Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GDL 60: Wright vs Crusher
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Papas's ribs.
Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papas at a distance.
Papas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Papas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Henderson finds it's way through Papas's defenses.
A jab from Henderson misses.
Henderson cracks Papas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Papas.
Nice shot by Henderson .
Papas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Henderson .
A big right from Henderson misses.
Papas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papas misses with an uppercut.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .#T1#
Papas slips under a jab from Henderson .
Papas misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Henderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Papas blocks a jab.
Papas moves away from the strike by Henderson .
Papas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Papas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papas cracks Henderson with a good jab.
Papas misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Henderson misses.
Henderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Henderson lands a body shot.
Papas takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Papas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Papas moved out of range nicely.
Papas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson .
Henderson takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Papas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Papas.
We've been told by Henderson 's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Henderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Papas somewhat.
Ryan Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Papas does no damage.
Henderson scores with a punch to the head.
Papas slips a straight right by Henderson .
Papas slips a jab from Henderson .
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papas avoids the body shot from Henderson .
Henderson lands the left hand.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Papas defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson takes a swing at Papas's ribcage but misses.
Papas misses with a low kick.
Henderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papas. #T3#
Papas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papas dives in and grabs Henderson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Papas's head and hops out.
Henderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson .
Papas throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papas moves away.
Papas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papas.
Henderson connects with a crisp jab.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Papas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Henderson defends it well.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Papas moved out of range.
Papas avoids the body shot from Henderson .
Papas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson with a hook.
Papas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Papas.
Henderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papas goes for a double leg but Henderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Henderson continues to drive forward.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Papas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henderson .
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Papas's head but Papas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papas has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papas shoots in looking for a takedown but Henderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Papas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henderson is looking to counter punch.
Henderson scores with a hook.
Henderson sizes up Papas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Papas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Papas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson lands with a shot to the body.
Henderson throws a body punch but Papas moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Papas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Henderson takes a swing at Papas's ribcage but misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Papas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Henderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Papas.
It looked like Henderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papas.
Henderson with a hook.
Ryan Henderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Papas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papas dives in and grabs Henderson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes down on Papas's head and hops out.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Nicky Papas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papas was well out of range. Poor timing from Henderson .
Papas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Henderson as he jumps to the side.
Papas tries to bum rush Henderson with a series of wild strikes but Henderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papas misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Henderson lands a jab to Papas's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Papas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Papas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papas fails to land with a series of punches.
Papas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papas shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Papas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Papas fails to land the takedown.
Papas throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
Henderson throwing a counter right hand but Papas manages to avoid it.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Henderson scores with a shot to the body.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papas can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papas throws an off balance right hand
and Papas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papas closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson , looking for a takedown. Papas pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Henderson lands a jab to Papas's midsection.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Papas.
Henderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Papas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papas gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Papas is breathing heavily.
Henderson scores with a jab.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Papas moves away and avoids it.
Papas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Henderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papas's hands.
Papas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Papas misses with a series of wild punches.
Papas misses with an uppercut. Henderson saw that one coming.
Papas drops his hands momentarily and Henderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Henderson works Papas's body with a nice hook.
Henderson tests Papas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henderson throws out a powerful jab.
Papas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Henderson counters with a straight right hand.
Papas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Papas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Henderson as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Henderson misses.
Papas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Papas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Papas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Henderson . No joy for Papas on that attempt.
Henderson throws a jab when Papas was well out of range.
Nice shot by Henderson .
Papas misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson is looking to counter punch.
Henderson throws a one two combo.
Papas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henderson .
Papas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Henderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Papas.
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Papas.
Papas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Papas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papas misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Papas shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Henderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papas doesn't seem bothered though.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papas moves away.
Henderson digs a good body shot into Papas's ribs.
Papas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson slips a jab and a cross from Papas.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Papas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henderson scores with a jab to the head.
Papas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papas slips a jab from Henderson .
Henderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papas is defended easily by Henderson .
It looked like Henderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Papas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson lands a body shot. #T1#
Henderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papas.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Papas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Papas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Henderson catches Papas right on the button with a cross.
Henderson connects with a body shot that sends Papas's belly button to the back.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Papas.
Henderson looks to land a left hand but Papas moved out of range nicely.
Papas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Henderson throws a jab when Papas was well out of range.
Henderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Henderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papas manages to avoid it.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
Papas shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson cracks a nice hook into Papas's ribs.
Papas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henderson .#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Papas. Those never looked like landing.
Papas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Henderson .
Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Papas throws out a counter right but Henderson avoids it with no problem.
Henderson misses with a looping left.
Henderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Papas throws a right and a left that Henderson avoids nicely.
Henderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Papas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papas.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henderson .
Henderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Henderson moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papas fails to land with a series of punches.
Papas misses with a combination
letting Henderson counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papas.
Papas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Papas.
Papas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Papas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papas looks for a takedown but Henderson sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Henderson . Papas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papas shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Papas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henderson cracks Papas with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henderson connects with a jab.
Papas ducks under a wild hook from Henderson .
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Papas shoots in.
Henderson 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papas under the eye.
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papas manages to avoid it.
Nicky Papas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Papas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papas.
Papas throws a looping overhand right but Henderson ducks down to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Papas with the counter takedown but Henderson avoids it easily.
Papas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Henderson circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Henderson 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Henderson !

