakus is breathing heavily.
Barakus tries to improve position but can't.
Dzejms is looking to take a break and control but Barakus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barakus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dzejms wants to take a breather but Barakus manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Dzejms.
Dzejms engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Barakus looking for subs off his back but Dzejms has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Barakus looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Barakus tries to get to full guard but Dzejms has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barakus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dzejms pulls his head out easily.
Dzejms looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Barakus looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dzejms pushes past his half guard into mount!
Dzejms sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dzejms continues to stall.#T4#
Barakus is desperately trying to improve his position but Dzejms has a good base and remains in mount.
Dzejms content just to control the position here.
Barakus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barakus actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Dzejms seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik Dzejms 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##CL2#
Barakus moves into the clinch.
Dzejms throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dzejms misses with the head strike.
Dzejms throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakus.
Dzejms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barakus misses with a punch to the body.
Barakus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dzejms gets underhooks to prevent Barakus's takedown attempt.
Dzejms cracks Barakus with a nice body shot.
Dzejms swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzejms.
Barakus can't get the takedown.
Rik Dzejms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Barakus.
Dzejms lands a body shot.
Barakus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dzejms connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barakus's face.
Dzejms scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Dzejms. #T1#
Barakus struggles to land a body shot inside as Dzejms controls his hands.
Dzejms slows down the pace here.
Dzejms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzejms lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barakus.
Barakus can't get the takedown.
Dzejms scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barakus tries to circle away but Dzejms has him pinned against the cage.
Dzejms misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Dzejms. #ROC#
Barakus is rocked!
Dzejms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barakus is still on wobbly legs! Can Dzejms finish him?
Dzejms is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barakus is keeping busy.
Barakus seems to have recovered his senses.
Dzejms blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2##BC#
Dzejms's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barakus doesn't manage to clinch there - Dzejms circles away. #CL#
Dzejms moves into the clinch.
Dzejms stalling.
Rik Dzejms has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barakus tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzejms shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dzejms is pushing Barakus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barakus scores with a shot to the side of Dzejms's head.
Dzejms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barakus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dzejms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakus's elbow. #BC2#
Barakus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Dzejms rushes Barakus and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Barakus breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dzejms clinches with his opponent.
Barakus is looking to break free of the clinch but Dzejms has double underhooks.
Dzejms lands a shoulder strike.
Dzejms tries to land a knee to the head but Barakus blocks with his arms.
Dzejms tries a body shot but Barakus blocks it.
Barakus taking a breather.
Barakus tries to throw a body punch but Dzejms avoids it by throwing Barakus back against the cage.
AJ Barakus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rik Dzejms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dzejms looking to throw knees to the head but Barakus is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Barakus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dzejms throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dzejms doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barakus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dzejms paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzejms doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakus circles away. #T4#
Barakus loads up on a big right hand but Dzejms slips the punch.
Barakus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dzejms circles away.#CL#
Dzejms darts in and clinches Barakus up against the cage.
Dzejms has a couple of punches blocked by Barakus.
A body shot lands from Dzejms.
Dzejms misses with a body punch.
Barakus trying to stall but Dzejms improves his position.
Dzejms digs a right hand underneath Barakus's ribcage. Barakus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakus working aggressively here.
Barakus tries to throw a body punch but Dzejms avoids it by throwing Barakus back against the cage.
Barakus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dzejms gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Dzejms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dzejms moves into the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rik Dzejms!

Event: TGC Crucible 23
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Baker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Apollo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baker Jr misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Apollo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baker Jr's guard.
Apollo being controlled here momentarily.
Baker Jr striking off his back but it's not causing Apollo any problems. #SUB#
Baker Jr looking for a guillotine here but Apollo defends easily.
Baker Jr is trying to control the position but Apollo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Baker Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Baker Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Apollo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Baker Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Apollo is looking to defend but Baker Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Apollo! Baker Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Apollo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nate Baker Jr!

Event: IXF 38
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Filipovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredericks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filipovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filipovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Filipovich leaves Fredericks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fredericks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Filipovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredericks tries to move into range but Filipovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like George Fredericks has been cut.
Filipovich clobbers Fredericks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fredericks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedor Filipovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Fredericks.
Filipovich looks to land a right hand but Fredericks moved out of range.
Filipovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fredericks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fredericks looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovich lands an overhand right.
Filipovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fredericks under the eye.
Fredericks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovich swivels and escapes.#CL#
Filipovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Filipovich - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Filipovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Filipovich drops Fredericks with a big left hand! Fredericks is injured, injured bad! Filipovich jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

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

Event: SyFi 64
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Henley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie leaves Henley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ziskie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ziskie gets underhooks to prevent Henley's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ziskie successfully pulls guard.
Henley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ziskie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Henley doesn't defend quickly enough and Ziskie has managed to lock this one up! Can Henley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ziskie on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Ziskie!

Event: TGC Crucible 21
Date: Jun 13, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Knight looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Apollo pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Knight bucks up and throws Apollo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD2#
Knight tries to sprawl but Apollo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Knight manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Apollo trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Apollo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Apollo trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apollo defends well.
Apollo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##ES#
Knight pushes Apollo off and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Knight gets a clinch.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Knight manages to pull guard.
Knight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apollo's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Apollo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Knight postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Apollo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Knight, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Knight escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Apollo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Knight wants to stand and escape but Apollo is having none of it. #SUB#
Apollo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Apollo has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apollo is controlling him. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Apollo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Apollo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apollo is aware though and is defending well.
Apollo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Apollo pushes his legs off easily. #T3##ES#
Knight has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Apollo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Max Apollo has been cut.#TD2#
Apollo drives through with a takedown into Knight's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Knight kicks Apollo off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Knight moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Apollo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Apollo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Knight trying to get back to his feet but Apollo is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Apollo working for a choke but Knight is defending well.
Knight looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Apollo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knight.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet but Apollo has full control of the position and if anything, Knight has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Knight is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Apollo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Apollo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kenny Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight is refusing to be controlled, as Apollo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES#
Knight has one foot on Apollo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Knight throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Knight gets caught napping as Apollo dives in and scores a takedown. Knight manages to retain guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Apollo manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Apollo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Apollo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apollo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Knight is looking to escape.#SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.#ES#
Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nice shot by Knight.#TD#
Knight is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Apollo's half guard.
Apollo gets full guard.#SUB2#
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Knight wants to control from the top but Apollo keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Apollo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Apollo manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Apollo's guard.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Apollo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Apollo defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight wants to stand and escape but Apollo is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Knight has an active guard here but Apollo has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight tries to kick Apollo off but Apollo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Apollo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Apollo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knight can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apollo can do to turn this around?
Knight is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T4#
Apollo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knight is looking to escape.
Knight wants to try and get back to his feet.
Knight sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Knight is trying to stand. #SUB#
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kenny Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Apollo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Knight tries to sprawl but Apollo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knight tries to kick Apollo off in order to stand up. Apollo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Knight is trying to buck Apollo off.
Knight gets back to half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knight has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Apollo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Apollo!
Apollo trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apollo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Apollo trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight pushes Apollo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apollo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Knight manages to get back to half guard.
Knight wants to get back to his feet.
Apollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight is looking to get back to is feet but Apollo passes into side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Apollo is controlling him well.
Knight takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Apollo controls the position from side control.
Apollo trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Knight is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apollo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Knight trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Apollo tries to advance to mount but Knight denies him.
Knight is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Apollo has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Apollo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Apollo is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Apollo prevents Knight from standing back up. #SUB#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Apollo manages to move to mount!
Apollo won't let Knight get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Knight taking shots to the head.
Kenny Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Knight really wants to buck Apollo off and get back to his feet.
Apollo cracks Knight with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Apollo avoids the attempt from Knight to control.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Knight is squirming around nicely.
Knight wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Knight somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Knight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Max Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Apollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SyFi 60
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Dorticosos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Bentley has been cut.#CL#
Bentley clinches up with Dorticosos and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Dorticosos gets control of Bentley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dorticosos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Bentley gets to his feet. Dorticosos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Bentley closes the distance and clinches.
Bentley working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Dorticosos.
Dorticosos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorticosos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bentley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bentley lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentley obliges.
Dorticosos takes a shot to the head.
Dorticosos throws a punch but it's blocked by Bentley.
Bentley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dorticosos is trying to pull guard but Bentley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
I was talking to Bentley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bentley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorticosos wants a takedown.
