Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TGC 61: Boaz vs Nagasaki
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Tatum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tatum is looking to clinch but Norden is avoiding it.
Norden is looking to slow Tatum down with leg kicks.
Njord Norden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum swings for the body but Norden moves out of range.
Norden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tatum.
Norden avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Norden has Tatum up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
Norden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Norden. #CUT2#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Norden throws a head punch that misses.
Norden lands with a light punch inside.
Norden's coach down at Neon's Night Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Norden's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Norden.
Norden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Norden.
Norden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Tatum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatum slips a jab and a cross from Norden.
Tatum dodges the punch combination from Norden.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Norden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Norden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tatum.
Tatum doesn't manage to clinch there - Norden circles away. #CL2#
Norden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tatum, pushing him back against the cage.
Tatum looking to slow down the pace here.
Tatum is trying to break free.#T2#
Norden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norden blocking some punches.
Norden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Tatum misses with some punches.
Tatum trying to land knees to the body.
Norden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Norden - that landed with a thud.
Norden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norden lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden stalling in the clinch.
Norden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Norden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Norden lands a body shot. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from Norden.
Tatum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tatum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Norden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Norden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Tatum manages to break the clinch.
Norden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Norden takes the fight into the clinch.
Norden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden scores with a shoulder strike.
Norden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norden is working Tatum over against the cage.
Norden lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norden looking to throw knees to the head but Tatum is blocking nicely.
Norden misses with a knee strike.
Norden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Norden lands a shot to the body.
Norden lands with a right to the head.
Tatum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norden lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norden.
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norden's elbow.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Norden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Njord Norden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
That's time! Tatum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tatum tries to score with a low kick but Norden moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Norden.
Norden throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Norden manages to avoid it.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norden has time to react.#CL2#
Tatum tries to keep at a distance but Norden has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tatum throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norden.
Norden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norden lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Norden.
Norden lands a shoulder strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Norden obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norden scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tatum is trying to push Norden away but Norden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tatum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norden looking to throw knees to the head but Tatum is blocking nicely.
Norden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tatum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Norden scores with a shoulder strike.
Tatum swings wildly with an uppercut but Norden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norden can't find room to land a body shot as Tatum controls the action.
Norden lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Norden.
Norden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Norden lands a nice shot to the body.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norden backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norden.
Tatum wants to break free but Norden has control. #T2#
Norden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norden connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Norden - that landed with a thud.
Norden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norden lands a shot to the body.
Norden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#
Tatum is rocked!
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Oh Tatum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norden lands a knee to the head.
Come on Norden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tatum backwards.
Norden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Terry Tatum's cut is getting worse.
Tatum can't find room to land a body shot as Norden controls the action.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum blocks a body shot from Norden.
Tatum seems to have got his legs back now.
Norden scores with a shot to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum looking to throw knees to the head but Norden is blocking nicely.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Norden digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Norden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
Tatum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norden pushes Tatum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norden throws a big uppercut that drops Tatum! More strikes from Norden and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tatum lies dazed against the cage as Norden celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Njord Norden!
A relieved looking Njord Norden 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: TGC 61: Boaz vs Nagasaki
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Ringo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ringo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ringo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lopez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ringo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ringo backwards. #BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Johnny Ringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Ringo rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Ringo stops a takedown attempt from Lopez. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Lopez. #BC2#
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Ringo, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Ringo against the cage but Ringo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ringo throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Ringo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ringo's guard.
Ringo is looking to sweep but instead, Lopez has passed into half guard.
Ringo trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ringo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Lopez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Ringo has his feet on Lopez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ringo swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Lopez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ringo's guard.#ES#
Ringo has his feet on Lopez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Ringo.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Ringo avoids it easily.
Ringo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ringo ducks right into an uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ringo.#CL2#
Lopez has Ringo up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lopez.
Ringo letting Lopez take a breather here.
Lopez lands a body punch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
A frustrated look appears on Ringo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Ringo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Ringo misses its intended target.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ringo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Lopez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Ringo sneaks out the side door and pushes Lopez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ringo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez trying to control the position but Ringo is working away. #T4#
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Ringo pushes Lopez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lopez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez slows the pace down.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Ringo is rocked!
Ringo tries to improve position but can't.
Oh Ringo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez lands some shots froms side control.
Lopez is working Ringo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ringo is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.
Lopez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lopez trying to control the position but Ringo is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez cracks Ringo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lopez immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ringo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lopez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Coy Lopez!
After winning the bout, Coy Lopez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 59: Malcolm vs San Diego
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Gilmore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gilmore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gilmore slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
It seemed like Gilmore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gilmore throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Gilmore moved out of range.
Mikhasevich walks into a left hand.
Gilmore walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gilmore lands a nice hook to Mikhasevich's body. Mikhasevich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Mikhasevich takes one to the chin there.
Gilmore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mikhasevich seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Gilmore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Mikhasevich. Those never looked like landing.
Gilmore misses with a body punch
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilmore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Gilmore is predictable there
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Mikhasevich dodges the punch combination from Gilmore.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Gilmore misses.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gilmore's coach down at UFC Boxing and Black Belt BJJ Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Gilmore saw that one coming.
Gilmore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gilmore fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gilmore moves in looking to clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him off.#T3#
Gilmore has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a left to the body.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mikhasevich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich throws a big counter combination but Gilmore scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mikhasevich.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gilmore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Gilmore staying out of range there.