Event: KoF: Golden Claws V
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman misses with a combination #TD2#
and Bromham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bateman!
Bromham working the head and body with strikes.
Bromham happy to just control the position for now.
Bromham landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bromham moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Bromham seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bromham controlling the position. #T1#
Bromham working the head with strikes.
Bromham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.
Bateman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bromham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Bromham might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
You can see the frustration on Bateman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bromham controls the position.
Bromham lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bromham working the ground and pound.
Bateman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bromham lands a decent elbow from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bromham working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bromham in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bromham is continuing to stall.#T3#
The adventures of Bromham the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Bromham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bromham trying to control the position but Bateman is working away.
Bateman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bromham on the ground.#SUB2#
Bromham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bateman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bromham working the ground and pound.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bromham working away.
Bromham is putting a hurting on Bateman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bromham working the body and head with strikes.
Bateman wants to control but Bromham postures up.
Bromham trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bromham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bateman some visible discomfort.
Bateman regains half guard.
Well, if Bromham is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bromham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bromham seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Bromham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bateman throws a hook but Bromham blocks it.#TD#
Bromham gets caught flat footed, as Bateman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bateman throwing strikes from guard but Bromham blocks nicely.
Bromham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bromham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bromham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bromham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman looking to control.
Bromham lands a couple of digs.
Bromham lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Bromham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bateman's head.
Bromham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Bromham from controlling successfully.
Bateman being controlled here, momentarily.
Bromham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bateman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bromham seems keen to control Bateman's posture.
Bateman throws an elbow that misses. Bromham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bateman's guard. Nice move by Bromham!#REVB##T2#
Bateman is trying to keep Bromham in close.
Bromham advances position into side control!
Bateman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bromham cracks Bateman with a big elbow.
Bromham has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bromham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bateman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bateman tries to get out of the position.
Bromham controlling from mount. #T3#
Bateman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bromham controlling from the full mount.
Bromham lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bromham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bateman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bromham stalling. #T4#
Bateman wants to control but Bromham passes into side.
Bromham trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Bromham works to advance to full mount. Bateman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bromham lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bateman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bateman flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bromham controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Bromham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bromham fails with the takedown#TD#
and Bateman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bromham!
Bromham wants to control but Bateman postures up.
Bateman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bromham keeps working.
Bromham is trying to improve his position.
Bromham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bromham is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bromham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bromham to regain full guard.
Bromham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Bateman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bromham wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowan Bromham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bateman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bateman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bromham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman is fighting to break Bromham's control of his arms but Bromham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bateman looking to sit in guard and control but Bromham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bromham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Bateman pulls Bromham in close to prevent any damage.
Bromham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bateman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bromham cracks Bateman with a solid left hand.
Bromham is in close to Bateman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bromham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bromham controlling from the top position.
Bateman wants to sweep here but Bromham controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bromham advances position into side control!
Bateman is letting Bromham control him for a moment.
Bateman is looking for a sweep.
Bromham is working Bateman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bateman tries to improve position but can't.
Bromham moves into full mount!
Bromham punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bromham lands a couple of good shots and Bateman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Bateman is trapped and Bromham is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB2#
Bromham looking to break Bateman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bateman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bromham will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bromham controls the position.
Bromham has the hooks in. Bateman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bromham throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bateman could be in trouble here!
Bateman is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bateman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bromham gets his way!
Bromham controlling from the back.
Ryan Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rowan Bromham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bromham lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bromham.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Bromham!

