Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Pankratios vs Snapp
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Jones takes a swing at Harden's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Harden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harden looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Harden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Harden moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harden moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones slips under a jab from Harden.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Harden throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Harden tries a quick counter leg kick but Jones is wise to it.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Harden saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Jones connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like James Harden has been cut.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones thumps Harden with a low kick.
Harden avoids the body shot from Jones.
Harden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Jones has been cut.
Harden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Harden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Harden loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harden.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones blocks a jab.#T2#
Harden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones slips a straight right by Harden.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Harden's head.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harden!
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harden.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Harden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harden defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Harden throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harden thinking.
Harden throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a body punch but Harden moves out of range.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Harden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Harden weaves into range and cracks Jones right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Jones goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Harden is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Harden!

Event: EFC Pankratios vs Snapp
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Frazier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cocaine finds it's way round the side to connect with Frazier's head.
Frazier throws a leg kick but Cocaine checks it.
Frazier looks to land a left hand but Cocaine moved out of range nicely.
Frazier digs a good hook to Cocaine's body. #KD#
Cocaine drops Frazier with a big left hand and mounts him. Frazier is in big trouble! #ROC#
Frazier is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Clay Frazier has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frazier trying desperately to get to his feet. #ES2#
Frazier somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Cocaine.
Frazier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frazier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Cocaine moved out of range.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier lands a really nice looking cross but Cocaine seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Cocaine has been cut.
Frazier scores with a nice body kick.
Cocaine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Frazier scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Frazier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cocaine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cocaine blocks a jab.#CL#
Cocaine clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cocaine.
Cocaine misses with an elbow over the top.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
Cocaine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cocaine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frazier is defending well for now.
Frazier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cocaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cocaine misses with a punch on the inside.
Cocaine tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cocaine blocking some punches.
Cocaine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frazier fails to land. #T2#
Cocaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cocaine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cocaine cracks Frazier with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cocaine throws a punch but it's blocked by Frazier.
Frazier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frazier.
Cocaine tries to work over Frazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cocaine misses with the head strike.
Cocaine lands with a light punch inside.
Frazier throws a punch but it's blocked by Cocaine. #KD#
Cocaine lands a big elbow that sends Frazier down! Frazier recovers to guard.
Frazier is still in real trouble! Can Cocaine finish him?
Cocaine won't allow Frazier to get back to his feet.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Cocaine passes into half guard.
Frazier looks like he's trying to stand up. #SU#
Cocaine escapes and gets back to his feet.
Frazier seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Cocaine.#T3#
Cocaine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frazier let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frazier tries to clinch but Cocaine is having none of it.
Cocaine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frazier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frazier throws an overhand right that lands on Cocaine's shoulder, as Cocaine tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cocaine. Frazier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cocaine. Cocaine obviously looking to wear him down.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cocaine manages to avoid it.#KD#
Cocaine waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Frazier to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cocaine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frazier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cocaine is controlling him. #T4#
Frazier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cocaine stays in close to Frazier's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frazier wants to get back to his feet but Cocaine is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frazier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cocaine.
Frazier throws a jab when Cocaine was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cocaine dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Frazier throws a leg kick
and Cocaine counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frazier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cocaine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cocaine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frazier can do to turn this around?
Frazier with a nice cross.
Frazier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cocaine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
Cocaine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frazier misses with a jab to the body
and Cocaine counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cocaine!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Cocaine made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CEC 642
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Al-Khaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al-Khaldi cracks Bob with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al-Khaldi.
Bob misses with a jab to the body
and Al-Khaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob misses with a right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Bob 's knee.
Bob attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bob.
Bob works Al-Khaldi's body with a nice hook.
Al-Khaldi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bob throws a right and a left that Al-Khaldi avoids nicely.
Bob scores with a punch to the head.
Al-Khaldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bob circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al-Khaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Al-Khaldi misses #CL2#
and Bob holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bob tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Al-Khaldi.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bob 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.#T1#
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Bob blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Bob lands with a right to the head.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob. #T2#
Al-Khaldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bob.
Al-Khaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand.
Bob blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the head.
Al-Khaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Bob misses with a punch to the body.
Bob blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Al-Khaldi.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bob blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob blocking some punches.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Bob.
Al-Khaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Al-Khaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Al-Khaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a combination. Bob sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Bob is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bob thows a body kick. Al-Khaldi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al-Khaldi tries to land a leg kick but Bob saw it coming and moves away.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Bob scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Al-Khaldi misses the target. #CL#
Al-Khaldi clinches.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Bob blocks a body shot from Al-Khaldi. #T1##BC2#
Bob breaks from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bob digs a good hook to Al-Khaldi's body.
Bob checks a low kick from Al-Khaldi.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi walks into a jab.
Bob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Al-Khaldi.
An attempted straight right counter from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Nice body kick there by Al-Khaldi.
An inside leg kick lands from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Bob moves out of range easily.
Al-Khaldi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Al-Khaldi moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
Al-Khaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bob steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Bob tenderised Al-Khaldi's leg. Al-Khaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al-Khaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Bob.
Bob lands with a hook. Al-Khaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al-Khaldi throws a big shot that misses.
Al-Khaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
An attempted straight right counter from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick from Bob.
Bob blocks a jab.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A head kick misses from Bob.
Some bone on bone action there as Bob checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al-Khaldi clobbers Bob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bob swings for the body but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bob checks a leg kick nicely.
Bob wants to counter with a clinch but Al-Khaldi pushes him away.
Al-Khaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al-Khaldi throws a solid leg kick but Bob takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bob only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bob moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bob misses with a hook
and Al-Khaldi counters with a low kick, right behind Bob 's knee. #T4#
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al-Khaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Al-Khaldi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al-Khaldi's calf.
Al-Khaldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick from Al-Khaldi lands but Bob takes it in his stride.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob scores with a hook.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bob thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al-Khaldi if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bob connects with a body shot that sends Al-Khaldi's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Silent Bob will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Al-Khaldi's head back.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
Al-Khaldi misses with a lunging right hand
and Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Al-Khaldi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bob takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Al-Khaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Bob sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Al-Khaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al-Khaldi scores with a head kick. Bob tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Al-Khaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Malik Al-Khaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Al-Khaldi.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi misses with a low kick.
Al-Khaldi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Al-Khaldi clobbers Bob with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to Bob's midsection.
Jab by Bob.#T2#
Bob misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bob.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Al-Khaldi throws a low kick but Bob moves out of range easily.
Al-Khaldi thows a leg kick but Bob checks it #CL2#
and Bob moves into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Al-Khaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
Malik Al-Khaldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bob jumps guard but Al-Khaldi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
Al-Khaldi tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Al-Khaldi back against the cage.
Al-Khaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD2#
Bob pulls guard.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al-Khaldi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Bob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al-Khaldi throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU#
Al-Khaldi stands and steps away. Bob gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Al-Khaldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi connects with the punch.
Bob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al-Khaldi's sensitive parts.
Bob takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Al-Khaldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid it.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
As Bob backs away, Al-Khaldi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bob misses the shot to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Al-Khaldi!
A very excited looking Malik Al-Khaldi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #8
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Chernishev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Chernishev.
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chernishev avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Chernishev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.#SUB#
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chernishev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernishev's guard. #REVR#
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Chernishev blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Chernishev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Chernishev!#REVB#
Chernishev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chernishev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner wants to sweep here but Chernishev controlling him for the moment.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernishev won't allow Turner to sweep him here. #T2#
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet. #SUB#
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.
Chernishev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernishev's guard. #REVR#
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Chernishev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Chernishev wants to pass to mount but Turner is defending the position.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chernishev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chernishev trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chernishev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chernishev has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Turner is looking for a triangle but Chernishev pushes his legs off easily.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Chernishev from controlling successfully.
Chernishev throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chernishev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard. #REVR#
Turner won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Turner passes Chernishev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chernishev is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Turner seems to be looking for submissions.
Turner with the ground and pound but Chernishev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turner won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Chernishev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chernishev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Chernishev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Chernishev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernishev with a jab.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chernishev pinned against the cage. Chernishev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Chernishev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.
Turner is concentrating on defense, preventing Chernishev from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
Chernishev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chernishev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turner trying to hold on to Chernishev's head to control him but Chernishev postures up. #T1#
Chernishev wants to take a breather but Turner is having none of it.
Chernishev slips a nice elbow through Turner's hands, connecting with Turner's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernishev connects with a nice short shot to Turner's temple.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner is controlling Chernishev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Chernishev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Turner wants to improve his position but Chernishev is controlling well.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Chernishev has control of the leg.
Turner trying to control but Chernishev postures up.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Chernishev has control of the leg.
Turner has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
Chernishev passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
A nice elbow there by Chernishev.
Chernishev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chernishev lands a couple of good shots and Turner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chernishev tries to keep control of the position but Turner is staying busy.
Chernishev connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Turner to escape the position.
Chernishev is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
Chernishev is not going to allow Turner to sit and survive in this position.
Chernishev lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Turner can't escape the position.