Mikhasevich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Gilmore misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich cracks Gilmore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gilmore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gilmore moves away from the strike by Mikhasevich.
Gilmore shoots in and drives through. Mikhasevich sprawls well.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Gilmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilmore.
Mikhasevich looks to land a right hand but Gilmore moved out of range.
Anthony Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore throws a lazy body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore throws out a powerful jab.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich jabs at Gilmore's body.
Gilmore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mikhasevich backs up against the cage.
Gilmore pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Mikhasevich lands with a shot to the body.
Gilmore looks to land a combination but Mikhasevich avoids it well.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook. Gilmore ducked under it nicely.
Gilmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikhasevich misses its target.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilmore.
Mikhasevich seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gilmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Gilmore.
Gilmore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anthony Gilmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gilmore misses the shot to the body.
Mikhasevich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick and Mikhasevich moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mikhasevich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich lands a right hook to the body.
Mikhasevich lands a body shot.
Mikhasevich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Gilmore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gilmore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Gilmore moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich checks a low kick from Gilmore.
Mikhasevich misses with a looping left.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Gilmore was well out of range.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Gilmore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gilmore tries to land a body kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gilmore throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilmore throws a leg kick but Mikhasevich moved away.
Mikhasevich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mikhasevich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore throws a low kick but Mikhasevich avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gilmore throws a body punch but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
Mikhasevich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilmore. Mikhasevich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Mikhasevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich tries to bum rush Gilmore with a series of wild strikes but Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Gilmore saw that one coming.
Gilmore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut. Mikhasevich saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich throwing a counter right hand but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich swings widly with a right hand
and Gilmore counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Mikhasevich looks to land a left hand but Gilmore moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Gilmore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gilmore throws a body kick that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Mikhasevich blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Mikhasevich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.#T2#
Mikhasevich throws a shot from downtown. Gilmore moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Gilmore misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mikhasevich!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
Gilmore slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
A countering left hand to the body from Gilmore misses.
Mikhasevich lands with a shot to the body.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
As Gilmore looks to move away, Mikhasevich throws a big counter combo but Gilmore just gets out of the way.
Gilmore lands the left hand.#T3#
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilmore throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Gilmore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mikhasevich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Mikhasevich does no damage.
Gilmore throws a sloppy body shot
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilmore throws a leg kick
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Gilmore is rocked!
Mikhasevich drops Gilmore with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gilmore! Mikhasevich dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SyFi 60
Date: Jun 08, 2018

#R1#
Thompson slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Thompson tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Thompson wants to break free but Jones has control.
A short right from Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (11 Elite/$800) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thompson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Jones keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #T2#
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Thompson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones misses with some punches. #T3#
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A short right from Jones.
Jones keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson blocking some punches. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Jones blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #TD2#
Thompson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Thompson taking a break here but Jones is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Thompson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones 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#
Jones misses with a right hand
and Thompson counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones misses the jab.
Thompson flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones steps away.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Thompson off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jeremy Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chuck Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones connects with a jab.
Chuck Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones lands with a cross.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Thompson does no damage. #CL2#
Thompson rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson looking to stall. #BC2#
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson. #T2#
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson with a hook.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Thompson feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jeremy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Thompson blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Thompson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Jeremy Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones misses with a hook
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chuck Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thompson.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here. #T1#
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Thompson.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thompson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Jones on the inside. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones working aggressively here.
Thompson is trying to stall.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones dips a shoulder and cracks Thompson with a mighty uppercut! Thompson falls back against the cage and Jones unloads with a barrage of strikes! Thompson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jones screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Jones!

Event: TGC Crucible 19
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Kleinschmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kleinschmidt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tatum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Tatum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kleinschmidt slips under a jab from Tatum.
Tatum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt tries to clinch up.
Tatum throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kleinschmidt to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Kleinschmidt.
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!
Tatum misses with a right hand
and Kleinschmidt counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Terry Tatum's cut is getting worse.
Tatum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Kleinschmidt misses with a straight right.
Tatum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tatum misses with a knee to the head.
Tatum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kleinschmidt tries to stall but Tatum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Kleinschmidt pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tatum is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tatum is just riding it out for now. Kleinschmidt eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well. #T2#
Tatum won't allow Kleinschmidt to pass to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tatum sees it coming and defends easily.
Tatum is trying to maintain the position but Kleinschmidt is very close to passing his half guard.
Kleinschmidt is pressing down on Tatum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tatum is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt is trying to work for a kimura but Tatum is defending well.
Tatum looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kleinschmidt working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tatum's thigh. Tatum counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kleinschmidt looking to sit in guard and control but Tatum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Kleinschmidt working for a triangle but Tatum defends it easily. #T4##SUB2#
Kleinschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tatum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatum with a nice head shot there.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tatum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kleinschmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatum has managed to get both his arms back between Kleinschmidt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kleinschmidt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tatum should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kleinschmidt has tightened it up now! Tatum should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Bianchi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ringo. #CL2#
Ringo clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bianchi has hold of one of Ringo's legs. Ringo is fighting the takedown attempt but Bianchi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bianchi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bianchi trying to control but Ringo is working from the bottom.
Ringo is trying to control the position but Bianchi postures up.
Bianchi won't allow Ringo to get back to his feet.
Bianchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ringo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ringo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ringo trying to control the position. #T1#
Ringo is looking to stand up but Bianchi isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bianchi works the jab nicely.
Bianchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bianchi with a jab.
Ringo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bianchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bianchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bianchi prevents Ringo from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Bianchi passes Ringo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bianchi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bianchi wants to take a breather but Ringo is having none of it.
Ringo wants to get back to his feet.
Ringo is looking for a sweep. Bianchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bianchi is looking to advance position but Ringo won't allow it.
Bianchi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ringo reverses the position - he's now on top in Bianchi's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bianchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Bianchi working for a triangle but Ringo defends it easily.
Bianchi keeping moving, preventing Ringo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ringo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Bianchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ringo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bianchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ringo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ringo trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ringo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bianchi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Ringo. Those never looked like landing.
Bianchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ringos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bianchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ringo.
Bianchi slips under a jab from Ringo.
Ringo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bianchi.
Ringo shoots in and drives through. Bianchi sprawls well.
Bianchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ringo lands a slapping body shot.
Ringo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo misses with a low kick as Bianchi jumps back.
Bianchi misses with a right hand
and Ringo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ringo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ringo takes a swing at Bianchi's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ringo misses with a wild combination.
Bianchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bianchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bianchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Bianchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good exchange - Bianchi coming out on top.
Ringo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnny Ringo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ringo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bianchi is just out of range.
Ringo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bianchi takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Bianchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Ringo is rocked!
Bianchi lands an overhand right.
Ringo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bianchi finish him?
Bianchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ringo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ringo glances at the clock... BAM! Bianchi nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Ringo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Ringo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bianchi!
After winning the bout, Bobby Bianchi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC 56: Mikhasevich vs Gagnon
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Gilmore gets caught flat footed, as Baker Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baker Jr postures up in Gilmore's guard and throws a big left but Gilmore blocks it.
Baker Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Baker Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gilmore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker Jr is one step ahead there.
Baker Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilmore's guard.
Baker Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilmore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gilmore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilmore sees it coming and defends easily.
Baker Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker Jr is looking to take a break and control but Gilmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilmore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baker Jr. #SUB2#
Baker Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilmore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Gilmore tries to roll over but Baker Jr keeps him under control.
Gilmore is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Baker Jr is working for a kimura but Gilmore is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Baker Jr is working for a kimura but Gilmore is defending it quite comfortably.
Baker Jr prevents Gilmore from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Baker Jr. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilmore is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Baker Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gilmore wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Baker Jr lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baker Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gilmore to regain full guard.
Baker Jr prevents Gilmore from getting back to his feet.
Baker Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Baker Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gilmore dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Gilmore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baker Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gilmore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gilmore chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Baker Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baker Jr wants to improve his position but instead Gilmore has moved into half guard.
Gilmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baker Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Gilmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilmore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Baker Jr is not content to let Gilmore control the position.
Baker Jr moves into full guard.
Baker Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gilmore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Baker Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gilmore slips a jab and a cross from Baker Jr.
Gilmore is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Baker Jr throws a combination that misses
and Gilmore counters with an outside leg kick.
Baker Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Baker Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Gilmore tries to sprawl out of it but Baker Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gilmore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Baker Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore looks to land a left hand but Baker Jr moved out of range nicely.
Baker Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Baker Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Baker Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Gilmore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gilmore connects with a body shot.
Gilmore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gilmore dodges the punch combination from Baker Jr.
A combination from Baker Jr does no damage.
Baker Jr fails with the takedown#CL#
and Gilmore counters by clinching up.
Baker Jr is breathing heavily.
Gilmore taking a breather.#BC#
Gilmore breaks the clinch.
Baker Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker Jr swinging wildly here. #T2#
Gilmore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilmore missing with a left hand there. Baker Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker Jr manages to avoid it.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Baker Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore throws a body punch but Baker Jr moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilmore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Baker Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Gilmore - just one landing.
Baker Jr lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Baker Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baker Jr throws a right hand that Gilmore ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilmore also avoids with ease.
Baker Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Gilmore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gilmore. #BC2#
Baker Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Gilmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baker Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Baker Jr is rocked!
Gilmore connects with a body shot.
Baker Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilmore finish him?
Baker Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gilmore.
Baker Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gilmore can pounce on him.
Baker Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Gilmore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker Jr can do to turn this around?
BOOM! Gilmore lands a beautiful left hook that drops Baker Jr. Baker Jr tries to recover but Gilmore is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Baker Jr lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Gilmore!
After winning the bout, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TGC Crucible 16
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Grady scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Grady has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myles Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum slips a jab and a cross from Grady.
Tatum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Tatum feints a jab promting Grady to slip. Tatum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grady slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grady throws a combination that misses
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Grady shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but Grady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatum throws a right hand that Grady ducks under and follows up with a left that Grady also avoids with ease.
Tatum avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Grady lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grady throws a right and a left that Tatum avoids nicely.
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Grady. Grady gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Grady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Grady.
Tatum misses with a wild body shot.
Grady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Tatum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Grady scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Grady is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tatum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tatum tries to bench press Grady off him but Grady keeps the position. #T2#
Grady staying calm.
Grady in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Grady looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tatum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Grady off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tatum working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Grady takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Tatum struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3#
Tatum has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Grady's body.
Tatum keeps control of the position as Grady tries to break free. #SUB#
Tatum looking for the choke from the back.
Tatum is not going to allow Grady to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tatum is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tatum thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T4#
Grady rolls, trying to escape but Tatum keeps control of the position.
Grady tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tatum looking to finish with strikes here!
