Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacks swinging wildly here.
Sacks lands with a kick to the ribs. #TD2#
Chan 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.#SU2#
Chan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sacks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chan will feel that in the morning.
Sacks throws a nice head kick!
Chan shoots in for a double leg but Sacks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Chan gets a double leg takedown into Sacks's guard.
Sacks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chan manages to pass to side control. #T1##REVR#
Sacks flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Chan decides to return to a standing position.
Sacks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Sacks moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chan successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Chan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sacks doesn't defend quickly enough and Chan has managed to lock this one up! Can Sacks escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). LP Chan!
LP Chan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thanks to all of the people who came out tonight I also want to thank all of the people supporting me and my trainers. I look forward to my next fight. '.

Event: EFL 18
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Cross tries to clinch there but Masato circles away.
A little jabbing left from Masato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Cross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cross tries to clinch up but Masato circles away and keeps his distance.
Masato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Cross rushes Masato and presses him up against the cage.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Masato. #BC2#
Masato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross avoids a wild elbow strike from Masato.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cross stops a takedown attempt from Masato. #TD#
Cross decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masato seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Cross wants to stand but Masato is controlling the position.
Cross looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Masato trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cross is trying to control the position but Masato postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Cross closes the distance and pushes Masato back into the cage.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
Masato tries to break the clinch but Cross is controlling the position.
Cross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Cross dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cross.
Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Cross.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masato backwards.
I was talking to Cross's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cross is trying to pull guard but Masato has him pressed against the cage.
Cross lands a left hand.
Masato working hard to break the clinch.
Masato lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Cross.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Masato avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Masato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cross walks away with a smile on his face. Masato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Masato throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masato can do to turn this around?
Masato gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Cross drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Masato scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Masato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masato thuds his right hand into Cross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cross wants it to stay on the feet.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masato paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masato looks to land a combination but Cross avoids it well. #CL#
Cross rushes Masato and presses him up against the cage.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masato creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Cross lands a shoulder strike.
Masato is breathing heavily.
Masato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Masato avoiding damage as Cross throws knees to the body.
Cross tries to pull guard but Masato won't allow it.
Cross lands with a light punch inside.
Hank Cross has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross tries to land a knee to the head but Masato blocks with his arms. #BC#
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross throws a series of punches but Masato avoids them all with ease.
Cross moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masato looks to land a combination but Cross avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masato is defended easily by Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Cross dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Cross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Masato has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cross is on him like a limpet, forcing Masato back against the cage.
Masato's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masato stalls.
Cross missing with knees to the body.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cross misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Masato. #TD2#
Masato wants the takedown. Cross is fighting it off but Masato persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cross's guard against the cage.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masato is one step ahead there.
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Masato controls the pace.#T1##SUB#
Masato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cross will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Masato cracks Cross with a solid left hand.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masato wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.#SU2#
Masato stands and steps away. Cross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cross closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Masato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cross feints a jab promting Masato to slip. Cross then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masato slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masato.
Cross misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Masato misses its intended target.
Cross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cross slips a straight right by Masato.
Masato dodges the punch combination from Cross.
Masato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hank Cross did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Cross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Cross lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Masato in a clinch.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Masato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masato tries to pull guard but Cross won't allow it. #TD#
Cross pulls guard.
Cross wants to hit a switch here but Masato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cross there!
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato controlling the pace for now.
Oshima Masato has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Masato blocks Cross's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Masato sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masato tries to control but Cross wriggling away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cross regains half guard.#SUB2#
Masato is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masato controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Cross had his way with Oshima Masato in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cross blocks a low kick nicely.
Cross scores with a jab. Masato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross tries to clinch but Masato moves out of range.
Masato feints a counter leg kick.
Cross scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masato scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Cross clinches. #BC#
Cross breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross dives in and grabs Masato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Masato pushes down on Cross's head and hops out.
Cross tries to clinch up but Masato circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross is looking to clinch but Masato is avoiding it.
Masato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masato just misses with a punch to the body.
Masato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Hank Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masato slips a jab and a cross from Cross. #T1#
Masato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Masato.
Masato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masato loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Masato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross tries to clinch but Masato moves out of range.
Cross tries to clinch up.
Masato fails to land with a series of punches.
Hank Cross is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Cross gets a clinch.
Cross pushes Masato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masato working hard to break the clinch.
Cross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oshima Masato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masato is defending well for now.#T2#
Cross crunches a lovely knee into Masato's ribcage.
Masato is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cross.
Cross lands a nice shot to the body.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cross scores with a shoulder strike.
Masato wants to stall.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masato or not.
Cross lands a shoulder strike.
Cross scores a nice knee to the body.
Masato throws an elbow but it misses.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross lands a good knee to the midsection. Masato won't want to take too many of those.
Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cross working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Cross!
Hank Cross managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.