Chernishev gets his hands free as Turner looks to control. #T4#
Chernishev loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Turner hold on?
Chernishev lands shots from the back.
Turner is in bad spot here.
Turner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chernishev's guard. Nice work there by Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Chernishev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Chernishev!#REVB#
Chernishev trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sergey Chernishev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Chernishev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chernishev wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Gap Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chernishev manages to get back to half guard.
Turner throwing shots but Chernishev is blocking nicely.
Chernishev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chernishev sees it coming and defends easily.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner looks to land a strike but Chernishev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
Turner advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Turner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chernishev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chernishev wants to control but Turner postures up.
Chernishev is trying to improve his position.
Turner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chernishev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turner.
Turner misses with the ground and pound.
Turner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Turner trying to control the action but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Turner throws an elbow but Chernishev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Chernishev defends.
Chernishev is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chernishev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chernishev wants to control but Turner postures up.
Chernishev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Turner trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Turner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Turner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Turner trying to control the position but Chernishev is working away.
Chernishev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chernishev to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Chernishev.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chernishev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chernishev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Turner postures up in Chernishev's guard and throws a big left but Chernishev blocks it.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chernishev seems keen to control Turner's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chernishev sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Turner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chernishev sprawls well initially but Turner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chernishev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chernishev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gap Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gap Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chernishev 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sergey Chernishev!
Sergey Chernishev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Hardy misses with a hook
and Sienly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sienly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy throws a head kick that Sienly semi-blocks. #CL#
Sienly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sienly tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sienly struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy lands a body punch.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Sienly.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Sienly.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sienly blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sienly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sienly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Sienly tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sienly misses with some punches.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sienly misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Hardy tries to work over Sienly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy digs a right hand into Sienly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sienly's gas tank.
Hardy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Sienly.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
We've been hearing reports that Sienly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardy missing with knees to the body.
Hardy lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy blocking some punches. #T2#
Hardy lands a left hand.
Hardy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sienly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hardy can turn it around.
Sienly tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sienly.
Hardy digs a right hand into Sienly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sienly's gas tank.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sienly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sienly controls his hands.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sienly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sienly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sienly misses with a body punch.
Sienly misses with a body punch. #T3#
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy tries to work over Sienly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sienly is stalling here.
Sienly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sienly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy presses Sienly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy tries to work over Sienly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sienly struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Sienly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sienly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sienly blocks a body shot from Hardy.
A hook to the body from Sienly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sienly. #T4#
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sienly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sienly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Sienly controls the action.
Sienly tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Sienly back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sienly.
Sienly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sienly.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Sienly.
Hardy tries to work over Sienly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Sienly.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Sienly.
Sienly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sienly swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sienly misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sienly.
An inside leg kick lands from Sienly.
Sienly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
Sienly is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy checks the leg kick.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Sienly is looking to chop away at Hardy's legs. #T1#
Hardy punishes Sienly's body with a nice straight punch.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Hardy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sienly's calf.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardy tries to work over Sienly's front leg with a kick but Sienly checks it.
Sienly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sienly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sienly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sienly.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sienly moves away.
Hardy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sienly misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
A big right from Hardy misses.
Hardy digs a good hook to Sienly's body. #T2#
Sienly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Sienly.
Hardy checks a leg kick.
Jacob Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sienly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sienly.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sienly tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Sienly cracks the inside of Hardy's front leg.
Jacob Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sienly shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sienly.
Sienly lands with a kick to the temple. Hardy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sienly moves to clinch but Hardy breaks away
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Sienly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Hardy responds with a good body kick, but Sienly manages to step out the way in time.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sienly moves away.#T3#
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sienly was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Hardy tries a low kick but Sienly avoids it.
Hardy scores with the left hand. Sienly knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Sienly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sienly was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Sienly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sienly moves away.
Hardy swings widly with a right hand
and Sienly counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sienly is defended easily by Hardy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Sienly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Hardy blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Sienly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Hardy sneaks out the side door and pushes Sienly away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sienly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sienly stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sienly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sienly connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Sienly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
Sienly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sienly throws a one two combo.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Sienly moved out of range.
Sienly tries to clinch
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Sienly slips the punch.
Sienly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hardy gets caught napping as Sienly dives in and scores a takedown. Hardy manages to retain guard.
Sienly sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Sienly closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Sienly pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sienly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Sienly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sienly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sienly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sienly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses.
Sienly thows a body kick. Hardy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sienly.
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sienly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sienly.
Sienly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Hardy blocks a head kick by Sienly.
Hardy loads up on a big right hand but Sienly slips the punch.
Sienly looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Sienly misses with a hook. Hardy ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Sienly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardy is pushing Sienly's head away, looking to escape. Sienly manages to hold on to the position though.
Hardy tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sienly lands a couple of good shots and Hardy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can Hardy hold on?! Sienly is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sienly trying to control momentarily.
Hardy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Kristof Sienly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sienly looking for the choke but no joy.
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet but Sienly has full control of the position and if anything, Hardy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sienly missing with punches from the back.
Sienly trying to control.
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet but Sienly has full control of the position and if anything, Hardy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet but Sienly has full control of the position and if anything, Hardy has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES2#
Hardy manages to stand up with Sienly still on his back. Eventually Sienly drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Sienly scores with a jab.
Sienly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hardy lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Hardy misses.
Sienly is looking to wear down Hardy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardy looks for the body kick but Sienly saw that one coming.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Sienly's head but Sienly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sienly looks to land a body kick but Hardy moved away.
Hardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sienly's hands.#TD#
Sienly closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sienly is controlling him. #T4#
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing Sienly from standing up.
Sienly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sienly trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sienly stops Hardy from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kristof Sienly did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Sienly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sienly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
Sienly throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy 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.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sienly defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Sienly didn't see that one coming.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sienly tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sienly's head backwards.
Sienly throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sienly looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Sienly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Sienly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Hardy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sienly is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sienly struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Sienly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Sienly scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hardy.
Sienly blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Sienly struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sienly lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sienly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sienly backwards.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Sienly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sienly.
Hardy works on Sienly's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Sienly misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sienly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sienly lands with a left to the head.
Sienly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Sienly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sienly backwards.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sienly prevents a body shot from Hardy.
Hardy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sienly's elbow.
Sienly can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Sienly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardy is keeping busy.
Sienly misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Sienly controls his hands.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sienly.
Sienly blocks an uppercut.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Sienly struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sienly uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Hardy dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sienly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sienly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Sienly just misses with a punch to the body.
Sienly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sienly ducks right into an uppercut from Hardy.
Sienly shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Sienly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sienly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy throws an off balance right hand
and Sienly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sienly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Sienly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Sienly.
Sienly avoids the body shot from Hardy.
Sienly swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Sienly moved out of range nicely.
Hardy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sienly to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook but Sienly avoids it easily.
Hardy misses with a left hand
and Sienly counters with a head kick.
Hardy thows a leg kick but Sienly checks it
and Sienly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sienly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sienly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Sienly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sienly checks it well. #T2#
Sienly connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sienly trying to control the position but instead, Hardy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sienly into the cage.
Sienly lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sienlys head.
Hardy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hardy fails to land.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sienly's elbow.
Sienly lands with a right to the head.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sienly uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Hardy. #T3#
Sienly throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy gets through Sienly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sienly can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Sienly digs a right hand underneath Hardy's ribcage. Hardy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardy presses Sienly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sienly avoiding damage.
Kristof Sienly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Sienly lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Jacob Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sienly struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy misses with a body punch.
A short left from Hardy.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sienly trying to stall but Hardy improves his position.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Sienly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sienly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sienly can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Sienly stalling against the cage.
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Sienly's ribcage. Sienly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sienly's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sienly fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Sienly's ribcage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sienly swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy is the new featherweight champion!
Jacob Hardy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ajax Worldwide #5
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Bulver is looking to clinch.
Bulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bulver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulver misses the jab.
Gracie misses the jab.
As Gracie looks to move away, Bulver throws a big counter combo but Gracie just gets out of the way.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bulver. Bulver obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Bulver as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulver's corner calls for a 1-2. Bulver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Bulver blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Bulver's defenses.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulver.
Bulver tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Bulver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Bulver throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie counters with a head kick.
Gracie jabs Bulver right on the nose. Bulver blinks but takes it well.
Bulver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Bulver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Renato Gracie has been cut.
Bulver moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Bulver ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.#CL#
Bulver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bulver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulver lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Bulver.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Bulver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bulver can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Bulver to work.
Bulver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bulver tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bulver fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Bulver moves out of range easily.
Bulver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bulver connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bulver drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Bulver.
Gracie throws a hook but Bulver avoids it easily.
Bulver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bulver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bulver throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Bulver throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Bulver misses with a hook.
Gracie clobbers Bulver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Bulver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bulver throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Bulver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Bulver's head but Bulver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bulver.
Bulver needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulver.
Bulver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bulver counters with a nice body shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bulver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulver.
Gracie slips under a jab from Bulver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Renato Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Renato Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bulver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bulver tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Bulver moves out of range easily.