Event: KoF:IW Golden Claws IV
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Bugglesworth clinches.
Whitting lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Tink Bugglesworth has been cut.
Bugglesworth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Whitting connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bugglesworth's face.
Whitting with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Bugglesworth is rocked!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bugglesworth blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Whitting.
Bugglesworth looks winded!
Whitting landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whitting lands a big knee to the head and Bugglesworth goes down! Whitting pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Whitting!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Guy Lazurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lazurus throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Lazurus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lazurus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Dixon closes the distance and pushes Lazurus back into the cage.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Lazurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Dixon clinches up with Lazurus and pushes him back against the cage.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon lands with a light punch inside.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lazurus prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon prevents Lazurus from breaking the clinch.
Lazurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon lands an uppercut.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lazurus blocks a body shot from Dixon. #T2#
Dixon lands with a light punch inside.
Dixon misses with some punches.
Dixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dixon tries to work over Lazurus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazurus is trying to break the clinch but Dixon has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Dixon misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Lazurus blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lazurus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dixon has him pressed against the cage.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon presses Lazurus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dixon.
Lazurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazurus blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Dixon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazurus walks away with a smile on his face. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Lazurus.
Lazurus falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazurus's elbow.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dixon as the two fighters clinch.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Lazurus controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Dixon.
Dixon tries a body shot but Lazurus blocks it.
Lazurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Dixon won't allow it.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazurus's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dixon 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#
Lazurus lands with a right hand.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazurus.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazurus is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Lazurus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dixon moves out of range as Lazurus strikes.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Lazurus manages to break the clinch.
Dixon moves out of range as Lazurus throws a body kick. #CL#
Dixon closes the distance and pushes Lazurus back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Lazurus tries to break the clinch but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Dixon lands a shoulder strike.
Dixon tries a body shot but Lazurus blocks it.
Dixon lands a body shot. #BC#
Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazurus swinging wildly here.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dixon punishes Lazurus's body with a nice straight punch.
Lazurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Lazurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lazurus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dixon misses with a hook. Lazurus ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Dixon takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Lazurus prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazurus.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Lazurus controls the action.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Dixon jumps guard and drags Lazurus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2#
Lazurus gets to his feet - Dixon follows without any prompting. #T3#
Lazurus throws a one two combo.
Lazurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Guy Lazurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lazurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Lazurus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy Lazurus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Lazurus does no damage. #CL#
Dixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazurus, pushing him back against the cage.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Lazurus takes a shot to the head.
Dixon stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Lazurus takes a shot to the head.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Lazurus avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Dixon misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Lazurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lazurus is trying to push Dixon away but Dixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lazurus blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Lazurus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Dixon.
Dixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lazurus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Dixon darts in and clinches Lazurus up against the cage.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Lazurus controls the action.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Lazurus.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Lazurus blocks a body shot from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Lazurus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Lazurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dixon keeps control of Lazurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dixon.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazurus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazurus.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Joey Dixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazurus controls his hands.
Lazurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Dixon on the inside.
Dixon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Lazurus.
Lazurus is trying to push Dixon away but Dixon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lazurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lazurus.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazurus can do to turn this around?
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
A frustrated look appears on Lazurus's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazurus can't break the clinch.
Guy Lazurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazurus tries to break the clinch but Dixon is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Lazurus tries to break free but Dixon pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!

