Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RRFC Challengers 30
Date: Mar 11, 2020

#R1#
A head kick misses from Erock.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Erock counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith throws a head kick but Erock moves out of range.
Erock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erock.
Smith misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Erock counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Erock wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Erock controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping full guard, as Erock tries to pass.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Erock's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Erock seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a right hand that Erock ducks under and follows up with a left that Erock also avoids with ease.
Erock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Erock throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Erock throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Erock pushes him off.
Smith moves out of range as Erock throws a body kick.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Erock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erock happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Erock'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erock continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to buck Erock off.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Erock controls the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith prevents Erock from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erock is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Erock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erock controlling the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Erock is dominant here and he's now got Smith's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Erock has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gross Erock dominated that round.
That's time! Erock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Erock throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range. #TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith wants to stand but Erock is controlling the position.
Erock controlling from the top position.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erock is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing that Erock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Erock forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Erock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Erock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith pushes Erock off looking to stand but Erock dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Erock avoids them all with ease.
Smith takes a swing at Erock's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Erock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erock throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Erock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Darin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Erock keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erock tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Erock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.#CUT#
It looks like Darin Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Erock blocks a head kick by Smith.
Erock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Erock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Erock prevents Smith from escaping the position.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smith prevents Erock from taking his back.#T4#
Erock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Erock has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Erock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Erock looking to isolate an arm here. Smith doesn't see it coming and as Erock extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Erock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gross Erock!
Gross Erock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICS 12
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Castillo is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Castillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Castillo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHammer.
Hammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castillo doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Castillo.
Castillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castillo.#KD2#
Hammer lands a big head kick that sends Castillo tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves Castillo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Castillo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Castillo.#KD2#
Hammer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castillo sprawling to the canvas! Castillo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hammer finish him?! #ROC2#
Castillo is rocked!
Castillo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hammer counters with a huge right that knocks Castillo out cold! Hammer is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Hammer!
Thor Hammer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKT 16
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos lands a nice hook to Miles Iii's body. Miles Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miles Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miles Iii slips a straight right by Santos.
Miles Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Miles Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles Iii is just out of range.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
A left lands for Santos.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos throws a body punch but Miles Iii moves out of range.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Miles Iii's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Santos cracks Miles Iii with a good jab.
Miles Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Miles Iii plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.#T1#
Santos takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miles Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miles Iii on the side of the head.
Miles Iii cracks Santos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Miles Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Miles Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Santos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santos.
Miles Iii jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miles Iii backs up against the ropes.
Miles Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos throws a solid leg kick but Miles Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santos.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Miles Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.#T2#
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Santos coming out on top.
Miles Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Miles Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Santos jabs at Miles Iii's body.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles Iii.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miles Iii.
Santos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Santos.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miles Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miles Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos throws a body punch but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Miles Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos throws a low kick but Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Miles Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles Iii.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miles Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Miles Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Santos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Miles Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Santos.
Miles Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miles Iii might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.#KD2#
Miles Iii staggers Santos with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Santos looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
A big right from Santos misses.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miles Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miles Iii! But no joy.
Miles Iii misses with a body shot.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Santos misses with a double jab.
Miles Iii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
Gustavo Santos's cut is getting worse.
Santos digs a good hook to Miles Iii's body.
Miles Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos is looking to chop away at Miles Iii's legs.
Santos swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Miles Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Miles Iii misses with a straight left.
Santos tests Miles Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos throws a low kick but Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos throws a series of punches but Miles Iii avoids them all with ease.
Miles Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miles Iii.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles Iii.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos looks to land a combination but Miles Iii avoids it well. #T2#
Santos scores with a three punch combo!
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Miles Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miles Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Miles Iii misses with a body shot
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Miles Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos lunges at Miles Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miles Iii's hand.
Miles Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
Gustavo Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles Iii can do to turn this around?
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos scores with a hook to the body. Miles Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMiles Iii.
Miles Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Miles Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santos cracks Miles Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos moves out of range as Miles Iii strikes.
Miles Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but Santos moves out of range easily.
Santos misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Santos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miles Iii misses the jab.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miles Iii lands an overhand right.
Gustavo Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii wants to clinch.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Miles Iii counter with a right hand.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Miles Iii counters with a beautiful hook that drops Santos to the mat! Will Santos be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Miles Iii to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Santos is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC2#
Santos is rocked!
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!
Miles Iii closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Santos out cold! Santos corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boobie Miles Iii!
Boobie Miles Iii opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Rick's Rumble 8
Date: Mar 08, 2020