Event: UCF 3: Immortal Combat
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Baby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baby throws a leg kick but Mitchell moved away.
Mitchell with the counter takedown but Baby avoids it easily.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baby tries to land a leg kick but Mitchell saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Baby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Baby sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitchell defending well though.
Mitchell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baby.
Baby stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby drops an elbow to the side of Mitchell 's head. #T1#
Mitchell keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Baby wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baby is looking to advance position but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep. Baby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baby looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Baby throwing shots but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Baby working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Baby there.
Baby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mitchell 's head.
Baby tries to pass to full mount but Mitchell defends it.
Baby is working hard here to advance position.
Baby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mitchell has hold of Baby's hands but Baby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Mitchell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
A leg kick checked by Mitchell .
Mitchell motions for Baby to come forward. Mitchell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mitchell looks winded!
Baby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Mitchell drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baby is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mitchell 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.
Baby advances position into side control!
Mitchell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Baby working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Mitchell gets back to half guard.
Mitchell 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.
Baby trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Baby working Mitchell over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Baby is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Baby is stalling here. Mitchell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Baby seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mitchell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Baby managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mitchell .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Baby 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#
Baby tries a head kick but it misses.
Mitchell feints the counter takedown.
Baby throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Baby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mitchell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Baby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Baby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Baby pushing down on Mitchell 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mitchell wants to control but Baby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Baby trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom. #T1#
Baby is looking to advance position but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Baby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baby lands with a punch from half guard.
Baby is looking to take a break and control but Mitchell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Baby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mitchell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baby looking to pass the guard.
Baby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mitchell 's guard.
Mitchell wants to improve his position but Baby is controlling well. #T2#
Baby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baby working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Baby is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitchell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baby is really struggling to control Mitchell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Baby is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mitchell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Baby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mitchell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baby working Mitchell over with strikes. #T3#
Baby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Baby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitchell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baby passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T4#
Baby lands a big shot there that rocks Mitchell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Baby with good strikes from the mount here!
Baby tries to control but Mitchell wriggling away.
Baby 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.
Baby lands a couple of good shots and Mitchell has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Baby working for a choke but Mitchell is defending well.
Baby connects with a big shot to the side of Mitchell 's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Baby dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baby throws a leg kick but Mitchell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Baby.
Baby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mitchell blocks a head kick by Baby.
Baby is looking to chop away at Mitchell 's legs. #TD2#
Mitchell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baby to the mat! Baby manages to get full guard.
Baby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Baby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T1#
Baby is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitchell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baby trying to pass the guard but Mitchell defending well.
Mitchell is staying active underneath Baby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mitchell is in trouble now - Baby has advanced to mount!
Baby looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Big Baby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Baby controlling the pace for now.
Baby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitchell is looking to escape. #T3#
Baby controlling from the full mount.
Mitchell is squirming around, avoiding Baby's attempts to control the action.
Mitchell is looking to get to half guard.#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.
Baby tries to control but Mitchell wriggling away.
Baby content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flexx Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baby trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: EFL 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Rock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henson under the eye.
Rock tries to clinch there but Henson circles away.
Henson with the counter takedown but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock tries to clinch #TD2#
and Henson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rock won't be happy with that. #ES#
Rock sneaks out the side door and pushes Henson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Slipp Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock tries to clinch up but Henson circles away and keeps his distance.
Henson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Henson persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henson with the counter takedown but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock shoots for a double leg takedown but Henson sprawls well. He's pushed Rock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock tries a head kick but it misses.
And Henson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rock is looking to clinch.
Henson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rock tries to clinch #TD2#
and Henson counters with a shoot takedown. Rock fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Rock has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Henson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Henson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Henson tries to stall but Rock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Henson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rock prevents it.
Slipp Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Henson.
Rock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rock lands an elbow inside that Henson shrugs off.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rock as Henson tries to tie him up.
Rock gets underhooks to prevent Henson's takedown attempt.
Rock presses Henson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Nice elbow from Rock.
Henson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Henson looks winded!
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Henson can't get the takedown.
Henson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Henson is trying to drag Rock to the mat but Rock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henson is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henson down to the mat. Henson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rock manages to break the clinch.
Rock shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Henson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slipp Rock 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#
Rock throws a body kick that misses.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Henson circles away.
Rock tries to clinch but Henson moves out of range.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Henson circles away.
Slipp Rock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rock defends it well.
Rock wants to clinch but Henson slips to the side#TD2#
and Henson counters with a takedown into side control.
Rock sneaks back into half guard.
Henson working over Rock with some ground and pound. Rock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henson's back!#SUB#
Rock patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henson trying to control the hands but Rock breaks the grip.
Henson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rock has the hooks in. Henson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Henson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
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!#SUB#
Rock patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB#
Rock looking to break Henson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Henson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rock not allowing Henson to control his hands.
Henson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rock tries to get the hooks in deep but Henson pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Henson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Rock working for the choke.
Henson tries to escape the position. #T2##SUB#
Rock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Henson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Henson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Henson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henson tries to break free. #SUB#
Rock is persistently looking for the submission but Henson is defending it well. #SUB#
Rock is looking for the choke from the back position but Henson is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slipp Rock dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Rock moves into range and clinches up with Henson.
Henson has Rock pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rock manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henson.
Rock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Henson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock up against the cage.
Rock crunches a lovely knee into Henson's ribcage.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Henson avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock blocking some punches.
Henson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slipp Rock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Henson.
Rock looking to throw knees to the head but Henson is blocking nicely. #BC#
Rock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock is looking to clinch but Henson is avoiding it. #T1##TD#
Rock feints and as Henson raises his hands in defense, Rock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rock wants to control from the top but Henson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Rock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rock tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Henson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Rock working for a triangle but Henson defends it easily.
Rock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henson can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Henson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rock looking for a guillotine here but Henson defends easily.
Henson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slipp Rock clearly takes that round.
That's time! Rock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Henson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Henson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Henson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rock wants to clinch#TD2#
and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henson's guard. #REVR##SU#
Rock gets to his feet - Henson follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock wants to clinch#TD2#
and Henson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rock thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Henson distracts Rock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1##SUB#
Rock has his feet on Henson's thighs here. He's pushed Henson 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! Henson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slipp Rock!