Event: GDL 54:
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papas fails with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papas with a hook.
Papas shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Papas shoots in and drives through. Maximus Jr sprawls well.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Papas throws a leg kick that misses.
Papas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Papas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Papas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Papas misses.
A jab from Maximus Jr does it's job there.
Maximus Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Maximus Jr does no damage. #T1#
Maximus Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Papas dives in and grabs Maximus Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes down on Papas's head and hops out.
Papas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papas throws a right and a left that Maximus Jr avoids nicely.
Maximus Jr scores with a hook.
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus Jr with a jab.
Papas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus Jr sprawls well. Maximus Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papas gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Papas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maximus Jr is looking to chop away at Papas's legs.
Papas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maximus Jr.
Papas misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Papas or perhaps it was just good defense by Maximus Jr, which made it look bad.
Papas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maximus Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papas.
Maximus Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Papas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Maximus Jr counter with a right hand.
Papas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maximus Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Maximus Jr lands with a right hand. #ROC#Papas is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Maximus Jr there.
Papas is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?
Maximus Jr dodges the punch combination from Papas.
Maximus Jr cracks Papas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Papas strikes.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papas.
Papas throws a sloppy head kick
and Maximus Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Papas misses with a wild combination.
Maximus Jr stuns Papas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Maximus Jr's head coaches at Gym of Rock that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maximus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Papas seems to have recovered his senses.
Maximus Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Maximus Jr lands a left and a right that sends Papas crashing to the canvas! Maximus Jr dives into mount looking to finish!
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.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maximus Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU#
Maximus Jr is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Maximus Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maximus Jr connects with a right hand. Papas shakes it off.
Maximus Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Papas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maximus Jr defends it well.
Papas walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papas.
Papas lands with a nice combination. Maximus Jr backs away looking to recover.
Papas throws a jab but it's blocked by Maximus Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Maximus Jr does no damage.
Papas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Maximus Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maximus Jr.
Papas has Maximus Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maximus Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maximus Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papas.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Maximus Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Maximus Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Papas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Papas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maximus Jr leaves Papas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Maximus Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Papas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nicky Papas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papas fails with the takedown.
Papas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a leg kick.
Maximus Jr cracks Papas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Maximus Jr has cracked Papas with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Maximus Jr lands another huge swinging hook and Papas tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Papas, before Maximus Jr can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KoF: IW Golden Claws II
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Harrington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harrington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bromham's head.
Harrington tries to free his leg and advance position but Bromham is retaining full guard.
Bromham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bromham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harrington's guard. #REVB#
Bromham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Bromham might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bromham passes Harrington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bromham working the head and body with strikes.
Harrington is trying is best to control the position here.
Harrington has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Bromham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bromham is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Bromham there.
Harrington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrington tries to get out of the position.
Bromham controlling the action here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bromham working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bromham is continuing to stall.
Bromham slips a nice elbow through Harrington's hands, connecting with Harrington's forehead.
Bromham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bromham trying to mount his opponent but Harrington defends it.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.
Bromham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bromham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bromham winds up and cracks Harrington with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Harrington won't allow Bromham to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Bromham.
Bromham controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Bromham 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.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harrington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bromham tries to pass to full mount but Harrington defends it.
Harrington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bromham missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Bromham seems to be working for a kimura but Harrington defends the submission attempt.
Bromham drops an elbow to the side of Harrington's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrington wants to control but Bromham is keeping busy.
Bromham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Bromham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Harrington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bromham was covering up waiting for the punch and Harrington finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harrington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harrington stopping the sweep attempt from Bromham.
Bromham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bromham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bromham postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bromham is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Bromham being controlled here momentarily.
Bromham is working Harrington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bromham content to stall in guard here.
Bromham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harrington's head.
Harrington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bromham is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harrington trying to keep a closed guard but Bromham is proving a slippery customer.
Harrington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bromham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bromham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harrington wants to get back to his feet but Bromham is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Harrington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harrington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Bromham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bromham is pressing down on Harrington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bromham 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#
Harrington has hold of Bromham's hands but Bromham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harrington is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bromham scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bromham slips a nice elbow through Harrington's hands, connecting with Harrington's forehead.
Bromham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harrington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrington is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Bromham slows the pace down in half guard.
The adventures of Bromham the control monster continue. Boring.
Harrington wants to control but Bromham passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrington tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rowan Bromham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Harrington scores with a takedown into Bromham's guard.
Bromham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bromham throws a couple of heel strikes.
Bromham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harrington looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bromham puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Harrington wants to control but Bromham is keeping busy.
Bromham tries to pass to full mount but Harrington defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bromham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harrington trying to get back to full guard but Bromham takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bromham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SUB2#
Bromham working for a guillotine from mount but Harrington is in no mood to give up.
Harrington takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bromham on the ground.
Bromham with shots to the head and body - Harrington looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bromham controlling the position easily from mount.
Harrington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bromham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bromham controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Bromham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bromham controlling his opponent.
Bromham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bromham controlling from the full mount.
Bromham has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harrington's face.
Bromham landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bromham tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Harrington is working to get back to half guard.
Bromham breaks from Harrington's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bromham lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#Harrington is rocked!
Bromham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Harrington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bromham looking to control but Harrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harrington seems to have got his legs back now.
Bromham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Harrington is looking to improve his position but Bromham isn't that keen on the idea.
Bromham controlling the position easily from mount.
Harrington is bucking up trying to escape but Bromham cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rowan Bromham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bromham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tony Harrington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrington is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Bromham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bromham 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Bromham!