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Kaewburesai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Kaewburesai sees coming a mile off.
Putin throws a leg kick which misses Kaewburesai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaewburesai tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Putin.
Putin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaewburesai takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Aglipay Kaewburesai has been cut.
Putin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kaewburesai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Putin connects with a knee to the head.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Kaewburesai back against the ropes.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Kaewburesai blocks with his arms.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaewburesai.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaewburesai blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaewburesai misses with a body punch.
Kaewburesai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaewburesai blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Kaewburesai scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaewburesai.
Our sources have told us that Kaewburesai has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kaewburesai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaewburesai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaewburesai prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaewburesai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaewburesai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaewburesai is defending well for now.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Kaewburesai scores with a hook to the body.
Putin looks winded!
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Kaewburesai blocks with his arms.
Putin blocks a body shot from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Kaewburesai prevents a body shot from Putin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaewburesai is looking to break free of the clinch but Putin has double underhooks.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Kaewburesai blocks it.
Kaewburesai misses with a body punch. #T2#
Kaewburesai tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Kaewburesai cracks Putin with a nice body shot.
Kaewburesai lands a shot to the body.
Kaewburesai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Putin.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Kaewburesai misses with a body punch.
Kaewburesai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kaewburesai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaewburesai throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin throws out a counter right but Kaewburesai avoids it with no problem.
Kaewburesai is looking to slow Putin down with leg kicks.
Kaewburesai tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaewburesai tries to clinch but Putin is having none of it.
Putin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Putin swings for the body but Kaewburesai moves out of range.
Putin moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Kaewburesai.
Putin throws a wild body kick that Kaewburesai sees coming a mile off.
Kaewburesai tries to counter by clinching up but Putin breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaewburesai throws a leg kick but Putin moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aglipay Kaewburesai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Putin moves forwards but Kaewburesai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Putin tries to keep at a distance but Kaewburesai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaewburesai avoids it.
Putin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Putin blocks an uppercut.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaewburesai avoids it.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaewburesai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin working Kaewburesai over with knees to the body.
Vlad Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putin working Kaewburesai over with knees to the body.
Kaewburesai avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai lands a body shot.
Kaewburesai wants to break free but Putin has control.
Putin crunches a lovely knee into Kaewburesai's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Kaewburesai.
Putin is breathing heavily.
Kaewburesai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaewburesai can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaewburesai lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A body shot lands from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Kaewburesai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin blocks a body shot from Kaewburesai.
Putin prevents a body shot from Kaewburesai.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Kaewburesai blocks it.
Putin tries a body shot but Kaewburesai blocks it.
Kaewburesai blocks an elbow strike.
Kaewburesai tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Kaewburesai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kaewburesai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Kaewburesai.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Kaewburesai is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kaewburesai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Putin.
Putin blocks a body shot from Kaewburesai.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaewburesai avoids it.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaewburesai's elbow. #T2##BC#
Kaewburesai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaewburesai scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Putin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Kaewburesai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaewburesai's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaewburesai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#
Putin is rocked!
Kaewburesai lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Putin out cold! Putin is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aglipay Kaewburesai!
A victorious Aglipay Kaewburesai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 66
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
A slow jab from Maxwell misses its intended target.
Jacinto lands with a hook. Maxwell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Maxwell has been cut.
Maxwell misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Jacinto counters with a nice right hand that sends Maxwell toppling to the canvas! Maxwell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jacinto finish him?!#ROC2#
Maxwell is rocked!
Maxwell throws a hook to the side of Jacinto's head but Jacinto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Maxwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacinto darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Maxwell's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Jacinto before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Jacinto!
An out of breath Emilio Jacinto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kevin Maxwell was interviewed post fight and said 'whack'.

Event: UnderGround FC 102
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Wangchuck fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hilo sprawls well initially but Wangchuck persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hilo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hilo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Wangchuck maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hilo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wangchuck has cracked it and Hilo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wangchuck!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lotay Wangchuck!
Lotay Wangchuck decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PL MMA 19 The Crab vs Huchkov
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
No joy there for Viv, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viv fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Viv gets a double leg takedown into Bushwacker's guard.
Bushwacker wants to get back to his feet but Viv passes into half guard. #REVR#
Bushwacker trying to get back to full guard but Viv takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bushwacker working to try and regain half guard.
Bushwacker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bushwacker tries to reverse the position but Viv maintains control.
Bushwacker squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Viv is landing with some decent strikes but Bushwacker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Bushwacker has been cut.
Bushwacker tries to hold on but Viv pushes him away.
Viv in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viv pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#
Bobby Bushwacker's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Bushwacker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Viv scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bushwacker? #ROC2#
Bushwacker is rocked!#CUT2#
Bobby Bushwacker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chosu Viv!
Chosu Viv is the new featherweight champion!

Event: WPFC 49 - Knox vs. Dairy
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1##CL#
Russia drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Nice body punch from Russia.
King takes a shot to the head.
Russia pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russia is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Russia lands a shot to the body.
King looks winded!
Russia scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Russia.
Russia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russia.
Russia gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Russia.
Russia pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Russia as the two fighters clinch.
Russia gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Russia lands a body shot in the clinch.
King takes a shot to the head.
Russia scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Russia pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Russia lands a left hand.
Russia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Russia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Russia.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russia.
Russia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Russia lands an uppercut.#ROC#
King is rocked!
Russia scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Russia breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Russia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Russia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russia lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russia.
Russia lands with a right to the head.
Russia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Russia finish him?#T2#
Russia displaying some good clinch control by pressing King up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Russia.
King seems to have recovered his senses.
Russia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russia scores with a hook to the body.
Russia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Russia lands a nice uppercut.
Russia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Russia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russia lands with a short shot to the head.
Russia digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Russia throws a big uppercut that drops King! More strikes from Russia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! King lies dazed against the cage as Russia celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Russia!
Chris Russia 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: JAG Point vs Cole
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Hanzo looks to land a right hand but Nuts moved out of range.
Hanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanzo stuffs the takedown attempt from Nuts. Nuts gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuts darts in looking for a takedown but Hanzo gets double underhooks and turns Nuts into the cage.
Hanzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nuts.
We've been hearing reports that Nuts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Nuts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Nuts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanzo defends well and Nuts ends up having to push Hanzo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deez Nuts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanzo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nuts counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nuts is standing up over Hanzo. Hanzo looks to escape but Nuts dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Nuts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanzo is looking for a sweep.
Hanzo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2##SUB#
Nuts goes for an armbar but Hanzo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hanzo. #SUB#
Nuts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuts has Hanzo pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Nuts looking for a guillotine here but Hanzo defends easily. #SUB#
Nuts looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hanzo has picked Nuts up and slammed him! Nuts can't keep hold of the triangle and Hanzo manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Nuts wants to control but Hanzo postures up.
Nuts is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nuts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanzo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nuts is trying to control Hanzo's posture but Hanzo avoids it.
Hanzo trying to control the position but Nuts is working away.
Nuts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hanzo off and has taken his back!
Hanzo trying to control the action but Nuts just sinks the hooks in.
Hanzo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nuts off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Hanzo won't enjoy being in this position. Nuts looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Hanzo is tapping - it's over boys! Nuts picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deez Nuts!
Deez Nuts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Hatori Hanzo had this to say: 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.