The referee warns Grady that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Grady regains half guard.
Grady regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tatum throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grady is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tatum looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Tatum dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Grady lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatum's head.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Grady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terry Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatum throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Grady.#TD2#
Grady shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tatum is trying to defend but Grady finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tatum tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Grady manages to move to mount! #SUB2#
Grady looking to secure an arm triangle but Tatum defends it well.
Grady controlling the pace for now.
Terry Tatum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tatum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Grady. #T1#
Tatum is trying to escape the mount.
Grady tries to control but Tatum wriggling away. #SUB2#
Grady looking to secure an arm triangle but Tatum defends it well.
Grady avoids the attempt from Tatum to control.
Tatum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tatum really wants to buck Grady off and get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grady wants to control the pace but Tatum is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Grady swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tatum is now in Grady's guard. A big mistake from Grady there, giving up the dominant position!
Tatum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatum throwing strikes but missing.
Tatum with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Grady looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tatum passes into half guard.
Tatum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Grady is trying to control but can't.
Tatum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grady keeps working.
Tatum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grady wants to control but Tatum is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Grady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatum tries to pass to full mount but Grady defends it.
Tatum trying to advance position but Grady counters by regaining guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tatum wants to pass the guard but Grady is keeping the position.
Tatum trying to control but Grady is working from the bottom.
Grady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tatum chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Grady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grady is keeping the position for now.
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 Terry Tatum will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Grady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grady lands the left hand.
Grady looks for a takedown but Tatum sprawls well.
Tatum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
Grady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grady dives in and grabs Tatum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tatum pushes down on Grady's head and hops out.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
Grady connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
Grady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatum but Tatum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Terry Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Grady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grady.
Danga de danga de dang - Grady scores with a four punch combination!
Sloppy strikes from Grady. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grady manages to avoid it.
Grady avoids the body shot from Tatum.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
Tatum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grady on the side of the head.
Tatum is looking to slow Grady down with leg kicks.
Tatum slips a jab and a cross from Grady.
Grady moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tatum is looking to slow Grady down with leg kicks.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatum circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatum misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Grady drops his hands momentarily and Tatum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grady takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
Grady tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grady looks to land a combination but Tatum avoids it well.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grady shoots in for a takedown but Tatum shows good takedown defense.
Tatum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tatum has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3##TD2#
Grady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Tatum wriggles free and stands up.
Grady throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum counters with a nice body kick.
Grady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grady takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tatum throws a head kick but Grady moves out of range.
Grady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terry Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grady throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grady or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatum, which made it look bad.
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grady.
Grady misses with a few strikes there.
Grady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum lands a nice shot that snaps Grady's head back. #T4#
Tatum connects with a right hand. Grady shakes it off.#ROC#
Grady is rocked!
Grady takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grady is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum dodges the punch combination from Grady.
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grady feints the counter takedown.
Tatum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grady throws a series of punches but Tatum avoids them all with ease.
Tatum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grady changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tatum lands with a right that hurts Grady. Grady looks to clinch but Tatum throws a short knee that drops Grady. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Terry Tatum!
Terry Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi 45
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Frazier slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Frazier's front leg but catches the back leg as Frazier tries to avoid it.
Frazier stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frazier finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frazier.
Thompson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frazier connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frazier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clay Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier misses with a looping left.#T1#
Thompson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clay Frazier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Frazier avoids it well.
Frazier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frazier just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Frazier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
The fighters circle, before Frazier throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Thompson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Frazier lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Clay Frazier!

Event: TGC 53: Hepple vs Petersen
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Fagan takes the fight into the clinch.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringo controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fagan.
Ringo wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Fagan.
Ringo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringo controls his hands.
Fagan lands a body punch.
Fagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ringo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo stalling in the clinch but Fagan improves position.
Fagan lands with a short shot to the head.
Fagan misses with some punches.
Fagan misses with a punch to the body.
Fagan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Fagan.
Fagan can't find room to land a body shot as Ringo controls the action.
Fagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ringo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Ringo to work.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringo controls his hands.
Ringo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ringo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fagan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fagan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Ringo is rocked!
Fagan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ringo backwards.
Oh Ringo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Fagan.
Ringo is trying to drag Fagan to the mat but Fagan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ringo blocks a body shot from Fagan. #T2#
Fagan is leaning against Ringo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Fagan.
Fagan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ringo looking to stall.
Fagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fagan works on Ringo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Fagan on the inside.
Fagan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ringo to his knees! Fagan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Fagan!

Event: TGC Crucible 14
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Gilmore has managed to clinch.
Dada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilmore lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dada.
Dada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
Dada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gilmore clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilmore.
Dada working aggressively here.
Gilmore's coach down at UFC Boxing and Black Belt BJJ Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gilmore's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gilmore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gilmore lands with a right to the head.
Gilmore lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gilmore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dada is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilmore is looking to advance position but Dada won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Gilmore is working for a submission of some sort.
Dada is holding on to half guard well.
Dada is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gilmore jumps into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Gilmore.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dada is trying to improve his position.
Gilmore wants to control but Dada is keeping him busy.
Dada is trying to get back to half guard.
Gilmore advances to full mount.
Gilmore looking to control but Dada is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Dada wants to control but Gilmore is having none of it.
Gilmore unloading with bombs!