Bentley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bentley fails to land. #T1#
Bentley looking to throw knees to the head but Dorticosos is blocking nicely.
Dorticosos takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Yunieor Dorticosos has been cut.
Dorticosos takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bentley.
Bentley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dorticosos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bentley working Dorticosos over with knees to the body.
A short right from Dorticosos on the inside.
Bentley scores with a shot to the side of Dorticosos's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bentley.
Bentley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bentley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dorticososs head.
Bentley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bentley lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bentley.
Bentley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorticosos.
Dorticosos blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Dorticosos is trying to pull guard but Bentley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luke Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yunieor Dorticosos.
Dorticosos misses with some punches.
Bentley lands an elbow inside that Dorticosos shrugs off.
Dorticosos lands an uppercut.
Bentley crunches a lovely knee into Dorticosos's ribcage.
Dorticosos gets through Bentley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bentley can't find room to land a body shot as Dorticosos controls the action.
Bentley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorticosos's defenses.
Dorticosos working hard to break the clinch.
Bentley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bentley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dorticosos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dorticosos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bentley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bentley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dorticosos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dorticosos takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bentley.
Bentley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bentley. #T3#
Bentley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bentley connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Dorticosos is rocked!
Bentley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorticosos is still on wobbly legs! Can Bentley finish him?
Bentley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bentley has Dorticosos pressed against the cage. He pushes Dorticosos back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Bentley throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dorticosos crashing to the floor! Bentley piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dorticosos is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Bentley!
A relieved looking Luke Bentley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IFC MW 30 Gellar vs Sainty
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Sexyama.#CL#
Tyson clinches up with Sexyama and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Sexyama. #BC#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sexyama looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range. #CL2#
Sexyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyson.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Sexyama jumps guard but Tyson stands there with Sexyama around his waist. Sexyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sexyama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama blocks an elbow strike.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Tyson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sexyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson. #BC#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Tyson clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sexyama or not.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson lands a right hand. #KD#
Tyson connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Sexyama goes down! Tyson jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC#
Sexyama is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sexyama is still in real trouble! Can Tyson finish him?
Sexyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Sexyama manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Sexyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Sexyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sexyama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sexyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sexyama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyson escapes and throws Sexyama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sexyama is trying to work for a sweep but Tyson has mounted him!#T3#
Tyson is landing with some decent strikes but Sexyama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tyson controlling the position easily from mount.
Sexyama is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Tyson working for a guillotine from mount but Sexyama is in no mood to give up.
Sexyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sexyama wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Tyson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sexyama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sexyama is squirming around, avoiding Tyson's attempts to control the action.
Sexyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Tyson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sexyama is surviving well by controlling Tyson's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sexyama swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes that sends Sexyama to the canvas! Tyson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Tyson won't allow Sexyama to sweep him here.
Tyson pushes down on Sexyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Tyson seems content to control.
Sexyama wants to get back to full guard but Tyson has mounted him!
Sexyama is looking to improve his position but Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyson content just to control the position here. #T1#
Tyson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tyson lands a couple of good shots and Sexyama has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sexyama tries to escape the position. #T2##SUB#
Sexyama defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tyson's arms.
Tyson controls the position.#SUB#
Sexyama defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sexyama can't escape the position. #T3#
Sexyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Sexyama do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sexyama tries to roll but Tyson sticks to his back.
Sexyama keeps trying to improve his position.
Sexyama is still trying to improve position.
Sexyama turns into Tyson and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sexyama trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Sexyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sexyama looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sexyama misses with a low kick.
Sexyama throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Sexyama lunges at Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyson's hand.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sexyama doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Sexyama drops Tyson with a left and a right! Oh, Tyson is hurt - Sexyama dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#
Tyson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Tyson has been cut.
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!
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face as Sexyama controls the position.
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson regains half guard.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sexyama lands a nice short elbow.
Frank Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Tyson tries to kick Sexyama off but Sexyama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sexyama trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to control Sexyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Tyson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sexyama pulls his head out easily.
Tyson is not content to let Sexyama control the position.
Sexyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sexyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sexyama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sexyama controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Sexyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Sexyama eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
Sexyama wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Sexyama in a clinch.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Sexyama avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage. #BC#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson checks a leg kick.#CL#
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Tyson has Sexyama pressed against the cage, preventing Sexyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sexyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
Sexyama tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Sexyama wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tyson is keeping busy.
Sexyama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frank Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Tyson tightens his grip and picks Sexyama up, before dumping him to the ground. Sexyama manages to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Sexyama.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Tyson!
A victorious Frank Tyson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: IXF 32
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Fredericks shoots in looking for a takedown. Rubio tries to sprawl out of it but Fredericks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rubio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fredericks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rubio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fredericks tries for a takedown but Rubio circles away easily#CL#
and Rubio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rubio.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubio. #CUT#
It looks like George Fredericks has been cut.
Rubio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rubio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fredericks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fredericks looks winded!
Rubio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rubio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up George Fredericks's cut even more.
Come on Rubio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rubio is pushing Fredericks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rubio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Enoch Rubio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Fredericks.
Rubio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Rubio lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
George Fredericks's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Enoch Rubio!

Event: SyFi 57
Date: Jun 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Dzejms gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Dzejms manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Zachary.
Dzejms blocks the body kick.
Zachary tries to bum rush Dzejms with a series of wild strikes but Dzejms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Dzejms clinches up with Zachary and pushes him back against the cage.
Dzejms digs a right hand into Zachary's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zachary's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dzejms.
Dzejms digs a right hand underneath Zachary's ribcage. Zachary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzejms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zachary.
Dzejms lands with a right to the head.
Dzejms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dzejms is working Zachary over against the cage.
Dzejms can't find room to land a body shot as Zachary controls the action. #T1#
Dzejms is leaning against Zachary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dzejms tries to work over Zachary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dzejms lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzejms has Zachary pressed against the cage.
Zachary is trying to push Dzejms away but Dzejms has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Dzejms.
Dzejms is working Zachary over against the cage.
Dzejms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zachary backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dzejms.
Dzejms lands a body shot.
Dzejms lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zachary.
Dzejms throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zachary looks winded!#T2#
Zachary is looking to break free of the clinch but Dzejms has double underhooks.
Dzejms leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Dzejms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzejms misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Dzejms closes the distance and clinches.
Dzejms slows down the pace here.
Dzejms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Dzejms. #T3#
Dzejms tries a knee to the head but Zachary blocks it.
Dzejms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zachary.
Zachary throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzejms. #BC2#
Zachary pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zachary throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Dzejms counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dzejms.
A hook to the body from Dzejms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzejms.
Dzejms with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dzejms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dzejms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zachary pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dzejms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Dzejms scores with a knee to the head.
Zachary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzejms works on Zachary's body with a couple of short punches.
Dzejms scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Dzejms.
A right hook to the body lands for Dzejms.
Dzejms presses Zachary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Dzejms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zachary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dzejms wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Dzejms takes the fight into the clinch.
Dzejms scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik Dzejms 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#
Zachary dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzejms. That did some damage!
Dzejms scores with a one two! Zachary had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rik Dzejms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Zachary gets tackled into the cage by Dzejms. Dzejms maintains the clinch.
Zachary looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zachary connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dzejms's face.
Dzejms tries to land a knee to the head but Zachary blocks with his arms.
Dzejms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dzejms lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zachary breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dzejms moves into the clinch.
Zachary throws a head punch that misses.
Dzejms lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A body shot lands from Dzejms. #BC2#
Zachary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzejms swinging wildly here.
Zachary is looking for the big counter here.
Dzejms lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zachary's sensitive parts. #CL#
Dzejms darts in and clinches Zachary up against the cage.#BC#
Dzejms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zachary slips a jab and a cross from Dzejms.
Dzejms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zachary can do to turn this around?#CL#
Dzejms moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
A short right from Dzejms on the inside.
Dzejms throws a punch but it's blocked by Zachary. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dzejms manages to break the clinch.
Dzejms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zachary throws a counter combo.
Zachary throws a head kick that misses.
Dzejms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zachary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zachary throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dzejms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zachary.
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzejms lands a jab-cross combination.
Dzejms lands a leg kick that knocks Zachary off balance momentarily.#T3#
Dzejms connects with an inside leg kick.
Zachary blocks a head kick by Dzejms.
A head kick misses from Zachary.