Event: OFL 9
Date: Sep 16, 2018

#R1#
The Leaf shoots in but Constantine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Leaf misses with a looping right.#TD2#
The Leaf drives through with a takedown into Constantine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Constantine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Leaf trying to control but Constantine is working from the bottom.
The Leaf is looking to work some ground and pound but Constantine has wrist control.#SUB2#
The Leaf drops back looking for a leg! Constantine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Constantine manages to kick The Leaf off! The Leaf jumps back into Constantine's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Leaf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
The Leaf wants to pass the guard but Constantine is keeping the position.
The Leaf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Constantine is breathing heavily.
The Leaf works over Constantine with some ground and pound from guard.
The Leaf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Leaf landing some decent shots from guard.
Constantine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Constantine tries to get out of the position.
The Leaf throws a big elbow that misses.
Constantine keeping moving, preventing The Leaf from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The Leaf drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says The Leaf as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Constantine screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with The Leaf! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Herbal The Leaf!
Herbal The Leaf very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 10
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Tailor instigates a clinch.
Tailor letting Bobs take a breather here.
Tailor managing to block the knees to the body from Bobs. #BC2#
Tailor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tailor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Tailor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tailor fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tailor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tailor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tailor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tailor has a takedown stuffed.
Bobs is looking for a counter combo.
Bobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Tailor.
As Tailor tries to get set, Bobs tries to push him back and clinch up but Tailor manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Tailor gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tailor breaks the clinch.
Bobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tailor.
As Tailor tries to get set, Bobs tries to push him back and clinch up but Tailor manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Tailor wants to clinch.
Bobs is looking to counter punch.
Tailor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bobs counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Shaw Tailor has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tailor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL2#
Tailor drives through and clinches with Bobs against the cage.
Bobs dodges an elbow strike from Tailor. #BC#
Bobs breaks the clinch.
Tailor shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tailor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bob Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaw Tailor.
Tailor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tailor moves in looking to clinch but Bobs pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Bobs misses its target.
Bobs throws a looping overhand right but Tailor ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Tailor gets a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Tailor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tailor was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobs.
Tailor moves in looking to clinch but Bobs pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tailor.
Tailor misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Bobs moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bobs manages to break the clinch.
Tailor tries to clinch but Bobs is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tailor misses with a head kick.
Bobs feinted with a counter takedown.
Bob Bobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tailor tries to clinch but Bobs moves out of range.
Bobs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the 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 Bob Bobs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shaw Tailor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bobs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tailor wants to clinch up but Bobs keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tailor closes the distance and pushes Bobs back into the cage.
Tailor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bobs is defending well for now.
Tailor is trying to pull guard but Bobs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tailor is looking to control Bobs's arms but Bobs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tailor has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Tailor manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tailor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tailor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bobs smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Tailor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Bobs has one foot on Tailor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Tailor moves in looking to clinch but Bobs pushes him off.
Tailor is looking to clinch but Bobs is avoiding it.
Tailor tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tailor sprawls and moves away.
Tailor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tailor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tailor blocks a jab.#T2#
Tailor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Bobs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bobs.
Tailor trying to land knees to the body.
Bobs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tailor avoids it.
Bobs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Tailor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob Bobs is winning the standup battle so far.
Tailor is looking to clinch but Bobs is avoiding it.
Bobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tailor tries to clinch but Bobs moves out of range.
Tailor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tailor fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Tailor closes the distance and clinches.
Bobs connects with a knee to the head.
Bobs misses with the head strike. #T3##BC2#
Tailor breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Tailor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Bobs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bobs leaves Tailor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bob Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaw Tailor.
Tailor tries to clinch but Bobs moves out of range.
Bobs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tailor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tailor follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tailor.
It looked like Bobs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tailor.#T4#
Tailor tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bobs is looking to wear down Tailor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tailor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tailor tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Tailor takes the fight into the clinch.
