Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 308
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Leighton digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Leighton lands a jab.
Leighton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed
and Leighton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leighton misses with a looping right.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Leighton, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Leighton against the cage but Leighton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leighton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.#CL2#
Leighton gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Leighton fails to land.
Leighton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Leighton.
Leighton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leighton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Leighton - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Leighton lands an uppercut.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leighton tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Leighton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leighton missing with knees to the body.
Leighton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Leighton throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leighton after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Leighton pushes off an throws an elbow but Garcia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leighton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia working aggressively here. #T3#
A hook to the body from Leighton.
Leighton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Leighton is struggling to control the position.
Leighton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leighton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leighton working aggressively here.
Leighton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leighton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garcia up against the cage.
Leighton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leighton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Leighton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Leighton fails to land.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Leighton.
Leighton misses with the head strike.
Garcia being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Leighton.
Leighton has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Leighton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Leighton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leighton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliott Leighton 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#
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Leighton's shoulder, as Leighton tries to avoid the shot.
Leighton tries to counter with a clinch but Garcia shakes him off and moves away.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Leighton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leighton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leighton wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Leighton. Beautiful body shot.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Leighton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Leighton dives in and scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leighton pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leighton.
Leighton working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leighton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Leighton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Leighton is controlling well.
Leighton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Leighton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leighton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia won't allow Leighton to pass to mount.
Leighton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Leighton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leighton is working away from the top position though.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leighton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcia wants to control but Leighton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leighton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working. #T2#
Leighton winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leighton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leighton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia trying to hold on to Leighton's head to control him but Leighton postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leighton lands a nice short elbow.
Leighton thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Leighton is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Leighton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leighton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leighton wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Leighton slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.
Ground and pound from Leighton. #T3#
Leighton working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcia is looking to get back to full guard here but Leighton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Leighton wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia is trying to control Leighton's posture but Leighton avoids it.
Garcia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leighton lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Leighton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garcia to see if he's OK.
Leighton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Garcia is avoiding damage well.
Garcia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leighton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garcia some visible discomfort.
Garcia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leighton is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leighton is putting a hurting on Garcia here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garcia is not content to let Leighton control the position.
Leighton looking to control but instead Garcia has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eliott Leighton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leighton's waist but Leighton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Leighton counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leighton lands a nice looking body shot.
Leighton sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Leighton.
Leighton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Garcia eats them both and turns towards Leighton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!
Leighton cracks Garcia with a hook to the temple - Garcia is on wobbly legs here! Leighton swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Garcia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Leighton wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.

Event: GC 299
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Penn Jr misses with a hook.
Garcia swings for the body but Penn Jr moves out of range.
Penn Jr moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Penn Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn Jr.
Garcia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn Jr is out of range.
Garcia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garcia!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn Jr manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Penn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Penn Jr circles away easily
and Penn Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Garcia throws a head kick but Penn Jr moves out of range.
A jab from Penn Jr finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rodney Garcia has been cut.
Garcia cracks Penn Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel Penn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia scores with a jab to the head.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Penn Jr counters with a head kick that drops Garcia to the mat! Garcia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!
Penn Jr steps in with a hook that catches Garcia right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Penn Jr follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Garcia looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Penn Jr!
After the fight, Steel Penn Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#774 Delsarte v Vee
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Hoyce tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hoyce manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Hoyce is predictable there
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
Reem moves out of range as Hoyce strikes.
Hoyce looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoyce throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Reem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoyce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Hoyce tries to get set, Reem tries to push him back and clinch up but Hoyce manages to avoid the attempt.
Hoyce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoyce throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
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!
Hoyce blocks a leg kick.
Reem avoids the head kick by Hoyce.
Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Hoyce misses.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoyce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Reem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoyce throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem cracks Hoyce with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoyce shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoyce throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Reem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoyce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoyce loses concentration momentarily and Reem pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hoyce crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Reem finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Umberto Reem!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Umberto Reem made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEC 658
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Coyoca tries for a takedown but Suleyman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coyoca lands a nice looking body shot.
Suleyman throws a leg kick which misses Coyoca's front leg but catches the back leg as Coyoca tries to avoid it.
Suleyman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fractal Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Suleyman looks to land a combination but Coyoca avoids it well. #CL#
Suleyman rushes Coyoca and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Suleyman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suleyman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Coyoca counters with a takedown into side control.
Coyoca throws an elbow but Suleyman slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Coyoca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coyoca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyoca throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Suleyman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Suleyman taking some punishment here, with Coyoca in his half guard.
Suleyman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coyoca. #T1#
Coyoca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coyoca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Suleyman looking for a sweep. Not yet Suleyman, not yet.
Coyoca throws a big elbow that misses.
Suleyman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suleyman can't keep his opponent in guard - Coyoca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coyoca working the head and body with strikes.
Suleyman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coyoca.
Coyoca is nestled in close to Suleyman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coyoca trying to mount his opponent but Suleyman defends it. #SUB2#
Coyoca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Coyoca throwing shots but Suleyman is blocking nicely.
Suleyman is looking to improve his position.
Coyoca working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Suleyman's thigh. Suleyman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Coyoca throws a big right hand that misses.
Coyoca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Coyoca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Suleyman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Coyoca has Suleyman in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Coyoca is looking for a triangle here but Suleyman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Coyoca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suleyman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suleyman is looking to take a break and control but Coyoca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coyoca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suleyman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coyoca sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coyoca is looking to improve his position.
Coyoca regains full guard. Nicely done.
Coyoca wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Suleyman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coyoca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suleyman has managed to get both his arms back between Coyoca's legs - danger averted.
Suleyman stopping the sweep attempt from Coyoca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Coyoca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Coyoca shoots for a takedown but Suleyman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ibrahim Suleyman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suleyman lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Allan Coyoca has been cut.
Suleyman throws out a leg kick but Coyoca moves out of range and Suleyman only half commits.
Suleyman tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Coyoca decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Suleyman's guard.
Coyoca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coyoca advances to half guard.
Coyoca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coyoca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Coyoca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coyoca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coyoca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suleyman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coyoca drops an elbow to the side of Suleyman's 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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coyoca lands a nice short elbow.
Suleyman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Coyoca.
Coyoca distracts Suleyman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Coyoca throwing strikes but missing.
Suleyman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coyoca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suleyman is keeping the position for now.
Coyoca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coyoca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ground and pound from Coyoca seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Coyoca misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Coyoca is trying to ground and pound but Suleyman uses the momentary lack of control by Coyoca to regain half guard.
Coyoca throwing shots but Suleyman is blocking nicely. #T2#
Coyoca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Coyoca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Suleyman sees it coming and defends easily.
Coyoca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coyoca trying to pass the guard but Suleyman defending well. #SUB2#
Coyoca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coyoca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coyoca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coyoca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coyoca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Coyoca wants to pass to mount but Suleyman is defending the position.
Coyoca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Allan Coyoca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suleyman is in trouble now - Coyoca has advanced to mount!
Coyoca lands a nice shot to the head.
Coyoca throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Coyoca with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Suleyman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Coyoca misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Coyoca working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Suleyman is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coyoca connects with a bit shot that sees Suleyman covering up! More strikes from Coyoca and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Coyoca is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allan Coyoca!
Allan Coyoca took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 294
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Bale there.
Bale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bale tries to work over Garcia's front leg with a kick but Garcia checks it.
Bale 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.
A jab lands there for Bale.
Bale avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bale to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia slips a jab from Bale.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Bale slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bale.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia lands a jab to Bale's midsection.
Good work by Bale as he checks the leg kick.
Garcia takes a swing at Bale's ribcage but misses.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Garcia. #TD2#
Garcia tries to sprawl but Bale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Bale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bale winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Garcia tries to roll over but Bale keeps him under control.
Bale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bale content to control rather than advance.