Event: KoF: Golden Claws I Part 2
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitting tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bateman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whitting's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bateman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whitting scrambles back to his feet.
Whitting slips a jab and a cross from Bateman.
Bateman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Bateman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Whitting's guard.
Bateman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bateman with a nice head shot there.
Whitting has Bateman pulled in close to control his posture.
Bateman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bateman postures up and lands a big shot to Whitting's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Whitting wants to stand up but Bateman is controlling him.
Bateman's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Bateman is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitting has wrist control.
Whitting told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Whitting has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bateman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Bateman is trying to trip Whitting. He has hold of a leg but Whitting is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bateman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Whitting wants to stand but Bateman is controlling the position.
Bateman is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitting has wrist control.
Bateman lands a couple of elbows.
Bateman content to stall in guard here.
Bateman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Whitting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman. #T2#
Bateman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bateman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bateman postures up.
Bateman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bateman stays in close to Whitting's body and controls the position.
Bateman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bateman won't allow Whitting to get back to his feet.
Whitting working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bateman.
Bateman trying to control but Whitting is working from the bottom.
Bateman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Bateman stopping the sweep attempt from Whitting.#T3#
Whitting is trying to keep Bateman in close.
Bateman content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Whitting wants to clinch.
Whitting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitting tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitting wants to clinch.
Whitting fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bateman lands with a nice combination. Whitting backs away looking to recover.
Bateman scores with a sloppy right hand. Whitting should have avoided that one.
Whitting tries to clinch but Bateman moves out of range. #TD#
Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whitting did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.
Bateman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Whitting is trying to get back to full guard.
Bateman working over Whitting with some ground and pound. Whitting looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bateman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bateman controlling the pace.
Bateman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whitting is trying to control but can't.
Bateman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Whitting is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bateman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Bateman is thwarting Whitting's attempts to control the position.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Whitting's hands, connecting with Whitting's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Bateman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
As Bateman backs off Whitting throws a huge counter combo but Bateman manages to avoid it all.
Bateman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Whitting is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bateman attempts a counter takedown but Whitting avoids it well and moves away.
Whitting fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitting fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitting doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Whitting checks it.
Whitting throws a counter combo.
Whitting is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman cracks Whitting with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bateman tried to score with a low kick but Whitting checks it.
Bateman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whitting stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whitting tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Bateman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Whitting tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitting is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bateman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitting defends it nicely.
Ryan Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitting doesn't manage to clinch there - Bateman circles away.
Bateman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Whitting darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Bateman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bateman is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitting has wrist control.
Whitting looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Whitting avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitting being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Bateman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitting has momentary wrist control but Bateman slips an elbow through the middle.
Whitting being controlled here, momentarily.
Whitting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bateman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Whitting is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Bateman is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bateman postures up in Whitting's guard and throws a big left but Whitting blocks it.
Bateman throwing strikes from guard but Whitting blocks nicely.
Whitting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitting looking to control.
Bateman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bateman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Whitting takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bateman connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Whitting! He's out on his feet! Bateman rushes in and drops Whitting with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryan Bateman!
After the fight, Ryan Bateman 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: FFS 20: Cantonment
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazurus falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lazurus is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Vernon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vernon postures up in Lazurus's guard and throws a big left but Lazurus blocks it.
Lazurus is wriggling around but Vernon manages to pass to half guard.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lazurus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazurus's head.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vernon connects with a nice short shot to Lazurus's temple. #T1#
Vernon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lazurus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vernon slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Vernon there.
Lazurus tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lazurus is trying to control but can't.
Lazurus is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon wants to advance to full mount but Lazurus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Lazurus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Vernon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2#
Lazurus stands and steps away. Vernon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lazurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lazurus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vernon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lazurus misses with a body shot.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazurus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Lazurus is quick to defend against it.
Lazurus throws a combination that misses
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Lazurus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazurus misses with a kick to the body.
Lazurus throws a series of punches but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Vernon finds it's way through Lazurus's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vernon 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9