Tailor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bobs taking a breather.
Bobs working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bobs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaw Tailor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Tailor.
Shaw Tailor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tailor goes for a double leg but Bobs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobs continues to drive forward.
Bobs tries to counter with a takedown but Tailor is quick to defend against it.
Tailor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tailor.
Bobs feinted with a counter takedown.
Bobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bobs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tailor sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tailor is looking to chop away at Bobs's legs.
Bobs feinted with a counter takedown.
Tailor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tailor tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Tailor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Tailor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobs.
Tailor misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Bobs counters by clinching up.
Bobs missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Tailor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobs throws an overhand right that lands on Tailor's shoulder, as Tailor tries to avoid the shot.
Bobs misses with the combination.
Tailor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Tailor tries to get set, Bobs tries to push him back and clinch up but Tailor manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Bobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bobs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Tailor tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tailor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tailor is defended easily by Bobs.
Bob Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaw Tailor.
Tailor swinging wildly here.
Bobs attempts a counter takedown but Tailor avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A low kick from Tailor misses #CL#
and Bobs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bobs. #BC#
Bobs manages to break the clinch.
Tailor tries to clinch there but Bobs circles away.
Tailor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bobs throws a body shot but no joy.
Tailor tries to clinch but Bobs is having none of it.
Bobs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Tailor moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tailor can do to turn this around?
Tailor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bobs to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Tailor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Bobs looks to land a left hand but Tailor moved out of range nicely.
Tailor wants to clinch.
Bobs half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tailor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tailor avoids the body shot from Bobs.
Bob Bobs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tailor manages to avoid it.
Tailor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobs swings for the body but Tailor moves out of range.
Shaw Tailor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tailor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tailor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobs, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: OFL 8
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Elliot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Leaf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elliot.
Elliot closes the distance and clinches up with The Leaf, looking for a takedown. Elliot pushes The Leaf against the ropes but The Leaf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elliot's coach down at K.O. Koala's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elliot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Elliot shoots for a takedown but The Leaf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herbal The Leaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Elliot.
The Leaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elliot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Leaf.#TD#
The Leaf looking to score a takedown here. Elliot is defending well but The Leaf drives through and ends up in Elliot's guard.#SUB#
The Leaf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elliot dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The Leaf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elliot is one step ahead there.
Elliot lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Elliot got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Leaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elliot has managed to get both his arms back between The Leaf's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB#
The Leaf has his foot on Elliot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elliot works his way back into a safe position though.
Elliot wants to control from the top but The Leaf keeps moving.
Elliot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elliot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Leaf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Leaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Elliot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Elliot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
The Leaf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elliot defends well.
Elliot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Leaf seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Elliot throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Elliot advances position into side control!
The Leaf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Elliot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Leaf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Leaf is trying to get back to half guard.
The Leaf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Elliot on the ground.
Elliot tries to score with some ground and pound. The Leaf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The Leaf is trying to get back to half guard.
The Leaf takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Elliot is trying to get an arm triangle but The Leaf is defending well. #T3#
The Leaf is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Elliot tries for a kimura but The Leaf is defending well.
The Leaf is trying to improve his position.
The Leaf is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Elliot has hold of The Leaf's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! The Leaf tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Elliot cranks the arm and The Leaf screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from The Leaf, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andrew Elliot!

Event: EFL 14
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Salmon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Salmon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salmon stops Cross from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Salmon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cross is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Slippery Salmon!
Slippery Salmon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hank Cross was interviewed post fight and said 'back to the drawing boards'.