Bale tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Garcia. #T2##SUB#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bale is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Bale is controlling the pace.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Bale is controlling well.
Bale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Bale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bale thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Garcia wants to control but Bale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bale.
Bale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia wants to control but Bale is keeping busy.
Bale slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Bale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia has hold of Bale's hands but Bale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia wants to control the action here but instead Bale manages to pass to full mount! #T4#
Bale landing shots from mount.
Bale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Bale is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Bale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bale works his way into side control.
Bale lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tony Bale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Bale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
An inside leg kick lands from Bale.
Bale looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bale did well to prevent Garcia getting side control.
Garcia stops Bale from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bale is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bale is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Bale wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bale missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Bale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bale looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bale sprawls well. Bale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Bale throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Bale throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Bale throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Bale lands with a cross. #T2#
Garcia goes for a double leg but Bale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bale continues to drive forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia misses the 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!
Garcia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bale finds it's way round the side to connect with Garcia's head.
Bale lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
A cross from Bale lands.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Bale, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Bale against the cage but Bale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Bale.
Bale lands a jab to the nose.
Bale throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Bale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Bale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Bale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garcia doesn't seem phased though.
Bale throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Bale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance. #T3#
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Bale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bale lands a nice shot to the body.
Bale cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bale throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Bale's body.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia tried to counter with a leg kick but Bale avoided it.#TD2#
Bale shoots in and bounces Garcia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Bale gets to his feet - Garcia follows without any prompting.
Bale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Bale misses.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bale sprawls and moves away.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Bale shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bale moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Bale lands with a good body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bale.
Bale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bale stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Bale follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Bale.
Bale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bale.
Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bale throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale's corner calls for a 1-2. Bale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Garcia on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!
Bale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Bale ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a low kick as Bale jumps back.
Garcia slips under a jab from Bale.
Bale lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Bale misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Bale avoids nicely.
Bale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Bale.
Bale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Bale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Bale both land. Nice combination.
Garcia tries to score with a low kick but Bale moves his leg out of the way.
Bale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bale.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Bale tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Bale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Bale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bale fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Bale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Bale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bale showed some decent athleticism there.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Bale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garcia is not content to let Bale control the position.
Bale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rodney Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garcia wants to control but Bale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Bale is controlling well.
Bale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bale is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bale moves nicely into side control.
Garcia dodges the ground and pound from Bale.#T3#
Bale is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bale tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bale working away.
Tony Bale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia stops Bale from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Bale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Garcia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - Bale scoring with strikes.
Bale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia is not content to let Bale control the position.
Bale landing a few strikes.
Garcia is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bale.
Garcia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcia regains half guard.
Bale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bale 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bale!
Tony Bale was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 292
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Shraf moves into the clinch successfully.
Akharraz gets underhooks to prevent Shraf's takedown attempt.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akharraz jabs Shraf right on the nose. Shraf blinks but takes it well.
Shraf is looking to clinch.
Akharraz misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Shraf takes the fight into the clinch.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akharraz tries to break the clinch but Shraf is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akharraz's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Shraf wants the takedown. Akharraz is fighting it off but Shraf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Akharraz's guard against the cage.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet but Shraf is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Shraf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Shraf trying to control but Akharraz is working from the bottom.
Shraf stops Akharraz from standing up.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Akharraz keeps moving.
Shraf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akharraz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shraf wants to control from the top but Akharraz keeps moving.
Akharraz wants to stand up but Shraf is controlling him.
Shraf advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Shraf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akharraz is trying to buck Shraf off.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Akharraz is trying to get back to his feet.
Akharraz is not content to let Shraf control the position.
Shraf tries to advance to mount but Akharraz denies him. #ES#
Akharraz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T3#
Shraf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Akharraz has managed to clinch.
Akharraz lands with a right to the head.
Shraf lands with a short shot to the head.
Shraf has a couple of punches blocked by Akharraz.
Akharraz lands with a short shot to the head.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akharraz after a bit of a struggle.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akharraz can't break the clinch.
Akharraz tries to break the clinch but Shraf is controlling the position.
Akharraz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Akharraz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Shraf turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf prevents Akharraz from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Akharraz is defending well. #SUB2#
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Akharraz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shraf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akharraz keeps working. #SUB2#
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Shraf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akharraz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akharraz pushes Shraf away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Shraf gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Shraf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamezdin Shraf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Akharraz misses with a series of wild punches.
Shraf avoids the body shot from Akharraz.
Akharraz keeps the fight on the outside.
Akharraz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shraf checks it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Shraf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shraf wants a takedown but no success here.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf wants to take the fight to the mat but Akharraz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shraf has Akharraz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akharraz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.#BC#
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Akharraz has managed to clinch. #BC#
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shraf rushes Akharraz and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Shraf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akharraz is trying to stall.
Shraf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akharraz lands a nice shot to the body.
Akharraz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Akharraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akharraz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akharraz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shraf.
Shraf tries to clinch up
and Akharraz counters with a three punch combo that has Shraf backing up. Shraf nods at Akharraz to acknowledge the strikes.
Akharraz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shraf. #CL#
Akharraz closes the distance and pushes Shraf back into the cage.
Osama Akharraz has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Shraf struggles to land a body shot inside as Akharraz controls his hands.
Akharraz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shraf is keeping busy.
Akharraz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shraf has Akharraz pressed against the cage, preventing Akharraz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akharraz scores with a shoulder strike.
Shraf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Shraf keeps control of Akharraz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shraf takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Akharraz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shraf tries to clinch up but Akharraz circles away and keeps his distance.
Akharraz throwing a counter right hand but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Osama Akharraz is winning the standup battle so far.
Akharraz throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Shraf gets tackled into the cage by Akharraz. Akharraz maintains the clinch.
Akharraz is trying to break free.#T3#
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akharraz after a bit of a struggle.
Shraf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akharraz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Akharraz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akharraz lands with a left to the head.
Akharraz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Shraf gets tackled into the cage by Akharraz. Akharraz maintains the clinch.
Akharraz wants to get back to striking at distance but Shraf won't allow it.
Shraf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shraf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akharraz's efforts to push away.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Akharraz.
Shraf tries to work over Akharraz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Shraf clinches up with Akharraz and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Shraf goes for a takedown attempt but Akharraz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shraf circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Shraf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akharraz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shraf trying to control the action but Akharraz is working from the bottom.
Shraf trying to pass the guard but Akharraz defending well.
Shraf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shraf prevents Akharraz from standing back up. #ES#
Akharraz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shraf keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Akharraz working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Akharraz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shraf drives through and clinches with Akharraz against the cage. #TD2#
Shraf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Akharraz regains guard. #ES#
Akharraz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
Akharraz throws a nice head kick!
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Akharraz forces Shraf back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akharraz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akharraz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shraf.
Shraf goes for a takedown attempt but Akharraz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shraf tries to clinch up.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Shraf moves out of range.
Akharraz doesn't manage to clinch there - Shraf circles away.
Shraf is looking to clinch. #T1#
Shraf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akharraz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shraf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Akharraz defends it well.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shraf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akharraz throws a nice looking combination but Shraf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akharraz misses with a two punch combination.
Shraf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akharraz tries to clinch up but Shraf circles away and keeps his distance.
Shraf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akharraz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz throws a right hand that Shraf ducks under and follows up with a left that Shraf also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Shraf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akharraz, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shraf on the inside.
Shraf lands with a short shot to the head.
Shraf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akharraz is defending well.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Shraf tries a body shot but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz blocks an uppercut.
Akharraz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akharraz prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Akharraz rushes Shraf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shraf wants to take the fight to the mat but Akharraz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Akharraz tries to break free but Shraf pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shraf tries to clinch but Akharraz moves away
enabling Akharraz to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Akharraz pushes Shraf up against the cage in a clinch.
