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Event: EFC Tronstone vs Beecher     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
A head kick misses from Ninefingers.
A swing and a miss from Ninefingers.
Bangsit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ninefingers.
Bangsit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Bangsit drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Bangsit is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ninefingers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bangsit working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bangsit has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ninefingers is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bangsit yanks on the arm and Ninefingers is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bangsit.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!

 

Event: GC 296     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1#
Baals fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zombie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baals swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zombie.
Zombie lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Baals.
Baals throws a jab when Zombie was well out of range.
Zombie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zombie shoots in but Baals avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zombie fails in his attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zombie 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.
Korean Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zombie scores with the left hand. Baals knows he should have avoided that one.
Zombie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Zombie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zombie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baals does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zombie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Zombie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zombie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like Zombie is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Baals looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baals slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zombie chips away with some ground and pound.
Zombie with a nice head shot there.
Zombie looking to pass the guard.
Zombie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zombie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baals being controlled here, momentarily.
Baals has momentary wrist control but Zombie slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Zombie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baals wants to sweep here but Zombie controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Baals has his foot on Zombie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zombie works his way back into a safe position though.
Zombie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baals wants to sweep but no luck.
Zombie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zombie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Baals lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Zombie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baals is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zombie is on top in guard. #REVB#
Baals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zombie wants to control from the top but Baals keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Baals is looking for a triangle but Zombie pushes his legs off easily.
Baals wants to sweep but no luck.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Zombie stands and steps away. Baals gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zombie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baals sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zombie somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Korean Zombie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Baals pushes Zombie away with a front kick.
Zombie throws a nice head kick!
Baals takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harry Baals is winning the standup battle so far.
Zombie tries to land a front kick but Baals steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baals swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baals throws a body shot but no joy.
Baals stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zombie.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zombie or perhaps it was just good defense by Baals, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zombie scoring well with a low kick there.
Zombie misses with a takedown attempt
and Baals counters with a thumping low kick.
Zombie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baals counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harry Baals has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korean Zombie.#T1#
Zombie swings widly with a right hand
and Baals counters with a stiff right hand.
Baals jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baals fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zombie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zombie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baals throws a leg kick but Zombie sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Zombie closes the distance and pushes Baals back into the cage.
Zombie pushes Baals back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baals throws a head punch that misses.
Baals blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baals managing to block the knees to the body from Zombie.
Zombie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baals blocks it with crossed arms.
Baals throws a punch but it's blocked by Zombie.
Baals misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baals has a couple of punches blocked by Zombie.
Baals blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Baals misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baals.
Zombie misses with a knee to the head.
Baals lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Baals escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zombie lands a jab.
Zombie staying out of range there.
Zombie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baals moves away.
Zombie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baals. That one must have hurt.
Baals throws a shot to the body.
Baals throws a good cross that connects.
Korean Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baals jabs Zombie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baals stuffs the takedown.
Baals fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Zombie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zombie blocks a head kick by Baals.
Baals avoids the head kick by Zombie.
Baals buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baals shoots in for a takedown but Zombie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zombie moves out of range of the body kick.
Zombie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Baals fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zombie.#CL#
Baals rushes Zombie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zombie lands a left hand.
Baals tries to throw a body punch but Zombie avoids it by throwing Baals back against the cage.
Baals changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zombie fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Zombie closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Zombie blocks an uppercut.
Baals tries a body shot but Zombie blocks it.
Zombie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baalss head.
Baals blocks an elbow strike.
Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baals misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Baals breaks the clinch.
Zombie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baals tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Zombie. No joy for Baals on that attempt.
A jab from Baals misses. #CL2#
Zombie rushes Baals and presses him up against the cage.
Zombie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Baals fails to land.
Baals misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Baals will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Baals shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zombie defends it nicely.
A head kick from Baals lands but Zombie takes it in his stride.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baals paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baals drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zombie sprawls and moves away.
Zombie tries for a takedown but Baals sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zombie looks to score with a jab to the body but Baals is just out of range.
Zombie throws a head kick that misses
and Baals makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zombie really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baals swats away the attempt to clinch by Zombie.
Zombie wants to clinch.#T1#
Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baals feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Baals scores with a push kick.
Baals is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baals avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baals swats away the attempt to clinch by Zombie.
Baals looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zombie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Baals avoids the head kick by Zombie.
Zombie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baals sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zombie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zombie stuns Baals with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baals feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zombie's calf.
Baals connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baals's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zombie under the eye.
Baals fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombie manages to avoid it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Zombie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A control attempt from Baals but he's now mounted!#SU2#
Zombie gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL#
Baals has Zombie up against the cage in a clinch.
Baals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baals avoids a wild elbow strike from Zombie.
Baals managing to block the knees to the body from Zombie.
Zombie landing knees to the body.
Zombie misses with a punch on the inside.
Baals lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zombie backwards.
Baals drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zombie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baals stalling the fight. #T3#
Zombie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Baals.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zombie.
Baals makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baals blocks an uppercut.
Baals misses with a punch on the inside.
Baals lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zombie or not.
Baals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zombie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baals scores with a shoulder strike.
Zombie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zombie misses with the head strike.
Baals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Zombie is rocked!
Baals working aggressively here.
Zombie is still on wobbly legs! Can Baals finish him?#T4#
Zombie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zombie tries to land knees in the clinch but Baals avoids the damage to the body.
Zombie seems to have recovered his senses.
Baals blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie.
Baals lands an uppercut.
Zombie throws a head punch that misses.
Zombie lands an uppercut.
Baals avoids the elbow strike from Zombie, against the cage.
Baals tries to throw a body punch but Zombie avoids it by throwing Baals back against the cage.
Zombie blocks an uppercut.
Zombie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baals misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zombie. #BC#
Baals breaks the clinch.
A big right from Zombie misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Baals misses the target.
Baals throws a right and a left that both miss.

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 Harry Baals.
I think Baals 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Baals!

A victorious Harry Baals thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Fernandez III     
Date:   May 25, 2019
#R1##CL#
White moves into the clinch.#TD#
White has Santos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. White pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Santos tumbling to the mat - White dives into Santos's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Santos is trying to keep White in close.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
White distracts Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White wanted to stand there but Santos had control of the position.
Santos trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
White working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Santos's head.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White lands a couple of elbows.#ROC#
Santos is rocked!#SUB2#
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
White works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White with a nice head shot there.
White 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. #SUB2#
White is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Santos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. White is looking to defend but Santos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for White! Santos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, White taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luiz Santos!

 