Bulver slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bulver on the side of the head.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie tries to move into range but Bulver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Bulver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie pushes Bulver away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulver lands with a cross.
Bulver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bulver there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Bulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bulver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Bulver moved out of range.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulver.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Bulver.
Bulver looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bulver's sensitive parts.
Bulver blocks a leg kick.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulver.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulver.
Gracie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulver.
Bulver misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a body kick.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulver is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Bulver.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
Bulver lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Bulver drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Bulver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Bulver is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bulver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Gracie letting Bulver take a breather here.
Bulver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bulver misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bulver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bulver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bulver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Bulver.
Bulver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulver.
Bulver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Bulver. #T4#
Bulver pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Bulver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bulver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Bulver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bulver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bulver with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulver throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Bulver throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Bulver takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Bulver is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Renato Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Renato Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bulver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bulver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bulver throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bulver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bulver walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Bulver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Renato Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Bulver as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Bulver's knee but Bulver avoids it well.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie throws a hook but Bulver blocks it.
Bulver is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bulver checks a low kick from Gracie.
A leg kick checked by Bulver.
Bulver looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bulver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bulver looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Bulver misses with a hook.
Bulver swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Bulver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bulver will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bulver punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Bulver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Bulver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulver throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bulver scores with a leg kick.
Bulver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Bulver misses with the combination.
Bulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulver throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook. Bulver ducked under it nicely.
Gracie connects with a crisp jab.
Bulver takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bulver.
Renato Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bulver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Bulver down.
Bulver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Bulver's belly button to the back.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulver.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Bulver's leg. Bulver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bulver cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg. #T4#
Bulver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bulver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie 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.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Bulver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulver went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Bulver avoids them all with ease.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Bulver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulver moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Bulver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Benz Bulver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Bulver's front leg but catches the back leg as Bulver tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Gracie!
Renato Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Benz Bulver stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've been beat on my whole life, this is nothing...'.

Event: RFLFN-13 Bartoli vs. Aron II
Date: Feb 06, 2019

#R1#
Destroyer tries to land a front kick but Marciano 3rd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marciano 3rd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd misses with a hook.
Destroyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marciano 3rd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destroyer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Marciano 3rd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Destroyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Destroyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marciano 3rd throws a leg kick
and Destroyer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Marciano 3rd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Destroyer takes one on the button.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer lands with a kick to the temple. Marciano 3rd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.#T1#
Destroyer throws a head kick but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Destroyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer slips a jab from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd misses with a right hand
and Destroyer counters with a thumping low kick.
Marciano 3rd fails to land with a series of punches.
Destroyer misses with a body kick.
Destroyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd scores with a nice strike.
Marciano 3rd throws a hook but Destroyer avoids it easily.
Destroyer tried to counter with a leg kick but Marciano 3rd avoided it.
A left lands for Marciano 3rd.
Destroyer moves out of range as Marciano 3rd strikes.
Destroyer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Destroyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marciano 3rd.#T2#
Marciano 3rd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marciano 3rd misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano 3rd throws out a loose jab but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer misses with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd throws a solid leg kick but Destroyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marciano 3rd.
Destroyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano 3rd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marciano 3rd looks to land a combination. Destroyer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Destroyer moves forwards but Marciano 3rd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Destroyer moves out of range as Marciano 3rd throws a body kick. #T3#
Destroyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Marciano 3rd. #KD2#
Marciano 3rd cracks Destroyer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marciano 3rd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Destroyer to stand back up!#ROC2#
Destroyer is rocked!
BOOM! Marciano 3rd lands a beautiful left hook that drops Destroyer. Destroyer tries to recover but Marciano 3rd is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Destroyer lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Marciano 3rd!
Frank Marciano 3rd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 275
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Pounds lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Pounds slips the punch.
Jacobson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gil Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobson throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacobson won't be happy with that.
Pounds tries to score with some ground and pound. Jacobson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pounds working away.
Pounds postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobson keeps working.
Pounds has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pounds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pounds tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pounds tries to advance to mount but Jacobson denies him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounds throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobson keeps working.
Jacobson prevents Pounds from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds is working Jacobson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jacobson struggling a bit here.
Pounds postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pounds taking a break here but Jacobson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pounds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Jacobson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pounds.
Pounds looks to land a strike but Jacobson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pounds content to stall in guard here.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Jacobson keeps moving.
Pounds looking to sit in guard and control but Jacobson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pounds wants to sweep here but Jacobson controlling him for the moment.
Pounds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Jacobson keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jacobson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pounds.
Pounds stays in close to Jacobson's body and controls the position.
Pounds throwing strikes from guard but Jacobson blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacobson trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pounds distracts Jacobson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pounds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pounds throws a big elbow that misses.
Pounds postures up in Jacobson's guard and throws a big left but Jacobson blocks it.
Pounds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jacobson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pounds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jacobson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pounds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacobson misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pounds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobson can do to turn this around?
Jacobson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pounds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacobson not doing much here. #SUB#
Pounds actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson stalling.
Jacobson prevents Pounds from improving his position.#T1#
Pounds wants to get back to full guard but Jacobson has mounted him!
Pounds sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jacobson trying to control from half guard but Pounds is working away.
Jacobson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pounds trying to hold on to Jacobson's head to control him but Jacobson postures up. #T2#
Pounds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pounds trying to control from the bottom.
Pounds gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Pounds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobson is aware though and is defending well.
Pounds is trying to hold Jacobson in close to prevent damage but Jacobson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jacobson prevents Pounds from improving his position.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jacobson in particular looking to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacobson scores with a hook to the body. Pounds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pounds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobson.
Jacobson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pounds throws a wild body kick that Jacobson sees coming a mile off.
Jacobson lands with a slapping head kick.
Pounds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson. #T4#
Jacobson tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Jacobson misses.
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
Pounds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jacobson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pounds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobson blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Pounds.
Jacobson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gil Jacobson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pounds.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacobson lands a front kick.
Pounds checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacobson moves forwards but Pounds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crunch! Jacobson slams his shin into Pounds's torso.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pounds.
Jacobson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pounds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gil Jacobson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Pounds moved away.
That kick from Jacobson tenderised Pounds's leg. Pounds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobson slips a straight right by Pounds.
Good shot there by Jacobson.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounds throws out the jab.
Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pounds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pounds tries to land a front kick but Jacobson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pounds misses with a body shot.
Pounds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there #TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacobson won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Pounds swings around for an armbar but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pounds's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds looking to control. #SUB#
Pounds working for a triangle but Jacobson defends it easily. #T1#
Pounds wants to sweep here but Jacobson controlling him for the moment.
Jacobson controlling from the top position.
Pounds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Pounds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounds wants to improve his position but instead Jacobson has moved into half guard.
Jacobson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pounds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Pounds tries to strike from the bottom.
Pounds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobson won't allow Pounds to sweep him here.
Pounds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pounds wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pounds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Jacobson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pounds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Jacobson checks a leg kick.
Jacobson feints a counter leg kick.
Jacobson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pounds. That did some damage!
Pounds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.#T4#
Jacobson throws a head kick that misses.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pounds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jacobson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pounds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jacobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pounds is just out of range.
Pounds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gil Jacobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Jacobson.
Jacobson scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pounds throws a front kick aimed at Jacobson's knee but Jacobson avoids it well.
Jacobson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Pounds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gil Jacobson just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Jacobson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pounds.
Jacobson scores with a shot to the body.
Pounds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Jacobson as Pounds shoots in.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the head.
Pounds slips under a jab from Jacobson.
Pounds is looking to wear down Jacobson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pounds throws a push kick but Jacobson slaps the foot to one side.
Pounds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacobson scores with a spinning back kick!
Pounds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jacobson. That's going to slow Pounds down.
Jacobson scores with a shot to the body.
Jacobson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pounds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
Pounds is looking to chop away at Jacobson's legs.
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!
Pounds avoids the body shot from Jacobson. #T1#
Jacobson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jacobson checks a low kick from Pounds.
That kick from Jacobson tenderised Pounds's leg. Pounds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobson lands a leg kick that knocks Pounds off balance momentarily.
Pounds throws a series of punches but Jacobson moves out of range.
Pounds walks into a jab.
Jacobson moves out of range as Pounds strikes.
Jacobson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pounds shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pounds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pounds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jacobson with a nice cross.
Jacobson throws a sloppy head kick and Pounds moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Jacobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pounds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pounds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pounds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Pounds misses its intended target.
Jacobson 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.#T2#
Pounds 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.
Jacobson avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Jacobson is predictable there #TD#
so Pounds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pounds tries to get to full guard but Jacobson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pounds looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Pounds tries to roll over but Jacobson keeps him under control.
Pounds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jacobson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Pounds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobson pulls his head out easily.
Pounds is trying to maintain the position but Jacobson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Pounds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pounds tries to roll over but Jacobson keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pounds desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pounds is in trouble now - Jacobson has advanced to mount!
Pounds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pounds holds on to Jacobson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gil Jacobson dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Pounds checks a low kick from Jacobson.