Event: OFL 5
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
The Leaf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heath pinned against the ropes. Heath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heath looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
The Leaf has Heath up against the ropes in a clinch. #TD2#
The Leaf lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Leaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Leaf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Leaf wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Leaf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Leaf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Leaf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Leaf connects with a couple of short punches.
Heath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
The Leaf is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Heath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Leaf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Leaf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Leaf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Leaf wants to get up but he can't break Heath 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Leaf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Leaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Leaf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Leaf wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
The Leaf slips nicely into half guard.
Heath on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heath tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB2#
The Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heath has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The Leaf is working for a kimura but Heath is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
The Leaf seems to be working for a kimura but Heath defends the submission attempt.
Heath taking some punishment here, with The Leaf in his half guard. #SUB2#
The Leaf is working for a kimura but Heath is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but Heath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Leaf to get the leverage. #T3#
Heath is refusing to be controlled, as The Leaf sits in half guard. #SUB2#
The Leaf wants to work for an arm triangle but Heath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
The Leaf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura here.
The Leaf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heath is staying active underneath The Leaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Leaf working over Heath with some ground and pound. Heath looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but Heath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Leaf to get the leverage.
Heath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Leaf works over Heath with some ground and pound from guard.
The Leaf scoring with some ground and pound.
The Leaf postures up and lands a big shot to Heath 's brow.
The Leaf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
The Leaf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Leaf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Leaf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Leaf is in close to Heath 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
The Leaf drops back looking for a leg! Heath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heath manages to kick The Leaf off! The Leaf jumps back into Heath 's guard.
The Leaf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heath 's head.#ROC2#
Heath is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbal The Leaf dominated that round.
That's time! Heath 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The Leaf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heath circles away.
The Leaf shoots for a takedown but Heath saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Leaf shoots in but no luck this time.
Heath appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Josh Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbal The Leaf.
The Leaf shoots in and drives through. Heath sprawls well.
The Leaf looks for a takedown but Heath sprawls well.#TD2#
The Leaf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Leaf showed some decent athleticism there.
The Leaf drops an elbow to the side of Heath 's head.
Oh Heath is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heath is trying to control but can't.
Heath seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leaf lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
The Leaf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Leaf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heath with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Leaf. #SUB2#
The Leaf wants to work for an arm triangle but Heath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Heath is defending against the submission attempts here by The Leaf. #SUB2#
The Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heath has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Leaf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Leaf.
The Leaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. The Leaf connects with a nice short shot to Heath 's temple.
The Leaf working the head and body with strikes.
The Leaf prevents Heath from improving his position.#T3#
Nice strikes from The Leaf there. #SUB2#
The Leaf 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.
The Leaf is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Heath is hurt! He's hurt bad - The Leaf fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Heath from any more punishment! Congratulations to The Leaf! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbal The Leaf!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herbal The Leaf made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Josh Heath stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.

Event: OFL 3
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
The Leaf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
The Leaf goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Anderson continues to drive forward.#TD2#
The Leaf shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Leaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Leaf. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Leaf defends well.
The Leaf is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leaf trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Leaf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but The Leaf is proving a slippery customer.
The Leaf with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Leaf defends it easily.
The Leaf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
The Leaf lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
The Leaf is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson struggling a bit here.#T2#
Anderson is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
The Leaf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson tries to bench press The Leaf off him but The Leaf keeps the position. #SUB2#
The Leaf tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Leaf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Leaf's back!
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Anderson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but The Leaf is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Anderson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! The Leaf taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lars Anderson!

Event: OFL 2 - Ascension
Date: Jul 31, 2018

#R1#
The Leaf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaniecki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kaniecki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Leaf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Leaf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kaniecki to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaniecki with a jab.
Kaniecki throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends The Leaf stumbling backwards into the ropes! The Leaf bounces back off the ropes towards Kaniecki, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kaniecki lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kaniecki celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacek Kaniecki!
Jacek Kaniecki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2018