Event: WVT13 Zexi v Lomachenko     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Mancini throws a hook but Markov blocks it.#TD#
Mancini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mancini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mancini tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mancini working the body and head with strikes.
Markov is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markov controls the position for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini grinds an elbow into Markov's temple.
Check out the look on Mancini's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Mancini trying to control the position but Markov is working away.
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mancini scoring with punches from side control.
Mancini works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Markov is looking for a sweep.
Mancini wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Markov tries to buck Mancini off but Mancini is having none of it.
Markov gets back to half guard.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Markov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mancini is looking to advance position but Markov won't allow it.
Markov manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mancini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Markov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mancini preventing the sweep.
Markov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mancini distracts Markov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Mancini postures up and lands a big shot to Markov's brow. #SUB2#
Mancini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Markov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mancini is looking to defend but Markov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mancini! Markov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mancini taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Markov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Alexey Markov made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: TAFC: Lermontov v Canthropus     
Date:   May 18, 2019
#R1#
Agnarsson 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.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a leg kick
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Agnarsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agnarsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Agnarsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destroyer is defended easily by Agnarsson.
Destroyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Destroyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agnarsson doesn't seem phased though.
Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Agnarsson.
Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Agnarsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut
and Agnarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Destroyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A cross from Destroyer lands.#TD2#
Destroyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Agnarsson sprawls well initially but Destroyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Agnarsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Destroyer is thwarting Agnarsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Destroyer is working for a kimura but Agnarsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Agnarsson trying to control but Destroyer postures up.
Destroyer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Agnarsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Agnarsson wants to control but Destroyer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Agnarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Destroyer on the ground.#SUB2#
Destroyer seems to be working for a kimura but Agnarsson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but Agnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Destroyer to get the leverage.
Destroyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Agnarsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Destroyer is working away from the top position though.
Destroyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Agnarsson is trying to maintain the position but Destroyer is very close to passing his half guard.
Agnarsson trying to get back to full guard but Destroyer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Destroyer controlling the pace for now.
Agnarsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer avoids the attempt from Agnarsson to control.
Destroyer dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Agnarsson is squirming around, avoiding Destroyer's attempts to control the action.
Agnarsson holds on to Destroyer around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Destroyer avoids the attempt from Agnarsson to control.
Agnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Destroyer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Agnarsson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Agnarsson tries to lock up and control but Destroyer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Agnarsson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Destroyer tries to control but Agnarsson wriggling away.
Agnarsson tries to hold on but Destroyer pushes him away. #T4#
Destroyer landing strikes from the mount.
Destroyer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Agnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Agnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Destroyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Destroyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Agnarsson tries to hold on but Destroyer postures up.
Agnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Destroyer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Destroyer lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson tries to hold on but Destroyer postures up.
Agnarsson taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chicken Destroyer 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#
Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Agnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Destroyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Agnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer misses with a hook
and Agnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Destroyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Chicken Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agnarsson throws a leg kick but Destroyer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chicken Destroyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Destroyer misses with a hook
and Agnarsson counters with a low kick, right behind Destroyer 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Destroyer - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Destroyer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Agnarsson.
Destroyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Destroyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Agnarsson.#T1#
Agnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Destroyer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Destroyer lands in his opponent's guard.
Agnarsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Destroyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Destroyer passes into half guard.
Agnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Destroyer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Agnarsson defending well though.
Agnarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Destroyer.
Agnarsson tries to get to full guard but Destroyer has control of the leg.
Agnarsson has his hands clasped together around Destroyer's back. He's all about the action.#T2##SUB2#
Destroyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Destroyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Destroyer wants to control but Agnarsson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Destroyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Destroyer trying to mount his opponent but Agnarsson defends it.
Destroyer thows a huge punch but Agnarsson dodges it nicely.
Destroyer wants to pass the guard but Agnarsson is defending well.
Agnarsson trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Agnarsson is not content to let Destroyer control the position.
Destroyer winds up and cracks Agnarsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson is trying to control but can't.
Destroyer trying to pass the guard but Agnarsson defending well.
Agnarsson manages to get to full guard.
Agnarsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Destroyer working some strikes from top position.
Destroyer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Agnarsson has control of Destroyer's left arm, preventing Destroyer from doing any damage. #T4#
Agnarsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Agnarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Destroyer is one step ahead there.
Destroyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Destroyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Destroyer won't allow Agnarsson to sweep him here.
Destroyer with a nice head shot there.
Chicken Destroyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Agnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Destroyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Destroyer looking to pass the guard.
Agnarsson is pulling down on Destroyer's head to control his posture.
Destroyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Agnarsson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chicken Destroyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Destroyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destroyer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Agnarsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Destroyer.
Agnarsson moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Agnarsson manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson avoids the head kick by Destroyer.
Destroyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson scores with a hook.
Agnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Agnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Agnarsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Agnarsson.
Destroyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Agnarsson momentarily.
Agnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Destroyer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson looks to land a left hand but Destroyer moved out of range nicely.
Destroyer with the counter takedown but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Destroyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson checks a low kick from Destroyer.
Some wild striking there from Agnarsson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Agnarsson 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 Destroyer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Destroyer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Destroyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Agnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Agnarsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Destroyer.
Agnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Destroyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agnarsson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Destroyer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Agnarsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Agnarsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Agnarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agnarsson controlling the position.
Destroyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agnarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Destroyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Agnarsson controls Destroyer momentarily but Destroyer frees himself. #T2#
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agnarsson is trying to keep Destroyer in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Agnarsson seems keen to control Destroyer's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Destroyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Agnarsson slips the punch.
Agnarsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Destroyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arnar Agnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Destroyer. Destroyer obviously looking to wear him down.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Agnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Destroyer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but Agnarsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Destroyer, as that shot connected.
Agnarsson connects with a jab.
Destroyer works Agnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Agnarsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Destroyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Destroyer slips a jab from Agnarsson.#TD2#
Agnarsson gets caught flat footed, as Destroyer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson wants to control the position but Destroyer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Agnarsson is trying to control but can't.
Agnarsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Destroyer wants to free his trapped foot but Agnarsson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Destroyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Destroyer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Agnarsson trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Destroyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Agnarsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Destroyer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chicken Destroyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Destroyer 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chicken Destroyer!

Chicken Destroyer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Organic Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Pride FC 19     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Wood throws a front kick aimed at Knight's knee but Knight avoids it well.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Wood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood misses the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Wood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wood blocks a head kick by Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight avoids the head kick by Wood.
Knight throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wood's head.
Wood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
A head kick misses from Wood.
Knight throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Knight staying out of range there.
Knight works Wood's body with a nice hook.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Wood's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Knight connects with a single shot there.
Knight connects with a body shot.
Knight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wood's head.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight digs a good body shot into Wood's ribs.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wood throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Wood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Wood looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Wood throws a push kick but Knight slaps the foot to one side.
Knight lands a nice hook to Wood's body. Wood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight connects with a high kick.
Knight scores with a decent looking hook.
Knight throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Knight scores with a decent looking hook.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight scores with a jab to the head.
Knight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wood rather than just go for the knockout.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
As Wood backs off Knight throws a huge counter combo but Wood manages to avoid it all.
Wood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knight. That's going to slow Wood down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Knight checks a low kick from Wood.
Wood lands a nice shot that snaps Knight's head back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Wood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wood will feel that in the morning.
Wood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wood throws a jab when Knight was well out of range.
Knight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Knight tenderised Wood's leg. Wood is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Knight.
Knight lands a big head kick that sends Wood to the canvas! Knight follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jed Knight!
Jed Knight took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'i just want say thank you to all my sponsors, Aspire for making me feel at home here. On to the next one.'.
The defeated Rich Wood had this to say: 'fuck the org, fuck the title shot, haha just kididng'.

 

Event: WVT11 Talanoa v Baby     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Bell looks to land a body kick but Markov moved away.
Markov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Markov scores with a hook.
Bell throws out a loose jab but Markov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Bell drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Markov pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Bell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Markov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markov trying to control the position.
Markov wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment.
Bell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Markov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Markov is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bell sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Markov cracks Bell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Markov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Markov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markov lands a body shot.
Markov cracks a nice hook into Bell's ribs.
Markov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Bell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Markov drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3#
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bell wants to control but Markov passes easily into half guard.
Markov trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bell has hold of Markov's hands but Markov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Markov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Bell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Bell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Markov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Markov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markov defends well.#SUB2#
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Markov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov 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#
Markov lands with a nice combination. Bell backs away looking to recover.
Alexey Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bell backs up against the cage.
Markov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Markov lands.
Markov avoids the head kick by Bell.
Markov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markov duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markov.
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markov.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Markov.
Markov's corner calls for a 1-2. Markov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Markov cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Markov.
Markov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexey Markov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
Markov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Markov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
Markov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bell back to the cage. Markov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Markov cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markov manages to avoid it.
Bell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bell walks into a jab.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Markov leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov connects with a looping right hand.
Markov jabs Bell right on the nose. Bell blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Bell walks into a left hand.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexey Markov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Bell.
Markov sizes up Bell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Markov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Markov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
Markov blocks a head kick by Bell.
Markov avoids the head kick by Bell.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Bell misses.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Markov lands with an uppercut that bounces Bell off the cage and back into range.
Markov lands a jab to the head.
Markov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markov.
Markov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Markov.
Nice jab there from Markov. #T3#
Bell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bell wants it to stay on the feet.
Markov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Markov both land. Nice combination.
Markov moves out of range of the body kick.
Markov throws a leg kick which misses Bell's front leg but catches the back leg as Bell tries to avoid it.
Bell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markov. That's going to slow Bell down. #TD#
Markov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Markov lands with a punch from half guard.
Markov controlling the action here.
Markov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bell for as long as he can get away with.
Markov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've been hearing that Markov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Markov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Markov wants to pass the guard but Bell is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Markov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Markov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markov fails with the takedown.
Markov tests Bell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bell wants it to stay on the feet.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bell walks into a jab.
Markov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Markov scoring well with a low kick there.
Markov lands with a right hand.
Markov scores with a body shot. #T1##TD2#
Bell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Markov is not content to let Bell control the position.
Markov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bell connects with a decent elbow.
Markov is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Bell tries for a kimura but Markov is defending well.
Bell trying to control the position but Markov is working away.
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Markov is letting Bell control him for a moment.
Bell avoids the strikes from the bottom by Markov.
Bell trying to control the action but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
Markov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Markov wants to improve his position but Bell is controlling well.
Bell drops an elbow to the side of Markov's head. #T3#
Bell content to control rather than advance.
Markov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Bell wants to work for an arm triangle but Markov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Markov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexey Markov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markov moves into full guard.
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bell postures up in Markov's guard and throws a big left but Markov blocks it.
Bell's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell 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. #TD2#
Markov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Markov is controlling Bell's posture.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greg Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Markov is rocked!