Zachary moves out of range of the body kick.
Zachary throws a nice looking combination but Dzejms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dzejms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzejms fails to land with a series of punches.
Zachary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Dzejms takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dzejms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zachary swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Zachary gets tackled into the cage by Dzejms. Dzejms maintains the clinch. #BC#
Dzejms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zachary misses with a head kick.
Dzejms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Zachary tries to keep at a distance but Dzejms has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzejms lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik Dzejms dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dzejms wants to clinch.
Dzejms connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzejms tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zachary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzejms tries to clinch up but Zachary circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dzejms rushes Zachary and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Dzejms is struggling to control the position.
Rik Dzejms has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Zachary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzejms.
Dzejms lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzejms lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dzejms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzejms scores with a punch to the head.
Dzejms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zachary gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dzejms counters with a left to the body. #T2##CL#
Dzejms rushes Zachary and presses him up against the cage.
Dzejms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zachary backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dzejms.
Dzejms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzejms is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dzejms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zachary backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzejms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dzejms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dzejms lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Dzejms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dzejms moves into range and clinches up with Zachary.#T3#
Dzejms lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zachary just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dzejms's brow.
Dzejms with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dzejms connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zachary's face.
Zachary is looking to break free of the clinch but Dzejms has double underhooks.
Dzejms stalling the fight.
Rik Dzejms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zachary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dzejms with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zachary letting Dzejms take a breather here.
Dzejms swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzejms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dzejms can't find room to land a body shot as Zachary controls the action.
Dzejms lands a left hand.
Zachary has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Zachary lands an elbow just above Dzejms 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Dzejms. #BC2#
Zachary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzejms connects with a leg kick. Zachary looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zachary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dzejms misses with a two punch combination.
DaQuan Zachary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Zachary.
Dzejms fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zachary just manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rik Dzejms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dzejms 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rik Dzejms!

Event: SyFi 54
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Henley.
Siracha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Henley looks for a takedown but Siracha sprawls well.
Siracha throws a big counter combination but Henley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Henley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siracha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Siracha misses with a wild body shot.
Henley looks to land a combination but Siracha avoids it well.
A big left from Henley misses.
Henley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siracha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Henley just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siracha. Henley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siracha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Henley backs up against the cage.
Siracha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henley blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henley misses with a few strikes there.
Henley scores with a sloppy right hand. Siracha should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Siracha has been cut.#CL2#
Henley has managed to clinch. #T1##BC#
Siracha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henley throws a right and a left that Siracha avoids nicely.
Siracha quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Siracha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Henley tries to close the distance and clinch but Siracha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siracha.#TD2#
Henley shoots in and gets a takedown into Siracha's guard.#SUB2#
Henley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Siracha looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Siracha looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Siracha! #REVR#
Siracha taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henley gets back to half guard.#T2#
Siracha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Henley moves into full guard.
Henley working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Henley looking for a guillotine here but Siracha defends easily. #T3#
Henley can't keep his opponent in guard - Siracha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siracha with the ground and pound but Henley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Siracha looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siracha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Siracha wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henley has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Siracha doesn't defend quickly enough and Henley has managed to lock this one up! Can Siracha escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Henley on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Henley!
A very excited looking Steve Henley 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: KOFC 106 - Andreev vs Aoki 2
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Ungar closes the distance and clinches.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Ungar has a couple of punches blocked by Gay.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ungar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gay is looking to break free of the clinch but Ungar has double underhooks. #BC#
Gay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gay.#TD#
Gay shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ungar tries to get to full guard but Gay has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Gay is pressing down on Ungar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ungar is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ungar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ungar is looking for a sweep. Gay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay is trying to control. Ungar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ungar wants to control but Gay is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ungar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ungar is trying to maintain the position but Gay is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ungar is not content to let Gay control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ungar tries to get to full guard but Gay has control of the leg.
Gay wants to control but Ungar is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gay lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Ungar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gay pulls his head out easily.
Ungar is pressing down on Gay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ungar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay wants to pass the guard but Ungar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ungar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ungar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Gay tries to free his leg and advance position but Ungar is retaining full guard.
Gay wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving.
Our spies down at at DJs Locker inform us that Ungar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gay tries to free his leg and advance position but Ungar is retaining full guard.