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

Event: GDL 47: Tragedy vs Stead
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosmo stuffs the takedown attempt from Papas. Papas gets slowly back to his feet.
Papas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cosmo.
Papas goes for a double leg but Cosmo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cosmo continues to drive forward.
Hans Cosmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Papas.
Cosmo with a hook.
Papas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosmo throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Papas is rocked!
Papas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cosmo.
Papas is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosmo finish him?
Cosmo misses with a head kick.
Papas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Papas seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosmo misses with a looping left.
Hans Cosmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Cosmo has knocked Papas down with a huge combo! Cosmo steps away and waves a wobbly Papas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Papas shoots in for a takedown but Cosmo shows good takedown defense.
Cosmo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Cosmo throws a head kick but Papas moves out of range.
Papas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cosmo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cosmo lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Papas can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Cosmo and Papas drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Cosmo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Cosmo!

Event: FFS 18: Crystal River
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gong with a nice cross.
Gong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gong stuns Bromham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gong scores with a hook to the body. Bromham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bromham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bromham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bromham scrambles back to his feet.
Bromham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gong.
Gong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Bromham.
Nice cross by Gong.#T1#
Gong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Bromham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gong is trying to defend but Bromham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Bromham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gong pushes Bromham off looking to stand but Bromham dives back in and keeps control.
Bromham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bromham not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Bromham content to control rather than advance.
Bromham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Gong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gong 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Gong!
Dee Gong spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GDL 44: Byczkiewicz vs Ander 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Triggs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Papas to the mat! Papas manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Triggs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Triggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Triggs preventing the sweep.
Papas keeping moving, preventing Triggs from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Papas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Triggs is defending well. Papas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Triggs has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Papas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nicky Papas!

Event: FFS 13: Pahokee
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mazzariello closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mazzariello staying calm.
Lazurus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazzariello connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lazurus some visible discomfort.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello controls the position.
It looks like Mazzariello might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lazurus wants to get back to his feet but Mazzariello drags him back down.#T1#
Mazzariello controlling from side mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mazzariello throws an elbow but Lazurus slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mazzariello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Mazzariello 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mazzariello throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazurus is trying to control Mazzariello's posture but Mazzariello avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzariello 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello!

Event: FFS 11: Fellsmere
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bromham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bromham tries to move into range but Levesque moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Levesque clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Bromham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bromham not doing much here.
Bromham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bromham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bromham 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.
Bromham trying to control the pace.
Levesque is looking for a sweep. Bromham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bromham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bromham controlling the pace.
Bromham is thwarting Levesque's attempts to control the position.
Levesque tries to roll over but Bromham keeps him under control.
Bromham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Levesque really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bromham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levesque is looking to control Bromham's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levesque avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Bromham seems content to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bromham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bromham 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.
Bromham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bromham controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bromham connects with a nice short shot to Levesque's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Levesque can do anything to dispel that myth.
Still in half guard, Bromham seems content to control.
Bromham has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levesque tries to clinch but Bromham moves away #TD#
and Bromham counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Levesque!
Levesque is looking to get back to his feet here but Bromham is keeping cool and he's managed to take Levesque's back.
Bromham misses with punches from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Bromham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bromham 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Bromham!

Event: KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 2
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Spears looking to score a takedown here. Whitting is defending well but Spears drives through and ends up in Whitting's guard.
Whitting is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spears is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spears is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Whitting trying to keep a closed guard but Spears is proving a slippery customer.
Spears stopping the sweep attempt from Whitting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spears in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spears not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spears pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitting is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Whitting looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Spears drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Whitting utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Spears has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Whitting has momentary wrist control but Spears slips an elbow through the middle.
Spears controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spears accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spears sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Whitting looking to control.
Whitting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spears stands up over Whitting, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Whitting looking to control.
Whitting preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitting wants to stand and escape but Spears is having none of it. #SU#
Spears decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spears keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Whitting is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spears circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Spears counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
The ground and pound from Spears seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Spears creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Whitting takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spears controls the position.
Spears scoring with punches and elbows.
Spears lands an elbow.
Spears controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spears scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Spears scores with punches from side control.
Spears landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Spears lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Whitting down.
Spears creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spears scores with a couple of short elbows.
Spears scoring with punches from side control.
Spears cracks Whitting with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Spears immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Whitting is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Spears!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Spears!