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 Alexey Markov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Markov, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!

Alexey Markov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RFL-75 Manuwaru Vs.SSH     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Jr thuds his right hand into Destroyer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Destroyer lands a nice hook to Jr's body. Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr manages to avoid it.
Destroyer swings for the body but Jr moves out of range.
Destroyer throws a series of punches but Jr avoids them all with ease.
Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Jr moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off.
Jr avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr throws a head kick that misses
enabling Destroyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jr lunges at Destroyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Destroyer's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr slips a jab from Destroyer.
Jr throws a front kick aimed at Destroyer's knee but Destroyer avoids it well.
Destroyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Destroyer lands with a nice body punch.
Destroyer is looking to wear down Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jr, as that shot connected.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jr moves away.
No joy there for Destroyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jr cracks Destroyer with an open hand slap.
Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Destroyer momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Destroyer.
Destroyer tests Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jr moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off.
A jab from Jr misses. #CL2#
Jr moves into range and clinches up with Destroyer.
Jr tries a body shot but Destroyer blocks it.
Destroyer can't break the clinch.
Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Destroyer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Jr.
Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jr.
Jr lands a left hand.
Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Jr.
Jr tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jr lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jr.
Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Jr keeps control of Destroyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Jr.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Jr.
Good body shot from Jr.
Destroyer is trying to push Jr away but Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Destroyer prevents a body shot from Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jr.
Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jr tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Jr misses with a body punch. #BC#
Destroyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jr clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Jr fails to land.
Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destroyer's elbow.
Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destroyer's elbow.
Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomo Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jr wants to clinch.
Jr throws a low kick, looking for Destroyer's leg but Destroyer calmly moves out of range.
Destroyer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jr misses with a hook.
Destroyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A leg kick checked by Destroyer.
A counter left hand to the body from Destroyer misses its target.
Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Destroyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Destroyer misses with a straight right.
Destroyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Jr as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Jr moves into range and clinches up with Destroyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jr tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Destroyer breaks the clinch.
Jr tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
Jr swings for the body but Destroyer moves out of range. #T1#
Destroyer avoids a kick to the body.
Destroyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Destroyer jabs Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jr dodges the punch combination from Destroyer.
Tomo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer works Jr's body with a nice hook.
Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Destroyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr manages to avoid it.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jr manages to avoid it.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jr misses with a body shot
and Destroyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Jr looks to clinch
and Destroyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Destroyer moves away from the strike by Jr.
Jr throws a low kick but Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destroyer misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jr works over Destroyer's head and body with a nice combination.
Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Destroyer lands a body shot.
Destroyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jr.
Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jr tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Destroyer lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Jr misses its intended target.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Jr manages to avoid it.#T3#
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Jr moves forwards but Destroyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Destroyer misses with a few strikes there.
Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jr tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
Destroyer throws a right and a left that Jr avoids nicely.
Destroyer looks to land a combination. Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Destroyer swinging wildly here.
Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Destroyer in his tracks.
Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jr walks into a straight right hand from Destroyer.
Destroyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Destroyer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Destroyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Destroyer is trying to break the clinch but Jr is controlling him.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Destroyer blocks a body shot from Jr.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Jr.
Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jr lands a left hand.
Jr tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Jr back against the cage.
Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Jr.
Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Destroyer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tomo Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer tries to bum rush Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Jr.
Jr wants to clinch up but Destroyer keeps it at a distance.
Jr tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jr misses with a body punch #CL#
and Destroyer counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jr.
Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destroyer's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jr.
A hook to the body from Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Destroyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Destroyer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jr can turn it around.#T1#
Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomo Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Destroyer's elbow.
Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Destroyer.
Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jr.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Jr misses with a body punch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jr.
Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jr lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jr.
Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Jr lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Jr lands a body punch.
Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Destroyer prevents a body shot from Jr.
Jr misses with a body punch.
Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Wussy Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destroyer wants to break free but Jr has control.
Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Destroyer blocks an uppercut.
Jr presses Destroyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jr tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Jr back against the cage. #T4#
Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Destroyer.
Jr keeps control of Destroyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jr working aggressively here.
Destroyer has had enough of the clinch but Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomo Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomo Jr!

 

Event: EFC Stewart vs Pichushkin 2     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
McDiggle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ninefingers manages to avoid it.
Ninefingers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDiggle.
Ninefingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ninefingers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDiggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDiggle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ninefingers in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ninefingers. That's going to slow McDiggle down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ninefingers. McDiggle shrugs it off though.
Ninefingers tries a head kick but it misses.
Ninefingers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
McDiggle gets a double leg takedown into Ninefingers's guard.
McDiggle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninefingers is keeping the position for now.
McDiggle won't allow Ninefingers to sweep him here.
McDiggle wants to pass the guard but Ninefingers is keeping the position.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet. #T1#
McDiggle sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDiggle cracks Ninefingers with a solid left hand.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position but McDiggle postures up.
McDiggle with a nice head shot there.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers is trying to keep McDiggle in close.
Ninefingers keeping full guard, as McDiggle tries to pass.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ninefingers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ninefingers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDiggle controls the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ninefingers pulls McDiggle in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ninefingers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ninefingers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
Some wild striking there from Ninefingers.
McDiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninefingers is just out of range.
And Ninefingers tries to counter it with a takedown but McDiggle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McDiggle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ninefingers.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ninefingers.
McDiggle scores with a punch to the head.
Ninefingers looks to land a body kick but McDiggle moved away.
Ninefingers throws a series of punches but McDiggle avoids them all with ease. #T3#
McDiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
McDiggle throws out a loose jab but Ninefingers uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDiggle connects with a body shot.
McDiggle shoots in but no luck this time.
McDiggle throws a low kick, looking for Ninefingers's leg but Ninefingers calmly moves out of range.
McDiggle scores with a nice right hand.
Ninefingers goes for a double leg but McDiggle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDiggle continues to drive forward.
Ninefingers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDiggle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDiggle takes a swing at Ninefingers's ribcage but misses.
Ninefingers misses with a kick to the body.
McDiggle attempts a counter takedown but Ninefingers avoids it well and moves away.
Ninefingers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McDiggle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ninefingers's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDiggle misses the shot to the body.
McDiggle scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Ninefingers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ninefingers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDiggle.
McDiggle throws a big shot that misses.
Ninefingers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Ninefingers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDiggle's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDiggle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ninefingers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ninefingers's back!
McDiggle scores with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Ninefingers showing good submission defense here.
Ninefingers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ninefingers is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster McDiggle 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#
Ninefingers misses with a kick to the body.
McDiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle tries to work over Ninefingers's front leg with a kick but Ninefingers checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDiggle. Ninefingers does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ninefingers misses with a straight right.
Ninefingers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ninefingers throws a nice looking combination but McDiggle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ninefingers throws a right hand that McDiggle ducks under and follows up with a left that McDiggle also avoids with ease.
McDiggle throws a body punch but Ninefingers moves out of range.
McDiggle shoots for a double leg takedown but Ninefingers sprawls well. He's pushed McDiggle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ninefingers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDiggle on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDiggle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDiggle.
A telegraphed right hand from Ninefingers misses the target.
Nice shot by Ninefingers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick but McDiggle sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
McDiggle blocks a jab.
Ninefingers ducks under a wild hook from McDiggle.
McDiggle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ninefingers throws a nice head kick!
Ninefingers staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for McDiggle.
McDiggle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninefingers moves away.
Ninefingers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDiggle on the side of the head.
Ninefingers scores with a jab.
Ninefingers throws a right hand that McDiggle ducks under and follows up with a left that McDiggle also avoids with ease.
McDiggle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ninefingers throws a sloppy head kick and McDiggle moves out of range easily.
McDiggle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ninefingers sprawls and moves away.
McDiggle connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninefingers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Ninefingers.
McDiggle with a hook.#T2#
Ninefingers throws a head kick but McDiggle moves out of range.
Ninefingers swings for the body but McDiggle moves out of range.
McDiggle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ninefingers tries to land a front kick but McDiggle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ninefingers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDiggle.
Ninefingers is looking to clinch.
McDiggle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ninefingers avoids it really well and circles away.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDiggle cracks Ninefingers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buster McDiggle is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Ninefingers finds it's target.
Ninefingers just misses with a punch to the body.
Ninefingers throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and McDiggle counters with a shoot takedown. Ninefingers fights it but they end up in guard.
Ninefingers wants to stand and escape but McDiggle is having none of it.
McDiggle 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.#T3#
Ninefingers looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDiggle is one step ahead there.
McDiggle wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
Ninefingers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDiggle throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing McDiggle from controlling successfully.
McDiggle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ninefingers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Ninefingers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDiggle is looking to advance position but Ninefingers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
McDiggle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDiggle is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
McDiggle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ninefingers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDiggle tries to roll over but Ninefingers keeps him under control.
Ninefingers trying to mount his opponent but McDiggle defends it.
McDiggle trying to control from the bottom.
Ninefingers is keen to just control but McDiggle is a slippery customer.
Ninefingers uses his free foot to push down on McDiggle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDiggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Ninefingers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ninefingers throws a combination. McDiggle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ninefingers slips under a jab from McDiggle.
Ninefingers with a jab.
A head kick misses from Ninefingers.
McDiggle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by McDiggle. Beautiful body shot.
Ninefingers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDiggle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ninefingers scores with a leg kick.
Ninefingers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDiggle connects with a body shot that sends Ninefingers's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDiggle throws an overhand right that lands on Ninefingers's shoulder, as Ninefingers tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Ninefingers does no damage.
Ninefingers is looking to score with low kicks.
McDiggle scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
McDiggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDiggle lands with a hook. Ninefingers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ninefingers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDiggle is able to avoid easily.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick #TD#
and McDiggle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ninefingers won't be happy with that. #SUB#
McDiggle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDiggle lands a nice forearm strike.
McDiggle throwing strikes but Ninefingers manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McDiggle is trying to improve his position.
McDiggle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDiggle is pressing down on Ninefingers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ninefingers wants to control from the top but McDiggle keeps moving.
Ninefingers pushes down on McDiggle's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
McDiggle is looking to improve his position.
Ninefingers tries to pass to full mount but McDiggle defends it.
McDiggle is looking to improve his position.
McDiggle is working hard here to advance position.
Ninefingers working over McDiggle with some ground and pound. McDiggle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ninefingers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDiggle!
Ninefingers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninefingers tries to control but McDiggle wriggling away.
Buster McDiggle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ninefingers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDiggle has worked his arm free - good work by McDiggle! #T3#
McDiggle tries to improve position but can't.
Ninefingers fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ninefingers working the head with strikes.
Ninefingers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ninefingers working away.
McDiggle is looking to reverse the position.
Ninefingers scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Ninefingers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDiggle, who protects the arm well.
Ninefingers 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. #T4#
McDiggle can't do much from the bottom here.
McDiggle being controlled for a moment.
Ninefingers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDiggle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ninefingers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDiggle sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDiggle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ninefingers is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
McDiggle actively working from the bottom here.
McDiggle moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Ninefingers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ninefingers 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Ninefingers!