#R1##CL#
Cross has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Gordon looks winded!
Cross is working Gordon over against the cage.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Cross pushes Gordon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cross lands a body punch.
Cross lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cross creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cross lands a left hand. #TD#
Cross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gordon uses from the top position. #ES#
Cross has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gordon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Cross working Gordon over with knees to the body.
Cross working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
Cross lands an uppercut.#T1#
Gordon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Cross.
Cross is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cross lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Gordon is rocked!
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Gordon avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Cross has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gordon uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Cross is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gordon rolls with it to try and escape but Cross cranks on the arm and Gordon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hank Cross!
Hank Cross gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WeInSyd 10
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
RestInPiece looks to score with a jab to the body but Lampshade is just out of range.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lampshade tries to clinch but RestInPiece moves out of range.
Lampshade tries to clinch up but RestInPiece circles away and keeps his distance.
RestInPiece drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lampshade sprawls and moves away.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
RestInPiece is looking for a counter combo.
Lampshade shoots and misses #CL#
and RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
Lampshade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but RestInPiece has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
RestInPiece escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
RestInPiece pushes Lampshade up against the cage in a clinch.
Lampshade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lampshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lampshade misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampshade misses with the head strike. #TD#
RestInPiece jumps into guard, dragging Lampshade to the mat.
RestInPiece wants to sweep here but Lampshade controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
RestInPiece is looking for a triangle but Lampshade pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
RestInPiece keeping moving, preventing Lampshade from controlling successfully.
Lampshade wants to get up but he can't break RestInPiece's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lampshade wants to control from the top but RestInPiece keeps moving. #SUB#
RestInPiece is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lampshade is aware though and is defending well.
Lampshade wants to stand but RestInPiece is controlling his posture from full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
RestInPiece seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
RestInPiece has closed the distance and engaged Lampshade in a clinch. #TD#
RestInPiece pulls Lampshade into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RestInPiece wants to sweep here but Lampshade controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB2#
Lampshade is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! RestInPiece is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! RestInPiece has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lampshade looking for a guillotine here but RestInPiece defends easily.
Lampshade keeping moving, preventing RestInPiece from controlling successfully.
RestInPiece throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
RestInPiece content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lampshade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst RestInPiece is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
RestInPiece got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lampshade has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, RestInPiece has managed to get both his arms back between Lampshade's legs - danger averted.#SU#
RestInPiece stands up from Lampshade's guard - RestInPiece perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lampshade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and RestInPiece tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taga Lampshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lampshade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
RestInPiece explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lampshade tries to clinch but RestInPiece is having none of it.
RestInPiece throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lampshade.
Lampshade wants to clinch up but RestInPiece keeps it at a distance.
RestInPiece swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lampshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampshade connects with a leg kick. RestInPiece looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
RestInPiece moves into the clinch.
Lampshade jumps guard but RestInPiece turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lampshade tries to throw a body punch but RestInPiece avoids it by throwing Lampshade back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machiavelli RestInPiece dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
RestInPiece thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lampshade if he has to take too many more of those.
Lampshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lampshade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. RestInPiece manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lampshade just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRestInPiece.#CL#
RestInPiece closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
RestInPiece manages to break the clinch.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
RestInPiece is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lampshade can do to turn this around?
RestInPiece keeps the fight on the outside.
RestInPiece throwing a counter right hand but Lampshade manages to avoid it.
Lampshade wants to clinch
and RestInPiece counters with a two punch combo.
We've been told by RestInPiece's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lampshade is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
RestInPiece keeps the fight on the outside.
RestInPiece tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lampshade manages to circle out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lampshade's waist but Lampshade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing RestInPiece off to one side. #T1##CL2#
Lampshade gets a clinch.
Lampshade tries a body shot but RestInPiece blocks it.
RestInPiece digs a right hand underneath Lampshade's ribcage. Lampshade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lampshade tries to pull guard but RestInPiece holds him up against the cage and eventually Lampshade drops back down to his feet.
RestInPiece drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Machiavelli RestInPiece. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
RestInPiece ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. RestInPiece no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lampshade trying to stand up but can't free himself from RestInPiece's guard.
Machiavelli RestInPiece overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RestInPiece preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lampshade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
RestInPiece bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lampshade's guard. #REVR##T2#
RestInPiece forces his way into half guard.
RestInPiece stalling. #SUB#
RestInPiece is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
RestInPiece thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
RestInPiece is working for a kimura but Lampshade is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Lampshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from RestInPiece.
RestInPiece looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
RestInPiece controlling the action here.
RestInPiece seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lampshade for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
RestInPiece decides to return to a standing position.
RestInPiece lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by RestInPiece.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
RestInPiece looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for RestInPiece.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machiavelli RestInPiece dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch but RestInPiece swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machiavelli RestInPiece is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RestInPiece misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lampshade with the counter takedown but RestInPiece avoids it easily.
Lampshade tries to clinch up but RestInPiece circles away and keeps his distance.
Lampshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lampshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but RestInPiece paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lampshade fails with the takedown
and RestInPiece counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Lampshade has RestInPiece up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
RestInPiece gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece digs a right hand underneath Lampshade's ribcage. Lampshade let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
RestInPiece breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from RestInPiece is defended easily by Lampshade.#T1#
Lampshade darts in looking for a takedown but RestInPiece gets double underhooks and turns Lampshade into the cage.
Lampshade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Taga Lampshade has been cut.
Lampshade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lampshade tries to clinch there but RestInPiece circles away.
Lampshade looks to clinch #KD#
and RestInPiece counters with a crisp one two that drops Lampshade! RestInPiece thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lampshade to his feet! Lampshade is in big trouble!#CL#
RestInPiece takes the fight into the clinch.
RestInPiece taking a breather.
Lampshade throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lampshade just misses with a elbow thrown towards RestInPiece's brow. #TD2#
Lampshade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RestInPiece is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
RestInPiece'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.#T2##SUB#
RestInPiece postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lampshade is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of RestInPiece, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
RestInPiece working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lampshade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lampshade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
RestInPiece controlling the position.#T3#
Lampshade trying to control but RestInPiece is working from the bottom.
Lampshade wants to stand but RestInPiece is controlling his posture from full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
RestInPiece looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Lampshade as RestInPiece shoots in.#CL2#
Lampshade has managed to clinch. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
RestInPiece gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lampshade is striking off his back. RestInPiece thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
RestInPiece looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
RestInPiece is thwarting Lampshade's attempts to control the position.
Lampshade misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampshade tries to roll over but RestInPiece keeps him under control.