Dada tries to hold on but Gilmore postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dada is looking to improve his position but Gilmore isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gilmore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gilmore trying to control but Dada is having none of it. #T4#
Dada bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Gilmore has his foot on Dada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dada works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gilmore is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gilmore controlling from the top position.
Gilmore wants to pass the guard but Dada is keeping the position.
Gilmore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gilmore moves out of range as Dada strikes.
Dada sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dada is defended easily by Gilmore.
A punch combination from Dada misses.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore jabs at Dada's body.#CL2#
Gilmore pushes Dada up against the cage in a clinch.
Gilmore unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Dada stops a takedown attempt from Gilmore. #BC2#
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilmore throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dada tries to counter with a takedown but Gilmore is quick to defend against it.
Gilmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dada dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilmore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dada backing away here, and Gilmore unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gilmore connects with a leg kick. Dada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gilmore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gilmore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gilmore's waist but Gilmore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dada off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koboko Dada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilmore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Nice shot by Dada.
Gilmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilmore defends it nicely.
Gilmore lands with a cross.
Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dada feints and then cracks Gilmore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gilmore down. #T3#
A punch combination from Gilmore misses.
Gilmore scores with the left hand. Dada knows he should have avoided that one.
Koboko Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gilmore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gilmore looking to stall.
Dada misses with a punch to the body.
Dada lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards. #BC2#
Gilmore manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Dada keeps it at a distance.
Dada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gilmore sprawls and moves away.
Gilmore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dada circles away.
Gilmore throws a head kick but Dada moves out of range.
Dada misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Gilmore as Dada shoots in.
Some wild striking there from Gilmore.
Dada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koboko Dada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gilmore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dada fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gilmore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dada lands the left hand.
Dada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gilmore counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Dada is rocked!
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt
and Dada counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore throws a nice looking combination but Dada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dada throws a chopping leg kick but Gilmore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Dada misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gilmore - that will leave a mark!
Dada walks into a stiff left hand from Gilmore.
Dada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilmore defends it nicely.#TD2#
Gilmore looking to score a takedown here. Dada is defending well but Gilmore drives through and ends up in Dada's guard.
Dada looking for a sweep. Not yet Dada, not yet.
Koboko Dada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Dada looking for a guillotine here but Gilmore defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilmore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dada has momentary wrist control but Gilmore slips an elbow through the middle.
Dada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Gilmore trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gilmore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gilmore trying to control but Dada is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Dada does no damage.
Dada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gilmore as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koboko Dada. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A right-left combo lands from Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with the combination.
Gilmore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anthony Gilmore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dada misses with a combination
and Gilmore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gilmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gilmore has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gilmore!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Koboko Dada stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still get to fuck this mans wife later tonight'.

Event: TGC 51
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Tatum with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Jackson tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tatum, right into the meat.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
We've been told by Tatum's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tatum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Jackson has been cut.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Tatum misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Tatum misses.
Tatum is looking to score with low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Tatum saw that one coming.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee. #KD#
Tatum lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Tatum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Tatum weaves into range and cracks Jackson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jackson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Tatum is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tatum!
A relieved looking Terry Tatum 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: TGC 49: Montgomery vs Reaper
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Gutierrez misses with a double jab.
Ringo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gutierrez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gutierrez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ringo counters with a series of strikes. Gutierrez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gutierrez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gutierrez tries to bum rush Ringo with a series of wild strikes but Ringo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutierrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ringo.
Ringo cracks Gutierrez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Gutierrez. Those never looked like landing.
Gutierrez throws a right hand that Ringo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ringo also avoids with ease.
Ringo misses with a wild body shot.
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that Ringo avoids nicely.
Gutierrez connects with a jab.
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!
Ringo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gutierrez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gutierrez scores with a hook.
Ringo looks to land a combination but Gutierrez avoids it well.
Ringo lands a jab-cross combination.
Gutierrez throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Ringo counters by clinching up.
Gutierrez letting Ringo take a breather here.#T1##BC#
Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ringo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ringo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ringo punishes Gutierrez's body with a nice straight punch.
Abel Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ringo connects with the punch.
Gutierrez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ringo dodges the punch combination from Gutierrez.
Ringo is looking for the big counter here.
Gutierrez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gutierrez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gutierrez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ringo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Ringo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gutierrez throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Ringo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gutierrez! Ringo lets Gutierrez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Gutierrez is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutierrez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Gutierrez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gutierrez drops his hands for a split second and Ringo immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Gutierrez face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ringo follows up with a right hand that knocks Gutierrez into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Ringo!
Johnny Ringo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TGC Crucible 10
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Show connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gilmore's hands.
Show gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gilmore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Show fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gilmore connects with a solid leg kick.
Show has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gilmore finds it's way round the side to connect with Show's head. #KD2#
Show lands a big right hand that sends Gilmore crashing to the mat! Show stays standing though and waves Gilmore back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gilmore counters with a straight right hand.
Gilmore works Show's body with a nice hook.
Gilmore tries to move into range but Show moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Gilmore closes the distance but Show moves to the side
and Show counters with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore doesn't manage to clinch there - Show circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Show! But no joy.
Show lands an overhand right.
Show swings for the body but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Show's head.#ROC#
Show is rocked!
Gilmore looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Gilmore backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Show's temple! It sends Show violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Gilmore celebrates and the doctors try to help Show!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Anthony Gilmore!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Gilmore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC 46: Escobar vs Madog
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Livity scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Tatum.
Livity lands a jab to the head.