Shraf tries to score a body lock takedown but Akharraz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akharraz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shraf misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Akharraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shraf misses with a takedown
and Akharraz counters with a three punch combo that has Shraf backing up. Shraf nods at Akharraz to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##CL2#
Shraf has closed the distance and engaged Akharraz in a clinch.
Akharraz wants to break free but Shraf has control.
Akharraz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akharraz lands a right hand.
Shraf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akharraz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.
Shraf tries to clinch but Akharraz moves out of range.
Shraf tries to clinch but Akharraz is having none of it. #CL#
Akharraz has Shraf up against the cage in a clinch.
Akharraz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shraf looking for a takedown.
Akharraz digs a right hand underneath Shraf's ribcage. Shraf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shraf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Akharraz is leaning against Shraf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shraf blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akharraz moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Akharraz clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Akharraz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Akharraz.
Akharraz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2#
Shraf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shraf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akharraz's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shraf. #TD2#
Shraf has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Akharraz is trying to keep an underhook but Shraf manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shraf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #ES#
Akharraz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shraf is on him like a limpet, forcing Akharraz back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Akharraz manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Akharraz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akharraz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Akharraz!

Event: Pride FC 14
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Uzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilsen is just out of range.
Jay Uzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzo misses with a body shot.
Nilsen blocks a jab.
Nilsen misses with a wild body shot.
Nilsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Nilsen misses.
Uzo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nilsen lands a head shot.
Uzo misses with a wild combination.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uzo misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Uzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Uzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilsen misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilsen is able to avoid easily.
Nilsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Uzo looks to throw the jab but Nilsen is out of range.
Uzo throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Nilsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uzo momentarily.
Uzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uzo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nilsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen throws a hook but Uzo avoids it easily.
Uzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a hook. Uzo ducked under it nicely.
Uzo slips under a jab from Nilsen.
Uzo misses with a right hand
and Nilsen counters with a one-two to the body.
Uzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Uzo throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Nilsen has Uzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Uzo cracks Nilsen with a nice body shot.
Uzo blocks a body shot from Nilsen.
Uzo lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Uzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uzo is trying to stall.
Uzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilsen.
Uzo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Nilsen on the inside.
Uzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uzo taking a breather.
Uzo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilsen lands with a light punch inside.
Uzo is looking to control Nilsen's arms but Nilsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uzo has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilsen.
Uzo has Nilsen pressed against the cage.
Uzo looking to stall.
Uzo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nilsen is keeping busy.
Uzo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Nilsen blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilsen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzo. #BC#
Uzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilsen takes a swing at Uzo's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzo. Nilsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilsen.
Nilsen lands a jab to the nose.
Uzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Uzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Nilsen.
Uzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilsen counters with a left to the body.
Nilsen connects with a looping right hand.
Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Uzo moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Uzo.
Uzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Uzo is rocked!#T4#
Nilsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Uzo's head backwards.
Oh Uzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Nilsen has cracked Uzo with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Nilsen lands another huge swinging hook and Uzo tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Uzo, before Nilsen can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yacob Nilsen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yacob Nilsen waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
Jay Uzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor's Shinto Elite and IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.

Event: GAMMA#768 Curry v Spike
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Napoleon misses with a kick to the body
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
Napoleon throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily.
Napoleon keeps the fight on the outside.
Reem connects with a leg kick. Napoleon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Napoleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Napoleon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Napoleon misses with the head strike. #TD#
Napoleon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reem can't fight it off and eventually Napoleon manages to take the fight to the floor. Reem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Napoleon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Napoleon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Napoleon. #T1#
Napoleon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Napoleon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Napoleon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Napoleon landing with the ground and pound.
Napoleon tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard.
Napoleon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Napoleon wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Napoleon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
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.
Napoleon slips nicely into half guard.
Napoleon is looking to take a break and control but Reem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Napoleon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Napoleon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Napoleon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Napoleon working Reem over with strikes.
Reem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Napoleon wants to control but Reem is keeping him busy.
Reem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Napoleon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Napoleon is just content to waste time from the top position. Reem takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Napoleon prevents Reem from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Napoleon throwing strikes from guard but Reem blocks nicely.
Napoleon throwing strikes from guard but Reem blocks nicely.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Napoleon won't allow Reem to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Napoleon finds it's way through Reem's defenses.
Napoleon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Napoleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Napoleon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reem. Reem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reem closes the distance but Napoleon moves to the side
and Napoleon counters with a nice body shot.
Napoleon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Napoleon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reem throws a sloppy head kick
and Napoleon counters with a stiff right hand.
Napoleon throws a poor cross that misses
and Reem counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reem.
Reem tried to score with a low kick but Napoleon checks it.
Reem moves out of range as Napoleon throws a body kick.
Reem tries to clinch there but Napoleon circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Napoleon scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Napoleon lands a slapping body shot.
Reem misses with a hook.
Reem connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Reem misses with a leg kick
and Napoleon counters with a nice body kick.
Reem is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoleon. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Reem darts in and clinches Napoleon up against the cage.
Reem working aggressively here.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Napoleon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem stalling the fight.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem blocking some punches.
Napoleon has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Napoleon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Napoleon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Napoleon working aggressively here.
Napoleon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Napoleon lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Napoleon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reem can do to turn this around?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem is trying to stall.
Napoleon blocks a body shot from Reem.
Napoleon has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
A short left from Reem.
A head punch on the inside from Napoleon fails to land.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem trying to stall but Napoleon improves his position.
Napoleon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reem blocking some punches.
Napoleon misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Napoleon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Napoleon working aggressively here.
Napoleon lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Napoleon misses with a body punch.
Napoleon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Napoleon tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Reem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Napoleon misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Napoleon backwards.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Napoleon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Reem lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Napoleon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reem avoids it.
Reem pushes Napoleon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Napoleon misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buster Napoleon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem is working Napoleon over against the cage.
Reem is trying to stall.
Napoleon misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Napoleon blocking some punches.
Napoleon misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Napoleon prevents a body shot from Reem.
Napoleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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 Buster Napoleon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Napoleon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick from Napoleon.
Reem tries a low kick but Napoleon avoids it.#CL2#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Napoleon in a clinch. #TD#
Napoleon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Napoleon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buster Napoleon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Napoleon prevents Reem from getting back to his feet.
Napoleon throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Napoleon's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVB#
Napoleon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Napoleon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reem escapes and throws Napoleon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Napoleon tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Napoleon tries to escape the position.
Napoleon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Reem's guard. Nice work there by Napoleon.
Napoleon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Napoleon throws a strike but Reem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Napoleon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Reem manages to pass to side control. #SU2#
Reem stands up from half guard. #T2#
Napoleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon tries to bum rush Reem with a series of wild strikes but Reem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Napoleon throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Napoleon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Napoleon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reem.
Napoleon tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Napoleon is able to avoid easily.
Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Napoleon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem scores with a leg kick.
Napoleon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reem is fending him off so far but Napoleon persists. Nope, Reem circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Napoleon throws a leg kick but Reem moved away.#CL2#
Reem darts in and clinches Napoleon up against the cage.
Buster Napoleon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Reem tries a body shot but Napoleon blocks it.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem gets through Napoleon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Napoleon throws an elbow but misses.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Napoleon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Napoleon is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Napoleon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Napoleons head.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem. #T4#
Reem works on Napoleon's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Napoleon.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Napoleon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Napoleons head.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Napoleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Napoleon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Napoleon!
Buster Napoleon very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Pride FC 13
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teodor. That did some damage!
Teodor slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Teodor. Teodor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Teodor throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot by Teodor.
A clash of legs there as Teodor blocks the low kick.
Teodor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Teodor 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.
Teodor throws a big shot that misses.
Teodor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris swings for the body but Teodor moves out of range.
Harris 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.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Teodor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands a front kick.
A head kick from Harris lands but Teodor takes it in his stride.