Gay trying to control but Ungar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ungar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ungar 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.#SUB2#
Ungar has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gay doesn't defend quickly enough and Ungar has managed to lock this one up! Can Gay escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ungar on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barnabas Ungar!

Event: IXF 26
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Muthia scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like George Fredericks has been cut.#TD2#
Fredericks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fredericks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fredericks trying to control from half guard but Muthia is working away.
Fredericks thows a huge punch but Muthia dodges it nicely.
Fredericks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Muthia's head. #SUB2#
Fredericks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muthia sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Fredericks seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Fredericks winds up and cracks Muthia with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Fredericks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muthia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fredericks. #SUB2#
Fredericks is trying for a kimura here. Muthia looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fredericks wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Fredericks!
Our winner, George Fredericks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WeInSyd 11
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Donk. Smith Jr catches Bentley right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Luke Bentley has been cut.
Smith Jr dances in with a quick combination. Bentley is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Smith Jr snaps Bentley's head back. Bentley stumbles backwards against the cage. Smith Jr steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bentley's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bentley just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Smith Jr!
After the fight, Corey Smith Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ABW 128 Verygood - Murhaa II
Date: May 08, 2018

#R1#
Torres just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Curze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torres to the ground. Curze is now in Torres's guard.
Torres keeping full guard, as Curze tries to pass.
Curze wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Curze advances to half guard. #SUB#
Curze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Torres keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curze wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Curze is stalling here. Torres is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Curze seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Torres has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
A control attempt from Curze but he's now mounted!
Curze is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Torres lands a heavy elbow.
Torres cracks Curze with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC2#
Curze is rocked!
Torres connects with a bit shot that sees Curze covering up! More strikes from Torres and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Torres is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricco Torres!

Event: IXF 24
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Fredericks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like George Fredericks has been cut.
Fredericks shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Fredericks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Big Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Fredericks.
Fredericks tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Man has Fredericks up against the cage in a clinch.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fredericks.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fredericks is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredericks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man to keep the fight standing.
Fredericks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fredericks can't get the takedown.
Fredericks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fredericks looks winded!
Man lands a body punch.
Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredericks backwards.
Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fredericks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Man fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Man. That snapped Fredericks's head back.
Fredericks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Man counters with a huge left! Fredericks is in big trouble! He's backing up but Man isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fredericks from any more damage. A dominating finish by Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Man!

Event: KOFC 103 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melodies to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Melodies.
Melodies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyson eats them both and turns towards Melodies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melodies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Melodies.
And Tyson tries to counter it with a takedown but Melodies pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Melodies.
Tyson with the counter takedown but Melodies avoids it easily.#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies is looking to regain half guard here but Tyson keeps moving and retains side control.
Melodies's coaches at Midnight MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tyson is staying tight to Melodies's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Melodies is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Melodies tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tyson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Melodies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tyson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Melodies is surviving well by controlling Tyson's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson controlling his opponent. #T2#
Tyson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melodies is looking to escape.
Melodies working to try and regain half guard.
Tyson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Melodies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melodies tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Tyson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melodies slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tyson content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Melodies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Taz Melodies will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Melodies.
Melodies lands with a cross.
Melodies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melodies. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melodies pinned against the cage. Melodies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
It looked like Melodies was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyson.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Melodies misses the jab.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Melodies, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Melodies against the cage but Melodies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taz Melodies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Tyson.
Melodies clobbers Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Melodies cracks Tyson with a good jab.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melodies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyson on the side of the head.
Melodies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Tyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melodies is trying to defend but Tyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melodies wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well. #T1#
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melodies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Melodies preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tyson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #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.
Melodies wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Melodies has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tyson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Taz Melodies is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Melodies shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Tyson drives through with a takedown into Melodies's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Melodies wants to get back to his feet but Tyson passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Melodies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyson. #SUB2#
Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Tyson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Melodies is trying to stand.
Tyson is taking a breather. Melodies says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tyson tries to pass to full mount but Melodies defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz Melodies dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyson goes for a double leg but Melodies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melodies continues to drive forward.
Melodies misses with a looping left.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Melodies defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Melodies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson dives in and grabs Melodies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melodies pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
Taz Melodies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Tyson.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melodies defends it nicely.