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 Machiavelli RestInPiece.
Well RestInPiece has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machiavelli RestInPiece!
The defeated Taga Lampshade had this to say: 'All I can do is work on correcting my mistakes, first time out there was a good experience. '.

Event: WeInSyd 10
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Valdez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
Valdez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valdez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vang throws out the jab.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Valdez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vang sprawling to the canvas! Vang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Valdez finish him?! #ROC2#
Vang is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez moves in close and cracks Vang with a massive right hand! Vang, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Valdez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeMario Valdez!
DeMario Valdez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tebbo Vang stepped up to the mic, saying 'I saw what I needed to work on and will get that turned around. '.

Event: RISE 25 - Aron vs Ray
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1##TD#
The Leaf shoots in and gets a takedown into Jimenez's guard.
Jimenez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The Leaf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Leaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Leaf distracts Jimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jimenez has momentary wrist control but The Leaf slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
The Leaf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Leaf working some strikes from top position.
The Leaf pushing down on Jimenez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
The Leaf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well.
The Leaf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well. #T1#
Jimenez is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well. #SUB#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well. #SUB#
The Leaf is trying to work for a kimura but Jimenez is defending well. #SUB#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jimenez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jimenez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The Leaf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Leaf gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The Leaf manages to get to full guard.
Jimenez preventing the sweep.
Jimenez stops The Leaf from standing up. #SUB#
The Leaf is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jimenez has his hands clasped together but The Leaf extends and breaks Jimenez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by The Leaf.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbal The Leaf!
Herbal The Leaf made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: AnC 10
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Rowlands tries for a takedown but Cross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cross tries to clinch there but Rowlands circles away.
Rowlands takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Cross rushes Rowlands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rowlands successfully pulls guard.
Rowlands has his hands on Cross's head, controlling the position.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Rowlands is keeping the position.
Cross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowlands on the ground.
Cross is looking to advance position but Rowlands has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rowlands tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Rowlands with shots to the head and body - Cross looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cross is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rowlands landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rowlands landing punches.
Cross tries to improve his position but instead Rowlands has taken his back!
Rowlands gets his hands free as Cross looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T2#
Rowlands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cross tries to break free.
Cross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Cross is trying to defend against the choke here but Rowlands has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rowlands Tightens the hold and Cross taps out furiously! Rowlands displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Rowlands!
Hank Cross spoke after the fight, saying 'back to the drawing boards'.

Event: SyFi 36
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Joints moves into the clinch.#TD#
Fazeli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Joints clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Fazeli sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Joints taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keon Fazeli!
Our winner, Keon Fazeli, 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.
Tieree Joints was interviewed post fight and said 'I saw where my opportunities were missed, and that is what I will work on. '.