Logan Ninefingers took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: WVT7 Carsara v McTavish     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Markov or perhaps it was just good defense by Gregor, which made it look bad.
Gregor throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Gregor.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
Markov looks to throw the jab but Gregor is out of range.
Gregor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markov misses the body punch
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Gregor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov jabs Gregor right on the nose. Gregor blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov misses with a hook
and Markov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Markov throws a hook but Gregor avoids it easily.
Gregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Markov.
Markov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gregor's waist but Gregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Markov off to one side.
Markov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gregor circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregor misses with a looping right.#T1#
Markov throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Markov avoids them all with ease.
Markov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gregor under the eye.
Gregor jabs Markov right on the nose. Markov blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gregor checks a leg kick.
A jab from Gregor does it's job there.
Gregor drops Markov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Markov! Gregor dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!

 

Event: Pride FC 13     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Aokison slips a jab from Wood.
Wood misses with an uppercut
and Aokison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wood's knee momentarily.
Aokison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rich Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aokison checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Aokison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Aokison slips under a jab.
Aokison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wood throws a lazy uppercut
and Wood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Aokison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wood is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood gets back to half guard.
Wood is trying to stand back up but Aokison is controlling him
Wood has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wood is staying active underneath Aokison, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Wood is looking to improve his position.
Aokison is taking a breather. Wood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aokison is thwarting Wood's attempts to control the position.
Aokison content to control rather than advance.
Aokison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aokison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wood tries to get to full guard but Aokison has control of the leg.
Aokison trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wood is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wood throws a lazy head kick
and Aokison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wood misses with a body shot.
Aokison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Aokison changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Wood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wood tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.
Aokison trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
Wood pushes Aokison off looking to stand but Aokison dives back in and keeps control.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aokison winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aokison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wood wants to get back to full guard.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aokison is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aokison slows the pace down in half guard.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison 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##TD#
Aokison scores with a takedown into Wood's guard.
Wood is looking to stand up but Aokison isn't so interested in that idea.
Wood working a defensive guard here.
Wood wants to stand up but Aokison is controlling him.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aokison 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood trying to strike off his back.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully. #T1#
Aokison slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Aokison there.
Wood is trying to control but can't.
Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wood is trying to control but can't.
Aokison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Aokison connects with a nice short shot to Wood's temple. #T2#
Aokison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wood actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Aokison seems content to control.
Aokison is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aokison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
Aokison wants to pass to mount but Wood is defending the position.
Aokison is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wood wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Aokison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#ES2#
Wood pushes Aokison off and gets back to his feet.
Wood misses with a left hand
and Aokison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Aokison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wood is trying to defend but Aokison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wood tries to roll over but Aokison keeps him under control.#T4#
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aokison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wood wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well.
Aokison stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aokison drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Aokison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aokison is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Aokison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aokison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Wood misses its intended target.
It looked like Aokison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aokison shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Aokison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wood throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood thows a leg kick but Aokison checks it #TD#
and Aokison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wood's guard.
Wood is pulling down on Aokison's head. It's preventing any offense from Aokison, at least for the moment.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully. #T1#
Wood wants to improve his position but instead Aokison has moved into half guard.
Still in half guard, Aokison seems content to control.
Wood misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison is looking to take a break and control but Wood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aokison lands strikes from half guard.
Wood wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well. #T2#
Aokison stops Wood from getting back to his feet.
Aokison trying to control the pace.
Aokison'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.
Aokison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wood!
Aokison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aokison trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Wood is trying to escape the mount.
Aokison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aokison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood is desperately trying to improve his position but Aokison has a good base and remains in mount.
Aokison looking to control but Wood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wood wants to control but Aokison is having none of it.
Wood is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aokison controlling the pace for now.
Aokison lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ryu Aokison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aokison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Aokison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aokison, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Aokison!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryu Aokison made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Rich Wood had this to say: 'fuck the org, fuck the title shot, haha just kididng'.

 