Harris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Teodor misses with an uppercut.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Teodor is wise to it.
Nice jab there from Teodor.
A head kick by Harris misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Teodor slips a jab from Harris.
Teodor checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Teodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Teodor misses with a straight right.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris throws a jab when Teodor was well out of range.
Teodor throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Harris cracks Teodor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Teodor slips the punch.
Harris tries to clinch there but Teodor circles away.
Teodor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Teodor throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Teodor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Teodor is looking to counter with head kicks.
Teodor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teodor tries to move into range but Harris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Teodor works the jab nicely.
Teodor throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Teodor's leg but Teodor calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Teodor.
Derek Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Teodor lands a head kick!
Harris throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Teodor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
Teodor looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris scores with a head kick. Teodor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Harris thumps Teodor with a low kick.
Harris lands a jab to Teodor's midsection.
Teodor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teodor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Teodor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris stuns Teodor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teodor looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Teodor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Teodor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Teodor working aggressively here.
Teodor has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but Teodor blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris tries to work over Teodor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teodor blocking some punches.
Teodor letting Harris take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Harris 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#
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teodor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Harris.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris takes a swing at Teodor's ribcage but misses.
Teodor scores with a spinning back kick!
Teodor 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.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teodor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Teodor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A head kick from Harris lands but Teodor takes it in his stride.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teodor.
Teodor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Teodor throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Harris slams his shin into Teodor's torso.
Teodor lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teodor's sensitive parts.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teodor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Teodor throws a counter high kick but Harris was just alert enough to avoid it.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teodor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teodor counters with a straight right hand.
Harris misses with a left hand
letting Teodor counter with a right hand. #T2#
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teodor throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teodor looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teodor was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
A counter left hand to the body from Teodor misses its target.
Teodor loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Teodor throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris is looking to slow Teodor down with leg kicks.
Teodor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teodor was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.#T3#
Teodor throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Teodor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Teodor.
Harris misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Teodor misses the target.
Teodor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teodor defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Teodor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teodor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teodor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harris backs up against the cage.
Teodor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#
Teodor is rocked!
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Teodor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris finds Teodor's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Teodor flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Harris lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Teodor will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Harris!
Derek Harris got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: GC 289
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Joshua throws a leg kick
and Nickels counters with a left and a right that stings Joshua.
A bone on bone clash there as Nickels blocks the leg kick.
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Joshua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickels.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses with a body kick.
Nickels looks to land a left hand but Joshua moved out of range nicely.
Nickels is looking to chop away at Joshua's legs.
Nickels walks into a stiff left hand from Joshua.
Joshua scores with a body shot.
Joshua jabs Nickels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshua is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nickels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nickels looks to land a left hand but Joshua moved out of range nicely.
Joshua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joshua closes the distance but Nickels moves to the side
and Nickels counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Joshua lands a nice shot to the body.
Joshua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nickels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua throws a low kick, looking for Nickels's leg but Nickels calmly moves out of range.
Joshua looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickels is just out of range.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickels lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Nickels misses its intended target.
Joshua feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Nickels.
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshua throws an off balance right hand
and Nickels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joshua thinking.
Nickels walks into a straight right hand from Joshua.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels cracks Joshua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joshua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickels was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshua.#T2#
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshua's corner calls for a 1-2. Joshua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joshua thuds his right hand into Nickels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch successfully.
Joshua is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Nickels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickels misses with an uppercut.
Nickels misses with a body shot.
Joshua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nickels lands a jab-cross combination.
Joshua throws an overhand right that lands on Nickels's shoulder, as Nickels tries to avoid the shot.
Nickels blocks a head kick by Joshua.
As Joshua looks to move away, Nickels throws a big counter combo but Joshua just gets out of the way.
Joshua looks to land a right hand but Nickels moved out of range.#T3#
Nickels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Joshua throws a leg kick which misses Nickels's front leg but catches the back leg as Nickels tries to avoid it.
Joshua cracks a nice hook into Nickels's ribs.#CL2#
Joshua closes the distance and clinches.
Joshua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Joshua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Nickels breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickels checks a leg kick.
Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickels.
Joshua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joshua.#CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels throws a body punch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nickels is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Joshua moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nickels breaks from the clinch.
Nickels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nickels takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Nickels as he connects with a hook.
Nickels misses with the combination.
Joshua tries to clinch but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joshua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickels dodges the punch combination from Joshua.
Joshua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nickels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshua misses with a low kick.
Joshua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickels counters with a straight right hand.
Joshua is looking to slow Nickels down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Nickels does it's job there.
Nickels throws a series of punches but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua with the counter takedown but Nickels avoids it easily.
Nickels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joshua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickels.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mr Joshua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels'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#
Joshua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nickels appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joshua scores with a shot to the body.
Joshua misses with a straight right.
Nickels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joshua's head.
Nickels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshua lands a slapping body shot.
Nickels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joshua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickels throws a lazy right hand but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joshua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickels motions for Joshua to come forward. Nickels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua misses with an uppercut. Nickels saw that one coming.
Joshua connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua tried to score with a low kick but Nickels checks it.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Nickels.#T1#
Nickels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshua.
A combination from Nickels does no damage.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nickels works the jab nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Nickels.
Nickels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshua.
Joshua stalks Nickels and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nickels's face. Nickels staggers backwards, shaken.
Nickels swats away the attempt to clinch by Joshua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joshua thows a leg kick but Nickels checks it
and Nickels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Joshua throws a leg kick but Nickels moved away.
Nickels lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickels tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joshua slips a straight right by Nickels.
Nickels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Joshua.
Joshua throws a looping overhand right but Nickels ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua tries to bum rush Nickels with a series of wild strikes but Nickels uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joshua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshua thuds his shin into the meat of Nickels's side.
Joshua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nickels drops his hands momentarily and Joshua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Joshua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joshua moves out of range as Nickels strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nickels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joshua - the referee stops the clock and Nickels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joshua. Nickels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Joshua finds it's way through Nickels's defenses.
Joshua tries to score with a low kick but Nickels moves his leg out of the way.
Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Nickels misses its intended target.
Joshua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickels checks it well.
Joshua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A cross from Nickels lands.
Joshua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua lands a nice hook to Nickels's body. Nickels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nickels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Joshua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Joshua cracks Nickels with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Joshua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nickels to stand back up!#ROC2#
Nickels is rocked!
Joshua 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.
Oh Nickels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joshua moves away from the strike by Nickels.
Joshua closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nickels out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 288
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Garcia feints and as Attack raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia controlling from the top position.
Garcia works over Attack with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Attack is keeping the position.
Garcia won't allow Attack to sweep him here.
Attack being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia postures up in Attack's guard and throws a big left but Attack blocks it.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Attack's brow.
Attack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Garcia with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Garcia wants to control from the top but Attack keeps moving. #SUB#
Attack is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia won't allow Attack to sweep him here.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Attack is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Attack working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia pushing down on Attack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Attack wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Attack tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Attack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Garcia seems content to control.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garcia stalling.
Let's hope that Garcia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Garcia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Attack with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia is nestled in close to Attack, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia is keen to just control but Attack is a slippery customer.
Attack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Attack wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Attack gets back to full guard.
Garcia stands up over Attack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Attack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodney Garcia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Attack.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia takes a swing at Attack's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Garcia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Attack is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Attack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Attack wants to hit a switch here but Garcia passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Attack there!
My spies in Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center inform me that Garcia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Attack is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands a big elbow.
Garcia is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Attack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Garcia.#T1#
Garcia scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#
Attack is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Attack is squirming around nicely.
Oh Attack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garcia prevents Attack from getting the reversal.
Attack seems to have got his legs back now.
Attack is in a horrible position here. Garcia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Attack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Garcia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Attack?