Event: Conquest V
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Madd throws a hook to the side of Arkan's head but Arkan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arkan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Madd clinches up with Arkan and pushes him back against the cage.
Madd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arkan can't find room to land a body shot as Madd controls the action.
Arkan is trying to break the clinch but Madd is controlling him.
Arkan misses with the head strike.
Madd misses with some punches.
Madd looking to throw knees to the head but Arkan is blocking nicely.
Arkan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madd with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arkan.
Arkan is trying to push Madd away but Madd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Madd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Madd misses with a punch on the inside.
Madd misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Arkan wants to get back to striking at distance but Madd won't allow it.
Madd misses with the head strike.
Madd throws a punch but it's blocked by Arkan.
Arkan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madd has him pressed against the cage.
Madd trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madd.
Madd blocks an uppercut.
Madd lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Arkan manages to break the clinch.
Madd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arkan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Madd throws a hook to the side of Arkan's head but Arkan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Madd finds it's target.
Arkan slips a straight right by Madd.
Arkan staying out of range there.
Arkan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Arkan scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Arkan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madd wants to clinch
and Madd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Arkan's head coaches at HARDCORE MMA (Elite Training) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arkan. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
Madd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arkan tries to work over Madd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arkan avoiding damage as Madd throws knees to the body. #BC#
Arkan manages to break the clinch.
Madd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decent striking displayed by Arkan there.
Arkan cracks Madd with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Madd falls to his knees and Arkan doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeljko Raznatovic Arkan!
A victorious Zeljko Raznatovic Arkan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Conquest V
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1##CL#
Attendorf clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Clarence Attendorf has been cut.
Attendorf prevents a body shot from Silva.
Attendorf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Attendorf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Attendorf fails to land.
Silva wants to stall.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Attendorf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Attendorf throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Attendorf backwards.
Attendorf swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Attendorf wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Attendorf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Attendorf works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Attendorf lands a couple of digs.
Silva wants to sweep here but Attendorf controlling him for the moment.
Attendorf postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow. #T1#
Attendorf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Attendorf works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Attendorf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Attendorf is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Attendorf lands a couple of elbows.
Attendorf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Attendorf arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Silva's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clarence Attendorf!
A less than humble Clarence Attendorf misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 334 Megaton vs Honda
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Nurmy. Beautiful body shot.
Nurmy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cold steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cold throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Steven Cold has been cut.
Cold throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Khalabib Nurmy has been cut.
Nurmy defending well as Cold loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Cold closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cold is defending well.
Nurmy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmy is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabib Nurmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nurmy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nurmy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Nurmy.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Nurmy misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmy tries for a takedown but Cold manages to get underhooks.
Cold lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurmy backwards.
Nurmy prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmy's elbow.
Cold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurmy or not. #T1#
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold works on Nurmy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nurmy is breathing heavily.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Nurmy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Cold.
Cold cracks Nurmy with a nice body shot.
Cold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Nurmy is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Cold.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Cold.
Cold lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmy prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Cold as the two fighters clinch.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmy controls his hands.
Cold works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cold lands a body punch. #T2#
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nurmy prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nurmy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Cold.
Cold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Cold.
Cold scores with a hook to the body.
Cold pushes Nurmy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nurmy takes a shot to the head.
Cold lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
Cold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmy blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold lands a nice shot to the body.
Nurmy takes a shot to the head.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Nurmy prevents a body shot from Cold.
Cold gets underhooks to prevent Nurmy's takedown attempt.
Cold lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Cold.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
A short right from Cold.
Nurmy blocks a body shot from Cold.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Cold scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Cold on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cold.
Cold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmy.
A short uppercut from Cold.
Cold lands a left hand.
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!
Cold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cold creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurmy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Cold on the inside. #ROC2#
Nurmy is rocked!
Cold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nurmys head.
Oh Nurmy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cold unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Nurmy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cold is unloading with more strikes now! Nurmy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Conquest IV:
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Falkner lands the left hand.
Falkner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Christie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christie.
Falkner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie tries to counter with a takedown but Falkner is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Falkner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Falkner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christie's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaac Christie has been cut.
Falkner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Falkner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falkner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falkner lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falkner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
Falkner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christie avoids it.
Falkner misses with the head strike.
Falkner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Christie looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falkner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christie tries to score a body lock takedown but Falkner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Falkner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Falkner lands an elbow inside.
Christie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Falkner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Falkner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Falkner. No joy for Christie on that attempt.
Falkner missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Falkner with a jab.#CL2#
Falkner takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Falkner. #T2#
Christie is looking for a takedown.
Christie has Falkner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Falkner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Falkner lands a shot to the body.
Falkner lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Falkner.
Falkner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Christie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falkner lands with a light punch inside.
Falkner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Falkner lands a hook that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Falkner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Falkner with a knee to the head.
Falkner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falkner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Falkner - that landed with a thud.
Christie looking for a takedown. #T3#
Falkner scores with a hook to the body.
Falkner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
Falkner scores with a hook to the body.
Falkner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christie avoids it.