Event: GC 289     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019
#R1#
Zombie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zombie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zombie misses with a head kick.
Hussain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hussain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hussain misses with the body kick
and Zombie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussain misses with a low kick as Zombie jumps back.
Zombie delivers a nice body kick.
Zombie throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Zombie.
Zombie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hussain's waist but Hussain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zombie off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombie throws a poor cross that misses
and Hussain counters with a thumping low kick.
Hussain tries to land a front kick but Zombie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zombie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hussain defends well and Zombie ends up having to push Hussain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hussain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zombie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zombie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hussain misses with an uppercut
and Zombie counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Zombie checks it.
Hussain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Hussain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zombie counters with a nice uppercut.
Zombie shoots in but Hussain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korean Zombie.
Hussain lands a leg kick that knocks Zombie off balance momentarily.
Zombie jabs Hussain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hussain blocks a jab.
Hussain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussain slips a jab and a cross from Zombie.
Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hussain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zombie defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Hussain throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Zombie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hussain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Hussain wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie throws a leg kick but Hussain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zombie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hussain.#T2#
Zombie fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Hussain misses.
Zombie tries to clinch but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Zombie feints and as Hussain raises his hands in defense, Zombie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU2#
Zombie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zombie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussain.
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hussain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zombie dives in and grabs Hussain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hussain pushes down on Zombie's head and hops out.
Hussain feints and then cracks Zombie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zombie down.
Zombie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zombie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zombie with a nice cross.
Zombie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zombie throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Hussain swings for the body but Zombie moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hussain. Beautiful body shot.
Hussain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zombie at a distance.
Zombie is looking to clinch.
Hussain misses the shot to the body.
Hussain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zombie misses with a body shot.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zombie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hussain throws a lazy right hand but Zombie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zombie cracks Hussain with a good jab.
Zombie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hussain's waist but Hussain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zombie off to one side.
Hussain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussain throws a low kick but Zombie avoids it.
Hussain throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Zombie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zombie moves away.#T4#
Zombie moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussain.
Hussain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zombie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hussain throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Zombie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hussain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zombie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hussain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Hussain connects with the punch.
Hussain takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Hussain looks for the body kick but Zombie saw that one coming.
Zombie is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussain.
Emre Hussain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zombie throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hussain counter with a right hand.
Hussain is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Zombie clinches up with Hussain and pushes him back against the cage.
Zombie throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Emre Hussain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hussain's corner calls for a 1-2. Hussain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Hussain moves out of range. #CL2#
Zombie moves into the clinch successfully.
Hussain wants to break free but Zombie has control.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zombie fails with a takedown attempt.
Zombie dives in and grabs Hussain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hussain pushes down on Zombie's head and hops out.
Zombie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korean Zombie.#CL2#
Zombie instigates a clinch.
Hussain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hussain avoiding damage as Zombie throws knees to the body.
Zombie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussain.
Zombie looking to throw knees to the head but Hussain is blocking nicely.
Zombie blocking some punches. #T1#
A short right from Hussain on the inside.
Hussain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zombie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hussain avoids it really well and circles away.
Hussain misses with a left hand
and Zombie counters with a left to the body.
Korean Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussain looks to land a combination. Zombie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hussain misses with a straight left.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Hussain misses with a leg kick.
Zombie connects with a high kick.
Hussain looks to land a left hand but Zombie moved out of range nicely.
Zombie counters with a body kick.
Hussain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zombie at a distance.
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!
Hussain scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Zombie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zombie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Hussain bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2##TD2#
Zombie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hussain's guard.#ES#
Hussain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zombie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zombie moves out of range as Hussain strikes.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zombie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zombie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussain takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Zombie is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Zombie clinches up with Hussain and pushes him back against the cage.
Zombie misses with an elbow over the top.
Hussain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hussain can't break the clinch.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch.
Zombie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Zombie misses with an uppercut.
Hussain throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Zombie clinches with his opponent.
Zombie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zombie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussain's elbow.
Hussain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zombie fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Zombie blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Zombie drives through and clinches with Hussain against the cage.
Hussain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Zombie is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zombie.
Hussain blocking some punches.
Hussain managing to block the knees to the body from Zombie.
Hussain can't break the clinch. #BC#
Hussain manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Hussain misses with a combination
enabling Zombie to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussain misses with a straight left.
Zombie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hussain but Hussain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
Zombie throws a shot to the body.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Zombie's shoulder, as Zombie tries to avoid the shot.
Zombie tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zombie can pounce on him.
Zombie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain tried to score with a low kick but Zombie checks it.
Zombie blocks a leg kick.
Zombie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hussain jabs at Zombie's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zombie looks for a takedown but Hussain sprawls well.
Zombie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussain throws out the jab.
Zombie throws out a counter right but Hussain avoids it with no problem.
Zombie lands a head kick. Hussain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zombie moves out of range of the body kick from Hussain.
Hussain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zombie doesn't seem bothered though.
Hussain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hussain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussain jabs Zombie right on the nose. Zombie blinks but takes it well.
Zombie jabs Hussain right on the nose. Hussain blinks but takes it well.
Zombie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hussain misses with a shot to the body
and Zombie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hussain is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zombie moves in looking to clinch but Hussain pushes him off.
Zombie misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussain lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain throws a shot from downtown. Zombie moves away and avoids it.
Hussain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zombie.
Hussain throws a low kick, looking for Zombie's leg but Zombie calmly moves out of range.
Zombie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hussain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zombie counters with a nice leg kick.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
Zombie ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body. Zombie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zombie ducks under a wild hook from Hussain.
Zombie throws out a loose jab but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zombie shoots in for a double leg but Hussain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body. Zombie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussain catches Zombie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hussain jabs Zombie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hussain. #T2#
Hussain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Zombie. That's going to slow Hussain down.
Hussain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zombie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Zombie moves into the clinch successfully.
Zombie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Korean Zombie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zombie has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain.
Zombie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zombie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussain has a couple of punches blocked by Zombie.
Zombie lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hussain.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Zombie has him pressed against the cage.
Zombie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zombie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zombie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hussain tries to break the clinch but Zombie is controlling the position. #T3#
Zombie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussain is looking to break free of the clinch but Zombie has double underhooks.
Zombie lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussain tries to circle away but Zombie has him pinned against the cage.
Zombie lands an elbow inside that Hussain shrugs off.
Hussain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zombie.
Zombie scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Emre Hussain's cut is getting worse.
Hussain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Hussain manages to break the clinch.
Zombie thuds his shin into the meat of Hussain's side.#CL2#
Zombie clinches up against the cage.
Zombie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zombie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zombie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hussains head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombie misses with an elbow over the top.
Hussain avoiding damage as Zombie throws knees to the body.
Hussain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korean Zombie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zombie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hussain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zombie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Hussain breaks the clinch.
Zombie scores with a nice head shot.
Hussain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Zombie is looking to slow Hussain down with leg kicks.
Hussain slips a jab from Zombie.
Zombie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Hussain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zombie throws a nice head kick!
Emre Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zombie avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Zombie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hussain avoids it really well and circles away.
Emre Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Korean Zombie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zombie takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Korean Zombie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hussain 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!

Emre Hussain tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 14     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019
#R1#
Starman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Destroyer throws a right hand that Starman ducks under and follows up with a left that Starman also avoids with ease.
Destroyer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Starman misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but Starman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Destroyer throws out a loose jab but Starman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Destroyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Starman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Starman 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.
Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starman.
Destroyer tries to clinch
and Starman counters with a nice body shot.
Starman slips a jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Destroyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starman.
Destroyer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Destroyer defending well as Starman loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Starman.
Starman punishes Destroyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Destroyer misses with the combination.
Starman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Destroyer throws a nice looking combination but Starman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Starman swings for the body but Destroyer moves out of range.
Starman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Destroyer finds it's way round the side to connect with Starman's head.
Destroyer thumps Starman with a low kick.
Starman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Starman ducks right into an uppercut from Destroyer.
Destroyer ducks under a wild hook from Starman.
Destroyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Destroyer misses with a leg kick
and Starman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Destroyer avoids the body shot from Starman.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starman moves away.
Starman avoids the head kick by Destroyer.
Starman thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Destroyer drives through and clinches with Starman against the cage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer lands a right hand.
Destroyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Starman avoids the damage to the body.
Starman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Destroyer.
Destroyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Starman is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Starman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Destroyer misses with a body kick.
Starman misses with a looping right.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Destroyer lands a two punch combo.
Starman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Starman misses.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Starman misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Destroyer does no damage.
A nice side step and Starman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Starman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.#T3#
Starman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Destroyer. Those never looked like landing.
Starman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Destroyer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A leg kick checked by Starman.
Destroyer misses with a wild combination.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Destroyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Starman misses.
Starman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starman avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Starman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a head kick.
Starman slips a straight right by Destroyer.
Starman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Destroyer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Destroyer throws a hook but Starman avoids it easily.
Starman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destroyer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Destroyer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chicken Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer tries for a takedown but Starman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Destroyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Destroyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Starman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Starman scores with a one two! Destroyer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Destroyer misses with a body punch
and Starman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but Starman moved away.
Starman missing with a left hand there. Destroyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Destroyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Destroyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Starman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Destroyer misses with the head strike.
Starman trying to stall but Destroyer improves his position.
Destroyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Starman stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chicken Destroyer 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#
Starman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Destroyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Starman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Starman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Starman looks to land a right hand but Destroyer moved out of range.
Destroyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Destroyer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chicken Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Starman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Destroyer lands a jab to the head.
Destroyer shoots in but Starman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Destroyer dodges the punch combination from Starman.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Starman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman throws a nice looking combination but Destroyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Destroyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starman just misses with a punch to the body.
Chicken Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer swings for the body but Starman moves out of range.
Destroyer connects with a solid leg kick.
Starman throws a hook but Destroyer avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Starman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Destroyer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Destroyer is fighting to break Starman's control of his arms but Starman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Destroyer landing with the ground and pound.
Starman has his hands on Destroyer's head, controlling the position.
Starman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Destroyer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Destroyer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Starman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Destroyer! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chicken Destroyer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chicken Destroyer thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
John Starman was interviewed post fight and said 'Come on not again!'.