Garcia controlling from the full mount.
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Attack?
Garcia lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Attack! Garcia sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Attack and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rodney Garcia!
An out of breath Rodney Garcia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMP Mumu vs Arendse
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Butabi jabs Araujo right on the nose. Araujo blinks but takes it well.
Araujo slips a straight right by Butabi.
Good exchange - Butabi coming out on top.
Butabi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Butabi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butabi's corner calls for a 1-2. Butabi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Butabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Butabi gets caught napping as Araujo dives in and scores a takedown. Butabi manages to retain guard.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Butabi is retaining full guard.
Butabi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Araujo.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Butabi keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo passes to full mount!
Araujo misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Butabi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Butabi and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Butabi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Butabi is defending well.
An elbow from Araujo crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Butabi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Araujo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butabi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Araujo's guard! Nice work there by Butabi! #T2#
Araujo controls Butabi momentarily but Butabi frees himself.
Araujo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Butabi has passed into side control.
Araujo wants to control but Butabi postures up.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Butabi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Butabi gets to mount! Araujo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Araujo tries to reverse the position but Butabi maintains control.
Araujo regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Butabi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butabi defends well.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Araujo has an active guard here but Butabi has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Butabi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Butabi has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve Butabi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Araujo. That snapped Butabi's head back. #CL#
Butabi drives through and clinches with Araujo against the cage.
Butabi misses with a punch on the inside.
Butabi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Araujo. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.#BC#
Butabi manages to break the clinch.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Butabi defends it nicely.
Butabi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to clinch but Butabi is having none of it.
Butabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Butabi. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
Butabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butabi stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Butabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Butabi misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Butabi stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Butabi pinned against the cage. Butabi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Araujo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Butabi.
Butabi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Butabi tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Butabi to the ground. Butabi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Araujo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Butabi!#SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butabi, who protects the arm well.
Araujo lands an elbow.
Butabi is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Butabi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Araujo asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Araujo trying to control the action but Butabi is working from the bottom.
Araujo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Araujo working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Butabi slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Araujo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Butabi reverses the position - he's now on top in Araujo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butabi is looking to stand up but Araujo won't let him.
Butabi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Butabi preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Butabi is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Araujo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Butabi is looking to defend but Araujo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Butabi! Araujo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Butabi taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Araujo!

Event: Pride FC 9
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Gotti moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Gotti cracks a nice hook into Teodor's ribs.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teodor.
Gotti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
Gotti flicks out a counter leg kick but Teodor steps away.
Teodor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teodor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gotti misses with an uppercut.
Gotti connects with a crisp jab.
Gotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Teodor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Teodor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teodor lands with a kick to the temple. Gotti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Gotti tenderised Teodor's leg. Teodor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Teodor, which made it look bad.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gotti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teodor throws a low kick but Gotti avoids it.
Gotti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Teodor misses with a hook. Gotti ducked under it nicely.
Gotti throws the kick towards the body but Teodor avoids it.
Teodor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Gotti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A good leg kick by Teodor.
Gotti cracks Teodor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotti.
Gotti throws a sloppy body shot
and Teodor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gotti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gotti moves away from the strike by Teodor.
Atanase Teodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotti throws a hook but Teodor blocks it.
No luck for Gotti with that takedown attempt.
Atanase Teodor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.#T2#
A low kick from Gotti misses
and Teodor counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Teodor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gotti moves out of range of the body kick.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gotti takes a swing at Teodor's ribcage but misses.
Gotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teodor checks it well.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Teodor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Teodor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gotti misses with a jab to the body
and Teodor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti lands with a slapping head kick.
Gotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTeodor.
Gotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teodor pinned against the cage. Teodor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Teodor misses the target.
Jab from Teodor.#T3#
Gotti throws a solid leg kick but Teodor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gotti.
Gotti lands a right hook to the body.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Gotti tenderised Teodor's leg. Teodor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gotti thuds a left hand into Teodor's body.
Teodor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Teodor blocks the low kick.
Teodor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gotti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Teodor rather than just go for the knockout.
Gotti misses with an uppercut
and Teodor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teodor throws a wild body kick that Gotti sees coming a mile off.
Teodor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teodor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teodor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotti misses with a straight left.
Teodor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotti defending well as Teodor loads up on a big left hand.
Teodor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Teodor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teodor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotti.
Teodor blocks a head kick by Gotti.
A telegraphed right hand from Teodor misses the target.
Gotti connects with a crisp jab.
Gotti misses with a low kick.
Teodor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Teodor blocks the leg kick.
Gotti lands with a nice body punch.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Teodor lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gotti, right into the meat.
Gotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gotti. Teodor shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotti tests Teodor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Gotti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gotti throws a hook but Teodor avoids it easily.
It looked like Teodor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Teodor catches Gotti right on the button with a cross.
Teodor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Teodor!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Teodor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gotti misses with a wild body shot.
Teodor throws a shot from downtown. Gotti moves away and avoids it.
Gotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teodor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotti somewhat.
Teodor lands a nice hook to Gotti's body. Gotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teodor looks to land a left hand but Gotti moved out of range nicely.
Teodor cracks Gotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gotti checks a leg kick.#T1#
Gotti jabs Teodor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teodor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teodor was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotti.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Gotti misses
and Teodor counters with a nice uppercut.
Teodor throws a right hand that Gotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotti also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Gotti.
Teodor ducks under a wild hook from Gotti.
Gotti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Teodor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gotti tries to land a leg kick but Teodor saw it coming and moves away.
Teodor throws a push kick but Gotti slaps the foot to one side.
Teodor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teodor.
Gotti swings widly with a right hand
and Teodor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teodor connects with the punch.
Gotti misses with a kick to the body.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teodor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gotti throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gotti just manages to avoid it.
Gotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teodor.
Gotti works Teodor's body with a nice hook.
Gotti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gotti misses the body punch
letting Teodor counter with a right hand.
Teodor is looking to chop away at Gotti's legs.
Don Gotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Teodor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gotti throws out a leg kick but Teodor moves out of range and Gotti only half commits.
Teodor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Teodor lands with a hook. Gotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Gotti lands with a shot to the body.
Gotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Teodor misses with a hook.
Teodor checks the leg kick.
Teodor tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Gotti counters with a shoot takedown. Teodor fights it but they end up in guard.
Gotti is fighting to break Teodor's control of his arms but Teodor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gotti passes Teodor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Teodor won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gotti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Teodor sees it coming and defends easily.
Teodor keeping hold of Gotti's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Teodor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gotti is looking to take a break and control but Teodor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gotti wants to pass to mount but Teodor is defending the position.
Teodor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotti. #SUB2#
Teodor makes his way to full guard, as Gotti worked for a kimura.
Gotti looking to pass the guard.
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 Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Gotti misses.
Gotti looks for the body kick but Teodor saw that one coming.
Gotti throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Teodor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Teodor misses with a straight left.
Teodor misses the jab.
Teodor misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Gotti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gotti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gotti.
Gotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teodor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gotti looking for a takedown.
Teodor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor has a couple of punches blocked by Gotti.
Teodor throws a punch but it's blocked by Gotti. #BC#
Teodor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teodor checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Teodor misses the target.
Gotti lands a nice shot that snaps Teodor's head back.
Teodor jabs Gotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Gotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Teodor throws a jab when Gotti was well out of range.
Teodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teodor misses with a wild combination.
Gotti walks into a stiff left hand from Teodor.
Gotti looks to land a left hand but Teodor moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Teodor.
Gotti missing with a left hand there. Teodor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotti moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Gotti just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Teodor checks a leg kick nicely.
Teodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotti.
Gotti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotti throws out a leg kick but Teodor moves out of range and Gotti only half commits.
Gotti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gotti loads up on a big right hand but Teodor slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Teodor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Teodor tests Gotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Gotti is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotti lands a glancing blow to the side of Teodor's head.
Teodor misses with an uppercut.