Event: GDL 38: River vs Tragedy
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cosmo defends it nicely.
No luck for Papas with that takedown attempt. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Cosmo has knocked Papas down with a huge combo! Cosmo steps away and waves a wobbly Papas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Papas is rocked!
Nice body punch from Cosmo.
Papas is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosmo finish him?
Cosmo throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cosmo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Papas! Cosmo dives in looking to finish! Papas is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Cosmo!

Event: FFS 5: Palatka
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capac tries to bum rush Lazurus with a series of wild strikes but Lazurus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lazurus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Capac finds it's way round the side to connect with Lazurus's head.
Capac throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Lazurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lazurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Capac does no damage.
Lazurus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lazurus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Capac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guy Lazurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Lazurus misses.
Capac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazurus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazurus dodges the punch combination from Capac.
Capac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lazurus is looking for a counter combo.
Capac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Capac fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for Lazurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lazurus misses the target.
Capac lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Capac does no damage.
Lazurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lazurus swinging wildly here.
Capac throws a right and a left that Lazurus avoids nicely.
Capac throws a good cross that connects.
Lazurus misses with the combination.
Capac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capac blocks a head kick by Lazurus.
Capac is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lazurus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Capac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazurus.
Capac dodges the punch combination from Lazurus.
Capac bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lazurus's head backwards.
Lazurus throws a right and a left that Capac avoids nicely.
Lazurus swinging wildly here.
Capac lands with a nice combination. Lazurus backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazurus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capac swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lazurus misses with a wild combination.
Capac avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manco Capac.
Well Capac 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 9:10
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manco Capac!
A relieved looking Manco Capac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FFS 4: Belle Glade
Date: May 15, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skowronek throws a series of punches but Bromham avoids them all with ease.

Bromham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skowronek is looking to get back to is feet but Bromham passes into side control.
Bromham lands an elbow.
Bromham is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Skowronek's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bromham misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bromham cracks Skowronek with a big right hand but Skowronek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Skowronek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bromham. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bromham throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bromham is working Skowronek over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bromham is staying tight to Skowronek's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bromham has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Skowronek!
Bromham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bromham 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bromham misses with a head shot.
Bromham controlling from mount.
Bromham lands a couple of good shots and Skowronek has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromham trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Skowronek doesn't escape.
Skowronek covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bromham is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bromham's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bromham gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Bromham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bromham 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Bromham!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Derki's head.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Derki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Derki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Derki defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Derki!
Brown wants to control the pace but Derki is squirming around nicely.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Brown unloading with bombs!
Brown misses with a head shot.
Derki can't escape the position.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Derki is looking to escape.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Derki hang on?
Brown throwing strikes here but Derki is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Brown looking to control but Derki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown punching from mount but Derki doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Brown raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Derki?
Derki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Derki is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Derki bucks and avoids them well.
Brown tries to control but Derki wriggling away. #T3#
Derki is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Derki tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Derki is looking to escape.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Derki is looking to escape. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Derki tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Derki is looking to get to half guard.
Derki is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looking to finish Derki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Derki!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyran Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Derki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Derki coming out on top.
Brown's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Derki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brown scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Derki weaves into range and cracks Brown right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Brown goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Derki is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Machamp Derki!

Event: NJMMA Friday Night Fights 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018