Falkner is pressed up against the cage. Christie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Falkner down to the mat. Falkner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Falkner's coach down at Hands of Stone Gym (Low Capacity, Fast Results) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Falkner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Christie gets tackled into the cage by Falkner. Falkner maintains the clinch.
Christie blocks a body shot from Falkner.
A left hand lands to the body for Falkner.
Falkner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Falkner lands with a right to the head.
Christie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falkner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Christie looking for a takedown.
Falkner lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Falkner.
Falkner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christies head. #T4#
Falkner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falkner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falkner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Falkner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Falkner.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hook to the body lands for Falkner.
Christie looking for a takedown.
A short right from Falkner.
Falkner lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie has Falkner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Falkner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Falkner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falkner misses with a body punch.
Falkner working Christie over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Falkner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Christie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Falkner scores with a jab to the body.
Christie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Falkner throws a counter combo.
Falkner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Falkner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christie jumps guard but Falkner stands there with Christie around his waist. Christie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Falkner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falkner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falkner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Christie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falkner misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falkner lands an elbow just above Christie 's eye.
Falkner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Falkner struggles to land a body shot inside as Christie controls his hands.
Christie wants a takedown.
Falkner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falkner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
Falkner lands an elbow inside.
Falkner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christie or not.
Christie swings wildly with an uppercut but Falkner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samson Falkner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falkner lands an elbow inside that Christie shrugs off.
Christie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Falkner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Falkner scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Falkner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falkner obliges.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Falkner scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falkner lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falkner.
Falkner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falkner keeps control of Christie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Falkner lands a nice uppercut.
Falkner lands a shot to the body.
Christie fails to pull guard.
Falkner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Falkner.
Christie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Falkner.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christie is working for takedown but Falkner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Christie wants a takedown.
Falkner can't find room to land a body shot as Christie controls the action.
Falkner lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Falkner lands a shoulder strike.
Christie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Christie can't get the takedown.
Falkner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christie backwards.
A hook to the body from Falkner.
Falkner lands a nice elbow.
Christie can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Falkner.
Falkner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Falkner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Falkner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Christie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falkner stops a takedown attempt from Christie.
Falkner lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christie can't get the takedown.
Falkner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Falkner digs a right hand underneath Christie's ribcage. Christie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Falkner.
Falkner scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falkner obliges.
Falkner cracks Christie with a nice body shot.
Christie wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Falkner.
Falkner lands a damaging elbow.
A body shot lands from Falkner.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
Falkner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falkner lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falkner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falkner.
Falkner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Falkner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Falkner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaac Christie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Falkner looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Falkner clinches up with Christie and pushes him back against the cage.
Christie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Falkner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Falkner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Falkner lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Falkner.
Falkner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Christie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Christie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falkner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Falkner.
Falkner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falkner lands a left hand.
Falkner lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Falkner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falkner.
Falkner pushes Christie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falkner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falkner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falkner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Falkner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falkner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Falkner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Falkner.
Falkner lands an elbow inside that Christie shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falkner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Christie.
Falkner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Christie's defenses.
Falkner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Christie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2##SUB#
Christie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Falkner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christie wants to control but Falkner is keeping him busy.
Christie tries to move to mount but Falkner blocks the move with his legs.
Christie trying to control the action but Falkner is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Christie is trying to get an arm triangle but Falkner is defending well.
Christie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falkner keeps working.
Christie working the ground and pound but Falkner is defending the strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christie controlling from side mount.
Falkner defending against the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Isaac Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falkner is not content to let Christie control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Christie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falkner but Falkner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samson Falkner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Falkner has managed to clinch.
Samson Falkner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Christie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Christie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Falkner prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Falkner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Falkner 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Falkner!
After the fight, Samson Falkner 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: RapidFC 63
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Donk. Zorba catches McRobbie right on the button with a cross.
McRobbie ducks under a wild hook from Zorba.#TD#
McRobbie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zorba is looking to reverse the position.
Zorba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zorba manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRobbie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRobbie with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
McRobbie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McRobbie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zorba controlling McRobbie's posture.
Zorba wants to sweep but no luck.
Zorba controlling the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Zorba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zorba wants to sweep here but McRobbie controlling him for the moment.
McRobbie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McRobbie throws an elbow that misses. Zorba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McRobbie's guard. Nice move by Zorba!#REVB#
Zorba cracks McRobbie with a solid left hand.
Zorba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zorba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zorba scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
McRobbie is trying to hold Zorba in close to prevent damage but Zorba has managed to pass into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from McRobbie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zorba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McRobbie defending well though.
Zorba wants to take a breather but McRobbie is having none of it.
McRobbie is trying to get back to full guard.
Zorba trying to control the action but McRobbie is working from the bottom.
Zorba is thwarting McRobbie's attempts to control the position.
Zorba is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
It looks like Zorba 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ground and pound from Zorba.