Pounds slips under a jab.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pounds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pounds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobson. Jacobson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pounds throws out the jab.
Jacobson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jacobson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pounds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pounds moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pounds misses the target.
Pounds lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobson unleashes a big counter combination but Pounds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pounds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pounds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pounds takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Jacobson lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Jacobson misses #TD#
and Pounds counters with a shoot takedown. Jacobson fights it but they end up in guard.
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Jacobson keeps moving.
Pounds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pounds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobson wants to sweep here but Pounds controlling him for the moment.
Pounds trying to move into half guard but instead Jacobson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Tanner Pounds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pounds looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pounds is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pounds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pounds tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobson is retaining full guard.
Pounds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pounds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pounds trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobson.
Jacobson wants to hit a switch here but Pounds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jacobson there!
Pounds wants to control the pace but Jacobson is squirming around nicely.
Pounds with shots to the head and body - Jacobson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pounds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jacobson avoids a strike by Pounds and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Pounds's guard! Fantastic escape!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pounds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobson is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Pounds tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Pounds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pounds wants to improve his position but instead Jacobson has moved into half guard.
Pounds trying to control here.
Pounds is looking for a sweep. Jacobson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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 Tanner Pounds.
I think Jacobson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gil Jacobson!
Gil Jacobson is the new featherweight champion!
Gil Jacobson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFC Puno vs McGrady
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Mayoniko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mayoniko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayoniko throws a shot from downtown. Dos Santos moves away and avoids it.
Mayoniko connects with a single shot there.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Mayoniko.
Dos Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mayoniko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.
Mayoniko throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
Dos Santos ducks under a wild hook from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko thuds his right hand into Dos Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos Santos closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Yoki Mayoniko has been cut.
Mayoniko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayoniko.
Dos Santos throws a big counter combination but Mayoniko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayoniko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Mayoniko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayoniko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mayoniko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dos Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dos Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mayoniko misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Dos Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayoniko circles away.
Oscar Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mayoniko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mayoniko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Mayoniko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Santos wants to control but Mayoniko postures up.
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Mayoniko keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Mayoniko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Mayoniko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dos Santos's legs.
Dos Santos is being controlled here.
Dos Santos wants to control but Mayoniko postures up.
Dos Santos is trying to buck Mayoniko off.
Dos Santos tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Mayoniko has hold of Dos Santos's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dos Santos tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mayoniko cranks the arm and Dos Santos screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dos Santos, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yoki Mayoniko!
After winning the bout, Yoki Mayoniko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AFC #33
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown but Rojas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chernishev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rojas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernishev on the side of the head.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chernishev. Chernishev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rojas defending well as Chernishev loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Chernishev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chernishev scrambles back to his feet.
Rojas thuds a left hand into Chernishev's body.
Rojas throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
Chernishev connects with a body shot.
Chernishev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chernishev throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Rojas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chernishev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Chernishev moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Chernishev throws a series of punches but Rojas moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Chernishev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rojas misses with a looping right.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Rojas scores with the left hand. Chernishev knows he should have avoided that one.
Rojas misses with a straight left.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Chernishev lands a nice looking body shot.
Rojas takes a swing at Chernishev's ribcage but misses.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Chernishev.
Rojas jabs Chernishev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chernishev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chernishev.
Chernishev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rojas rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Chernishev sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Rojas misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Chernishev counters with a single leg into guard. Rojas didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rojas'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.
Rojas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chernishev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rojas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rojas wants to stand up but Chernishev is controlling him. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojas as he jumps to the side.
Chernishev defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Chernishev needs to keep his hands up - Rojas had a free shot at his head there.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chernishev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chernishev wants to land a leg kick but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chernishev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chernishev slips a straight right by Rojas.
Emilio Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernishev throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Rojas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernishev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Rojas throws a lazy right hand but Chernishev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chernishev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Rojas looks to land a left hand but Chernishev moved out of range nicely.
Rojas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chernishev scores with a nice right hand.
Chernishev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernishev.
Sloppy strikes from Rojas. Those never looked like landing.
Chernishev fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojas with a hook.
Rojas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernishev.
Chernishev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernishev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rojas swings for the body but Chernishev moves out of range.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rojas scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chernishev lands with an overhand left.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Chernishev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Chernishev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rojas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rojas with a nice cross.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Rojas does no damage.
Rojas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chernishev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rojas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernishev can do to turn this around?
Chernishev just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas tries to work over Chernishev's front leg with a kick but Chernishev checks it.
Chernishev with the counter takedown but Rojas avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut.
Emilio Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernishev throws a push kick but Rojas slaps the foot to one side.
Chernishev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRojas.
Rojas misses with a head kick.
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!
Chernishev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rojas on the side of the head.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Rojas walks into a left hand.
Chernishev throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rojas lands a lovely overhand right.
Chernishev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojas takes a swing at Chernishev's ribcage but misses.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Rojas.
Chernishev moves away from the strike by Rojas.
Chernishev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chernishev misses with a jab to the body
and Rojas counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Chernishev or perhaps it was just good defense by Rojas, which made it look bad.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernishev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Rojas counters with a quick kick to the body but Chernishev blocks it.#T2#
Chernishev darts in looking for a takedown but Rojas gets double underhooks and turns Chernishev into the cage.
Emilio Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Chernishev.
Rojas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chernishev walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Chernishev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Rojas throws the left hand but Chernishev avoids the punch easily.
Rojas throws a push kick but Chernishev slaps the foot to one side.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Rojas misses with an uppercut. Chernishev saw that one coming.
Rojas connects with a solid leg kick.
Chernishev tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
Chernishev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chernishev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Chernishev is out of range.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Rojas slips a straight right by Chernishev.
Chernishev blocks a jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
A big left from Rojas misses.
Rojas lands with an overhand left.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas lands a nice shot that snaps Chernishev's head back.
Chernishev misses with a straight right.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Rojas misses its intended target.
Chernishev throws a leg kick but Rojas checks it.
Rojas moves out of range as Chernishev throws a body kick.
Chernishev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Rojas. Beautiful body shot.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rojas.
Crunch! Rojas slams his shin into Chernishev's torso.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Chernishev checks it.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernishev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chernishev misses with a low kick as Rojas jumps back.
Rojas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Rojas lunges at Chernishev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chernishev's hand.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rojas as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernishev.
A leg kick checked by Rojas.
Chernishev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rojas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chernishev connects with a solid leg kick.
Emilio Rojas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernishev defending well as Rojas loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Rojas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Chernishev.
Rojas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Rojas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Rojas misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chernishev. Beautiful body shot.
Rojas thuds his right hand into Chernishev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chernishev lands with a straight right. Rojas didn't see that one coming.
Rojas throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chernishev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chernishev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rojas throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.
Chernishev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rojas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chernishev's knee momentarily.
Chernishev cracks the inside of Rojas's front leg.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rojas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas tests Chernishev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernishev lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chernishev misses with a body kick.#T1#
Chernishev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chernishev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernishev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rojas defends it well.
Rojas jabs Chernishev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rojas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rojas lands a slapping body shot.
Chernishev moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rojas defending well as Chernishev loads up on a big left hand.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojas throws out the jab.
Chernishev slips under a jab.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Chernishev moves out of range.
Chernishev cracks Rojas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rojas wants it to stay on the feet.
Rojas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chernishev tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chernishev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rojas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernishev scores with punches from side control.
Chernishev lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rojas sneaks out the side door and pushes Chernishev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernishev.
And Chernishev tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rojas throws a body punch but Chernishev moves out of range.
A jab from Chernishev does it's job there.
Chernishev staying out of range there.
Chernishev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rojas throws a hook but Chernishev avoids it easily.
Chernishev ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Emilio Rojas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Chernishev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Rojas tries to sprawl but Chernishev drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rojas misses with a wild combination.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rojas backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rojas throws a looping overhand right but Chernishev ducks down to avoid it.
Rojas misses with a straight right.
Rojas lands with a straight right. Chernishev didn't see that one coming.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Chernishev moves away and avoids it.
Chernishev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojas moves away.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Chernishev slips the punch.
Rojas tries a low kick but Chernishev avoids it.#T4#
Chernishev moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojas misses the target.
A slow jab from Chernishev misses its intended target.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas moves away from the strike by Chernishev.
Rojas lands a head shot.
Chernishev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rojas.
Rojas's corner calls for a 1-2. Rojas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Rojas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Rojas checks a low kick from Chernishev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Chernishev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rojas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rojas slips under a jab.
Rojas is looking to counter punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Rojas!
Emilio Rojas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EFC Harden vs Tomasino Jr
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Tomasino Jr lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Harden tries to keep at a distance but Tomasino Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harden misses with some punches.
Harden blocking some punches.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomasino Jr controls his hands.
A short right from Tomasino Jr on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land.
Tomasino Jr blocking some punches.
Tomasino Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Harden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Harden controls his hands.
Harden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Tomasino Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Harden.
Harden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tomasino Jr lands a right hand. #T1#
Harden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Harden fails to land.