Tatum misses with a shot to the body
and Livity counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum just misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
Livity swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Livity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Livity is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Livity has time to react.#CL#
Livity rushes Tatum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tatum misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Livity.
Livity is looking for a takedown.
Livity 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.
Tatum lands with a right to the head.
Tatum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Livity has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Livity.
Tatum is stalling here.
Tatum misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tatum breaks the clinch.
Tatum misses with a body punch
and Livity counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum throws a hook but Livity blocks it.
Livity throws a big counter combination but Tatum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tatum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Livity scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Tatum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Livity takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tatum walks into a straight right hand from Livity.
Tatum misses with a double jab
and Livity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking.
Tatum's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tatum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tatum walks into a jab.
Livity tries to clinch but Tatum is having none of it.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tatum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Tatum cracks Livity with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Livity falls to his knees and Tatum doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tatum!
A relieved looking Terry Tatum 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: TGC 44: Cobb vs Tskhadaia
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Oddie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnny Ringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ringo avoids the head kick by Oddie.
Oddie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ringo misses with a low kick.
Oddie throws a fast counter high kick but Ringo manages to duck under it in time.
Oddie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ringo tries for a takedown but Oddie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oddie throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Ringo misses.
Ringo throws a combination that misses
and Oddie counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Oddie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ringo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oddie.
Ringo scores with a hook.
Ringo tries for a takedown but Oddie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ringo looks to score with a jab to the body but Oddie is just out of range.#T1#
Oddie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ringo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ringo misses with a body shot
and Oddie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oddie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Ringo.
Ringo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Oddie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oddie.
Ringo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ringo wants to stall.
Oddie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oddie digs a right hand underneath Ringo's ribcage. Ringo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Ringo wants to get back to striking at distance but Oddie won't allow it.
Oddie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oddie lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Oddie.
Oddie lands a shoulder strike.
Ringo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ringo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ringo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oddie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ringo walks into a jab.
and Oddie counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ringo! He's just covering up as Oddie starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Oddie!

Event: TGC Crucible 8
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Portis looks to land a left hand but Gilmore moved out of range nicely.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Portis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gilmore misses with a wild body shot.
Portis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gilmore throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
Portis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Portis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gilmore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Portis.
Jab, jab by Portis - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Portis jabs Gilmore right on the nose. Gilmore blinks but takes it well.
Gilmore avoids the body shot from Portis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Portis finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Portis misses the target. #T1#
Portis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gilmore duly obliges.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Portis throws a series of punches but Gilmore moves out of range.
A slow jab from Portis misses its intended target.
Gilmore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Portis.
Gilmore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gilmore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gilmore darts in looking for a takedown but Portis gets double underhooks and turns Gilmore into the cage.
Gilmore connects with a high kick.
Portis lands with a shot to the body.
Portis throws a shot to the body.
Portis lands a glancing blow to the side of Gilmore's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Gilmore 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gilmore throws a series of punches but Portis moves out of range. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Portis as he connects with a hook.
Portis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Portis scores with a sloppy right hand. Gilmore should have avoided that one.
Gilmore connects with a high kick.
Portis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Gilmore misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gilmore. Those never looked like landing.
Portis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Portis with a hook.
Gilmore takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gilmore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Portis finds it's way through Gilmore's defenses.
Portis throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Gilmore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Portis.
Gilmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilmore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Portis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilmore scrambles back to his feet.
Portis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Portis's corner calls for a 1-2. Portis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Portis cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Gilmore is rocked!
Portis scores with a jab to the head.
Gilmore is still on wobbly legs! Can Portis finish him?
Gilmore slips under a jab.
Gilmore seems to have recovered his senses.
Portis misses with a two punch combination.
Portis avoids the head kick by Gilmore.
A quick step to the side and Portis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis just misses with a punch to the body.
Portis scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portis lands with a good body shot.
Gilmore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Portis misses the jab.
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Portis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Portis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilmore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilmore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Portis.
Gilmore throws a right hand that Portis ducks under and follows up with a left that Portis also avoids with ease.
Portis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gilmore.
Portis throws a body shot but no joy.
Portis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Portis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gilmore.
Jackson Portis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Gilmore.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore'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#
Portis cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Portis looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilmore is just out of range.
Gilmore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson Portis is winning the standup battle so far.
Portis lands with a shot to the body.
Portis wants to land a leg kick but Gilmore is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gilmore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Gilmore.
Portis lands a jab to the nose.
Portis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Portis throws a body punch but Gilmore moves out of range.
Portis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilmore moves away.
Jab, jab by Portis - just one landing.
Portis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gilmore. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Portis misses with a head kick. #T1#
Portis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Portis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Portis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Portis jabs Gilmore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gilmore slips under a jab.
Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Portis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gilmore misses with a looping right.
Portis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Portis throws a leg kick but Gilmore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Portis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Portis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Portis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmore can do to turn this around?
Portis thuds a left hand into Gilmore's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Portis swivels and escapes.
Portis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Portis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Portis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gilmore.
A little feinted left hand from Portis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gilmore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Portis has got the better of the exchanges.
Portis lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Portis connects with a body shot that sends Gilmore's belly button to the back.
Gilmore looks to land a combination but Portis avoids it well.
Portis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gilmore throws out the jab.
Portis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Portis drops Gilmore with a right and a left! Portis comes rushing in but Gilmore regains his composure and manages to keep Portis in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Portis lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Portis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gilmore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Portis distracts Gilmore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Portis won't allow Gilmore to get back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Gilmore working for a triangle but Portis defends it easily.