Zorba with the ground and pound but McRobbie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zorba with a nice head shot there.
Zorba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zorba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zorba throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Zorba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zorba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McRobbie trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zorba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zorba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Zorba.
Zorba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McRobbie's head backwards.
Zorba lands a glancing blow to the side of McRobbie's head.
Zorba throws a hook but McRobbie avoids it easily.
Zorba looks to land a right hand but McRobbie moved out of range.
Zorba moves away from the strike by McRobbie. #KD2#
Zorba catches McRobbie napping and connects with a big right hand that sends McRobbie to the canvas! #ROC2#
McRobbie is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kasey McRobbie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRobbie keeping moving, preventing Zorba from controlling successfully.
Oh McRobbie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRobbie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Zorba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasey McRobbie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zorba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zorba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McRobbie seems to have got his legs back now.
Zorba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Zorba gets caught napping as McRobbie dives in and scores a takedown. Zorba manages to retain guard.
Zorba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McRobbie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McRobbie is fighting to break Zorba's control of his arms but Zorba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zorba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zorba trying to keep a closed guard but McRobbie is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zorba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McRobbie throwing strikes from guard but Zorba blocks nicely. #T1#
McRobbie throwing strikes from guard but Zorba blocks nicely.
Zorba trying to control the position here.
McRobbie postures up in Zorba's guard and throws a big left but Zorba blocks it.
Zorba looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRobbie is one step ahead there.
Zorba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McRobbie's guard. #REVB#
Zorba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McRobbie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zorba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Zorba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
McRobbie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McRobbie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zorba controls the pace.
Zorba throwing strikes but missing.
Zorba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zorba wants to control from the top but McRobbie keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zorba showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Zorba tries to free his leg and advance position but McRobbie is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zorba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McRobbie looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorba is just out of range.
McRobbie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zorba throws out a counter right but McRobbie avoids it with no problem.
McRobbie thuds a left hand into Zorba's body.
Zorba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zorba lands with a shot to the body.
Zorba cracks McRobbie with an open hand slap.
McRobbie misses the jab.
Zorba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McRobbie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zorba.
McRobbie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zorba but Zorba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McRobbie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Zorba with a nice cross.
Zorba slips under a jab from McRobbie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Zorba drops his shoulder and cracks McRobbie with a huge uppercut! McRobbie goes down! Can Zorba finish him? #ROC2#
McRobbie is rocked!
Zorba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zorba throws a big right hand that misses.
Zorba wants to control from the top but McRobbie keeps moving.
McRobbie being controlled here, momentarily.
Zorba with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Zorba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kasey McRobbie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McRobbie lands a body shot.
Zorba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McRobbie counter with a right hand.
McRobbie slaps away a takedown attempt from Zorba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zorba misses with a hook to the body
and McRobbie counters with a stiff right hand.
McRobbie lands a head shot.
Zorba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRobbie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zorba. McRobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like McRobbie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zorba.
Zorba's corner calls for a 1-2. Zorba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRobbie scores with a punch to the head.
McRobbie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zorba throws out the jab.
McRobbie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zorba was well out of range. Poor timing from McRobbie.
Zorba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
McRobbie scores with a shot to the body.
Zorba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Zorba takes a swing at McRobbie's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Zorba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McRobbie's guard.
Zorba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zorba trying to control but McRobbie is working from the bottom.
Zorba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zorba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zorba chips away with some ground and pound.
Kasey McRobbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zorba stays in close to McRobbie's body and controls the position.
Zorba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zorba throws an elbow that misses. McRobbie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zorba's guard. Nice move by McRobbie!#REVR#
McRobbie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zorba trying to control the position here.
Zorba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zorba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McRobbie throwing strikes from guard but Zorba blocks nicely.
Zorba wants to sweep here but McRobbie controlling him for the moment. #T3#
McRobbie throws a big right hand that misses.
Zorba looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRobbie is one step ahead there.
Zorba seems keen to control McRobbie's posture.
Zorba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zorba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zorba is looking to stand up but McRobbie isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McRobbie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zorba stuffs the takedown attempt from McRobbie. McRobbie gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Zorba gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Zorba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zorba not doing much here.
McRobbie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hector Zorba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zorba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zorba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McRobbie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hector Zorba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zorba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kasey McRobbie.
Well Zorba 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Zorba!
Hector Zorba decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erock misses with a head kick.
Erock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Erock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Gross Erock has been cut.
Wood connects with a right hand. Erock shakes it off.
Erock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Erock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Erock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Erock.
Erock thows a leg kick but Wood checks it
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Erock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Erock counters with a leg kick.
Erock throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erock.#TD2#
Erock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wood!
Erock tries to move to mount but Wood blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Erock stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Erock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Erock prevents Wood from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Erock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Wood seems a little lost for a moment, as Erock dominates the positioning.
Erock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wood's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erock controls the position.
Let's hope that Erock 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Erock throws a sloppy head kick
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Gross Erock's cut even more.
Erock tries to land a body kick
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Erock counters with a nice leg kick.
Wood with a hook.#TD2#
Erock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Erock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gross Erock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Erock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erock.
Danny Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Erock throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Erock thumps Wood with a low kick.
Wood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Erock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Erock lands with a kick to the temple. Wood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wood misses with a double jab.
Erock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wood.
Erock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erock tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Erock misses
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Wood does no damage. #T2#
Wood blocks a leg kick.
Erock misses with a leg kick
and Wood comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Erock stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Wood is on him like rabid pit bull! Erock slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Wood!
Danny Wood 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: CACC 54
Date: Feb 15, 2020