Event: RISE 23 - Farina vs Alison
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Rock is looking to clinch but Pascu is avoiding it.
Pascu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Pascu pushes him off.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Rock scores with a push kick.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pascu to score with a decent uppercut.
Pascu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pascu lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Pascu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rock tries a body shot but Pascu blocks it.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pascu avoids it.
Rock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pascu managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Pascu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Rock tries to work over Pascu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pascu lands a left hand.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pascu lands with a left to the head.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pascu wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Rock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pascu smiles and moves away.
A left lands for Pascu.
Rock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pascu.
Pascu lands a head shot.
Pascu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pascu.
Rock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pascu after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Pascu wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Rock. #CUT2#
It looks like Ion Pascu has been cut.#TD2#
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Pascu to the mat.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rock has his hands on Pascu's head, controlling the position.
Pascu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pascu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Pascu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rock takes one on the button.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pascu jabs Rock right on the nose. Rock blinks but takes it well.
Rock tries to clinch but Pascu moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rock.
Ion Pascu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipp Rock.#T3#
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Rock clinches up against the cage.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Pascu tries to circle away but Rock has him pinned against the cage.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pascu avoids it.
Pascu lands with a light punch inside.
Rock misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Pascu breaks the clinch.
Rock tries to clinch up
and Pascu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Pascu finds it's target.
Pascu dips to his left and cracks Rock with an uppercut!
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascu lands an overhand right.
Rock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pascu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Pascu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Pascu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pascu to score with a decent uppercut.
Rock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rock swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Pascu scores with a jab.
Pascu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rock tries to clinch but Pascu moves out of range.
Pascu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rock's head backwards.
Pascu misses with a looping left.
Pascu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ion Pascu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pascu throws a big shot that misses.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pascu.
Ion Pascu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rock wants to clinch up but Pascu keeps it at a distance.
Rock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pascu defends well and Rock ends up having to push Pascu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pascu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Rock with that takedown attempt.
Pascu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Rock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ion Pascu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ion Pascu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pascu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards. #BC2#
Rock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pascu 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 Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch but Pascu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Pascu.
Rock follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pascu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pascu throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Pascu swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Pascu.
Nice jab there from Pascu.
Pascu circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascu slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pascu keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock is looking to clinch but Pascu is avoiding it.
Rock swings for the body but Pascu moves out of range.
Rock slips under a jab.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Rock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pascu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pascu misses the jab.
Pascu cracks Rock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pascu lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
Rock walks into a left hand.
Pascu looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock tries to clinch but Pascu is having none of it.
Rock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pascu throws out the jab.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pascu cracks Rock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pascu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Rock moves into the clinch.
Rock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pascu pushes Rock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pascu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rock throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pascu has Rock pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pascu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pascu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pascu tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Pascu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Pascu.
Ion Pascu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pascu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rock up against the cage.
Pascu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pascu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Rock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pascu avoiding damage as Rock throws knees to the body.
Rock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pascu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Rock tries to pull guard but Pascu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pascu is defending well for now.
Rock letting Pascu take a breather here.
Pascu blocks the elbow strike.
Pascu tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Pascu lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Pascu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pascu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pascu.
Pascu slowing the pace effectively.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Pascu controls the action.
Pascu tries to break free but Rock pushes him back against the cage.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Rock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pascu is defending well for now.#T4#
A short uppercut from Pascu. #ROC#
Rock is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Slipp Rock has been cut.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Rock is still on wobbly legs! Can Pascu finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pascu is stalling here.
Pascu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rock can do to turn this around?
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pascu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pascu wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ion Pascu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slipp Rock.
Pascu managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Pascu tries to break the clinch but Rock is controlling the position.
Rock throws an elbow that misses.
Pascu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Pascu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pascu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pascu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rock! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pascu is unloading with more strikes now! Rock drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ion Pascu!

Event: WeInSyd 6
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Lampshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Lampshade clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Lampshade stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Lampshade tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lampshade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lampshade tries to pull guard but Diaz won't allow it.
Lampshade can't get the takedown.
Cain Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taga Lampshade.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lampshade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Lampshade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Cain Diaz has been cut.
Lampshade trying to land knees to the body.
Lampshade tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Lampshade back against the cage.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working for takedown but Lampshade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lampshade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lampshade misses with a body punch.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here. #BC2#
Lampshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Lampshade looks to clinch
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lampshade clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz has Lampshade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lampshade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lampshade working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diaz is trying to drag Lampshade to the mat but Lampshade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lampshade is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lampshade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lampshade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lampshade doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lampshade is defending well.
Lampshade looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lampshade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lampshade misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lampshade swings widly with a right hand
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Lampshade darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lampshade moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Lampshade wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Lampshade shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Lampshade wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lampshade looks winded!
Lampshade moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lampshade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lampshade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Lampshade darts in trying to clinch
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Lampshade tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Lampshade wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lampshade wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lampshade wants to clinch#KD#
and Diaz counters with a nice right hand that sends Lampshade toppling to the canvas! Lampshade scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Diaz finish him?!
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!
Lampshade tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lampshade darts in trying to clinch
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lampshade thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Diaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lampshade moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taga Lampshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lampshade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lampshade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lampshade can do to turn this around?
Lampshade darts in trying to clinch
and Lampshade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lampshade misses with a body punch
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lampshade has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampshade misses with a takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Lampshade misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Lampshade off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Diaz follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Lampshade was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cain Diaz!
After winning the bout, Cain Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Taga Lampshade stepped up to the mic, saying 'All I can do is work on correcting my mistakes, first time out there was a good experience. '.

Event: RISE 22 - Lawler vs Reynolds
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
The Leaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Leaf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quick avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
The Leaf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The Leaf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
The Leaf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quick sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
The Leaf 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. #SUB2#
The Leaf is working for a submission of some sort.
The Leaf should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Leaf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Quick wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Quick is defending against the submission attempts here by The Leaf. #SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quick is not content to let The Leaf control the position.#SUB2#
The Leaf in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Quick tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from The Leaf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Herbal The Leaf!
Herbal The Leaf made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

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