Portis lands a couple of elbows.
Portis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Portis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Portis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Portis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Gilmore's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Portis sizes up Gilmore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Portis lands with a straight right. Gilmore didn't see that one coming.
Gilmore walks into a jab.
Portis jabs Gilmore right on the nose. Gilmore blinks but takes it well.
A left lands for Portis.
Portis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Portis jabs at Gilmore's body.
Gilmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Portis.
Portis dodges the punch combination from Gilmore.
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!#CL#
Portis clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Portis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Portis.
Portis gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Portis keeps control of Gilmore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Portis presses Gilmore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Portis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gilmore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Gilmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gilmore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Portis was well out of range. Poor timing from Gilmore.
Portis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Gilmore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Portis with a body shot.#T2#
Portis tries a head kick but it misses.
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portis swinging wildly here.
Gilmore is looking for the big counter here.
Gilmore wants to clinch.
Portis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Portis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gilmore is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Portis rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Gilmore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Gilmore wants to clinch
letting Portis counter with a right hand.
Portis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gilmore misses with a body shot.
Portis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Portis avoids the head kick by Gilmore.
Gilmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Portis cracks Gilmore with a good jab.
Portis slips a straight right by Gilmore.
Portis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gilmore.#KD#
Portis drops Gilmore with a big left hand and mounts him. Gilmore is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Portis! Gilmore is hurt baaadly! Portis is firing away with more strikes - Gilmore is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Portis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC 41: San Diego vs Stralman
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Kleinschmidt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tatum throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Tatum misses
and Kleinschmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Terry Tatum has been cut.
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kleinschmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatum counters with a left and a right that stings Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kleinschmidt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kleinschmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kleinschmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Kleinschmidt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kleinschmidt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tatum.#T1#
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum takes a swing at Kleinschmidt's ribcage but misses.
Kleinschmidt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tatum throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kleinschmidt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kleinschmidt clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Tatum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kleinschmidt blocks a jab.
Kleinschmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy body kick from Tatum
and Kleinschmidt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kleinschmidt circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Kleinschmidt is looking to clinch.
Kleinschmidt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum scores with a jab to the head.
Tatum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tatum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Kleinschmidt is out of range.
Tatum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tatum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kleinschmidt closes the distance but Tatum moves to the side
and Tatum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Tatum avoids the body shot from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kleinschmidt throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Tatum lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kleinschmidt misses the target.
Kleinschmidt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
Tatum looks to land a combination but Kleinschmidt avoids it well.
Kleinschmidt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Kleinschmidt connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Terry Tatum's cut even more.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleinschmidt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tatum on the side of the head.
Kleinschmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kleinschmidt catches Tatum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Terry Tatum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tatum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatum.
Kleinschmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kleinschmidt is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Tatum's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tatum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kleinschmidt's hands.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Kleinschmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kleinschmidt.
Tatum pushes Kleinschmidt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tatum tries to work over Kleinschmidt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Kleinschmidt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatum defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Tatum stands and steps away. Kleinschmidt gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Kleinschmidt gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Kleinschmidt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tatum uses from the top position. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tatum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatum is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Tatum doesn't defend quickly enough and Kleinschmidt has managed to lock this one up! Can Tatum escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kleinschmidt on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt retains his welterweight title!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TGC Crucible 7
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Ringo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ringo misses with a combination
letting Hudson counter with a right hand.
Ringo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hudson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ringo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hudson drops his hands momentarily and Ringo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ringo throws a one two combo.
Hudson tries to bum rush Ringo with a series of wild strikes but Ringo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ringo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ringo misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ringo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ringo.
Hudson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hudson.
As Hudson backs off Ringo throws a huge counter combo but Hudson manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Ringo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hudson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ringo.#TD#
Hudson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ringo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ringo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ringo is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it. #SUB#
Hudson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ringo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hudson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
Ringo wants to get back to full guard.
Hudson tries to pass to full mount but Ringo defends it. #SUB#
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura but Ringo is defending well.
Ringo controlling the position for now.#T3##SUB#
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ringo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hudson wants to control but Ringo is keeping him busy.
Hudson wants to pass to mount but Ringo is defending the position.
Ringo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hudson stops Ringo from getting back to his feet.
Ringo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ringo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ringo scores with a shot to the body.
Hudson misses with the combination.
Hudson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ringo sprawls well. He's pushed Hudson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hudson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ringo.
Ringo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ringo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ringo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ringo misses with a wild combination.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ringo sprawls well. Ringo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ringo throws a head kick but Hudson moves out of range.
Johnny Ringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ringo, as that shot connected.
Hudson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ringo misses with a hook. Hudson ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hudson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ringo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hudson on the side of the head.
Hudson moves out of range as Ringo strikes.
Hudson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ringo looks to throw the jab but Hudson is out of range. #T1#
Ringo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudson.
Ringo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hudson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ringo throws out the jab.
Ringo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ringo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Hudson is rocked!
Hudson walks straight into a right hand from Ringo - that's dropped him! Ringo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hudson from any more punishment! Hudson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Ringo!
Johnny Ringo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Tatum wants to clinch
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from McCoy misses.
McCoy darts in looking for a takedown but Tatum gets double underhooks and turns McCoy into the cage.
McCoy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTatum.
McCoy throws out a powerful jab.
Tatum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCoy misses with a double jab
and Tatum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCoy thinking.