#R1##KD2#
De Barros lands a big right hand that sends Suarez crashing to the mat! De Barros stays standing though and waves Suarez back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Julio Suarez has been cut.
Suarez shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Suarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Barros tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez working De Barros over with strikes here.
Suarez lands a heavy elbow.
Suarez looking to finish De Barros with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Barros!
Suarez working De Barros over with strikes here.
Suarez with shots to the head and body - De Barros looks very uncomfortable down there.
Suarez dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Suarez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Suarez prevents De Barros from getting the reversal.
Suarez with good strikes from the mount here!
Suarez landing punches.
Suarez lands a heavy elbow.
De Barros sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
De Barros taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard.
Suarez 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.
De Barros has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
Suarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Suarez working over De Barros with some ground and pound. De Barros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suarez is nestled in close to De Barros, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suarez lands a nice short elbow.
Suarez slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
De Barros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Suarez.
De Barros taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard.
Suarez wants to take a breather but De Barros is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez winds up and cracks De Barros with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Barros trying to control from the bottom.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of De Barros's head.
Suarez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Still in half guard, Suarez seems content to control.
De Barros taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Suarez.
De Barros is trying to stand back up but Suarez is controlling him
Suarez working over De Barros with some ground and pound. De Barros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Suarez connects with a nice short shot to De Barros's temple.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of De Barros's head.
Suarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Barros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of De Barros's head.
Suarez lands strikes from half guard.
Suarez works his way into full mount!
Suarez landing punches.
Suarez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suarez unloading with bombs!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suarez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suarez is landing with some decent strikes but De Barros is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Barros?
Suarez with a couple of short strikes.
Suarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suarez cracks De Barros with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Suarez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Suarez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Suarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Barros can't escape the position.
Suarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suarez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Suarez landing shots from mount.
De Barros is in a horrible position here. Suarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Suarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Suarez's cut.
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#
Suarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Barros defends well and Suarez ends up having to push De Barros into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De Barros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suarez slips a straight right by De Barros.
De Barros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Barros scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Barros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Barros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Suarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Barros was covering up waiting for the punch and Suarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.
Suarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Suarez trying to control but De Barros is working from the bottom. #T1#
De Barros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Suarez stops De Barros from standing up.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez works over De Barros with some ground and pound from guard.
Julio Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Barros's head.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Barros working a defensive guard here.
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Suarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Barros's head.
Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suarez working some strikes from top position.
Suarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suarez wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving.
De Barros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suarez prevents De Barros from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Suarez is in close to De Barros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Suarez distracts De Barros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Suarez is in close to De Barros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suarez lands a couple of digs.
Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suarez distracts De Barros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Suarez stands up over De Barros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suarez trying to control but De Barros is working from the bottom. #T4#
Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suarez wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving.
De Barros is looking to stand up but Suarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Suarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Suarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Barros is trying to keep Suarez in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Suarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Suarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by De Barros.
Matthew De Barros seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Barros enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Barros manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Suarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Barros's head.
Suarez wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving.
Suarez postures up and lands a big shot to De Barros's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez is working De Barros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Barros is keeping the position for now.
Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Suarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Barros's head.#T1#
Suarez is working De Barros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Suarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suarez distracts De Barros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Barros is looking to stand up but Suarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Suarez wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving.
Suarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Suarez stands up over De Barros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Suarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Suarez with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez is working De Barros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Barros is trying to hold Suarez in close to prevent damage but Suarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Suarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Barros taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard.
De Barros is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Nice strikes from Suarez there. #T3#
Suarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Barros is looking to improve his position.
Suarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Barros can do to turn this around?
De Barros has hold of Suarez's hands but Suarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Suarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Barros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Suarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of De Barros's head.
Suarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Suarez is taking a breather. De Barros says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suarez lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Suarez.
Suarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suarez working over De Barros with some ground and pound. De Barros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Barros is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Suarez slips a nice elbow through De Barros's hands, connecting with De Barros's forehead.
Suarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Barros has hold of Suarez's hands but Suarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Matthew De Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Suarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suarez, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Suarez!

Event: IFC 54 Heavyweight vs Rasputin
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Southall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Southall feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Southall throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range. #KD#
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hughes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southall avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Southall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Southall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Southall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hughes 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.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Southall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Southall misses the target.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Southall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes drops his hands momentarily and Southall needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Hughes just on the top of the head. Hughes drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Hughes - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Neville Southall!

Event: NJMMA #58
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Cruz Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Card looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Card tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Card has been cut.
Card tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Card tries to clinch up but Cruz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz Jr 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.
Cruz Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr avoids the head kick by Card.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cruz Jr moves into the clinch.
Cruz Jr lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Card's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz Jr stalling.
Card throws a head punch that misses.
Card tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cards head.
Cruz Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Card backwards.
A short body shot lands from Cruz Jr as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Card is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Card tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Card is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Cruz Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Card doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Card takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Card is rocked!
Cruz Jr cracks Card with a left hook right on the temple and Card goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cruz Jr lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Card is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!

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