Harden scores with a shot to the side of Tomasino Jr's head.
Harden prevents a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Harden.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomasino Jr tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harden blocking some punches.
Tomasino Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harden just leaning against Tomasino Jr, taking a breather.
Harden prevents a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr pushes Harden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tomasino Jr being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Tomasino Jr gets through Harden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Harden as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomasino Jr lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Harden fails to land.
Harden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomasino Jr's elbow.
Tomasino Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomasino Jr lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomasino Jr prevents a body shot from Harden.
Tomasino Jr scores with a shot to the side of Harden's head.
Harden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land.
Harden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tomasino Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomasino Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Harden prevents a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tomasino Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Harden controls the action.
Harden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harden swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomasino Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tomasino Jr.
Harden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr blocks a body shot from Harden.
Tomasino Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harden is trying to stall.
Harden blocking some punches. #T4#
Harden blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harden.
Harden swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomasino Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harden.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomasino Jr takes a shot to the head.
Harden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomasino Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Harden controls his hands.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
Harden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomasino Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harden tries a body shot but Tomasino Jr blocks it.
A short right from Harden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tomasino Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tomasino Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harden manages to avoid it.
Harden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tomasino Jr just manages to avoid it.
Harden looks to throw the jab but Tomasino Jr is out of range.
Tomasino Jr throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Tomasino Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Tomasino Jr drives through and clinches with Harden against the cage.
Harden looking to slow down the pace here.
Tomasino Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harden stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Harden.
Harden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harden.
Harden blocks an uppercut.
Tomasino Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
Harden blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Tomasino Jr blocks a body shot from Harden.
Tomasino Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Harden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Tomasino Jr.
Henry Tomasino Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomasino Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Harden stalling the fight.
Harden tries to stall but Tomasino Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harden can't find room to land a body shot as Tomasino Jr controls the action.
Harden can't find room to land a body shot as Tomasino Jr controls the action.
Harden is trying to maintain a safe position but Tomasino Jr gets an underhook and turns Harden into the cage.
Harden leaning against his opponent.
Harden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomasino Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Tomasino Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harden blocks an uppercut.
Harden prevents a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
Harden misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tomasino Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
Harden blocks an uppercut.
Harden blocking some punches.
Harden misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomasino Jr misses with a body punch.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
Harden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomasino Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
Harden tries to throw a body punch but Tomasino Jr avoids it by throwing Harden back against the cage.
Harden lands a body shot.
Tomasino Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harden or not.
Harden misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomasino Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Harden.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tomasino Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A hook to the body from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Harden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike. #T3#
Tomasino Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Harden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tomasino Jr up against the cage.
Harden pushes Tomasino Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomasino Jr's elbow.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomasino Jr backwards.
Harden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomasino Jr is keeping busy.
Tomasino Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Harden lands with a left to the head.
Harden blocking some punches.
Harden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tomasino Jr gets through Harden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Harden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomasino Jr misses with some punches.
Harden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomasino Jr is leaning against Harden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomasino Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Harden controls his hands.
Harden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Harden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tomasino Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Harden throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomasino Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Harden fails to land.
Harden misses with a body punch.
Tomasino Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Harden.
Harden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomasino Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Tomasino Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tomasino Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Harden misses with a jab to the body
and Harden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch up.
Tomasino Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harden looks to land a combination. Tomasino Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Harden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tomasino Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomasino Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Harden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomasino Jr.
Harden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henry Tomasino Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomasino Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harden.
Harden cracks a nice hook into Tomasino Jr's ribs.
Tomasino Jr tries to clinch but Harden is having none of it.
Harden misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tomasino Jr to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Tomasino Jr misses the jab.
Harden looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomasino Jr is just out of range.
Harden throws a sloppy head kick and Tomasino Jr moves out of range easily.
Tomasino Jr lands the left hand.
Tomasino Jr ducks under a wild hook from Harden.
It seemed like Tomasino Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Harden misses the target.
Tomasino Jr moves away from the strike by Harden.
Harden misses with a hook
and Tomasino Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tomasino Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Harden looks to land a body kick but Tomasino Jr moved away.
Tomasino Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tomasino Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harden is able to avoid easily.
Harden throws a hook but Tomasino Jr blocks it.
Henry Tomasino Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Tomasino Jr clinches up against the cage.
Harden misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Harden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomasino Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harden or not.
Tomasino Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tomasino Jr fails to land.
Tomasino Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr pushes Harden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomasino Jr's elbow.
Harden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomasino Jr tries to work over Harden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomasino Jr blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Tomasino Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
Harden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomasino Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomasino Jr misses with the head strike.
Harden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tomasino Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomasino Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomasino Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Tomasino Jr.
James Harden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomasino Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harden backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harden trying to control the position but instead, Tomasino Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harden into the cage.
Harden misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Harden is working Tomasino Jr over against the cage.
Tomasino Jr misses with some punches.
Tomasino Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Tomasino Jr lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomasino Jr.#ROC2#
Harden is rocked!
Tomasino Jr tries to throw a body punch but Harden avoids it by throwing Tomasino Jr back against the cage.
Oh Harden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harden.
Harden blocks a body shot from Tomasino Jr.
Tomasino Jr lands with a right to the head.
Harden blocks an uppercut.
Harden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tomasino Jr on the inside.
Tomasino Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harden misses with a punch on the inside.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomasino Jr controls his hands.
Harden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomasino Jr is leaning against Harden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tomasino Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomasino Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harden scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Tomasino Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tomasino Jr 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Tomasino Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Henry Tomasino Jr waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Cocaine needs to keep his hands up - Bizarria had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Cocaine's head coaches at The Takeover that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bizarria misses with a hook. Cocaine ducked under it nicely.
Cocaine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Luciano Bizarria has been cut.
Bizarria fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizarria ducks under a wild hook from Cocaine.
Cocaine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Bizarria.
Cocaine throws out a loose jab but Bizarria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizarria tries to clinch but Cocaine is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cocaine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bizarria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cocaine moves away.
Bizarria connects with a right hand. Cocaine shakes it off.
A big left from Cocaine misses.
A little jabbing left from Bizarria on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Cocaine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizarria throws out the jab.
Bizarria misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Cocaine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizarria with a poor takedown
and Cocaine counters with a stiff right hand.
Cocaine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizarria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizarria throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Bizarria.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bizarria or perhaps it was just good defense by Cocaine, which made it look bad.
Johnny Cocaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Bizarria.
Bizarria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cocaine throws out the jab.
Bizarria looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizarria connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cocaine. Cocaine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bizarria has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bizarria throws a right hand that misses
and Cocaine counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizarria ducks under a wild hook from Cocaine.
Bizarria wants to counter the offense by Cocaine and move into the clinch position.
Bizarria throws a lazy right hand but Cocaine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Cocaine throws an overhand right that lands on Bizarria's shoulder, as Bizarria tries to avoid the shot.
Bizarria moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bizarria 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.
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!
Bizarria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cocaine throws the left hand but Bizarria avoids the punch easily.
Bizarria scores with a jab to the body.
Bizarria tests Cocaine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bizarria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cocaine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bizarria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cocaine moves away.
Bizarria cracks a nice hook into Cocaine's ribs.
A jab from Cocaine misses.
A nice side step and Bizarria releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bizarria goes for a double leg but Cocaine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cocaine continues to drive forward.
Bizarria misses with a body shot.
It looked like Cocaine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bizarria.
Luciano Bizarria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bizarria darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bizarria cracks Cocaine with a good jab.
Bizarria with a hook.
Bizarria takes a swing at Cocaine's ribcage but misses.
Johnny Cocaine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bizarria throws a body shot but no joy.
Cocaine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizarria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cocaine but Cocaine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cocaine misses with a left hand
and Bizarria counters with a stiff right hand.
Cocaine lands a body shot.
A jab lands there for Bizarria.
Bizarria throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cocaine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bizarria paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Bizarria has a takedown stuffed.
Bizarria is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cocaine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bizarria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Cocaine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizarria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cocaine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizarria circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Cocaine drives through and clinches with Bizarria against the cage.
Bizarria drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cocaine gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Bizarria's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bizarria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cocaine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cocaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizarria manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cocaine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Bizarria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Bizarria's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bizarria throws a big shot that misses.
Cocaine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizarria lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizarria. Cocaine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cocaine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cocaine tries to move into range but Bizarria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bizarria shoots in but Cocaine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cocaine swings widly with a right hand
and Cocaine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cocaine slips a straight right by Bizarria.
A little feinted left hand from Cocaine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cocaine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria shoots in for a takedown but Cocaine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cocaine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizarria manages to avoid it.
Cocaine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cocaine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Bizarria there.
Luciano Bizarria seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Bizarria blocks a jab.
Cocaine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cocaine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cocaine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bizarria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Cocaine.
Cocaine clobbers Bizarria with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bizarria closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Cocaine misses the target.
Bizarria throws a looping overhand right but Cocaine ducks down to avoid it.
Bizarria keeps the fight on the outside.
Bizarria doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bizarria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizarria ducks under a wild hook from Cocaine.
Cocaine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cocaine misses with a straight right.
Bizarria cracks Cocaine with an open hand slap.
Cocaine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cocaine throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizarria.