 

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 14     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019
#R1#
Kulina swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulina is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kulina looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luiz Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulina swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kulina defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulina connects with a body shot.
Santos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santos tries for a takedown but Kulina circles away easily
and Kulina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kulina missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kulina on the side of the head.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos connects with an inside leg kick.
Kulina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Santos.#T1#
Kulina throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos shoots in but Kulina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kulina throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range. #TD#
Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulina is pulling down on Santos's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulina dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Santos being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Santos has his feet on Kulina's thighs here. He's pushed Kulina off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kulina screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luiz Santos!

 

Event: RFLFN-23 Bartoli Vs. Snowdon     
Date:   Apr 17, 2019
#R1#
Brandon throws a hook but Destroyer avoids it easily.
Destroyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brandon wants to counter the offense by Destroyer and move into the clinch position.
Brandon throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
A combination from Brandon does no damage.
Destroyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandon lands a head kick!
Destroyer scores with a punch to the head.
Brandon looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Destroyer.#TD2#
Brandon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Destroyer keeping hold of Brandon's head, controlling as best he can.
Brandon slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Destroyer wants to control but Brandon is keeping busy.
Brandon is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brandon with the ground and pound but Destroyer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Destroyer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brandon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Destroyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Destroyer is looking to sweep but instead, Brandon has passed into half guard.
Brandon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brandon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brandon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brandon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brandon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Destroyer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandon. #T3#
Brandon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Destroyer to regain full guard.
Destroyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brandon controls the pace.
Destroyer is looking to stand up but Brandon isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Destroyer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brandon throws out a loose jab but Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Destroyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brandon.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.#T4#
Brandon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brandon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Brandon moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandon dodges the punch combination from Destroyer.
Brandon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Destroyer is fending him off so far but Brandon persists. Nope, Destroyer circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Destroyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Destroyer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Destroyer misses the body punch
and Brandon counters with a stiff right hand.
Brandon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Destroyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandon.
Brandon scores with a leg kick.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Brandon misses with a kick to the body
and Brandon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandon misses with a lunging right hand
and Destroyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willy Brandon will probably get the nod.
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#
Brandon cracks Destroyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Destroyer looks to throw the jab but Brandon is out of range.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandon.
Destroyer checks the leg kick.
Willy Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Brandon misses.
Destroyer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Destroyer lands a jab to Brandon's midsection.
Destroyer avoids the body shot from Brandon.
Destroyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandon scores with the left hand. Destroyer knows he should have avoided that one.
Destroyer throws a shot from downtown. Brandon moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Brandon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandon tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandon lands with a good body shot.
Destroyer thuds his right hand into Brandon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Brandon blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Brandon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandon circles away quickly and effectively.
Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandon.
Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandon looks to throw the jab but Destroyer is out of range.
Willy Brandon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destroyer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brandon cracks Destroyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Destroyer. Destroyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brandon throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Destroyer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Brandon is working an open guard so Destroyer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Destroyer.
Brandon is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandon.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandon throws a sloppy head kick
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Destroyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandon.
Brandon throws a hook but Destroyer blocks it.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brandon throws a jab when Destroyer was well out of range.
Brandon moves out of range of the strikes.
Destroyer feints a jab promting Brandon to slip. Destroyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brandon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Brandon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer misses with a shot to the body
and Brandon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destroyer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Destroyer ducks under a wild hook from Brandon.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Destroyer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brandon manages to circle out of the way.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Destroyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Destroyer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Destroyer cracks Brandon with a good jab.
Brandon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Destroyer scores with a punch to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Destroyer.
Wussy Destroyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Destroyer.
Destroyer slips a straight right by Brandon.
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
A big left from Brandon misses.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandon misses with a few strikes there.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Destroyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brandon throws a right hand that Destroyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Destroyer also avoids with ease.
Brandon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Destroyer. #T4#
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandon manages to avoid it.
Brandon throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Destroyer misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Brandon misses.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Brandon moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Brandon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brandon misses with a takedown attempt
and Destroyer counters with a left and a right that stings Brandon.
Brandon moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Brandon slips a jab and a cross from Destroyer.
Brandon throws a lazy right hand but Destroyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destroyer moves out of range as Brandon strikes.
Brandon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandon slips a straight right by Destroyer.
Brandon misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wussy Destroyer 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brandon misses with a low kick as Destroyer jumps back.
Destroyer throws a chopping leg kick but Brandon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Brandon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Destroyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandon scores with a nice right hand.
Brandon lunges at Destroyer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Destroyer's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandon.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Destroyer scores with a hook to the body. Brandon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brandon tries to bum rush Destroyer with a series of wild strikes but Destroyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandon lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Destroyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandon doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Brandon misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandon.
A head kick misses from Destroyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Destroyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Destroyer throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Destroyer throws a jab when Brandon was well out of range.
Destroyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandon.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brandon misses with a wild combination.
Brandon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandon throws a right hand that Destroyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Destroyer also avoids with ease.
Brandon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Brandon loads up on a big right hand but Destroyer slips the punch.
Brandon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brandon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Destroyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandon misses with a low kick.
Brandon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Destroyer has time to react.
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Brandon slips the punch.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandon was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Brandon moves out of range as Destroyer strikes.#T2#
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Destroyer. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Destroyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Brandon counters with a three punch combo that has Destroyer backing up. Destroyer nods at Brandon to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Brandon misses.
Brandon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Destroyer.
Brandon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Destroyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandon.
Destroyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandon misses with a hook.
Brandon slips under a jab.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Brandon is just out of range.
Destroyer lands with a nice body punch.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandon moves away.#T3#
Brandon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Destroyer.
Brandon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Destroyer scores with a hook.
A low kick from Brandon misses
and Destroyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Destroyer lands a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Brandon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandon throws a series of punches but Destroyer moves out of range.
Brandon misses with a double jab
and Destroyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Destroyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brandon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brandon darts in looking for a takedown but Destroyer gets double underhooks and turns Brandon into the cage.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandon throws a counter combo.
Destroyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandon doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Destroyer throws out a loose jab but Brandon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandon tries to counter with a clinch but Destroyer shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Brandon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Destroyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Destroyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandon.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer.
A jab from Brandon misses.
Destroyer looks to land a right hand but Brandon moved out of range.
Destroyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brandon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Destroyer lands a glancing blow to the side of Brandon's head.
Brandon defending well as Destroyer loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer throws a hook but Brandon avoids it easily.
Destroyer connects with a nice looking jab.
Destroyer jabs Brandon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandon misses with a hook to the body
and Destroyer counters with a left and a right that stings Brandon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandon throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Destroyer to counter with a crisp jab.

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 Wussy Destroyer.
I think Destroyer 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wussy Destroyer!

Wussy Destroyer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: WVT4 Foot v Fothergill     
Date:   Apr 05, 2019
#R1##TD#
Markov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Markov controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Markov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lopez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Markov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Lopez 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.#SUB2#
Markov looking for submissions off his back.#T1##ES2#
Markov pushes Lopez off and gets back to his feet.
Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Markov lands.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Markov gets caught napping as Lopez dives in and scores a takedown. Markov manages to retain guard.
Markov trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Markov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
Markov is trying to keep Lopez in close. #T2#
Markov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
Markov wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markov throws an elbow that misses. Lopez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Markov's guard. Nice move by Lopez!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Markov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Markov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Markov keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Markov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
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Markov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopez's best efforts.
Markov is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Lopez trying to advance position but Markov counters by regaining guard.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Markov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Markov wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Markov holds on and takes a little breather.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Markov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Markov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lopez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Markov is aware though and is defending well.
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 Gosha Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Markov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Markov keeps the fight on the outside.
Markov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Markov misses the target.
Markov loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
Markov throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Markov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Lopez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Markov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gosha Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Markov wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markov managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Markov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lopez advances position into side control!
Markov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lopez wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Markov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Markov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Markov prevents Lopez from improving position.
Markov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Markov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Markov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lopez is just riding it out for now. Markov eventually gives up the hold.
Markov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Markov trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Markov trying to pass the guard but Lopez defending well.
Markov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopez wants to control but Markov is keeping busy.
Lopez tries to roll over but Markov keeps him under control.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Markov in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Markov wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.
Markov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Markov is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Markov to get the leverage.
Markov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markov swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Markov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Markov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexey Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Markov tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Markov manages to avoid the attempt.
Markov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Markov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lopez is trying to control the position but Markov postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Markov.
Markov throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Markov misses.
Alexey Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Markov digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Markov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Markov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Markov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Markov.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
A slow jab from Markov misses its intended target. #T2#
Markov misses with a body shot.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Markov throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Markov shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Markov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Markov controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markov defends it easily.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Lopez is looking for a triangle but Markov pushes his legs off easily.
Markov trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Markov 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.
Lopez wants to control the position but Markov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Lopez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lopez wants to control but Markov is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Markov wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov trying to control the pace.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez trying to control here.
Lopez is staying active underneath Markov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Markov passes into half guard.
Markov wants to take a breather but Lopez is having none of it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexey Markov!