Tatum scores with a leg kick.
McCoy looks to land a combination. Tatum sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tatum scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Willie McCoy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy digs a good body shot into Tatum's ribs.
Tatum misses with a head kick.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh McCoy got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tatum presses forward with punches and knees until McCoy stumbles to the ground! The ref watches McCoy closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Tatum!
Terry Tatum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TGC Crucible 6
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Gilmore misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and The Reaper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gilmore's guard.
The Reaper stands and throws Gilmore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gilmore is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
The Reaper tries to score with some ground and pound. Gilmore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Reaper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Reaper controlling from side mount.
The Reaper is working Gilmore over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper lands an elbow.
The Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Reaper misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
The Reaper wants to control but Gilmore is keeping him busy.
The Reaper controlling from side mount.
Gilmore tries to escape but The Reaper is in control.
The Reaper working the head and body with strikes.
The Reaper scoring with punches and elbows.
Gilmore is not content to let The Reaper control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gilmore is trying to work for a sweep but The Reaper has mounted him!
Gilmore wants to control but The Reaper is having none of it.#T2#
The Reaper fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Reaper dominating with strikes here.
The Reaper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gilmore looks a forlorn figure.
Gilmore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Reaper controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Reaper lands a big elbow.
The Reaper looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The Reaper looking to finish Gilmore with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gilmore!
The Reaper landing strikes from the mount and Gilmore is in trouble!
The Reaper lands a couple of good shots and Gilmore has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Gilmore is covering up but some of the strikes from The Reaper are getting through and doing damage.
The Reaper lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Gilmore defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Reaper's arms.
A lull in the action here.
Gilmore is trying to remain composed but The Reaper is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmore turns into The Reaper and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
The Reaper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilmore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilmore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gilmore trying to control the position from guard on top but The Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The Reaper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gilmore manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gilmore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Reaper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Reaper advances position into side control!
The Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Reaper working the ground and pound.
Gilmore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Reaper is chipping away with strikes.
The Reaper lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary The Reaper 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#
Gilmore loads up on a big right hand but The Reaper slips the punch.
And The Reaper tries to counter it with a takedown but Gilmore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gilmore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Reaper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Reaper dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilmore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
The Reaper clinches up with Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage.
Gilmore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Reaper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilmore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gilmore misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper tries to pull guard but Gilmore holds him up against the cage and eventually The Reaper drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Gilmore fails to land.
The Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gilmore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
The Reaper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gilmore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary The Reaper.
The Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Gilmore avoids it by throwing The Reaper back against the cage.
The Reaper lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
The Reaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
The Reaper manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
The Reaper is looking for a triangle but Gilmore pushes his legs off easily.
The Reaper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Reaper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gilmore sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The Reaper keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gilmore got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Reaper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gilmore has managed to get both his arms back between The Reaper's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The Reaper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gilmore is one step ahead there.
The Reaper is looking to sweep but instead, Gilmore has passed into half guard.
Gary The Reaper has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Reaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Reaper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Reaper.
The Reaper wants to control the position but Gilmore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
The Reaper trying to control but Gilmore postures up.
The Reaper wants to get back to full guard.
The Reaper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but The Reaper keeps moving.
The Reaper has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gilmore has passed into side control.
Gilmore has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The Reaper is desperately trying to improve his position but Gilmore has a good base and remains in mount.
Gilmore trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The Reaper is desperately trying to improve his position but Gilmore has a good base and remains in mount.
The Reaper is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gilmore sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Reaper is working to get back to half guard.
Gilmore tries to control but The Reaper wriggling away.
The Reaper is desperately trying to improve his position but Gilmore has a good base and remains in mount.
The Reaper regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmore is trying to control the action in half guard but The Reaper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Reaper is looking for a sweep. Gilmore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gary The Reaper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Reaper fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Gilmore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Reaper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilmore.
It looked like Gilmore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Reaper.
The Reaper takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
The Reaper has managed to clinch.
Gilmore blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
The Reaper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gilmore uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Reaper keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.
Gilmore preventing the sweep.
Gilmore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SU#
Gilmore decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Reaper, up you get! #CL2#
Gilmore tries to keep at a distance but The Reaper has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Reaper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gilmore using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Reaper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Reaper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gilmore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gilmore tries to work over The Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gilmore's elbow.
The Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore misses with a punch to the body.
The Reaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Reaper lands a nice uppercut.
Gilmore tries to stall but The Reaper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gary The Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gilmore displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Reaper up against the cage.
Gilmore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gilmore.
The Reaper tries to work over Gilmore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gilmore's efforts to push away.
The Reaper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anthony Gilmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary The Reaper.
Gilmore tries to break the clinch but The Reaper is controlling the position. #T3#
Gilmore can't find room to land a body shot as The Reaper controls the action.
Gilmore tries to break free but The Reaper pushes him back against the cage.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by The Reaper.
Gilmore tries to work over The Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Reaper looking for a takedown.
Gilmore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gary The Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore tries a body shot but The Reaper blocks it.
The Reaper prevents a body shot from Gilmore. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gilmore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilmore is pressed up against the cage. The Reaper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gilmore down to the mat. Gilmore avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anthony Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Reaper tries to clinch up.
Gilmore misses with a combination #TD2#
and The Reaper counters with a single leg into guard. Gilmore didn't expect that.
Gilmore throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Reaper controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary The Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Reaper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary The Reaper!
Gary The Reaper thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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