Gotti throws a lazy uppercut
and Teodor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Teodor finish him?
Teodor lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Gotti out cold! Gotti is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Atanase Teodor!
During a confident post fight interview, Atanase Teodor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Paddington vs Sainty
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
The crowd cheers as San Diego lands an impressive looking overhand right. Madog doesn't seem phased though.
San Diego scores with a jab. Madog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
San Diego swings for the body but Madog moves out of range.
San Diego misses with a combination
enabling Madog to counter with a crisp jab.
Madog connects with a crisp jab.
Madog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Madog tries a low kick but San Diego avoids it.
San Diego attempts a counter takedown but Madog avoids it well and moves away.
San Diego looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madog tries to counter with a clinch but San Diego shakes him off and moves away.
San Diego throws a body punch but Madog moves out of range.
Angelo San Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madog throws a hook but San Diego blocks it.
San Diego misses the shot to the body.
San Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Diego takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Madog lands a nice looking body shot.
San Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Madog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Diego. #T1#
Madog lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
San Diego takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
San Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
San Diego avoids a kick to the body.
San Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
San Diego is looking to wear down Madog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
San Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Madog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from San Diego misses. #CL#
San Diego darts in and clinches Madog up against the cage.
Madog misses with a hook from the clinch.
San Diego lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madog.
San Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Diego is pushing Madog up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Madog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of San Diegos head. #T2#
San Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Madog is keeping busy.
Madog misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
San Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
San Diego throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
San Diego darts in and clinches Madog up against the cage.
San Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Madog controls the action.
San Diego's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
San Diego escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Madog.
Madog throws a quick inside leg kick.
San Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog. #CL2#
Madog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with San Diego, pushing him back against the cage.
San Diego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madog has him pressed against the cage.
Madog lands a body punch.
Madog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Diego lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San Diego.#T3#
Madog prevents a body shot from San Diego.
San Diego taking a breather.
Madog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt San Diego or not.
San Diego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
San Diego misses with the head strike. #BC#
San Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Madog as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from San Diego misses the target.
Madog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Diego.
San Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Madog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madog pivots, looking for a leg kick but San Diego is out of range and Madog settles back down.
San Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madog.
It seemed like Madog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
San Diego throws a lazy uppercut
and Madog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Diego cracks Madog with a good jab.
San Diego closes the distance but Madog moves to the side
and Madog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
San Diego misses the shot to the body.
San Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San Diego.
And Madog responds with a good body kick, but San Diego manages to step out the way in time.
San Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madog with a hook.
San Diego misses with an uppercut. Madog saw that one coming.
Madog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Madog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San Diego looks to land a right hand but Madog moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Diego lands a jab.
San Diego misses with a hook
and Madog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
San Diego is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iolyn Madog will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Madog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
San Diego throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and San Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh San Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Madog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Madog.
Madog lands a big right hand that drops San Diego! The killer instinct kicks in and Madog finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Madog!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iolyn Madog!
A victorious Iolyn Madog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 650
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1##CL#
Coyoca clinches.
Coyoca lands an elbow just above Gagnon 's eye.
Coyoca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coyoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gagnon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coyoca misses with a body punch.
Gagnon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coyoca scores with a shot to the side of Gagnon's head.
Coyoca misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Coyoca fails to land.
Coyoca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coyoca comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Coyoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coyoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Gagnon has clasped his hands together around Coyoca's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coyoca gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Gagnon is working for a submission of some sort.
Coyoca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Gagnon trying to pass the guard but Coyoca defending well.
Coyoca works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon advances position into side control!
Coyoca is looking for a sweep.
Gagnon landing a few strikes.
Coyoca is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Coyoca manages to get back to half guard.
Gagnon trying to control the action but Coyoca is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coyoca has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gagnon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Coyoca sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gagnon winds up and cracks Coyoca with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coyoca has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Coyoca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coyoca wants to get back to full guard.
Gagnon trying to control the action but Coyoca is working from the bottom.
Gagnon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coyoca!
Gagnon looking to control but Coyoca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coyoca is looking to get to half guard.
Gagnon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Gagnon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Coyoca hang on?
Coyoca regains half guard.
Gagnon works his way into full mount!
Coyoca regains half guard.
Gagnon winds up and cracks Coyoca with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gagnon trying to control from half guard but Coyoca is working away.
Gagnon thows a huge punch but Coyoca dodges it nicely.
Gagnon is trying to control the action in half guard but Coyoca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gavin Gagnon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Coyoca gets a clinch.
Coyoca works on Gagnon's body with a couple of short punches.
Coyoca misses with some punches.
Coyoca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Coyoca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coyoca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Coyoca.
Coyoca pushes Gagnon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allan Coyoca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gagnon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Coyoca prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coyoca. #CUT#
It looks like Gavin Gagnon has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Coyoca.
Coyoca tries to throw a body punch but Gagnon avoids it by throwing Coyoca back against the cage.
Coyoca gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coyoca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gagnon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Coyoca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Coyoca lands a right hand.
Coyoca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gagnon backwards.
A short right from Coyoca on the inside.
Coyoca lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Coyoca lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coyoca wants to pass to mount but Gagnon is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions off his back.
Coyoca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coyoca is thwarting Gagnon's attempts to control the position.
Coyoca wants to free his trapped foot but Gagnon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coyoca is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
Coyoca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gagnon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coyoca scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyoca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gagnon has hold of Coyoca's hands but Coyoca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gagnon wants to get back to full guard.
Coyoca is pressing down on Gagnon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gagnon is holding on for now.
Coyoca lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gagnon is looking for a sweep. Coyoca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coyoca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gagnon is trying to maintain the position but Coyoca is very close to passing his half guard.
Coyoca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Coyoca is looking to advance position but Gagnon won't allow it.
Coyoca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Coyoca seems to be working for a kimura but Gagnon defends the submission attempt.
Gagnon wants to improve his position but Coyoca is controlling well.
Coyoca working Gagnon over with strikes.
Coyoca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coyoca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gagnon trying to control but Coyoca postures up.
Gagnon keeping control of the position.
Gagnon is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Gagnon moves into full guard.
Coyoca landing some decent shots from guard.
Coyoca lands a couple of elbows.
Gagnon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Coyoca keeps moving. #SUB#
Coyoca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gagnon is aware though and is defending well.
Gagnon wants to control from the top but Coyoca keeps moving.
Gagnon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gagnon stopping the sweep attempt from Coyoca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Coyoca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gavin Gagnon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gagnon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coyoca pinned against the cage. Coyoca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gagnon.
Gagnon throws a leg kick
letting Coyoca counter with a right hand.
Coyoca chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Coyoca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gagnon defends well.
Gagnon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Coyoca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gagnon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Coyoca looking for a guillotine here but Gagnon defends easily.
Coyoca wants to sweep here but Gagnon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gagnon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Coyoca looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Coyoca looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Coyoca! #REVR#
Gagnon stops Coyoca from passing to mount. #T2#
Gagnon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Coyoca's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gagnon is trying to improve his position.
Gagnon struggling a bit here.
Gagnon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Coyoca's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Coyoca there.
Coyoca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gagnon is looking for a sweep. Coyoca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Coyoca is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gagnon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gagnon.
Coyoca stands up over Gagnon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Coyoca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Gagnon trying to keep a closed guard but Coyoca is proving a slippery customer.
Coyoca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gagnon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coyoca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coyoca lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gagnon down.
Gagnon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Coyoca thows a huge punch but Gagnon dodges it nicely.
Coyoca scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coyoca prevents Gagnon from improving his position.
Coyoca trying to mount his opponent but Gagnon defends it.
Gagnon is trying to control but can't.
Gagnon gets back to full guard.
Coyoca forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Coyoca working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coyoca working Gagnon over with strikes.
Gagnon misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Coyoca wants to work for an arm triangle but Gagnon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Coyoca drops an elbow to the side of Gagnon's head.