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Karelin (ranked 18447 p4p, 206 weight class) and Ely Scrubs (ranked 1891 p4p, 80 weight class). Scrubs is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Not a Player. Kron Karelin is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

195 cm
31 yrs
280 lbs

181 cm
38 yrs
425 lbs

Karelin

Scrubs

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Kron Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ely Scrubs!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Karelin rushes Scrubs and presses him up against the ropes.

Scrubs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karelin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Karelin (0) vs (4) Scrubs
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Karelin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Scrubs is looking for the choke from the back position but Karelin is controlling his hands well.

Scrubs is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Karelin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.

Karelin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Scrubs.

Scrubs is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Karelin is defending well though. Scrubs let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Karelin is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Karelin wants to control but Scrubs is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scrubs goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Karelin turns into him and now he's in Scrubs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scrubs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Scrubs's legs - danger averted.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karelin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scrubs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scrubs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (4) Scrubs
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scrubs has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs is looking to reverse the position.

Karelin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scrubs, who protects the arm well.

Karelin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scrubs has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scrubs is trying to get back to half guard.
Scrubs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Karelin is trying to get an arm triangle but Scrubs is defending well.
Scrubs sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scrubs looking for submissions off his back.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (8) vs (4) Scrubs

Karelin has hold of Scrubs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Scrubs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Scrubs regains half guard.
Karelin wants to pass to mount but Scrubs is defending the position.

Scrubs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Scrubs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Karelin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karelin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scrubs defends it well.
Scrubs is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Scrubs tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.

Karelin is looking for a kimura here.

Scrubs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scrubs wants to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Karelin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Scrubs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Karelin works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (11) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin fails to advance to Scrubs's back.
Scrubs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scrubs is still trying to improve position.
Scrubs is squirming around, avoiding Karelin's attempts to control the action.
Scrubs is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Scrubs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scrubs is staying active underneath Karelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Karelin is working for a kimura but Scrubs is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scrubs!
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (14) vs (4) Scrubs
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Scrubs is in trouble now - Karelin has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (17) vs (4) Scrubs

Karelin looking to secure an arm triangle but Scrubs defends it well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karelin prevents Scrubs from getting the reversal.
Scrubs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scrubs wants to get back to full guard.
Scrubs is pressing down on Karelin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Karelin drops back looking for a leg! Scrubs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Scrubs manages to kick Karelin off! Karelin jumps back into Scrubs's guard.
Karelin passes Scrubs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scrubs is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.

Scrubs looking for a kimura from the bottom but Karelin passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (20) vs (4) Scrubs

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scrubs won't allow Karelin to pass to mount.

Karelin is working for a kimura but Scrubs is defending it quite comfortably.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Scrubs defending well.
Scrubs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Scrubs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karelin is aware though and is defending well.
Scrubs keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin stays in close to Scrubs's body and controls the position.
Karelin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scrubs is keeping the position for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Scrubs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scrubs wants to sweep but no luck.

Scrubs looking for subs off his back but Karelin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Scrubs is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (23) vs (4) Scrubs
Karelin is trying to take his opponent's back.

Karelin is working for a guillotine from mount but Scrubs frees his head quite easily.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Karelin working for a submission but Scrubs is keeping him at bay.
Scrubs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karelin trying to control but Scrubs is having none of it.

Karelin working for a submission but Scrubs is keeping him at bay.
Scrubs is looking to get to half guard.
Scrubs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (23) vs (6) Scrubs
Karelin can't keep his opponent in guard - Scrubs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Scrubs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karelin has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Scrubs is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
Scrubs looks winded!
Karelin is trying to maintain the position but Scrubs is very close to passing his half guard.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scrubs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scrubs's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karelin (27) vs (6) Scrubs
Karelin is trying to stick to Scrubs's back but Scrubs is turning into Karelin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karelin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scrubs.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (27) vs (8) Scrubs
Scrubs wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Scrubs keeps trying to improve his position.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Scrubs is proving a slippery customer.
Scrubs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs postures up.
Scrubs tries to free his leg and advance position but Karelin is retaining full guard.
Scrubs won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Scrubs is proving a slippery customer.
Scrubs won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.

Scrubs drops back looking for a leg! Karelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karelin manages to kick Scrubs off! Scrubs jumps back into Karelin's guard.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Karelin has his foot on Scrubs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scrubs works his way back into a safe position though.
Scrubs looking to pass the guard.

Scrubs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karelin dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (29) vs (8) Scrubs

Scrubs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.

Scrubs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karelin defends well.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karelin stands and throws Scrubs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (32) vs (8) Scrubs

Karelin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karelin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scrubs is trying to improve his position.
Karelin trying to control the action but Scrubs is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Karelin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 32 to 8.