Bizarria doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bizarria misses the shot to the body.
Bizarria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cocaine moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Cocaine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bizarria lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bizarria lands an overhand right.
Bizarria gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cocaine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Luciano Bizarria's cut even more.
Johnny Cocaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Bizarria.
Bizarria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cocaine moves away.
It looked like Cocaine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Cocaine leaves Bizarria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bizarria lands with a shot to the body.
Bizarria avoids the body shot from Cocaine.
Cocaine scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bizarria in his tracks. #KD#
Cocaine lands a big shot that drops Bizarria! Can he finish him? #ROC#
Bizarria is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cocaine gets to his feet and stands over Bizarria, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Bizarria felt that one! Cocaine unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Bizarria from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cocaine!
After the big win, Johnny Cocaine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GC 271
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopkins, pushing him back against the cage.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Wilkinson digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilkinson tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilkinson tries to break free but Hopkins pushes him back against the cage.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Hopkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Wilkinson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wilkinson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Wilkinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hopkins.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wilkinson fails to land.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Wilkinson prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Wilkinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Wilkinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilkinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopkins. #T2#
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Wilkinson.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage. #TD2#
Wilkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hopkins uses from the top position.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving. #T3#
Hopkins is stalling in the full guard.
Wilkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Hopkins is proving a slippery customer.
Wilkinson controlling the position.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hopkins'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.
Hopkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilkinson is controlling Hopkins's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hopkins throws a hook but Wilkinson blocks it.
Wilkinson blocks a jab.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Wilkinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkinson scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins jabs Wilkinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilkinson on the side of the head.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Wilkinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wilkinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Wilkinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hopkins moves out of range as Wilkinson throws a body kick.
Wilkinson throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
That kick from Wilkinson tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins tests Wilkinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Wilkinson slips the punch.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away.
No joy there for Hopkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilkinson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilkinson in his tracks. #CL2#
Wilkinson clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkinson's elbow.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilkinson scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilkinson looking to stall.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilkinson lands with a left to the head.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Wilkinson lands a body shot. #T2#
Wilkinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilkinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hopkins blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilkinson lands a body shot. #T3#
A short right from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Wilkinson cracks Hopkins with a nice body shot.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Wilkinson throws an elbow that misses.
Wilkinson pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson wants a takedown.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilkinson pushes Hopkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilkinson working aggressively here.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage. #T4#
Hopkins tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkinson.
Hopkins stalling the fight. #TD2#
Wilkinson pulls Hopkins into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins content to stall in guard here.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkinson is trying to keep Hopkins in close.
Hopkins controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilkinson thuds his right hand into Hopkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilkinson stuns Hopkins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jimmy Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilkinson.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Hopkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopkins is looking to slow Wilkinson down with leg kicks.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkinson throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hopkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilkinson.
Hopkins moves forwards but Wilkinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Wilkinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Stalling in the clinch from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
A hook to the body from Wilkinson.
A shot in the inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action. #T2#
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilkinson being controlled against the cage.
Wilkinson digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Wilkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Wilkinson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopkins.
A short left from Hopkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
A body shot lands from Wilkinson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Wilkinson prevents a body shot from Hopkins. #T3#
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins digs a right hand underneath Wilkinson's ribcage. Wilkinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
Wilkinson presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins tries to stall but Wilkinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins has Wilkinson pressed against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Wilkinson controls the action.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.

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 Jimmy Hopkins.
I think Wilkinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timothy Wilkinson!
An out of breath Timothy Wilkinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Live 71
Date: Jan 15, 2019

#R1#
Bob checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bob lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Bob was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Johnson throws a right and a left that Bob avoids nicely.
Bob avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Bob misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bob has time to react.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Bob jabs at Johnson's body.
Wampage Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Bob knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Bob misses.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Bob tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson digs a good hook to Bob's body.
The crowd cheers as Bob lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bob throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Bob throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bob scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob blocks a jab.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bob can pounce on him.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bob will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Bob counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking. #T4#
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Bob misses.
Bob throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Bob blocks a leg kick.
Bob wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Bob avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wampage Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab from Johnson.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bob. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Bob misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Bob defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Wampage Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bob lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance. #CL#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bob has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Bob checks a leg kick nicely.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Bob misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Bob blocking some punches. #T2#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Bob's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bob fails to land.
Johnson tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bob tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Bob has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bob can turn it around.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bob misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards. #T3#
Bob tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Bob has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Bob lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Bob. #T4#
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Bob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob throws a good cross that connects.
Bob slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Johnson catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Bob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob scores with a three punch combo!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wampage Johnson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bob throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bob looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Bob blocks it.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bob swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Bob thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Johnson swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Bob throws an off balance right hand
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Bob throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Bob checks it.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob blocks the body kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bob has time to react.
Johnson throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Bob takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bob throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bob drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bob drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Bob manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Bob releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bob throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson feints a jab promting Bob to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bob slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Bob swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range. #CL#
Johnson has Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Bob pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Bob lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wampage Johnson clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Bob counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bob throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Bob releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bob has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Bob. #T1#
Johnson slips a jab from Bob.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Bob digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Bob counters with a nice body shot.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Bob lands an overhand right.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!
Johnson slips a straight right by Bob.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
Bob blocks a jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Bob was well out of range.#T2#
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bob throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Bob throws a lazy uppercut
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson. #CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Bob up against the cage.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Wampage Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson prevents Bob from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Bob blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bob lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bob fails to pull guard.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bob's ribcage. Bob let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Bob tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position. #T4#
Bob tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson tries a body shot but Bob blocks it.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Bob's ribcage. Bob let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Bob tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wampage Johnson had his way with Silent Bob in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bob misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Bob checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bob is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bob throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bob manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a jab.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bob back to the cage. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Bob blocks the low kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Bob responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Bob connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Bob avoids the body shot from Johnson.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bob thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silent Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bob throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Bob with an uppercut!
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Bob manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bob throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Bob.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Bob takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Wampage Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Bob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Bob persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Bob looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Bob tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Bob controls the action. #T4#
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bob pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Bob can't break the clinch.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Bob struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Bob tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Bob back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wampage Johnson!
Wampage Johnson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Wampage Johnson 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: EFC Lambton vs Woodcock
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Sienly tries to clinch up but Puno circles away and keeps his distance.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sienly is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyaf Daeland Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sienly slips a straight right by Puno.
Puno slips under a jab.
Puno misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sienly.
Sienly just misses with a punch to the body.
Sienly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Puno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sienly staying out of range there.
Puno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sienly moves away.
Sienly moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno swings widly with a right hand
and Sienly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Puno looks to land a right hand but Sienly moved out of range.
Sienly throws a hook to the side of Puno's head but Puno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Puno gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Sienly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sienly is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Puno throws a strike but Sienly avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sienly is keeping the position for now.
Sienly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sienly is keeping the position for now.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puno looking to sit in guard and control but Sienly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Puno looking for a sweep. Not yet Puno, not yet. #T2#
Sienly is fighting to break Puno's control of his arms but Puno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Puno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sienly defends well.#SU2#
Sienly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Puno, up you get!
Puno stuffs the takedown attempt from Sienly. Sienly gets slowly back to his feet.
Puno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puno misses with a left hand
and Sienly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.#T3#
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sienly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puno checks a leg kick.
Sienly throws a shot to the body.
Puno lands a jab to the head.
Sienly lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Puno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sienly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Puno working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Puno looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sienly is avoiding damage well.
Sienly takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Puno cracks Sienly with a big right hand but Sienly just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Puno throws an elbow but Sienly slips to the side and avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Puno are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sienly tries to improve position but can't.
Puno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Puno misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Puno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sienly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puno's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Puno is looking to pass Sienly's guard but actually Sienly recovers to full guard.
Sienly pulls Puno in to control the position.
Puno trying to control but Sienly is working from the bottom.
Puno is working Sienly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Sienly is retaining full guard.
Puno connects with a couple of short punches.
Puno is working Sienly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyaf Daeland Puno dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sienly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puno throws out the jab.
Puno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puno tries for a takedown but Sienly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Puno backs off Sienly throws a huge counter combo but Puno manages to avoid it all.
Sienly cracks the inside of Puno's front leg.
Sienly defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Sienly steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sienly defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Sienly is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sienly can pounce on him.
Sienly throws a leg kick but Puno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Sienly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sienly tries to sprawl but Puno drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sienly pushes Puno off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Sienly misses with a low kick.
Sienly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Sienly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##TD#
Puno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sienly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Puno is in Sienly's guard.
Sienly keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sienly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Puno trying to control but Sienly is working from the bottom.
Puno throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyaf Daeland Puno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sienly trying to control the position here.
Puno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sienly's head.
Sienly trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Sienly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Sienly trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Puno throws a sloppy strike and Sienly has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Puno is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sienly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristof Sienly!
Kristof Sienly is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Kristof Sienly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 269
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Pounds misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Huang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pounds's guard.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Huang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huang chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Pounds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pounds working a defensive guard here.