Gagnon wants to control but Coyoca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coyoca landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coyoca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position.
Coyoca is nestled in close to Gagnon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Gagnon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gagnon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gagnon has hold of Coyoca's hands but Coyoca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Coyoca!
Allan Coyoca very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Pride FC 5
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Uzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Letter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uzo. That's going to slow Letter down.
Letter throws out a loose jab but Uzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Letter moves out of range as Uzo strikes.
It looked like Letter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Letter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uzo sizes up Letter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uzo throws a hook to the side of Letter's head but Letter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Letter connects with a high kick.
Letter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uzo.
Nice cross by Uzo.
Letter scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Letter stalks Uzo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Uzo's face. Uzo staggers backwards, shaken.
Uzo throws a low kick, looking for Letter's leg but Letter calmly moves out of range.
Letter misses the shot to the body.
Letter 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.#T1#
A big right from Uzo misses.
Uzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Letter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Letter counters with a series of strikes. Uzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Uzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Letter.
Uzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Uzo connects with a single shot there.
Uzo lands a lovely overhand right.
Uzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Letter.
Jay Uzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letter looks to land a combination but Uzo avoids it well.
Letter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Letter.
Letter blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Letter throws a sloppy head kick and Uzo moves out of range easily.
A big left from Uzo misses. #T2#
Letter avoids the body shot from Uzo.
Letter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Uzo.
Letter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Letter walks into a jab.
Letter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Letter misses.
Letter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzo circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Uzo.
Uzo lands with a hook. Letter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Letter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Uzo scores with a jab to the body.
Uzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uzo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Letter is rocked!
Uzo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oh Letter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Uzo cracks Letter on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Letter falls backwards against the cage. Uzo follows up with more strikes that drop Letter to his knees. Uzo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Letter! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Uzo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jay Uzo thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GC 286
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Ector lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Ector does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Ector on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ector throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Ector manages to avoid it.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector misses with a hook.
Sanada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Ector moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada throws an off balance right hand
letting Ector counter with a right hand.
Sanada connects with a looping right hand.
Ector moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ector.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Ector slips the punch.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Ector rushes Sanada and presses him up against the cage.
Ector lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Ector's head but Ector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Sanada has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Ector misses with a double jab
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Ector lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sanada defending well as Ector loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Ector takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Ector connects with a single shot there.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ector scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada throws the left hand but Ector avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Ector moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Ector misses with a looping left.
Sanada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Ector finds it's target.
Sanada lands with a good body shot.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ector slips a straight right by Sanada.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ector lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Ector misses with a body shot
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sanada tries to keep at a distance but Ector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ector can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action. #BC#
Sanada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanada digs a good hook to Ector's body.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Ector moved out of range.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Ector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ector scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanada jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ector is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Ector's body.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ector wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ector tries to clinch up.
Ector swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Ector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ector was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Ector misses with a hook
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ector looks to land a right hand but Sanada moved out of range.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Ector wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada slowing the pace effectively.
Ector working aggressively here.
Ector lands an elbow that stopped Sanada in his tracks for a moment.
Sanada controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanada lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ector misses with an uppercut.
Ector is looking to clinch but Sanada is avoiding it.
Ector jabs Sanada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada sizes up Ector with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ector throws a hook but Sanada avoids it easily.
Sanada jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ector blocks a jab.
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ector darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ector just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Ector. #T1#
Ector throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Ector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Ector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Ector is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nobu Sanada is winning the standup battle so far.
Ector scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanada should have avoided that one.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Sanada.
Sanada swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
Ector throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ector throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanada avoids the body shot from Ector.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Ector manages to avoid it.
Ector moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Ector throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanada swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ector has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Sanada.
Ector moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Ector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada is looking to counter punch.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ector under the eye.
Sanada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ector.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.
Ector swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ector uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada dips to his left and cracks Ector with an uppercut!#T3#
Sanada slips a jab from Ector.
Sanada lands the left hand.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ector takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ector throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanada scores with the left hand. Ector knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada scores with a jab to the body.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Ector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ector slips under a jab from Sanada.
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Ector looks to move away, Sanada throws a big counter combo but Ector just gets out of the way.
Ector is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ector misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Ector moves forwards but Sanada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ector.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Ector. Those never looked like landing.
Sanada appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Ector drives through and clinches with Sanada against the cage. #BC#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector looks to clinch
and Sanada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanada staying out of range there.
Ector misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Ector now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Ector throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
As Ector looks to move away, Sanada throws a big counter combo but Ector just gets out of the way.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Ector manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ector tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Ector takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Ector's belly button to the back.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Ector misses.
Ector misses with a hook
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Ector will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ector takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Ector moved out of range nicely.
Ector doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector throws an overhand right that lands on Sanada's shoulder, as Sanada tries to avoid the shot.
Sanada takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sanada scores with a punch to the head.
Sanada throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Sanada.
Ector misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada cracks Ector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanada stuns Ector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Sanada was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ector.
Ector throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ector throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ector.
A quick step to the side and Sanada tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Ector misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ector's hands.#T3#
Ector throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Sanada.
Sanada lunges at Ector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ector's hand.
Sanada cracks Ector with an open hand slap.
Sanada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ector can do to turn this around?
Sanada digs a good body shot into Ector's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanada as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Ector.
Sanada throws a right hand that Ector ducks under and follows up with a left that Ector also avoids with ease.
Ector is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sanada with a nice cross.
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!
Sanada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Ector closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Sanada throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Ector lands a jab to the nose.
Sanada has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanada there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Sanada - just one landing.
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Ector is rocked!
Sanada works Ector's body with a nice hook.
Ector ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Ector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ector is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Sanada catches Ector right on the button with a cross.
Ector closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanada counters with a left to the body.
Ector misses with a hook to the body
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobu Sanada!

Event: GAMMA#764 Sonnen v Wrexham
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Gumption's head back.
Gumption works the jab nicely.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Gumption swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reem feints the counter takedown.
Gumption shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reem 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.
Reem is looking to chop away at Gumption's legs.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Reem doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Gumption wants to slow Reem down by chopping away at his legs.
Reem only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Reem tenderised Gumption's leg. Gumption is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reem misses with a hook.#T1#
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Reem with the counter takedown but Gumption avoids it easily.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Gumption lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reem misses with a body punch
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.
Reem lands with a shot to the body.
Gumption lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gumption, as that shot connected.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reem takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reem lands with a cross.
Gumption seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gumption misses the jab.#T2#
Reem is looking to clinch.
Gumption misses with a hook
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Gumption throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumption's calf.
Reem tries to clinch up
and Gumption cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gumption misses with a straight left.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gumption shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reem thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
Reem slips a straight right by Gumption.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reem! But no joy.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Reem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gumption momentarily.
Gumption tried to score with a low kick but Reem checks it.
Reem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Gumption jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Reem rushes Gumption and presses him up against the cage.
Reem blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Reem blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Reem. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gumption thows a leg kick but Reem checks it
letting Reem counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Reem has knocked Gumption down with a huge combo! Reem steps away and waves a wobbly Gumption back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!#CL2#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Gumption is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumption being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Reem.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Reem has Gumption pushed against the cage.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Reem has Gumption pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem is pushing Gumption up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gumption misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD2#
Reem lands a left and a right that send Gumption crashing to the mat, dazed. Reem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Reem misses with a left hand
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
Reem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gumption.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reem.
A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption scores with a jab to the head.
Gumption throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reem throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.#T1#
Reem missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
Reem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gumption jabs Reem right on the nose. Reem blinks but takes it well.
Gumption walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption misses with a left hand
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem cracks the inside of Gumption's front leg.