After the big win, Alexey Markov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Organic Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: TAFC: Fujimoto v Shorton     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot by Santos.
Santos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avetisyan is out of range.
Avetisyan missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santos blocks a head kick by Avetisyan.
A left lands for Santos.
Avetisyan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Avetisyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avetisyan.
Santos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avetisyan lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avetisyan wants to stand but Santos is controlling the position. #T1#
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos trying to control but Avetisyan is working from the bottom.
Avetisyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him. #SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santos trying to control but Avetisyan is working from the bottom. #ES#
Avetisyan pushes Santos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Avetisyan avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos avoids the body shot from Avetisyan.
Avetisyan swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.#T2##CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Avetisyan jumps guard but Santos stands there with Avetisyan around his waist. Avetisyan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Avetisyan is trying to break free.#BC#
Avetisyan breaks from the clinch.
Avetisyan throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Edgar Avetisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avetisyan lands a head shot.
Avetisyan misses with a looping left.
Avetisyan slips a straight right by Santos.
A swing and a miss from Avetisyan.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Avetisyan ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Avetisyan throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Avetisyan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Avetisyan swings widly with a right hand
and Avetisyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avetisyan checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avetisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Avetisyan is looking to score with low kicks.
Avetisyan misses with a looping right.
Santos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avetisyan's head backwards.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Avetisyan throws a big shot that misses.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avetisyan.
A cross from Santos lands.
Avetisyan throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avetisyan.
Luiz Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos avoids the body shot from Avetisyan.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avetisyan moves away.
Avetisyan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avetisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Avetisyan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avetisyan throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Avetisyan counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luiz Santos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Avetisyan missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santos looks to land a combination. Avetisyan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Avetisyan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Avetisyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos counters with a right hand to the body.
Avetisyan lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avetisyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avetisyan.
Santos tries to clinch but Avetisyan is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Avetisyan misses the target.
Avetisyan misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avetisyan is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him #T1##SUB2#
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos trying to control the action but Avetisyan is working from the bottom.
Avetisyan is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Santos is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Avetisyan is defending it quite comfortably.
Santos stops Avetisyan from getting back to his feet.
Avetisyan is refusing to be controlled, as Santos sits in half guard.
Avetisyan pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Santos is working for a kimura but Avetisyan is defending it quite comfortably.
Avetisyan wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Santos moves out of range as Avetisyan strikes.
Santos misses with a jab to the body
and Avetisyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Avetisyan lands.
Avetisyan walks into a straight right hand from Santos.#TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3##SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura here. #ES#
Avetisyan kicks Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Santos moves forwards but Avetisyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avetisyan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avetisyan loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Avetisyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avetisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Avetisyan back to the cage. Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avetisyan loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch.
Avetisyan throws a body kick that misses.
Avetisyan throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avetisyan.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Avetisyan slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Avetisyan.
A nice side step and Santos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Avetisyan.
Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avetisyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Santos.
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Avetisyan's defenses.
Santos scores with a jab to the head.
Avetisyan looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Avetisyan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Avetisyan in a clinch.
Avetisyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Santos has double underhooks.
Santos has Avetisyan pressed against the cage, preventing Avetisyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Avetisyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Avetisyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Avetisyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos prevents Avetisyan from breaking the clinch.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Avetisyan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Avetisyan manages to break the clinch.
Santos takes a swing at Avetisyan's ribcage but misses.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avetisyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Avetisyan moves forwards but Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Avetisyan misses with a straight right.
Santos swings for the body but Avetisyan moves out of range.
Santos avoids the head kick by Avetisyan.
Nice cross by Avetisyan.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Avetisyan manages to escape and get 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!
Santos tries to clinch but Avetisyan moves out of range.
Avetisyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Avetisyan 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#
Avetisyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avetisyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Avetisyan misses with an uppercut.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avetisyan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Avetisyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos scores with a one two! Avetisyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Avetisyan.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Santos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santos misses the jab.
Avetisyan throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Avetisyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos scores with a body shot.
Avetisyan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santos misses with a hook
and Avetisyan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avetisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Avetisyan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Santos checks a low kick from Avetisyan.
Luiz Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avetisyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Avetisyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avetisyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Avetisyan is out of range.
Avetisyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avetisyan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
letting Avetisyan counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Santos is rocked!#T4#
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Avetisyan finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Avetisyan coming out on top.
Santos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Avetisyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Avetisyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos throws a looping overhand right but Avetisyan ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Avetisyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
A swing and a miss from Avetisyan.
Edgar Avetisyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos throws a leg kick but Avetisyan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Avetisyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Avetisyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santos 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luiz Santos!

In defeat, Edgar Avetisyan stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE HAS WALL HACKS. '.

 