Event: PL MMA 13 Montana vs Gaston
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##CL#
Montana has Gaston up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Montana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gaston misses with a punch to the body.
Gaston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Montana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gaston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Montana has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Montana misses with some punches.
Gaston cracks Montana with a nice body shot.
Montana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montana throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston pushes Montana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Montana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaston backwards.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaston lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montana avoids a wild elbow strike from Gaston.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaston.
Gaston keeps control of Montana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gaston misses with a body punch.
Gaston lands an uppercut.
Gaston prevents a body shot from Montana.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaston lands a shot to the body.
Montana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montana lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Montana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Montana.
Montana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Montana. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick from Gaston.
The crowd cheers as Gaston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montana doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Coke Montana has been cut.
Gaston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Gaston throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Gaston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montana at a distance.
Gaston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montana doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Gaston.
Montana throws a head kick but Gaston moves out of range.
Gaston cracks Montana on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Montana falls backwards against the cage. Gaston follows up with more strikes that drop Montana to his knees. Gaston keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Montana! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Gaston!
Roy Gaston is the new light heavyweight champion!
Roy Gaston made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: Grand Prix SYDNEY
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Santos throws a leg kick which misses Doss's front leg but catches the back leg as Doss tries to avoid it.
Doss swinging wildly here.
Doss avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos misses with a left hand
letting Doss counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Santos has been cut.
Santos slips under a jab from Doss.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Doss's head back.
Doss looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Doss getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Doss does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santos misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Doss counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Santos goes down! Will Santos beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Doss is out of range.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Doss connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Santos is rocked!#CUT2#
Gustavo Santos's cut is getting worse.
Doss checks a low kick from Santos.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Santos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doss lands an overhand right.
Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doss cracks Santos with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Santos is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Santos is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Santos could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dick Doss!
Dick Doss decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Grand Prix MONTREAL
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Mcallister takes one to the chin there.
Kaewburesai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Mcallister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaewburesai lands a right hook to the body.
Mcallister dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcallister misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Kaewburesai lands a front kick to the face, that drops Mcallister to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#
Mcallister is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Collin Mcallister has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaewburesai staying out of range there.
Oh Mcallister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaewburesai connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Mcallister's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Mcallister - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aglipay Kaewburesai!
A relieved looking Aglipay Kaewburesai 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: ICS 8
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1#
Bombs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bombs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bombs blocks a low kick nicely.
Castillo throws an overhand right that lands on Bombs's shoulder, as Bombs tries to avoid the shot.
Bombs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bombs tries to score with a low kick but Castillo moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Castillo.
Castillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Bombs counters with a nice body shot.
Anthony Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombs throws a shot from downtown. Castillo moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Castillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bombs tries to work over Castillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bombs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Castillo.
Bombs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Castillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castillo throws a sloppy head kick and Bombs moves out of range easily.
Bombs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bombs lands a jab to the nose.
Castillo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bombs counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Castillo with a hook.
Castillo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Castillo takes the fight into the clinch.
Castillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Castillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombs.
Bombs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bombs tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
Bombs blocking some punches.
Castillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Castillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castillo lands a shoulder strike.
Castillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bombs tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Bombs back against the cage.
Bombs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castillo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castillo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Castillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castillo.
Castillo lands a nice uppercut.
Castillo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Castillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castillo has a couple of punches blocked by Bombs.
Castillo avoiding damage as Bombs throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Castillo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castillo is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Castillo misses.
Bombs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castillo misses with a hook
and Bombs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bombs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Castillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bombs slips a jab and a cross from Castillo.
Castillo misses with a wild combination.
Castillo looks to throw the jab but Bombs is out of range. #CL2#
Castillo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bombs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castillo is trying to break free.#T3#
Castillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castillo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bombs has him pressed against the cage.
Bombs lands a left hand.
Bombs gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bombs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Castillo fails to land.
Bombs blocking some punches.
Bombs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bombs throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
Castillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bombs's elbow.
Castillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bombs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Bombs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castillo avoids it.
Bombs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bombs.
Castillo blocks an uppercut.
Bombs prevents Castillo from breaking the clinch.
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bombs swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bombs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castillo lands with a light punch inside.
Castillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bombs.
Bombs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bombs lands with a left to the head.
Bombs working aggressively here.
Bombs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Castillo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castillo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombs misses with the head strike.
Bombs blocking some punches.
Castillo tries to throw a body punch but Bombs avoids it by throwing Castillo back against the cage.
Bombs gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bombs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Castillo will probably get the nod.
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#
The fighters circling - Castillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bombs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castillo takes one on the button.
Bombs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombs is just out of range.
Castillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castillo scores with a shot to the body.
Bombs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castillo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castillo avoids the head kick by Bombs.
Bombs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castillo throws out the jab.
Bombs is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Bombs forces Castillo back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castillo backwards.
Bombs lands a big knee! That's hurt Castillo! Oh, he's all over the place! Bombs lands another knee that sends Castillo to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bomb Bombs!