Reem throws a front kick aimed at Gumption's knee but Gumption avoids it well.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Reem circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gumption to the canvas! Gumption doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reem keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
After the big win, Umberto Reem made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

Event: GC 284
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##CL#
Shraf closes the distance and clinches.
Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dembele digs a right hand underneath Shraf's ribcage. Shraf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shraf wants a takedown but no success here.
Dembele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dembele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dembele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shraf is trying to drag Dembele to the mat but Dembele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamezdin Shraf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dembele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dembele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dembele after a bit of a struggle.
Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
Shraf lands with a right to the head.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Shraf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dembele wants to control but Shraf passes into side.
Shraf trying to control the position but Dembele is working away.
Shraf is really struggling to control Dembele but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Dembele tries to buck Shraf off but Shraf is having none of it.
Dembele keeps trying to improve his position.
Shraf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dembele is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Shraf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dembele, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Shraf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dembele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shraf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dembele is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Shraf is trying to work for a kimura but Dembele is defending well. #SUB#
Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shraf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dembele wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy. #T3#
Shraf passes to side control. #SUB#
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Dembele is defending well. #SUB#
Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shraf tries for a kimura but Dembele is defending well.
Dembele is trying to get back to half 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.#SUB#
Shraf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shraf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shraf has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dembele!#SUB#
Shraf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dembele is now in Shraf's guard. A big mistake from Shraf there, giving up the dominant position!
Dembele wants to control from the top but Shraf keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dembele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dembele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shraf is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dembele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jamezdin Shraf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shraf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shraf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dembele.
Dembele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dembele closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dembele fails to land with a series of punches.
Dembele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dembele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shraf. #CL#
Shraf moves into the clinch.
Dembele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shrafs head.
Shraf throws a head punch that misses.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dembele. #TD#
Shraf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dembele regains guard immediately.
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!
Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Dembele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dembele wants to sweep but no luck.
Dembele managing to control the position.
Shraf prevents Dembele from getting back to his feet.
Shraf controlling from the top position.
Dembele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shraf passes into half guard.
Shraf tries to pass to full mount but Dembele defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dembele is looking to improve his position.
Shraf is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer.
Shraf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shraf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dembele for as long as he can get away with.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Shraf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dembele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shraf. #T3#
Shraf is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shraf takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Dembele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shraf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shraf is looking to clinch but Dembele is avoiding it. #CL#
Shraf closes the distance and clinches.
Dembele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dembele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shraf blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Shraf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shraf manages to end up in side control.
Dembele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shraf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Shraf tries for a kimura but Dembele is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Dembele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jamezdin Shraf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shraf working away.
Dembele is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dembele is trying to control Shraf's posture but Shraf avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shraf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shraf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dembele tries to bench press Shraf off him but Shraf keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mousa Dembele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dembele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shraf.
Shraf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dembele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shraf scrambles back to his feet.
Dembele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shraf's hands.
Nice defenses there by Shraf.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Dembele avoids it well and moves away.
Shraf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dembele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shraf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dembele.
Shraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Shraf's head coaches at Spartans Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shraf defending well as Dembele loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dembele just misses with a punch to the body.
Shraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dembele with a nice cross.
Dembele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shraf manages to avoid it.
Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Dembele avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Shraf moves out of range as Dembele strikes.
Shraf goes for a double leg but Dembele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dembele continues to drive forward.
Dembele looks for a takedown but Shraf sprawls well.
Shraf feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Dembele lands a left and a right that send Shraf crashing to the mat, dazed. Dembele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shraf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shraf walks into a stiff left hand from Dembele.
Dembele motions for Shraf to come forward. Dembele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Shraf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dembele!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dembele tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Shraf avoiding Dembele 's attempts to control his hands.
Shraf trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Shraf working for a choke but Dembele is defending well. #SUB#
Shraf looking to break Dembele's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dembele remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shraf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dembele trying to control the position but Shraf manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Dembele is trying to stand back up.
Shraf is looking to control Dembele but Dembele is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dembele can't escape the position.
Dembele tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Shraf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shraf tries to control but Dembele wriggling away.
Dembele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dembele wants to hold on but Shraf pushes him away.#T4#
Dembele is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Shraf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dembele can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dembele tries to hold on but Shraf pushes him away.
Shraf trying to control but Dembele is having none of it.
Dembele is desperately trying to improve his position but Shraf has a good base and remains in mount.
Dembele has given up his back here.
Dembele is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shraf.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Dembele!
During a confident post fight interview, Mousa Dembele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: EMP Piano vs Butabi
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Piano lands a nice shot to the body.
Piano lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.
Butabi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Piano . Piano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Butabi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piano . #CL#
Piano moves into the clinch.
Butabi blocks an elbow strike.
Butabi lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Butabi. #BC2#
Butabi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Butabi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Piano throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Butabi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butabi avoids the elbow strike from Piano , against the cage.
Piano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butabi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piano backwards.
Butabi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butabi lands with a light punch inside.
Butabi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butabi avoids the elbow strike from Piano , against the cage.
Butabi is trying to break free.
Piano lands an elbow inside that Butabi shrugs off.
Butabi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piano backwards. #T1#
Butabi is trying to maintain a safe position but Piano gets an underhook and turns Butabi into the cage.
Piano tries a body shot but Butabi blocks it.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Butabi presses Piano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Butabi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Piano up against the cage.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butabi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piano backwards.
Piano lands an elbow that stopped Butabi in his tracks for a moment.
Butabi misses with a punch to the body.
Butabi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butabi avoids the elbow strike from Piano , against the cage.
Butabi is trying to break free.
Piano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Butabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rick Piano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Butabi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Piano - the referee stops the clock and Butabi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Piano . Butabi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Piano lands with a nice body punch.
Butabi looks winded!
Piano lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Piano clinches up against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piano .
Piano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Piano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Butabi up against the cage.
Butabi is trying to break free.
Piano lands a nice uppercut.
Butabi throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano .
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Piano lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Steve Butabi's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Piano . #CUT#
The cut above Steve Butabi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Piano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butabi up against the cage.
Piano lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Piano .
Piano is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Piano .
Piano effectively controlling the action here.
Butabi prevents a body shot from Piano . #T3#
A short right from Piano . #CUT#
Steve Butabi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Piano lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Piano .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Piano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Butabi's brow.
A body shot lands from Piano .
Piano digs a right hand underneath Butabi's ribcage. Butabi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piano lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Piano .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Piano !
In his post fight interview, Rick Piano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 282
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Nazari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nazari tries to bum rush Joshua with a series of wild strikes but Joshua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Nazari gets tackled into the cage by Joshua. Joshua maintains the clinch.
Joshua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nazari being controlled against the cage.
Nazari has Joshua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joshua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joshua taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Nazari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mr Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua misses with a body shot.
Joshua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joshua takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Joshua thumps Nazari with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazari scores with a push kick.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshua works Nazari 's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Nazari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joshua takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joshua works the jab nicely.
Joshua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joshua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joshua. That's going to slow Nazari down.
We've been told by Joshua's head coaches at Hilo Hit Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nazari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joshua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nazari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshua was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazari .
Nazari throws a body shot but no joy.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Joshua moves out of range of the body kick from Nazari .
Joshua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Joshua clinches up with Nazari and pushes him back against the cage.
Joshua tries to work over Nazari 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazari taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua. #T2#
Joshua avoiding damage.
Joshua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nazari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joshua is keeping busy.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Joshua.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
Joshua gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Joshua stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mr Joshua.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Nazari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joshua's waist but Joshua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nazari off to one side.
Mr Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abioye Nazari .#T3#
Joshua misses with a leg kick.
Nazari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nazari moves out of range as Joshua strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Nazari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazari .
Joshua attempts a counter takedown but Nazari avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua cracks Nazari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nazari misses with a head kick.
Nazari drops his hands momentarily and Joshua needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nazari just on the top of the head. Nazari drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nazari - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Joshua!
After the big win, Mr Joshua made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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