Jab from Melodies.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Melodies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Melodies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Melodies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Melodies.
No joy there for Melodies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melodies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melodies lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Melodies holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tyson is controlling the pace.
Melodies is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Melodies is trying to control but can't.
Tyson is taking a breather. Melodies says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Melodies is trying to stand back up but Tyson is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Tyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melodies is trying to defend but Tyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melodies is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Melodies has a hand on Tyson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tyson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tyson cracks Melodies with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Melodies tries to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Tyson content just to control the position here.
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tyson trying to control but Melodies is having none of it.
Tyson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taz Melodies.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melodies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: WeInSyd 9
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Tellkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tellkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Henley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tellkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tellkins's coach down at Doherty's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tellkins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Henley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tellkins defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henley tries to move into range but Tellkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henley goes for a double leg but Tellkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tellkins continues to drive forward.
Tellkins throws a front kick aimed at Henley's knee but Henley avoids it well.
Henley shoots for a takedown but Tellkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henley has his takedown stuffed
and Tellkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tellkins works over Henley's head and body with a nice combination.
Tellkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Tellkins thuds his right hand into Henley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Tellkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tellkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tellkins scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Henley.
Tellkins bucks up and tries to throw Henley off but instead Henley has got his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've been hearing good reports from Henley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henley keeps control of the position as Tellkins tries to break free.
Tellkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Henley controlling well, preventing Tellkins from escaping the position. #T2#
Henley controls the action.
Henley softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tellkins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Henley's guard. Nice work there by Tellkins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Henley has his feet on Tellkins's thighs here. He's pushed Tellkins off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tellkins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Henley!
Steve Henley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SyFi 37
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1##CL#
Bentley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bentley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bentley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gamzatov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bentley lands an elbow that stopped Gamzatov in his tracks for a moment.
Bentley misses with a punch on the inside.
Bentley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bentley tries a body shot but Gamzatov blocks it.
Gamzatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bentley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bentley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley tries a body shot but Gamzatov blocks it.
Gamzatov managing to block the knees to the body from Bentley. #T1#
Bentley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gamzatov avoids it.
Bentley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bentley lands an elbow inside that Gamzatov shrugs off.
Bentley misses with a knee to the head.
Bentley can't find room to land a body shot as Gamzatov controls the action.
Bentley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Knees to the body from Bentley.
Bentley throws an elbow that misses.
Bentley lands a knee to the head.
Bentley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bentley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Bentley.
Gamzatov blocks an elbow strike from Bentley.
Bentley can't find room to land a body shot as Gamzatov controls the action. #T2#
Bentley misses with an elbow strike.
Bentley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bentley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bentley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bentley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bentley misses with an elbow over the top.
Bentley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bentley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gamzatov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Bentley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bentley tries to work over Gamzatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bentley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bentley missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Bentley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bentley pushes off an throws an elbow but Gamzatov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gamzatov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bentley after a bit of a struggle.
Luke Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gamzat Gamzatov.
Bentley struggles to land a body shot inside as Gamzatov controls his hands.
Bentley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gamzatov's defenses.
Bentley misses with a knee strike.
Bentley looking to throw knees to the head but Gamzatov is blocking nicely.
Bentley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Gamzatov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gamzatov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bentley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gamzatov's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bentley obliges.
Bentley tries to land knees in the clinch but Gamzatov avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Gamzatov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bentley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bentley lands an elbow that stopped Gamzatov in his tracks for a moment.
Bentley lands an elbow that stopped Gamzatov in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bentley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bentley scores with a shoulder strike.
Bentley works on Gamzatov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bentley lands a body shot.
Bentley throws an elbow but it misses.
Gamzatov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gamzatov looks winded!
Bentley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bentley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gamzatov's elbow.
Bentley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gamzatov's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Bentley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bentley moves into the clinch.
Bentley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gamzatov is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bentley. #CUT#
It looks like Gamzat Gamzatov has been cut.
Gamzatov takes an elbow to the forehead. #KD#
Bentley drops Gamzatov with a big knee straight up the middle! Gamzatov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Gamzatov is rocked!#CL#
Bentley drives through and clinches with Gamzatov against the cage.
Gamzatov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bentley finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bentley creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Gamzatov! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Bentley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Bentley!
Luke Bentley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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