Event: PL MMA 12 Nova vs Horn
Date: Feb 12, 2020

#R1##CL#
Alkash closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alkash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bushwacker prevents it.
Bushwacker tries to work over Alkash's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushwacker tries to throw a body punch but Alkash avoids it by throwing Bushwacker back against the cage.
Bushwacker dodges an elbow strike from Alkash.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alkash.
Bushwacker misses with a punch to the body.
Bushwacker's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bushwacker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alkash wants to take the fight to the mat but Bushwacker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alkash tries to pull guard but Bushwacker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dvornoy Alkash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alkash tries to stall but Bushwacker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alkash struggles to land a body shot inside as Bushwacker controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alkash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bushwacker after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Bushwacker.
Alkash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alkash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bushwacker after a bit of a struggle.
Bushwacker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alkash or not. #T1#
Alkash throws a head punch that misses.
Alkash has Bushwacker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bushwacker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alkash wants a takedown.
Bushwacker gets through Alkash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alkash is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bushwacker prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Alkash has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bushwacker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bushwacker turns into Alkash and is now in his guard.
Alkash keeping moving, preventing Bushwacker from controlling successfully.
Bushwacker stopping the sweep attempt from Alkash.#SU2#
Bushwacker stands up from Alkash's guard - Bushwacker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Bushwacker. No joy for Alkash on that attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alkash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Alkash checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker is looking to chop away at Alkash's legs.
Alkash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bushwacker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alkash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushwacker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alkash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bushwacker but Bushwacker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alkash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bushwacker's waist but Bushwacker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alkash off to one side.
Dvornoy Alkash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alkash forces Bushwacker back against the cage and clinches.
Alkash is trying to pull guard but Bushwacker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alkash crunches a lovely knee into Bushwacker's ribcage.
Alkash is trying to pull guard but Bushwacker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alkash goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bushwacker prevents it.
Bushwacker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alkash throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Alkash is trying to pull guard but Bushwacker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alkash has Bushwacker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bushwacker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alkash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bushwacker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bushwacker swings for the body but Alkash moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Alkash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alkash tries to clinch but Bushwacker moves away
and Bushwacker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bushwacker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alkash slips under a jab.
Alkash tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bushwacker manages to circle out of the way.
Bushwacker scores with a nice strike.
Alkash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alkash.
Alkash went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bushwacker scores with a shot to the body.
Alkash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bushwacker pinned against the cage. Bushwacker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alkash shoots in for a takedown but Bushwacker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bushwacker is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Alkash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bushwacker defends it nicely.
Bushwacker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alkash tries to clinch but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alkash circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushwacker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Bushwacker tries to get set, Alkash tries to push him back and clinch up but Bushwacker manages to avoid the attempt.
Alkash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alkash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bushwacker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bushwacker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bushwacker stuffs the takedown.
Bushwacker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Alkash.
Bushwacker stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Bushwacker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bushwacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alkash at a distance.
Alkash moves in looking to clinch but Bushwacker pushes him off.
Alkash throws a nice looking combination but Bushwacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alkash is breathing heavily.
Bushwacker lands a jab-cross combination.
Bobby Bushwacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alkash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bushwacker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Alkash takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bushwacker stuffs the takedown.
Bushwacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Alkash lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Some wild striking there from Bushwacker.
Alkash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alkash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bushwacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alkash 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.
Alkash shoots in looking for a takedown. Bushwacker tries to sprawl out of it but Alkash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bushwacker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alkash slips under a jab.
Bushwacker blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Alkash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bushwacker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alkash closes the distance and clinches up with Bushwacker, looking for a takedown. Alkash pushes Bushwacker against the cage but Bushwacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dvornoy Alkash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bushwacker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bushwacker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Alkash closes the distance and pushes Bushwacker back into the cage.
Alkash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bushwacker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bushwacker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bushwacker.
Bobby Bushwacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alkash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alkash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bushwacker as he jumps to the side.
Bushwacker lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Alkash wants to clinch
and Bushwacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alkash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bushwacker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alkash shoots in but no luck this time.
Bushwacker tries a quick counter leg kick but Alkash is wise to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alkash shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bushwacker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bushwacker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bushwacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bushwacker scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker scores with a shot to the body.
Bushwacker throws a right and a left that Alkash avoids nicely.
Alkash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushwacker scores with a three punch combo!
Bushwacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alkash at a distance.
Alkash darts in looking for a takedown but Bushwacker gets double underhooks and turns Alkash into the cage.
Bushwacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Bushwacker thumps Alkash with a low kick.
Alkash dives in for a single leg takedown but Bushwacker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alkash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bushwacker throws the left hand but Alkash avoids the punch easily.
Alkash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bushwacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alkash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Alkash clinches up with Bushwacker and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bushwacker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alkash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alkash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bushwacker connects with an inside leg kick.
Bushwacker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alkash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bushwacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Alkash shoots in looking for a takedown but Bushwacker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alkash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkash darts in trying to clinch
and Bushwacker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alkash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alkash.
Bushwacker misses with a looping right.
Alkash seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bushwacker swats away the attempt to clinch by Alkash.
Bushwacker throws out a counter right but Alkash avoids it with no problem.
Alkash takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bushwacker is looking to score with low kicks.
Bushwacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alkash misses with a takedown attempt - Bushwacker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alkash tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bushwacker counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Alkash is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bushwacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Bushwacker looks to land a left hand but Alkash moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bushwacker. That's going to slow Alkash down.
Alkash fails with a takedown attempt.
Alkash moves to clinch but Bushwacker breaks away
and Bushwacker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alkash thinking.
Bushwacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Alkash is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alkash checks it well.
Alkash seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bushwacker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alkash momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushwacker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alkash fails with the takedown.
Bushwacker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alkash moves out of range of the body kick from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker stuffs the takedown attempt from Alkash. Alkash gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dvornoy Alkash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Alkash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bushwacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bushwacker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dvornoy Alkash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alkash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD2#
Bushwacker cracks Alkash with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bushwacker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alkash to stand back up!
Oh Alkash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bushwacker closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Alkash out cold! Alkash corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Bushwacker!
Bobby Bushwacker is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bobby Bushwacker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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