Huang trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang looking to sit in guard and control but Pounds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Pounds's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Huang is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Huang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pounds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pounds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Pounds from controlling successfully.
Pounds showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang looking to control.
Huang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pounds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Pounds stays in close to Huang's body and controls the position.
Pounds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pounds is looking to work some ground and pound but Huang has wrist control.
Pounds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Pounds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pounds trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pounds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pounds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounds pushes down on Huang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pounds is thwarting Huang's attempts to control the position.
Pounds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
Pounds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Huang is trying to get back to full guard.
Huang is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Pounds slows the pace down in half guard.
Huang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounds is working away from the top position though.
Pounds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pounds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Pounds seems to be working for a kimura but Huang defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pounds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pounds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pounds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Huang feints and as Pounds raises his hands in defense, Huang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Huang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pounds looking for a sweep. Not yet Pounds, not yet.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Huang 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds is not content to let Huang control the position.#T1#
Pounds manages to get to full guard.
Pounds controlling Huang's posture.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pounds holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Pounds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanner Pounds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pounds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huang postures up and lands a big shot to Pounds's brow.
Pounds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huang trying to control but Pounds is working from the bottom.
Huang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Pounds.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pounds is keeping the position for now.
Pounds is pulling down on Huang's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Pounds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Pounds is looking to cinch up a triangle. Huang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pounds's body to avoid the submission. Pounds has instead reached around Huang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pounds arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tanner Pounds!
An out of breath Tanner Pounds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFC Fernando vs DeSilva
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Sienly leaves Pocc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sienly gets caught flat footed, as Pocc shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pocc won't allow Sienly to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pocc working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sienly is pulling down on Pocc's head to control his posture.
Pocc distracts Sienly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sienly pulls Pocc in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Sienly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc throwing strikes but missing.
Pocc throws an elbow that misses. Sienly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pocc's guard. Nice move by Sienly!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Pocc looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pocc throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sienly seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pocc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sienly's guard. #REVB#
Pocc tries to free his leg and advance position but Sienly is retaining full guard.
Sienly is controlling Pocc's posture.
Pocc throws a strike but Sienly rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pocc has his foot on Sienly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sienly works his way back into a safe position though.
Sienly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Pocc is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Sienly sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pocc is looking for a triangle but Sienly pushes his legs off easily.
Pocc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sienly's guard. #REVB#
Sienly seems keen to control Pocc's posture.#SUB#
Sienly has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pocc should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sienly has tightened it up now! Pocc should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kristof Sienly!
Kristof Sienly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #5
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
A head kick by Draven misses
and Draven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draven misses with an uppercut.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Draven counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Draven moves his leg out of the way.
Draven looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Draven.
Draven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Draven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draven.
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Draven's head.
Draven throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Draven counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draven was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Draven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie slips a straight right by Draven.
Gracie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Draven throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Draven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Draven checks a low kick from Gracie.
Draven misses with a low kick.
Draven throws a shot to the body.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Draven jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Draven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Draven avoids it with no problem.
Draven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.
Draven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Draven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Draven sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Draven's body.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Draven catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Draven throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Draven moves his leg out of the way.
Draven throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Draven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven scores with a jab.
A big left from Draven misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Draven. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Draven lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie throws a hook but Draven blocks it.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draven throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Draven throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Draven seems unphased.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draven moves away.
Draven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie thumps Draven with a low kick.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Draven avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Draven misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Draven 's knee.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Draven throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draven.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Draven.
Draven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Draven throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Draven misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Draven's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Draven.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Draven.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Draven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie. #T4#
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie looks to throw a body kick
and Draven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draven can pounce on him.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie throws a solid leg kick but Draven takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gracie.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie digs a good hook to Draven's body.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Draven. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Draven doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Draven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draven scores with a jab to the jaw.
Draven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eric Draven will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Draven wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a body kick. #CL#
Draven has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven working aggressively here.
Draven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draven lands a body shot.
Gracie misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draven's elbow.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Draven.
Gracie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dravens head. #T1#
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Draven misses with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draven scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draven manages to avoid it.
Draven tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Draven misses with a low kick.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Draven.
A nice combination there by Draven. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Draven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draven.
Gracie throws a jab when Draven was well out of range.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Draven.
Draven misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Draven counters with a leg kick.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Draven to score with a decent uppercut.
Draven throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie counters with a body kick.
Draven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Draven tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!
Draven scores with a jab to the head.
Draven misses with a head kick.
Draven takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Draven has time to react.#T3#
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Draven checks a leg kick nicely.
Draven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Draven takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Draven loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Draven.
Draven looks to clinch
and Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Draven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draven throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draven takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Draven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Draven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Draven.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Draven misses
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Draven looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie cracks Draven with an open hand slap.
Draven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draven.
Draven misses with a head kick.
Draven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Draven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Draven connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Draven off balance momentarily.
Draven connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven dominated that second round.
That's time! Draven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Draven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Draven works the jab nicely.
Draven checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Draven checks it well.
Draven throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draven.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Draven had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draven is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Draven misses the jab.
Draven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Draven if he has to take too many more of those.
Gracie cracks Draven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Draven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Draven.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Draven walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Draven defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Draven avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Draven connects with a crisp jab.
Draven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Draven had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie misses with a low kick. #T2#
Draven throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Draven 's knee.
Some bone on bone action there as Draven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Draven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Draven.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Draven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Draven misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie feints a counter leg kick.
Gracie misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Draven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Draven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Draven tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Draven. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Renato Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Draven throws a big shot that misses.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Draven looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Draven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Draven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Draven moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draven circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Draven's shoulder, as Draven tries to avoid the shot.
Draven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Draven clinches with his opponent.
Draven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Draven can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Draven.
Draven throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Draven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draven's elbow.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Draven lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draven tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. #BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Draven rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Draven's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Ajax Worldwide #2
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Chernishev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooke.
Cooke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chernishev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chernishev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Chernishev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernishev looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Cooke throws a jab when Chernishev was well out of range.#TD2#
Chernishev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cooke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cooke has his hands on Chernishev's head, controlling the position.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Chernishev postures up.
Chernishev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cooke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chernishev is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chernishev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chernishev preventing the sweep.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Chernishev postures up.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cooke wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Chernishev defends easily.
Chernishev is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chernishev scoring with some ground and pound.
Chernishev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cooke's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev works over Cooke with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernishev is looking to work some ground and pound but Cooke has wrist control.#SUB#
Cooke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cooke can't keep his opponent in guard - Chernishev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cooke is trying to maintain the position but Chernishev is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cooke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chernishev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cooke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chernishev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chernishev's back!
Chernishev can't escape the position.
Cooke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cooke avoiding Chernishev 's attempts to control his hands.
Cooke wants to control but Chernishev is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Chernishev right now.
Cooke is hanging on to Chernishev's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Cooke trying to control.
Cooke misses with a punch to the head.
Cooke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cooke controlling the positon.
Cooke lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Cooke tries to get the hooks in deep but Chernishev pushed the leg off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev tries to break free.
Chernishev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Cooke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Chernishev misses with a low kick.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cooke throws out a leg kick but Chernishev moves out of range and Cooke only half commits.
Cooke fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Chernishev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Cooke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chernishev to the ground. Cooke is now in Chernishev's guard.
Cooke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernishev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chernishev is pulling down on Cooke's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooke, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernishev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cooke preventing the sweep.
Chernishev managing to control the position.
Samuel Cooke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooke trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Chernishev as he checks the leg kick.
Chernishev swings widly with a right hand
and Cooke counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooke misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev feints the counter takedown.
Chernishev thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
Cooke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chernishev if he has to take too many more of those.
Chernishev lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Chernishev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cooke.
Cooke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chernishev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Chernishev finds it's way through Cooke's defenses.
Cooke throws a body punch but Chernishev moves out of range. #TD#
Cooke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chernishev on his heels. He'll look to pass Chernishev's guard now, I'm sure.
Chernishev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chernishev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cooke controls the pace.#T3#
Cooke pushes down on Chernishev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cooke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chernishev regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chernishev is on top in guard. #REVB#
Cooke wants to sweep here but Chernishev controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cooke holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Chernishev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chernishev working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cooke looking to control.
Cooke has Chernishev pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chernishev controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Cooke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chernishev to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Cooke throws a low kick but Chernishev moves out of range easily.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernishev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Chernishev tests Cooke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke throws an overhand right that lands on Chernishev's shoulder, as Chernishev tries to avoid the shot.
Chernishev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chernishev fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chernishev. That did some damage!
Cooke throws a push kick but Chernishev slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Cooke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Chernishev saw that one coming.
Chernishev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke is looking to wear down Chernishev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chernishev will feel that in the morning.
Chernishev slips a jab and a cross from Cooke.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Cooke.
Nice uppercut there from Chernishev.
Cooke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chernishev misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
so Cooke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cooke wants to control from the top but Chernishev keeps moving.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.