Event: EFC Minasian vs Matusov     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Fernando closes the distance and pushes Ninefingers back into the cage.
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernando working hard to break the clinch.
Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninefingers.
A short uppercut from Fernando.
Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando 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.
Fernando lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ninefingers backwards.
Ninefingers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fernando is trying to push Ninefingers away but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fernando tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernando throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninefingers.
Fernando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ninefingers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ninefingers digs a right hand into Fernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernando's gas tank.
Fernando scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ninefingers feints and then cracks Fernando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernando down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan Ninefingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninefingers throws a lazy head kick
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Fernando stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers tries to land a front kick but Fernando steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fernando throws a counter combo.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Ninefingers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninefingers. Fernando does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Fernando pushes Ninefingers up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando is trying to break free.
Ninefingers lands a left hand.
Fernando misses with the head strike.
Fernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Fernando.
A short right from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers working aggressively here. #BC2#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Fernando displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ninefingers throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ninefingers. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ninefingers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fernando!
Fernando pushes Ninefingers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ninefingers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ninefingers trying to control the position but Fernando is working away. #ES2#
Fernando throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fernando tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Ninefingers tries to counter with a takedown but Fernando is quick to defend against it.
Ninefingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fernando is trying to defend but Ninefingers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Fernando has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ninefingers is on him like a limpet, forcing Fernando back against the cage.
Ninefingers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fernando's defenses.
Ninefingers tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Fernando lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fernando.
Ninefingers working aggressively here.
Fernando gets through Ninefingers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a punch to the body.
Ninefingers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernando blocking some punches.
Ninefingers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernando.
Ninefingers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernando's efforts to push away.
Fernando is trying to break the clinch but Ninefingers has him pressed against the cage.
Ninefingers lands a left hand.
Ninefingers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernando.
Fernando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernando scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Fernando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ninefingers scores with a hook to the body.
Ninefingers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ninefingers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninefingers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ninefingers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Fernando. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernando tries to clinch up but Ninefingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Ninefingers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernando throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ninefingers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ninefingers misses with the body kick
and Fernando counters with a solid body kick.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninefingers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adolfo Fernando will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Ninefingers misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Fernando.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
As Ninefingers backs off Fernando throws a huge counter combo but Ninefingers manages to avoid it all.
Ninefingers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Logan Ninefingers is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninefingers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
Ninefingers misses with a leg kick.
Fernando is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fernando wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers cracks Fernando with a good jab.
Fernando takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Ninefingers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernando stuffs the takedown attempt from Ninefingers. Ninefingers gets slowly back to his feet.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninefingers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninefingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ninefingers misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Fernando moves into range and clinches up with Ninefingers.#BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ninefingers. That's going to slow Fernando down. #T2#
Fernando defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers takes a swing at Fernando's ribcage but misses.
Fernando lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Fernando forces Ninefingers back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando managing to block the knees to the body from Ninefingers.
Fernando misses with some punches. #BC2#
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ninefingers misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Fernando darts in and clinches Ninefingers up against the cage.
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!
Ninefingers tries a knee to the head but Fernando blocks it.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ninefingers throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernando.
Fernando dodges an elbow strike from Ninefingers.
Fernando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ninefingers.#BC2#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernando takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Fernando blocks a low kick nicely.
Ninefingers keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando blocks a head kick by Ninefingers.
That kick from Ninefingers tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ninefingers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernando is fending him off so far but Ninefingers persists. Nope, Fernando circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninefingers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ninefingers thows a leg kick but Fernando checks it
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ninefingers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Fernando checks a low kick from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers jabs Fernando right on the nose. Fernando blinks but takes it well.
Fernando takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan Ninefingers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernando throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Ninefingers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Fernando closes the distance and clinches.
Fernando working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Ninefingers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fernando is breathing heavily.
Ninefingers pushes Fernando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ninefingers lands a shoulder strike.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Ninefingers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ninefingers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fernando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers shoots and misses
and Fernando counters with a three punch combo that has Ninefingers backing up. Ninefingers nods at Fernando to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernando on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ninefingers. Ninefingers obviously looking to wear him down.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses.
Fernando uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ninefingers.#CL2#
Fernando closes the distance and pushes Ninefingers back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ninefingers fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernando avoids it.
Fernando swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando is looking to clinch.
Ninefingers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fernando. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Fernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Ninefingers circles away.
Ninefingers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernando sprawls and moves away.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ninefingers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ninefingers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fernando defends well and Ninefingers ends up having to push Fernando into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fernando connects with a jab.
Ninefingers tries for a takedown but Fernando circles away easily
and Fernando counters with a left and a right that stings Ninefingers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Ninefingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninefingers throws a chopping leg kick but Fernando manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fernando is looking to clinch. #TD#
Ninefingers gets a double leg takedown into Fernando's guard.#ES2#
Fernando has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ninefingers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninefingers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ninefingers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ninefingers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernando.
Fernando prevents a body shot from Ninefingers. #BC2#
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ninefingers throws a wild body kick that Fernando sees coming a mile off.
Fernando wants to clinch.
Ninefingers thows a leg kick but Fernando checks it
and Fernando counters with a left and a right that stings Ninefingers.
Ninefingers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
Ninefingers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Fernando responds with a good body kick, but Ninefingers manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Ninefingers throws the kick towards the body but Fernando avoids it.
Fernando is looking for the big counter here.
Fernando steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ninefingers. That one must have hurt.
You can see that Fernando has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#CL2#
Fernando gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernando wants to break free but Ninefingers has control. #BC2#
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Ninefingers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernando blocks a jab.
Fernando wants to clinch up but Ninefingers keeps it at a distance.
Ninefingers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninefingers misses with a few strikes there.
Fernando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Fernando clinches. #T4#
Fernando working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ninefingers missing with knees to the body.
Fernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernando lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninefingers blocking some punches.
Fernando misses with a punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ninefingers obliges.
Fernando blocks a body shot from Ninefingers.
Ninefingers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernando is defending well for now.
Fernando scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ninefingers throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninefingers.
Ninefingers misses with a body punch.
Ninefingers landing knees to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adolfo Fernando.
I think Fernando 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Logan Ninefingers!

Logan Ninefingers gave a mention to Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Pride FC 4     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Cash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wood.
Ronie Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cash.
Wood swats away the attempt to clinch by Cash.
Wood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cash.
Wood motions for Cash to come forward. Wood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cash connects with an inside leg kick.
Cash tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cash sizes up Wood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cash.
Cash scores with a jab. Wood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cash manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash scoring well with a low kick there.
Wood throws out a loose jab but Cash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
Cash takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Cash. That snapped Wood's head back. #T1#
Wood throws a head kick but Cash moves out of range.
Cash scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cash with a hook.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cash finds it's way round the side to connect with Wood's head.
Cash scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Cash blocks the leg kick.
Cash throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Cash.
Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wood.
Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
Wood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cash is out of range.
Wood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Cash tenderised Wood's leg. Wood is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wood's hands.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Cash.
Wood throws a wild body kick that Cash sees coming a mile off.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Wood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cash blocks a head kick by Wood.
Cash bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cash thumps Wood with a low kick.
Cash moves out of range of the body kick.
Wood scores with a head kick.
Cash tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Donk. Cash catches Wood right on the button with a cross.
Cash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wood throws out the jab.
Wood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cash avoids the head kick by Wood.
Cash cracks Wood with a good jab.
Cash is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Cash darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood walks into a straight right hand from Cash.
Cash takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cash scores with a decent looking hook.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Cash moves away and avoids it.
Wood misses with a body kick.
Cash tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cash scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wood in his tracks.
Wood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wood tries to land a leg kick but Cash saw it coming and moves away.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cash connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wood scrambles back to his feet.
Cash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wood momentarily.
Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing.
Wood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cash steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wood.
Cash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cash. #T4#
Wood looks to land a combination. Cash sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wood throws a nice looking combination but Cash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cash connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wood scrambles back to his feet.
Cash lands a leg kick that knocks Wood off balance momentarily.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood is looking for a counter combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cash. Wood shrugs it off though.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Cash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood throws a series of punches but Cash moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Wood as he connects with a hook.
Wood misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronie Cash 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#
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ronie Cash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cash with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wood.
Wood is looking to land body kicks.
Wood throws a right hand that Cash ducks under and follows up with a left that Cash also avoids with ease.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cash manages to avoid it.
Wood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wood looks for the body kick but Cash saw that one coming.
Wood lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cash backs up against the cage.
Cash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Cash pushes Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Cash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cash.
Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood has a couple of punches blocked by Cash.
Cash avoiding damage as Wood throws knees to the body.
Cash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Cash tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Cash back against the cage.
Cash misses with a body punch. #T1#
Cash avoiding damage as Wood throws knees to the body.
Cash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woods head.
Cash can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Wood prevents a body shot from Cash.
Cash gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood blocks a body shot from Cash.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cash.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wood blocks a body shot from Cash.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood misses with an elbow strike.
Wood tries to land knees in the clinch but Cash avoids the damage to the body.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cash has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cash can turn it around.
Wood working aggressively here.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cash blocks an elbow strike from Wood.
A short body shot lands from Cash as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cash lands a left hand. #T2#
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Cash is blocking nicely.
Cash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cash lands a right hand.
Ronie Cash seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cash as Wood tries to tie him up.
Wood is trying to maintain a safe position but Cash gets an underhook and turns Wood into the cage.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood blocks a body shot from Cash.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cash pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood trying to control the position but instead, Cash has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wood into the cage.
Cash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cash misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Cash being controlled against the cage.
Cash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Wood has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cash is working Wood over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cash.
Cash tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Cash misses with a punch to the body.
Cash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Cash.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Cash blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cash.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cash.
Cash tries to throw a body punch but Wood avoids it by throwing Cash back against the cage.
Cash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Cash lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Wood is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash is leaning against Wood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Wood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cash lands a nice shot to the body.
Cash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cash lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
Cash lands with a left to the head.
Cash is working Wood over against the cage.
Cash pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cash lands a big right hand that drops Wood! The killer instinct kicks in and Cash finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronie Cash!
Our winner, Ronie Cash, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Rich Wood had this to say: 'fuck the org, fuck the title shot, haha just kididng'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 22, 2019
#R1#
Markov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Markov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker 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.
Baker tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Markov.
Baker swings for the body but Markov moves out of range.
Baker blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Baker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Markov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Markov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Baker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD#
Baker lands a big head kick that sends Markov tumbling to the mat! Baker takes a step backwards and waves Markov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Baker misses with a hook. Markov ducked under it nicely.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Markov lands a slapping body shot.
Markov swinging wildly here.
Markov throws a series of punches but Baker moves out of range.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Markov throws a front kick aimed at Baker's knee but Baker avoids it well.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker looks to score with a jab to the body but Markov is just out of range.
Markov cracks the inside of Baker's front leg.
Markov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Markov connects with the punch.
Markov avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Baker backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Markov's temple! It sends Markov violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Baker celebrates and the doctors try to help Markov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Brian Baker!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 18, 2019
#R1#
Markov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zalac's head.
Zalac looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zalac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markov.
Zalac seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Decent striking displayed by Markov there.
Zalac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Zalac is rocked!
Markov catches Zalac with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Zalac forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

 
 
 
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