Cooke trying to control but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Cooke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Cooke being controlled here momentarily.
Cooke tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chernishev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooke.
A punch lands to the side of Cooke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chernishev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chernishev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cooke lands with a right hand.
Chernishev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chernishev avoids the body shot from Cooke.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cooke.
Chernishev scores with a jab to the body.
Samuel Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Chernishev.
Cooke misses with a series of wild punches.
Chernishev misses with a wild body shot.
Samuel Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernishev throws a lazy right hand but Cooke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernishev.
Chernishev misses with a body shot.
Cooke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chernishev avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Cooke!
Samuel Cooke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 323
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Bob connects with an inside leg kick.
Bob looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Bob shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bob trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams managing to control the position.
Bob wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Williams trying to control the position.
Bob stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bob might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob postures up.
Williams controlling Bob's posture.
Bob trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silent Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Bob misses the jab.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Bob misses the jab.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bob lands a nice looking body kick.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Bob throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams throws a fast counter high kick but Bob manages to duck under it in time.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Bob lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob slips under a jab.
Bob ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bob.
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.#T4#
Williams connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Bob misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Bob. Beautiful body shot.
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bob thinking.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Bob misses.
Bob thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Bob dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams throws out a counter right but Bob avoids it with no problem.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bob momentarily.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob misses with a left hand
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob throws a sloppy body shot
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Bob connects with a combination that backs up Williams into the cage. Bob lands a flurry of punches that gets past Williams's guard. Williams is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bob bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silent Bob!
During a confident post fight interview, Silent Bob thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC 323
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
That kick from Fietsora tenderised Mayoniko's leg. Mayoniko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mayoniko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fietsora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fietsora takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fietsora moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Romulus Fietsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayoniko connects with the punch.
Mayoniko walks into a jab.
Mayoniko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Fietsora has managed to clinch.
Fietsora dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fietsora.
Mayoniko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fietsora misses with the head strike.
Mayoniko blocks an uppercut.
Mayoniko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fietsora swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fietsora scores with a shoulder strike.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Fietsora tries to score a body lock takedown but Mayoniko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fietsora dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mayoniko tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fietsora tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fietsora tries to throw a body punch but Mayoniko avoids it by throwing Fietsora back against the cage.
Mayoniko struggles to land a body shot inside as Fietsora controls his hands.
Fietsora misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fietsora. #BC2#
Fietsora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Fietsora takes the fight into the clinch.
Fietsora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayoniko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mayoniko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fietsora. #T2#
Fietsora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayonikos head.
Fietsora is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mayoniko is defending well.
Yoki Mayoniko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Romulus Fietsora.
Mayoniko is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko blocking some punches.
Mayoniko throws a punch but it's blocked by Fietsora.
Fietsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Fietsora on the inside.
Mayoniko lands with a left to the head.
Fietsora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mayoniko is trying to stall.
Fietsora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fietsora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayoniko backwards.
Mayoniko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fietsora pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fietsora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayoniko struggles to land a body shot inside as Fietsora controls his hands. #T3#
Fietsora tries to work over Mayoniko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fietsora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fietsora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mayoniko backwards.
Mayoniko avoids the elbow strike from Fietsora, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fietsora.
Fietsora content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mayoniko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fietsora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fietsora wants a takedown.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Fietsora misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayoniko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fietsora drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mayoniko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fietsora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fietsora misses with a head kick. #T4#
Fietsora tries to bum rush Mayoniko with a series of wild strikes but Mayoniko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayoniko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fietsora tries a low kick but Mayoniko avoids it.
Fietsora misses with a low kick.
Mayoniko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fietsora.
Mayoniko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayoniko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fietsora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fietsora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fietsora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mayoniko throws an overhand right that lands on Fietsora's shoulder, as Fietsora tries to avoid the shot.
Fietsora connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fietsora tries to clinch but Mayoniko is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fietsora. Mayoniko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayoniko.
Fietsora misses the jab.
Mayoniko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Mayoniko misses.
Mayoniko shoots in but Fietsora avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Fietsora dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fietsora doesn't manage to clinch there - Mayoniko circles away.
Romulus Fietsora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayoniko blocks a head kick by Fietsora.
Fietsora misses with a body punch
enabling Mayoniko to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayoniko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fietsora throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mayoniko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Mayoniko misses.
Fietsora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayoniko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fietsora is looking to clinch but Mayoniko is avoiding it.
Fietsora tries to clinch there but Mayoniko circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Mayoniko there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko jabs Fietsora right on the nose. Fietsora blinks but takes it well.
Mayoniko lands the left hand.
Fietsora moves in looking to clinch but Mayoniko pushes him off.
Mayoniko swats away the attempt to clinch by Fietsora.
Mayoniko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mayoniko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fietsora lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Mayoniko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fietsora lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayoniko's head.
Mayoniko connects with an inside leg kick.
Fietsora looks to clinch
and Mayoniko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Mayoniko misses.
Fietsora fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayoniko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayoniko avoids the head kick by Fietsora.
Mayoniko misses with a straight right.
Fietsora throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fietsora throws a head kick but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Fietsora is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fietsora tries to clinch
and Fietsora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fietsora connects with a crisp jab.
Mayoniko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayoniko throws a series of punches but Fietsora avoids them all with ease.
Yoki Mayoniko is winning the standup battle so far.
Fietsora takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Fietsora is looking to slow Mayoniko down with leg kicks.
Fietsora walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fietsora. #CL2#
Fietsora gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fietsora looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mayoniko lands a right hand.
Mayoniko misses with the head strike.
Fietsora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayoniko working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayoniko.
Fietsora is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mayoniko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fietsora looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Mayoniko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mayoniko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fietsora's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Mayoniko is looking to control Fietsora's arms but Fietsora gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayoniko has his back to the cage.
Fietsora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayoniko can't find room to land a body shot as Fietsora controls the action.
Mayoniko tries a body shot but Fietsora blocks it.
Mayoniko blocks an uppercut.
Fietsora blocking some punches.
Fietsora lands an elbow that stopped Mayoniko in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoki Mayoniko has been cut.
Fietsora can't get the takedown.
Fietsora makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fietsora lands a left hand. #BC#
Mayoniko breaks the clinch.
A big right from Mayoniko misses.
Mayoniko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fietsora throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayoniko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fietsora tries a low kick but Mayoniko avoids it.#T4#
Mayoniko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mayoniko tried to counter with a leg kick but Fietsora avoided it.
Fietsora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayoniko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fietsora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mayoniko checks a low kick from Fietsora.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayoniko throws a shot from downtown. Fietsora moves away and avoids it.
Fietsora unleashes a big counter combination but Mayoniko bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fietsora fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayoniko throwing a counter right hand but Fietsora manages to avoid it.
Mayoniko avoids the head kick by Fietsora. #CL2#
Fietsora pushes Mayoniko up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mayoniko manages to break the clinch.
Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayoniko.
Fietsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Fietsora drives through and clinches with Mayoniko against the cage.
Fietsora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fietsora keeps control of Mayoniko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mayoniko blocking some punches.
Mayoniko stalling in the clinch but Fietsora improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoki Mayoniko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoki Mayoniko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fietsora misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Fietsora misses
and Mayoniko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fietsora tries to clinch there but Mayoniko circles away.
Fietsora moves out of range of the body kick from Mayoniko.
A little jabbing left from Fietsora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mayoniko misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fietsora! But no joy.
Mayoniko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fietsora throws an overhand right that lands on Mayoniko's shoulder, as Mayoniko tries to avoid the shot.
Mayoniko thumps Fietsora with a low kick.
Mayoniko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fietsora on the side of the head.
Fietsora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fietsora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayoniko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayoniko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fietsora.
Fietsora tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayoniko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mayoniko throws a big shot that misses.
Mayoniko stalks Fietsora and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fietsora's face. Fietsora staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Fietsora moves in looking to clinch but Mayoniko pushes him off.#T1#
Fietsora misses with a double jab.
Fietsora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Fietsora clinches with his opponent.
Mayoniko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayoniko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fietsora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayoniko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayoniko tries to work over Fietsora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayoniko can't find room to land a body shot as Fietsora controls the action.
Fietsora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayoniko slows down the pace here.
Fietsora lands a left hand.
Fietsora misses with some punches.
Mayoniko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayoniko throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mayoniko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Mayoniko pulls Fietsora into guard.
Fietsora would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fietsora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko is trying to hold Fietsora in close to prevent damage but Fietsora has managed to pass into half guard.
Mayoniko is looking for a sweep. Fietsora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fietsora wants to stand up but Mayoniko manages to regain full guard. #T3#
Fietsora is looking to stand up but Mayoniko won't let him.
Mayoniko managing to control the position. #SUB#
Fietsora wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mayoniko's closed guard. He's half up but Mayoniko has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mayoniko pivots and extends the arm, Fietsora falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mayoniko! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoki Mayoniko!
An out of breath Yoki Mayoniko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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